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The Friendship School is a public school with admission determined by lottery.

Mission Statement

The Friendship School is a leading magnet school for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten aged children that partners with families to foster kindness and a life-long love of learning through exploration, curiosity, and leadership. The lottery is open to all students who are at least 3 years old by Aug 31 of the starting school year. We have a wide range of special education and related services and supports, NAEYC and NEASC accreditation, and a team of dedicated CT certified teachers and school leaders. Our Anchors of Learning

-TFS Learner Success is ensured through a school environment rich in literacy, numeracy, inquiry, exploration, and research-based teaching practices.
-TFS Partnerships with families are an integral part of a child's growth, development, and success.
-TFS Relationships and social development are important for a child's overall growth and development.
-TFS Diversity, inclusion, and respect are a foundation for young learners.
-TFS Collaboration and the sharing of effective practices are a cornerstone for educators assuring the highest quality teaching and learning.

TFS was so excited to welcome our students and families back to school this week! Thank you to all our staff and familie...
08/29/2026

TFS was so excited to welcome our students and families back to school this week! Thank you to all our staff and families for making this our best opening yet!!
Don’t forget to follow the FFO also!!!

WE DID IT!!! We survived the tears, the big feelings, school bus jitters and…most importantly we survived the CAR LANE haha 🤣 We know how exciting the first day of school is and we’d love to hear what you kiddo’s favorite part was so comment one of your favorite moments of the day and feel free to comment with a picture, we’d love to include it in the yearbook!! Or if you’d rather feel free to send us a DM with one!!

The Friendship School is ready to welcome back staff tomorrow as we begin to Dig Into and Awesome Year! Thank you to the...
08/23/2026

The Friendship School is ready to welcome back staff tomorrow as we begin to Dig Into and Awesome Year! Thank you to the The Friendship School Friend and Family Organization for you help and inspiration! We can’t wait to see families at Meet the Teacher on Wednesday!

Learning is still happening at TFS this summer! Teachers explore Mystic Seaport last week and had a blast noticing, expl...
07/13/2026

Learning is still happening at TFS this summer! Teachers explore Mystic Seaport last week and had a blast noticing, exploring and creating!

Kindergarten Field Day is a blast!
06/11/2026

Kindergarten Field Day is a blast!

Field Day part 2!
06/11/2026

Field Day part 2!

Field Day is in full swing at TFS! More pictures to come! Grateful for the beautiful day and all our family volunteers!
06/11/2026

Field Day is in full swing at TFS! More pictures to come! Grateful for the beautiful day and all our family volunteers!

Here is this weeks Friendship School News! Please read for important end of the year updates!!!
06/05/2026

Here is this weeks Friendship School News! Please read for important end of the year updates!!!

Friendship School News

05/20/2026

In connection to local events, several road closures and traffic control measures will be in effect throughout New London, Groton, and neighboring towns. Possible impacts include bus delays in the morning and afternoon of Wednesday, May 20th.

Please continue to monitor your official school communications for any updated schedule information.

TFS Spring Fling today 11:00-2:00…come on down!!!
05/16/2026

TFS Spring Fling today 11:00-2:00…come on down!!!

The Friendship School Friend and Family Organization is hard at work getting ready for Teacher Appreciation Week! We can...
05/03/2026

The Friendship School Friend and Family Organization is hard at work getting ready for Teacher Appreciation Week! We can’t wait to celebrate our DINO-MITE teachers and staff! 🦖🦖

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Rope Ferry Road
Waterford, CT
06385

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 3:45pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 3:45pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 3:45pm
Thursday 9:30am - 3:45pm
Friday 9:30am - 3:45pm

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