Join the Conversation Refresh screen to see new comments. 64 Comments Lynne D. Gober- Lennon on August 27, 2020 at 9:15 am Happy Convocation Day! I know it will continue the exciting tradition of Fellowship, enduring Relationship, and fulfilling the Friendship Spirit. I have re-located to the Pittsburgh, Pa area and miss the staff at Blow Pierce so much! Oh! I miss Tech Prep too! To the Central office staff, keep on keeping on in your great Leadership. You are truly second to NONE! CHANGE is Inevitable, but GROWTH is Optional! You set the Bar in Education so High that surrounding jurisdictions can’t keep up! These last 7 years of a 43 year career in Education has been so wonderful being a small part of the F P C S FAMILY… My sincere gratitude, Love and well wishes to you Ms Brantley as you make it happen again & again & again! I am always … Yours in education, Gober, but now Lennon Log in to Reply Tationa on August 27, 2020 at 10:04 am Beautiful ???????????????? Log in to Reply Maria Gomez on August 27, 2020 at 11:55 am I am really excited about the New School Year. New Normal . Is going to be a a challenge for all of us. And I know we are ready. I am so happy to be part of FPCS. Log in to Reply Aishia Manley on August 27, 2020 at 10:08 am At Friendship learning does not stop! #OneFriendship Log in to Reply Tiffany Creagh Lee on August 27, 2020 at 10:24 am You know….Knights! Log in to Reply Chastity Shipp on August 27, 2020 at 10:29 am This makes me so proud! We are ONE FRIENDSHIP. #FPCSGoesVirtual Log in to Reply Tenisha Vest on August 27, 2020 at 10:49 am Friendship One! #alwayshasbeen #alwayswillbe Log in to Reply Deenean Brown on August 27, 2020 at 10:54 am This is so beautiful!!!!! I am so excited to be a new member of the Friendship Family . Log in to Reply K Killgo on August 27, 2020 at 11:25 am Great to hear from you!! Have a great and Blessed day!! Log in to Reply Simone Green on August 27, 2020 at 9:30 am Looking forward to a great school year! Friendship Family, WE OUR ONE FRIENDSHIP! Log in to Reply Gregory Prince on August 27, 2020 at 9:53 am What all of you have accomplished is incredible and in years to come the students will have the benefit of some remarkable skills and a level of resilience they would not have had without your effort. I am an optimist because of people like you. Log in to Reply B. Sabour on August 27, 2020 at 9:56 am FRIENDSHIP ONE!! WE ALL IN!! Log in to Reply Keisha Lewis-Thompson on August 27, 2020 at 9:59 am Lewis-Thompson repping the “Wood”, Friendship Woodridge……I.B… YOU KNOW!!! Log in to Reply Dominique Foster on August 27, 2020 at 10:01 am Go Blow! Miss you all! Log in to Reply Nakia Nicholson on August 27, 2020 at 9:59 am I am so looking forward to this school year! #teamfriendship Log in to Reply Tiffany Creagh LEE on August 27, 2020 at 10:40 am We are the Friendship Family! #FPCSGoesVirtual #Friendship Collegiate Log in to Reply Eric Brockenberry on August 27, 2020 at 10:00 am Very Happy to be apart of the Friendship family you given limitless opportunities to grow and become a great educator. Log in to Reply Vielka Scott-Marcus on August 27, 2020 at 10:00 am #FPCSGoesVirtual Log in to Reply Chantel Thompson on August 27, 2020 at 10:01 am Yes, Black National Anthem!!!! Log in to Reply Lyle Brown on August 27, 2020 at 10:02 am Wishing everyone a great virtual school year. Friendship Public Charter Schools will set the bar for everyone! Log in to Reply W. Jerome on August 27, 2020 at 10:02 am Looking forward to our best year yet! Log in to Reply Charis Jones on August 27, 2020 at 10:02 am Sing Children! Log in to Reply Vichan Cooper on August 27, 2020 at 10:02 am Have a great school year everyone! Log in to Reply James Lee Freeman Jr on August 27, 2020 at 10:02 am ???????? Log in to Reply Machere Johnston on August 27, 2020 at 10:02 am This is beautiful #FPCSGoesVirtual Log in to Reply Charis Jones on August 27, 2020 at 10:03 am Sing Children! Alright now! Log