Welcome from the Head of School

Dear Friends,

Welcome!

There is a good chance that you are reading this message because you are exploring Plymouth Meeting Friends School for the first time.  If so, you may be interested to know that I am new here, too!  I officially joined PMFS in July 2025 as the Interim Head of School and am honored to have the opportunity to lead this remarkable child-centered learning community.

I have long been impressed by PMFS “from the outside looking in” through my work in Quaker education over the past few decades.  Over the past several months since deciding to join the school, I’ve connected with countless individuals who hold Plymouth close to their hearts and have gained an even deeper appreciation for this school that values the wonder of childhood and provides a firm foundation for lifelong learning.

Plymouth Meeting Friends School clearly lives its Quaker identity, grounded in the belief that there is “that of God” in everyone, and deeply values the unique Light that each person brings. The school offers an intellectually challenging and creative curriculum, enriched with joyful learning experiences that engage a diverse student body. With a strong focus on preparing students both academically and socially for success in middle school and beyond, the school fosters growth in every aspect of a child’s development. Its beautiful eleven-acre campus provides abundant opportunities for outdoor learning and nature studies, further enhancing the educational experience. At the heart of Plymouth Meeting Friends School is a deep commitment to nurturing caring relationships between students and their peers, as well as between students and their teachers - relationships that often last a lifetime.

I invite you to continue exploring all that Plymouth has to offer its students and their families.  As informative as this website is, there is no substitute for walking through our beautiful campus, meeting the people who are at the heart of the school, and taking it all in for yourself.  And so I invite you to visit us in-person and look forward to once again saying, “Welcome to Plymouth Meeting Friends School!”

In peace,

Matt Bradley
Interim Head of School