Strategic Planning update – The Board of Trustees has reached unity about the vision and goals for Buckingham Friends School!

Dear Buckingham Friends School Community Members, I am excited to share that, after careful review and thoughtful discernment, the Board of Trustees reached unity at the March 2019 meeting about the vision and goals for Buckingham Friends School.  Our vision: In 2023, Buckingham Friends School is the regional leader in preserving the spirit of youth […]

Technology, Social Media, and Introducing Common Sense Media – a resource for parents (of children of all ages) and educators

The following four paragraphs are excerpts from a recent article from Donna Orem, President of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).  BFS is a NAIS member school.  Please be sure to check out the last section – introducing Common Sense Media. For parents today, not only are there hundreds of channels to monitor, but teens have access to the internet, video games, social media, and more; not […]

What contributes immeasurably to the positive spirit of community on campus and makes BFS such a special Friends school?

What contributes immeasurably to the positive spirit of community on campus and makes Buckingham Friends School such a special Friends school?  An intentional commitment to the quality of teacher-student relationships and respect for teacher autonomy. Our Quaker foundation, distinct mission, clear core values, comprehensive program, and commitment to quality attracts, engages, and retains deeply dedicated […]