We're a Small School with a Strong Sense of Community and We're Here for You
One of the hallmarks of our small independent school is the quality of our relationships with children and their families - parents, siblings, and even grandparents. From the moment you walk into our school or talk with one of our staff on the telephone, by email (and now by Zoom), it's evident that we are truly interested in making a connection with your family, and especially with your child(ren). As a Quaker school, we are guided by the testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship -- principles we refer to as our SPICES.
One of the things Quakers (Friends) believe is that everyone has within them a beautiful source of "light" and that this light deserves our loving attention. For our teachers and school leaders this belief is what inspires our desire to know each child deeply -- their gifts and learning edges; their interests and learning styles, and their hopes and dreams. We discover these things about our students by asking questions, by watching them at work and play, and by recognizing their spoken and unspoken -- or demonstrated -- ideas and feelings. This approach to education is present even now -- during the pandemic that has caused disruption in our lives and communities. Our goal as a small, independent school is to prepare our beautiful space in ways that children may return to their teachers and friends with a sense of confidence and familiarity despite the things we must do for wellness. Friends School is preparing to welcome families in Pre-K through 8th grade. We invite you to learn more about our Health and Safety Plan and our classroom arrangements. Please call Lori Pacchioli at 814-237-8386 or be in touch by email lori@scfriends.org 
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Although we will approach our 2020-21 school year in a very different way, due to the pandemic, our teachers are preparing to welcome students this fall.
Families who rely on financial assistance to meet tuition need your support, now more than ever. Please consider a gift for a student through our Scholarship Fund. Your Planned Gift helps to ensure the future strength of our school community. Please contact Lori Pacchioli for more information or visit our Support Page to read more. Thank you.
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We appreciate your support any time. Thank you for considering a gift to Friends School.
For Pennsylvania businesses and residents, here's another way to support Friends School: The Educational Tax Credit Program. Once, only available to businesses, this tax-credit program is now available to residents in PA. Please contact our Business Manager Seamus Perritt-Reish for more information.
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Friends School ( Pre-K to Grade 8)
1900 University Drive State College, PA 16801 814-237-8386 Head: Donnan Stoicovy Assoc. Head/Admissions: Lisa Gamble Advancement: Lori Pacchioli Administrative Asst. : Jackie Elliott Bookkeeping: Joanne Green Business Mgr: Seamus Perritt-Reish |
IRS notice for 501 C3 non-profit organizations: State College Friends School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
A Tradition of Successful Learners
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