Students and families celebrated the 137th Commencement and the Lower and Middle Schools’ moving up ceremonies.

Fourth graders brought their cumulative knowledge, research and presentation skills—and agency to their Ethical Leadership Experience projects.

One student’s passion to create a video podcast club has become a way to showcase the voices of the Sidwell community.

Sidwell boys team takes its first state title since 2019

Boys’ and Girls’ teams both win DCSAA championships

Students and families celebrated the School’s 136th Commencement and the Lower and Middle School moving up ceremonies.

The Middle Schoolers detached from their screens for a day.

Guèye told the more than 300 attendees that though his normal motto was “gratitude, generosity, and goodwill; tonight, it is gratitude, gratitude, and gratitude.”

Alumni return to campus for a weekend of celebration and remembrance.

Students across divisions moved up to new grades—and the seniors said goodbye.

For Sidwell Friends students across divisions, chess is the gambit.

This season’s athletic highlights include new honors and achievements across sports.

Sidwell Friends earns national accolades for its Chinese Studies Program.

Reunion saw alumni return to campus for a weekend of celebration and reflection.

Layla Dawit ’22 wins an award and reflects the changing faces in STEM.

Photography students launch an Inside Out art installation at Sidwell Friends.

Alumni returned to campus—in person, no less!—for a weekend of celebration.

The Lower School’s new sunflower project supports Ukrainian refugees.

Treva Lindsey ’00 on her new book, America, Goddam.

With college visits off the table, the Alumni Office connected young Sidwell Friends alumni with current students.

The Upper School's Musical Theatre Showcase allowed students their time in the spotlight.

Dax-Devlon Ross ’93, Gareth Schweitzer ’95, and Sophia Houdaigui ’17 discuss Ross’s new book and its calls to action in a cross-generational Conversation with Friends. 

This year's Ethical Leadership Experience showcased how Sidwell Friends 4th graders are ready and willing to take on climate change—together.

A unique year of 4th grade was capped off with the first promotion ceremony on the DC campus.

How a traditional classroom activity got a virtual makeover—and the surprising benefits that resulted.

This summer, we welcome five new trustees: Cat Dawson ’04, Wayne A. I. Frederick, Ali Mohamadi ’94, Belinda Nixon, and Channing Paller ’97.

When Sidwell Friends science teachers had to leave their classrooms behind, they discovered more than they bargained for.

In a meeting with Perkins Eastman architects, students make the case for native plants.

With end-of-year performances cancelled, one Sidwell Friends senior found a way for students to showcase their talents while helping others.

Alumni gathered to make new Sidwell Friends memories.

Max Baucus, the former U.S. senator and ambassador to China, gave this year’s Zeidman lecture.

Gastronomic delights were the order of the day at SFS’s third annual celebration of culinary-minded alums.

On a bright and beautiful morning, the Class of 2017 walked down Zartman’s steps and into the future.

Upper School students were recognized for their sporting achievements at this year’s Athletic Awards ceremony on May 25. 

Ezra Edelman ’92 sidelines sensationalism to deliver a weighty film of note.

The showcase for alumni in the world of food and drink more than satisfies a crowd.