Saturday, October 10th was World Mental Health Day and it is important to discuss focusing on our mental health and wellbeing. The goal is to reduce the stigma. Even under the best of circumstances, it can be hard to tell the difference between challenging behaviors and emotions that are consistent with typical child development and those that are cause for concern. It is important to remember...

The coming of Spring was always something much anticipated and meant a return to outdoor playtime and different sports over the years, such as baseball, softball, and track.  In 2007, Friends School Mullica Hill fielded a softball team and a track team.  The Spring also was a time for two very special and long-running events at the School.  One was the Spring Auction, the premier fundraiser for...

A new tradition began on January 15th: a day of service on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.  While most schools simply closed on the holiday, Head of School Drew Smith and a faculty committee that was led by Jennifer Hrebin and included Wayne Copeland, Kathy Saia, and Corri Canfield, organized a day of volunteer activities for parents, students, and staff.  All came together for a period of...