HQ Function

The sole campus for all academic, athletic, arts, and administrative activities, educating students from early childhood (age 3) through 12th grade.

Notable Features:

Historic buildings including the original Abington Monthly Meetinghouse (used for Meeting for Worship), extensive green spaces, state-of-the-art athletic facilities (including a turf field and modern gymnasium), dedicated arts center (Josephine Muller Auditorium), modern science labs, and extensive library resources.

Work Culture:

A collaborative, mission-driven, and community-focused environment guided by Quaker values. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student growth, fostering an inclusive atmosphere, and promoting lifelong learning. Emphasis is placed on respect, inquiry, intellectual rigor, and service.

HQ Significance:

As one of the oldest schools in the nation with continuous operation, the campus is a hub of Quaker education and community life, serving as the heart of the AFS experience for students, families, faculty, and alumni.

Values Reflected in HQ: The campus layout, integration of natural spaces, the central importance of the Meetinghouse for reflection and community gathering, and collaborative learning environments actively reflect Quaker values of community, stewardship, simplicity, and peace.

Location:

While primarily serving the greater Philadelphia area as a day school, Abington Friends School fosters global awareness and citizenship through its diverse curriculum, engagement with global issues, potential international travel opportunities for students, and an inclusive community that may include international students or faculty. The educational philosophy emphasizes understanding diverse cultures and preparing students for an interconnected world.

Street Address:

575 Washington Lane

City:

Jenkintown

State/Province:

PA

Country:

USA