in to Reply Joseph Speight on August 27, 2020 at 10:04 am Sing, Woodridge! Log in to Reply Khabria Cowan on August 27, 2020 at 10:04 am Fired up and READY #FPCSGoesVirtual Log in to Reply Vielka Scott-Marcus on August 27, 2020 at 10:04 am Outstanding Woodridge Eagles!!! Log in to Reply Jamila Henry on August 27, 2020 at 10:04 am Yay! Log in to Reply MANLEY on August 27, 2020 at 10:06 am SOUTHEAST!!!!! Log in to Reply Amber Lyde-Weems on August 27, 2020 at 10:06 am lets go south east Log in to Reply Chantel Thompson on August 27, 2020 at 10:06 am CHAMPS! We’re All In! Log in to Reply Ms. JO on August 27, 2020 at 10:06 am ARMSTRON!!!! WE STRONG!!!!!! Log in to Reply Glendora A Franklin-Green on August 27, 2020 at 10:06 am TECH TECH TECCCCCCCCCCH! AT FRIENDSHIP, LEARNING DOES NOT STOP! Log in to Reply mark calligan on August 27, 2020 at 10:06 am Go Blow Pierce I liked the start with the students singing Log in to Reply Natiia Moten on August 27, 2020 at 10:07 am MAKE A LEFT ON MLK…FRIENDSHIP SOUTHEAST IS HERE! Log in to Reply Shirley Renfrow-Moore on August 27, 2020 at 10:07 am I am so excited about this virtual school year! Learning does not stop at Friendship Armstrong, “we strong.” Grace and Peace Log in to Reply Donald Hense on August 27, 2020 at 10:10 am This is absolutely beautiful. Our children, our parents, and our staff are just fantastic. I am so proud of our Friendship Family. Even Mr. Speight. LOL Log in to Reply Donna Lewis Johnson on August 27, 2020 at 10:10 am Beautiful rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing!” Thank you, Woodridge choir! Log in to Reply linda on August 27, 2020 at 10:13 am amen to that!! Log in to Reply TASHIK FARUQ on August 27, 2020 at 10:14 am Collegiate prepped and READY for our SCHOLARS, !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Log in to Reply Tiffany Creagh Lee on August 27, 2020 at 10:16 am We serve proudly! Friendship Teachers are committed and persistent! Not only do we survive, we strive! ….only the best, putting the others to rest! Log in to Reply Danyelle Piper on August 27, 2020 at 10:19 am So happy to start off another year with my Friendship family. Log in to Reply Chantel Thompson on August 27, 2020 at 10:32 am Yessssss ma’am Log in to Reply Rhonda Silver on August 27, 2020 at 10:29 am #BLOW PIERCE KNIGHTS#FPCSGoesVirtual#FPCS-DC#LOCN2UREDUCATION???????????????????????????????????????????????????????? #FPCSBP#FPCSBP#FPCSBP#FPCSBP#FPCSBP#FPCSBP#FPCSBP#FPCSBP#FPCSBP#FPCSBP#FPCSBP#FPCSBP#FPCSBP ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ALL IN ALL LOVE Log in to Reply Joseph Speight on August 27, 2020 at 10:32 am I miss you too, Mr. Hense – I am sure that is what you meant to type lol. Mr. Hense and Ms. Brantley are speaking TRUTH!!!! Log in to Reply Donald Hense on August 27, 2020 at 10:34 am Our CEO Ms. Brantley turned it out. I am so proud of Pat. Log in to Reply Tiajuana Strickland on August 27, 2020 at 10:39 am Go Southeast! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! BLACK LIVES MATTER! Log in to Reply Chastity Shipp on August 27, 2020 at 10:41 am Woodridge EAAGLLLEES! #BLM #FPCSGoesVirtual Log in to Reply Zac Morford on August 27, 2020 at 10:45 am So inspiring! Thank you to all of our staff, students, and parents who make Friendship the best place to work and learn. Thank you Mr. Hense and Ms. Brantley for your leadership. Log in to Reply Lauren Johnson on August 27, 2020 at 10:47 am GO Ugomma and Ms Essicks — Collegiate superstars — jut like all Friendship teachers and students are superstars too! Log in to Reply Joseph Speight on August 27, 2020 at 10:51 am DAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!! Log in to Reply Jackie Mann on August 27, 2020 at 10:52 am Ms. Das is full of ideas and so non-judgmental. She deserves that award. Log in to Reply Tiajuana Strickland on August 27, 2020 at 10:52 am Well Deserved Das!!!!!!!!!! You rock out! GO GIRL : ) Log in to Reply Eddie Van on August 27, 