WCFS Partnerships
The Hickman Retirement Community:
Connecting Generations for Learning and Fun
West Chester Friends School is fortunate to share the Quaker Block with our elder neighbors at the Hickman, the beloved and historic retirement community next door. Understanding that intergenerational friendships bring lasting benefits to both children and seniors, WCFS provides many opportunities for students and Hickman residents to participate together regularly in a variety of activities and programs.
Many holidays are shared with elders, from the Halloween parade complete with spooky songs, to carols and a holiday concert in December, an Easter Egg Hunt, and a special delivery of May Day flowers. Pre-kindergarten students share songs and movement with elders each week; third graders interview seniors about their former careers and become pen pals during the school year. Fifth graders join residents in the Hickman’s art studio, creating, painting, and firing clay pieces together
Hickman residents are also welcome to join us for Baby Hat Making Club, at Meeting for Worship and Meeting for Singing, concerts, plays, and many other special events here on campus. Each year at commencement, we are delighted with the sweet send-off that elders often give to fifth graders at their graduation.
Business Directory
West Chester Friends School is fortunate to have many connections to the local community. This directory includes local businesses of current and former parents, alumni and special vendors. Our hope is that you will consult the directory when looking for a service and consider patronizing the businesses on the list. Click below to view the directory.
Friends in Business directory
Our Curriculum Partners in Learning
West Chester Friends School enjoys curriculum partnerships with many of our area’s educational, civic, business, and arts organizations, including Art Goes to School, the ChesLen Preserve, Chester County History Center, Dance in Balance, Echo Hill Outdoor School, Chester County Food Bank, West Chester University, and Zia Yoga and Wellness. Students enjoy visits, special projects, programs, and instruction from these organizations throughout the school year.
