Open Houses & Events

Find open houses and receptions for Friends Community School.

Open House Details:

Tue., October 28, 2025  - College Park, MD

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

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Caroline deKieffer, carolined@friendscommunityschool.org

Join us on campus to learn more about Quaker progressive education at Friends Community School 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., November 08, 2025  - College Park, MD

Open House
Friends Community School
5901 Westchester Park Drive, College Park, MD 20740
9:00am (EST) - 10:15am (EST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Caroline deKieffer, carolined@friendscommunityschool.org

We invite children and parents/guardians/caregivers interested in our Kindergarten program to join us on campus to meet our Kindergarten teachers and experience our spaces and classrooms. We look forward to a fun morning of exploration and engagement! Registration is required: https://www.friendscommunityschool.org/admissions/visit-fcs

Tue., November 18, 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 deKieffer, carolined@friendscommunityschool.org

Join us on campus to learn more about Quaker progressive education at Friends Community School 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 06, 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 deKieffer, carolined@friendscommunityschool.org

Join us on campus to learn more about Quaker progressive education at Friends Community School 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*Prospective students applying to Grades 5 - 8 may also attend our December 6 Open House, accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Thu., December 11, 2025  - 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 deKieffer, carolined@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 08, 2026  - 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 deKieffer, carolined@friendscommunityschool.org

Join us on campus to learn more about Quaker progressive education at Friends Community School 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 13, 2026  - College Park, MD

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

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Caroline deKieffer, carolined@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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