Abington Friends School
Abington Friends School is a historic independent Quaker school founded in 1697. It serves students from age 3 through grade 12, emphasizing academic excellence, diversity, and Quaker values.
The school is renowned for its continuous operation on the same campus and commitment to nurturing each student’s potential.
Address: 575 Washington Ln, Jenkintown, PA 19046
Phone: (215) 886-4350
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Abington Friends School Students Recognized in the 2025 Scholastic Art Awards
Art is rarely neat. It spills, smudges, and takes unexpected turns. It’s the unfinished brushstroke, the crumpled draft, the unsculpted clay — in other words,…
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Bucks County Leadership: Dr. Nicole Hood, Head of School, Abington Friends School
Dr. Nicole Hood, head of school at Abington Friends School, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Richmond, Virginia, where she was close with…
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Abington Friends School Athletes Excel on the National Stage in Track and Field
Every year, 8,000 track and field athletes in middle and high schools across the country converge on a stadium, this year in Greensboro, N.C., to…
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Senior at Abington Friends School Receives Inaugural Jack Goldenberg Scholarship
Abington Friends School senior Angela Stevens is one of the inaugural winners of the Jack Goldenberg Scholar-Athlete Award sponsored by the Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of…
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Abington Friends School, One of the World’s Oldest Quaker Schools, to Host Open House on Oct. 19
Abington Friends School, a national leader in Friends education and one of the oldest Quaker schools in the world, will host an Open House at…
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Abington Friends School Names Mark Carberry Coach of Cross Country, Track and Field Teams
Abington Friends School has named Mark Carberry the coach of its cross country and indoor and outdoor track and field teams. Carberry boasts 15-plus years…
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New Head of School Feels Deep Connection to Abington Friends School’s Quaker Values
Dr. Nicole Hood’s recent appointment as the 10th head of Abington Friends School marks a historic moment for the institution, writes Kyle Nguyen for the…
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Abington Friends School Honors the 2024 Upper School Academic and Co-Curricular Recognition Awardees
Every year, Abington Friends School (AFS) Upper School Faculty Members select a group of students who exemplify the ethos of the School across departments and…
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From Graveside Sprints to State Championships: The Inspiring Track Journey of Jade Sanders
The first thing you might notice about Jade Sanders ’24 is her impeccable posture. Her back is straight, her shoulders back — her arms folded…
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Horror Unit in Seventh-Grade English at Abington Friends School Ignites Thoughtful Conversations
Seventh-grade students at Abington Friends School have been investigating the topic of “What makes a story horrifying?” By exploring deep fears and anxieties that accelerate…
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Abington Friends School Announces Dr. Nicole Hood as the Next Head of School
The Abington Friends School Committee has announced the appointment of Dr. Nicole Hood as Abington Friends’ 10th Head of School in the modern era. Nicole currently serves…
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Abington Friends School Challenges the Paradigm of the Traditional Math Classroom
It’s 8:45 on a Tuesday morning, and Noah Yoon is in band practice. Trombone in hand, he hears a buzz — but it’s not from…
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Abington Friends School Seeks Sharers of the ‘Greatest Songs You’ve Never Heard’
As part of its Lifelong Learning 2023 initiative, Abington Friend School (AFS) is holding a Mar. 29 online event for music lovers of classics and,…
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Abington Friends School Ramps up Lesson Plan to Define Speed for Young Students
Speed is a curious measurement. At first blush, it appears simple: Things can go fast or slow. But when it comes down to it, what…
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Abington Friends School Holds Two Open Houses; Attendees Invited to See Stellar Education in Action
Abington Friends School (AFS) is inviting prospective students and their families to two upcoming open house events at its 575 Washington Lane, Jenkintown, campus, which…
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Bucks County Native One of Several New Archivists in New York City’s Museum of the Dog
A Bucks County native has recently been added on as an important staff member in one of New York City’s most interesting museums. Ari Greenberg…
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Abington Friends School Student is Awarded Full Scholarship to Boston College
Ajae’Lyn Price, 18, a talented student attending Abington Friends School, was recently awarded a full scholarship to Boston College through QuestBridge, a program that connects…
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Bucks County Leadership: Rich Nourie, Head of School, Abington Friends School
Rich Nourie, the Head of School at Abington Friends School, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in suburban Boston; the influence his activist parents,…
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