May 10, 2026

Wishing the happiest Mother's Day to all of our FSW mamas out there!! (Fur-moms, angel-baby moms, and mother figures included! 😘)
Mothers are the foundation of life, and none of your children's accomplishments would be possible without you. We wish you all a day of rest, because you work SO hard, and hope that you are cherished and celebrated today in every way you deserve. 🌸💖

It's safe to say we had a turtle theme happening this week! Between the one rescued and rehabilitated by Karen and Luke, to the one our Middle Schoolers safe-guarded as it crossed back over to the pond, our hard-shelled friends were quite present on campus! Head over to our Instagram page for more photos and information about these turtle sightings. 

I warmly invite you to join us for Evening with Friends on Saturday, May 16 at the Shell Center on Wrightsville Beach. A special gathering to celebrate our community and support the ongoing life of our school.

This event is more than a social evening; it is an important part of how we sustain the educational experience we value so deeply. Approximately 90% of our operating revenue comes from tuition, and each year we rely on the remaining 10% to come from auxiliary sources (primarily our summer camp programs) and the Annual Fund. Like many independent schools, we are navigating a gap between what tuition covers and the full cost of delivering a rich, mission-driven education.

Evening with Friends plays a vital role in helping us close that gap.

A highlight of the evening will be the conclusion of our auction, featuring a range of meaningful and exciting items, from teacher experiences, to personal care, and opportunities that reflect the creativity and generosity of our community. Every bid placed directly supports our ability to meet this year’s budget and continue providing the programs, faculty support, and student experiences that define our school.

Even if you are unable to attend in person, you can still make a meaningful impact by participating in the auction. Your involvement, whether through bidding, attending, or simply spreading the word, helps ensure the strength and sustainability of our school.

We hope you will join us on May 16 for an evening of connection, purpose, and shared commitment to our students and community.

Ticket sales are now live for our long-standing, favorite tradition of Evening with Friends, and the Silent Auction bidding is happening now! 

Each year the parents, faculty, and staff gather for an evening of cocktails, hors d'oeurves, music, trivia, Silent Auction, and good times! You know you want to be there. 

Click the button down below to grab your ticket, then check out our Silent Auction website to get a feel for what you might like to bid on.

Silent Auction ends at midnight on 5/16.

Keyword: fswauction26

As we race to the finish of another great year at FSW, it is time to think about the memories, friendships, and events that have made 2025-26 one for the books - or in this case,  the YEARBOOK!

Click on the button below to order your student's yearbook. We will distribute the yearbooks during the final week of school, ensuring there is time to get all of those signatures and well wishes before we depart for summer break!

The raised beds at Longleaf Center are gradually letting go of fall and late winter crops as spring herbs and veggies take center stage.

This week students in Preschool, Kindergarten, and Middle School harvested onions and garlic and planted new crops of tomatoes, peppers, parsley, dill and fennel. The onions and garlic will dry inside the garden shed for the next week or two before sharing with our community. With the help of warm rains and bright sunny days, our spring crops are flourishing so far.

When you have time, stop by the back of Longleaf Center to see this seasonal transformation. We hope to harvest veggies with Summer Campers later in June!

We're always looking for volunteers to help with our monthly dinner shifts at Good Shepherd Center! Follow the link HERE to sign up for any of the upcoming shifts, now through August!
We serve on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 4:30-7:00 PM at 811 Martin Street.
Come lend a hand and be part of this meaningful community effort!