We provide a creative and challenging academic program supported by the Quaker belief that there is that of God in everyone. From age 3 through 5th grade, PMFS builds and affirms a community grounded in cultural competency and social responsibility.
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Quaker
Our core values of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship (SPICES) are woven into the educational and cultural fabric of who we are and what we do. -
Elementary
Students collaborate with peers and teachers, using inquiry and reflection to solidify understanding and prepare them for success as lifelong learners. -
Global Citizenship
Our interdisciplinary curriculum encourages students to explore their world as members of an ever expanding circle of communities. -
Social Responsibility
Students develop a solid sense of self and social responsibility through connecting and communicating with others, and persevering to solve problems and resolve conflict collaboratively.
List of 8 items.
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1:3
Student-to-Tree Ratio -
44%
Students of Color -
8%
LGBTQ+ Families -
85
Annual Strawberry Festivals -
100%
Students Learn Spanish -
11
Acre Campus -
50+
Years of Mexican Exchange Program -
1
Kiln
PMFS News
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4th Grade Curricular Connections
One of the beginning of year rituals in 4th grade is exploring the history of Plymouth through campus walks. One of the favorite spots for fourth graders to explore is the graveyard, where students have noticed and discussed the gravestones and those who are buried beneath them. Combining history with math and art, students created crayon rubbings of the names and years imprinted on gravestones, which they will discuss further as a group and display in the Fourth Grade classroom windows.Read More -
Hola, Amigo/a!
Our Pre-K classes are practicing the simple and joyful greeting “¡Hola!” through music and movement in Spanish class. As the music played, children danced around the room, and whenever the music stopped, they greeted a friend with a big “¡Hola! and a high five. This playful activity helps children feel comfortable using Spanish while connecting with their friends.Read More -
Making "Text-to-Self" Connections
Read MoreFirst graders listened to a biography about Johnny Appleseed as they were introduced to the biography genre and practiced identifying key details and making text-to-self connections. As part of their larger exploration of different types of books, students are developing their listening and comprehension skills while learning how authors share information about real people and their lives. After discussing Johnny Appleseed’s life and the Quaker values of stewardship and simplicity reflected in his story, first graders wrote two things Johnny Appleseed did during his life and illustrated him.This lesson reflects our belief that children learn deeply when they can connect new ideas to their own experiences. By engaging with a historical figure through both discussion and creative expression, students had the opportunity to build literacy skills while thinking about how values such as stewardship and simplicity can connect to their own lives. -
Our Grounds are Becoming an Arboretum!
Read MoreAs first announced at Strawberry Festival 2026, the grounds of Plymouth Meeting Friends School and the historic Plymouth Monthly Meeting are becoming an arboretum. The School and Meeting are working together to ensure our diverse collection of plant species meet the requirements to become an ArbNet-recognized Level I arboretum.
The idea solidified after discussions by a group who already cares for the more than 10 acres of land here, comprised of PMFS alum Bill Kopf, PMFS staff Jonathan Perry, and Plymouth Monthly Meeting members Mark Setman, John Cardina, and David Miller. Within the past year, they have planted more than 50 trees, some with the help of PMFS students. -
We’re Going on a Puddle Hunt!
On a recent chilly, rainy fall day, and Little House Pre-K made the most of it in Science class by going on a puddle hunt. They explored puddles on the blacktop and in the roots of the Mary tree, looking closely at water samples to notice the differences in color and clarity. We are looking forward to many more days of science learning through nature exploration.Read More
Upcoming Events
List of 4 events.
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Pretzel Wednesday
The PTO provides a pretzel snack every Wednesday for all students, faculty, and staff. Families can pay-what-you-wish to contribute to the costs. Contact pto@pmfs1780.org with any questions. -
PTO Meeting (Virtual)
Click here to access the Zoom Meeting -- All parents are invited to attend as many meetings as you can, on the second Wednesday of each month. -
Worship Sharing
Location: Buddy Classes
In lieu of Meeting in the Meetinghouse, students participate in small, buddy class groups, usually reflecting on a query together. -
Tot Time
Register here for our FREE monthly Tot Time class, for 2-5 year olds with a caregiver.?? We’ll be “Looking at Leaves” with Science teacher Claire in October.
(Registration opens one month before each class)
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