United Friends School ends middle school program
PENNSYLVANIA — The United Friends School, an independent K-8 Quaker school and the place where the UFA was founded , has announced that it will no longer offer instruction for the sixth, seventh, and eight grades, instead prioritizing preschool and K-5 education. United Friends School This announcement marks the end of an era. UFS has taught middle schoolers since 1987, according to the school's website. The class of 2026 will be the last graduating class, and sources indicate that it will consist of only three people. Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, there will be no middle schoolers. It is unclear whether the fifth grade will be eliminated along with the other grades currently classified as middle school or reabsorbed into the elementary school. UFS is known for its unique curriculum that emphasizes social justice, community stewardship, and Quaker values. Students are taught standard subjects such as science, humanities (English and social studies), and math, as well as a...
