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Hello July! While it’s only been a month since the students have been gone, we are definitely missing the chatter in the hallways, bodies in the classrooms, and the light and energy having students around brings to the school. Ready to start that countdown for school!

We are so very fortunate, and grateful this summer to have a couple of interns on our farm. Meet our Farm Interns for Summer 2022.  Christine Gray just recently graduated this year from Eastern Mennonite University (Harrisonberg, VA). She graduated with a BA in History, and Education. She is very excited to learn the Olney [...]

The Olney Current has arrived!   Recently mailed to hundreds of Olney alumni and friends, this issue of The Olney Current is now available online for you.   Read and/or download the newest current here –   https://www.olneyfriends.org/olney-current/   Donations towards the cost of producing The Olney Current, online or print, are always welcome!   […]

On this day four years ago, Christian interviewed for the Head of School position here at Olney Friends School. In this video, he reflects on that day and what Olney means to him. Enjoy!   https://youtu.be/TR6YAp-jyLM  

Happy Juneteenth from Olney Friends School!! We are so very happy to be able to celebrate this now National Holiday.   The date, June 19, 1865, refers to the day when enslaved African Americans learned of their emancipation. It is also called Emancipation Day or Juneteenth Independence Day.

It’s been 2 weeks now since our Students walked into the Stillwater Meeting House as Seniors, and walked out as Graduates of 2022. After letting them relax, and the anticipation of Graduating die down some, I spoke with them and they are all doing amazing and exciting for their next adventure in life! Please help […]