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The Nurse Will See You Now
Sarah Randall
Jasmin Whitfield is the School’s director of Health Services and the healthcare coordinator for the Upper School and Middle School.
Summer 2020
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"A Trying Year"
By Loren Hardenbergh
The Sidwell Friends community stands up to racism and police brutality in 2020.
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Rise Up
By Sacha Zimmerman
The Sidwell Friends community stands up to racism and police brutality in 2020.
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Going the Distance
By Kristen Page
The coronavirus closed the Sidwell Friends campus—but not its classrooms.
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Falling into Grace
By Bryan Garman
What it means to be stewards of the Sidwell Friends School.
On Campus News
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Welcome to New Faculty and Staff!
Some are brand new, while some are returning in new positions. Meet some of our teachers and staff from the divisions.
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A Fall Welcome from the Campaign Co-Chairs
As we approach a new school year, this philanthropic community continues to serve students and faculty as they maneuver through these uncertain times.
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For Some Alumni, Home is Where the Art Is
Art Among Friends: LIVE brought alumni together in a showcase of artistic talent.
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Board of Trustees Minute on Racial Justice
On July 21, 2020, the Sidwell Friends Board of Trustees adopted the following Minute on Racial Justice.
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Look Who’s Bringing the Dinner
Bored? Learn how one student turned his restlessness into service.
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Preparing for Fall 2020
Visit our Fall 2020 page often and throughout the summer to keep informed and updated on the latest plans.
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Second Graders Continue to Pursue Their Passions
How a traditional classroom activity got a virtual makeover—and the surprising benefits that resulted.
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Announcing the New Members of Our Board of Trustees
This summer, we welcome five new trustees: Cat Dawson ’04, Wayne A. I. Frederick, Ali Mohamadi ’94, Belinda Nixon, and Channing Paller ’97.
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A Successful Science Experiment—No Lab Required
When Sidwell Friends science teachers had to leave their classrooms behind, they discovered more than they bargained for.
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Can Sidwell Friends Be a 'Homegrown National Park?' The Class of 2025 Thinks So.
In a meeting with Perkins Eastman architects, students make the case for native plants.
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