August 19, 2022

We're 3 Days Away from the First Day of School!

The start of a new school year is an exciting time! 

At Friendship, students have the opportunity to develop their gifts, grow their knowledge through curiosity and discovery, make new friends, and create memories that will last a lifetime. 

Our families entrust to us their most precious gifts - their children. We make sure that our schools are safe places for all children to learn, explore, question, connect, dream, laugh, and grow.

Our educators have an enormous impact on our scholars' futures. They build positive relationships with students, inspire them through engaging instruction, and provide them with opportunities for experiential learning. They create lifelong learners who are prepared to attend and graduate from college. 

Without our scholars, families, and educators we would not be Friendship. For 25 years we’ve done this important work with integrity, commitment, and care. We’re elated to be walking into a new school year with all of you!

“Friendship does not survive. Friendship thrives.”

- Founder and Chairman Donald L. Hense.

What excites you most about the new school year?

"I was a teacher for 7 years!

Honestly the best years of my life.

The first day of school was always my favorite. The shiny faces, crisp uniform shirts, beaded braids and fresh haircuts are all nostalgic for me. They bring joy beyond what I can truly express. Watching tearful hugs and reassuring parents that their most perfect gift was safe with me always gave me a great sense of pride and a charge to bring my “whole” self to my work daily. Day one sets the tone. It is our opportunity to show our families that we as a school and community are a part of their village." - Angel Pittman, Elementary Instructional Specialist, Friendship Chamberlain.

Share your First Day Feels with us!

Hashtag #1stDayatFriendship on your social media posts.

Let’s Be Better Together:

The Friendship Way!

Every August, we welcome new team members with a week-long series of events at Friendship Way University (FWU)! This year new team members learned the 25-year history of Friendship, met existing staff and leadership, and engaged with our alumni. 

Following FWU, Standards University brings all teachers and school staff to their campuses to decorate their classrooms, plan, and participate in professional learning that will ensure a successful school year.

Important

Back to School Updates

*All campuses have not finalized their back-to-school night schedules.Follow us on social media to stay updated with the remaining dates.*

*The schedule above is for pre-school and pre-k scholars ONLY.*

If you missed our Annual Community Convocation, press play on the video below for a full playback of the momentous event!

Congratulations to the Friendship Southeast Tigers on winning the FPCS Spirit Stick! Check out their winning video here.

Calling All FPCS Elementary Teachers!

Friendship News Network (FNN) is looking for after school teachers at Armstrong, Blow Pierce, Chamberlain, Ideal, and Woodridge to produce THE FUN THINKING SHOW, an online youtube series where students talk about what they love and have FUN doing it. You and your “news crew” in grades 3-8 will meet after school twice a week from October 3-June 9 to produce each of 4 shows. FNN will provide all the equipment and training you need. Compensation: $35/hour for up to four hours/week. 

INTERESTED? Contact Desiree Girelle: dgirelle@friendshipschools.org. 

And visit our website at codefnn.com  

Watch the Rainbow Commencement ceremony here.

Essay Contest:

Cash Award Opportunity for 8-12th Graders!

Accepting Submissions September 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022

Sometimes personal or family

challenges can give us strength!

Each year Esther Productions Inc. presents cash prizes for the best essay written by teen girls in grades 8th through 12th who are facing the challenge of father absence.

Write an essay of 750 (MIN) - 1500 (MAX) words telling us how you have faced that struggle while discovering yourself and your resilience. If your essay is selected by the judges, you could receive a cash award: $1500 (grades 10-12) OR $500 (grades 8-9).

Anyone not selected for the top prizes will

receive a $15 cash gift certificate.

For more information about the contest, click here.