Life is a Journey

Life is a Journey

“The existence, the physical universe is basically playful. There is no necessity for it whatsoever. It isn’t going anywhere. That is to say, it doesn’t have some destination that it ought to arrive at…” – Alan Watts. Tuesday morning assemblies...
Appeal Letter 2017: Supporting our Local Students

Appeal Letter 2017: Supporting our Local Students

Do you know Marisela? For 17 years she’s shared her heart, soul and contagious energy with Monteverde Friends School. Her laughter rings through the halls, staff meetings and parent gatherings. Her story is one that you should know. Marisela joined MFS as a mother 17...
Hilda Chen: 1923-2017

Hilda Chen: 1923-2017

La Escuela de Amigos de Monteverde celebra la vida y la influencia de este innovador educador costarricense, que enseñó a dos de nuestro personal actual.  Eugenio Vargas comparte esta escritura “en celebración de una vida dedicada a la siembra de principios...
Hilda Chen: 1923-2017

Hilda Chen: 1923-2017

Monteverde Friends School celebrates the life and influence of this ground-breaking Costa Rican educator, who taught two of our current staff.  Eugenio Vargas shares this writing “In celebration of a life dedicated to sowing seeds for universal values.” “I...
Christmas Program 2017

Christmas Program 2017

Our last day of the semester is always fun and sometimes magical, with songs and skits from every class, graduation diplomas for grades 6, 9 and 12, and usually something unusual from the staff.  Enjoy these photos and videos from this year’s, which was filled...