Open Houses & Events

Find open houses and receptions for Friends Community School.

Open House Details:

Tue., November 19, 2024  - College Park, MD

Open House
Friends Community School
5901 Westchester Park Drive, College Park, MD 20740
9:00am (EST) - 11:00am (EST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Caroline Johnson, carolinej@friendscommunityschool.org

Join us on-campus to learn more about Quaker progressive education at FCS from students, parents, teachers, and administrators. All on-campus events are open to parents interested in applying to Grades K - 8. Registration is required: https://www.friendscommunityschool.org/admissions/visit-fcs

Sat., December 07, 2024  - College Park, MD

Open House
Friends Community School
5901 Westchester Park Drive, College Park, MD 20740
9:00am (EST) - 11:00am (EST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Caroline Johnson, carolinej@friendscommunityschool.org

Join us on-campus to learn more about Quaker progressive education at FCS from students, parents, teachers, and administrators. All on-campus events are open to parents interested in applying to Grades K - 8. Students applying to Gr. 5-8 are also invited to attend our December Open House, accompanied by their parents. Registration is required: https://www.friendscommunityschool.org/admissions/visit-fcs

Thu., December 12, 2024  - College Park, MD

Open House
Friends Community School
5901 Westchester Park Drive, College Park, MD 20740
9:00am (EST) - 10:00am (EST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Caroline Johnson, carolinej@friendscommunityschool.org

Join us for an on-campus Coffee to learn more about our progressive academic program and Quaker values, as well as get to know our school leadership. Registration is required: https://www.friendscommunityschool.org/admissions/visit-fcs

Thu., January 09, 2025  - College Park, MD

Open House
Friends Community School
5901 Westchester Park Drive, College Park, MD 20740
9:00am (EST) - 11:00am (EST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Caroline Johnson, carolinej@friendscommunityschool.org

Join us on-campus to learn more about Quaker progressive education at FCS from students, parents, teachers, and administrators. All on-campus events are open to parents interested in applying to Grades K - 8. Registration is required: https://www.friendscommunityschool.org/admissions/visit-fcs

Tue., January 14, 2025  - College Park, MD

Reception
Friends Community School
5901 Westchester Park Drive, College Park, MD 20740
6:30pm (EST) - 7:30pm (EST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Caroline Johnson, carolinej@friendscommunityschool.org

Prospective parents/caregivers, join us on campus to connect with current FCS parents and learn first-hand about the FCS experience. Registration is required: https://www.friendscommunityschool.org/admissions/visit-fcs

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