:: Friends Academy ::

Our Mission
Founded in 1876 by Gideon Frost for "the children of Friends and those similarly sentimented," FA is a Quaker, coeducational, independent, college-preparatory day school serving students from age three through twelfth grade. More >>

The Parent Perspective
Click here to read what some of our parents are saying about the Friends Academy experience.

What Exactly Does It Mean to Be a Quaker School?
Quakers use the acronym "SPICES" to explain the testimonies. Click here to view the Parent Council Guide to Our Quaker School.

Portrait of Our Community
In support of our mission, our community has created a statement of principles called the Portrait of Our Community - REACHES OUT. Each day we challenge ourselves to demonstrate these qualities in our thoughts, words, and deeds.

Contact Us
Friends Academy
270 Duck Pond Road
Locust Valley, NY 11560
516.676.0393

Today at Friends

Tuesday
February 9, 2010

Lunch Menus | This Week | Month
2009-2010 School Calendar

No Lower School Classes

LS Parent Conference Day

Upper Reps Mtg; US Parent Invited - DCCR
@ 8:30AM

Athletics Calendar
Click here for HighSchoolSports.net

Musicians: The NYSSMA Registration Deadline is Feb. 1
Click here for more info

Congratulations to Polly Duke and the all-school Chess team!
The team was victorious over Chaminade in the first round
and Shreiber in a nail-biting final round.

[Click here for more photos in our GALLERY]

W h a t ' s N e w a t F r i e n d s ?

SAVE THE DATE!

2010 Dinner & Auction: Celebrating our Past, Present and Future! Thursday, April 29. More >>

A special Friends Valentine offer

Get special discounted tickets to Melissa Errico's '88 Valentine concert at the Tilles Center. More >>

Catch up with Among Friends

Did you miss an issue? Archived 09-10 issues are now online. More >> More >>

FA Infant & Toddler Center Openings

We are excited to announce openings in our child care program for ages 6 weeks to 36 months! More >>

Early Childhood Center: Tours available

Call 516-676-0393 for an appointment and to arrange a tour of our new Early Childhood Center. More >>

NEW! -- Summer 2010 programs

SAT Prep and Mommy & Me summer classes. Click here. More >>

Calling all cooks!

Deadline to submit your recipes for the new FA Cookbook extended to March 12th. Here's how... More >>

Travel Abroad with FA

Calling All Parent Volunteers!

Please visit the Parent Council area of the Web site for volunteer opportunities or to volunteer on-line for 2009-2010.

Admissions News
	Call now to schedule a personal visit and tour of our campus. Call 516-676-0393 for more information. Learn more about Friends >> Download an application >>

Community Service News
	Family Community Service Day Saturday, Feb. 27th @ 10:00 AM Please bring your family and friends. All are welcome! Click here for more information. Recent Projects \| Bulletin Board

Athletics News
	Boys Soccer wins state championship! FA Sports team head into post-season. Click here to read more. Calendar \| Directions \| Newsday

Alumni News
	Nicole Bielawski '09 Rows to 15th Place in World Event After winning the gold medal in the US championships... Read more >> Click here for more Alumni news.

Friends Academy Summer Camp
	Spend the summer with Friends! Open June 28 - Aug. 20, 2010. Next Open House: Sun. Feb. 7th (12-2pm) or call for a tour. Click here to visit the Friends Academy Summer Camp Web site.