Greenwood Friends School

On Tuesday, August 12, Greenwood's new garden and greenhouse project began, overseen by Intermediate and Middle School teacher Craig Muller.  Directing heavy equipment from Don Eyer Excavating, including a small backhoe, Craig watched as a hole appeared that will become the pond and waterfall environment; the backhoe also prepared a shallow, neat, and square depression that, filled with fine gravel, will underlie the greenhouse.  In the following days, Craig dug holes and set piers for the greenhouse's foundation.  Funded partially by a grant from the Friends Council on Education, the project will include raised beds and a contemplative garden area, which along with the greenhouse will make year-round classroom space for our students.

The four weeks of Camp Greenwood and Camp Invention were a terrific success thanks to our enthusiastic teachers; the energy of our camp coordinator, Rejena Girton; and especially our campers.  The children (and some adults) at Camp Greenwood learned about Animals, Art, Astronomy, Drama, Fire Science and Safety, First Aid and CPR, Shakespeare, and Whitewater Dynamics.

Greenwood wrapped up its academic year with Graduation at the Millville Meetinghouse on Friday the 6th of June. The graduates invited Intermediate team teacher Audra DePrisco as their speaker. Three of them were part of Audra's very first class at Greenwood, in 2001. Audra shared highlights of the students' careers at Greenwood, seven lessons (to match the number of years she has taught at Greenwood),

On Saturday, May 3, Greenwood Friends School threw its community a party: The school has turned 30 years old. More than 150 friends came together for speeches, lunch, and afternoon activities – current and former students (and a few future ones), current and former parents, current and former teachers and staff, and many other friends of the school. The assembly focused on the school’s mission and its roots, looking ahead to a bright future.

May 5, 2008

What a wonderful day May 3rd was.  Not only did Greenwood celebrate 30 years of Excellence in Education but also I celebrated 29 years with Greenwood Friends School. When I look back over the years, I can hardly believe how fast the time has gone and the many great people that have come into my life because of the school. I was trying to think of a way to thank all of the people involved with the gift of my beautiful Unityville bench; and thought maybe I could persuade the development crew to post my thank you on the school's web page.  I was so sorry that Ken and I had to leave early, but when you are grandparents and your grandson has a ball game you had better be there.  (By the way, we won.)  It was really great to see so many people that I haven't seen for a long time and I wish I could have stayed to talk to all of you more, but duty called.  Once again, thank you for all your kind words and many good wishes.  It was truly a day I won't forget.

With heartfelt thanks and grateful appreciation, Shirley 

We are very grateful to the generous businesses and individuals shown above who donated items to our annual auction. This successful event wouldn't have been possible without their help! Click on the slideshow to see a complete list of donors, or to view an album of the items that were auctioned off click here.

The Board of Trustees joyfully announces that Brenda Boggess has accepted the position of Head of School at Greenwood.

Brenda comes to us with long experience in independent schools, including three other Friends schools. Since 2002, she has taught language arts, socials studies, science, and math in a fifth-grade classroom at State College Friends School.