2020 at 10:53 am LETS GOO!!! SO EXCITED FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR!! Log in to Reply Ty Person on August 27, 2020 at 10:55 am YES!!! A hearty congratulations to Ms. Das! She IS amazing!! I still recall my first year with Friendship and how instrumental she was in getting me in sync with the winning traditions of FRIENDSHIP SOUTHEAST along with Mr. Speight. Kudos, Diddy (my nickname for her)!! Miss ya at SE. It’s gonna be a good year!! Log in to Reply Domonique on August 27, 2020 at 10:57 am Thank you. Great program!! Log in to Reply Bhegani on August 27, 2020 at 10:57 am This was just the inspiration I needed to keep pushing! Thank you FPCS! Log in to Reply CeSea Saunders on August 27, 2020 at 10:58 am Chamberlain Champions….ALL IN Log in to Reply Convocation 2020 on August 27, 2020 at 10:58 am Together. We are One Friendship! Log in to Reply A. Muhammad on August 27, 2020 at 11:01 am Beautiful, inspiring convocation! Thank you Friendship PCS! Log in to Reply Matthew Warner on August 27, 2020 at 11:06 am TECH TECH TECH!!! PREP PREP PREP!!! This was amazing! Big shout outs to all involved with outing this together! Log in to Reply Girelle on August 27, 2020 at 11:12 am CONNECTIONS – Being in the same space with communities near and far and communication with people therein – Our mindful imaginations can soar – We are in the drivers’ seat and can travel virtually onto any road we desire – Love is boundless, so I will reach out to hug your heart Log in to Reply Submit a Comment Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
Lynne D. Gober- Lennon on August 27, 2020 at 9:15 am Happy Convocation Day! I know it will continue the exciting tradition of Fellowship, enduring Relationship, and fulfilling the Friendship Spirit. I have re-located to the Pittsburgh, Pa area and miss the staff at Blow Pierce so much! Oh! I miss Tech Prep too! To the Central office staff, keep on keeping on in your great Leadership. You are truly second to NONE! CHANGE is Inevitable, but GROWTH is Optional! You set the Bar in Education so High that surrounding jurisdictions can’t keep up! These last 7 years of a 43 year career in Education has been so wonderful being a small part of the F P C S FAMILY… My sincere gratitude, Love and well wishes to you Ms Brantley as you make it happen again & again & again! I am always … Yours in education, Gober, but now Lennon Log in to Reply
Maria Gomez on August 27, 2020 at 11:55 am I am really excited about the New School Year. New Normal . Is going to be a a challenge for all of us. And I know we are ready. I am so happy to be part of FPCS. Log in to Reply
Aishia Manley on August 27, 2020 at 10:08 am At Friendship learning does not stop! #OneFriendship Log in to Reply
Chastity Shipp on August 27, 2020 at 10:29 am This makes me so proud! We are ONE FRIENDSHIP. #FPCSGoesVirtual Log in to Reply
Tenisha Vest on August 27, 2020 at 10:49 am Friendship One! #alwayshasbeen #alwayswillbe Log in to Reply
Deenean Brown on August 27, 2020 at 10:54 am This is so beautiful!!!!! I am so excited to be a new member of the Friendship Family . Log in to Reply
K Killgo on August 27, 2020 at 11:25 am Great to hear from you!! Have a great and Blessed day!! Log in to Reply
Simone Green on August 27, 2020 at 9:30 am Looking forward to a great school year! Friendship Family, WE OUR ONE FRIENDSHIP! Log in to Reply
Gregory Prince on August 27, 2020 at 9:53 am What all of you have accomplished is incredible and in years to come the students will have the benefit of some remarkable skills and a level of resilience they would not have had without your effort. I am an optimist because of people like you. Log in to Reply
Keisha Lewis-Thompson on August 27, 2020 at 9:59 am Lewis-Thompson repping the “Wood”, Friendship Woodridge……I.B… YOU KNOW!!! Log in to Reply
Nakia Nicholson on August 27, 2020 at 9:59 am I am so looking forward to this school year! #teamfriendship Log in to Reply
Tiffany Creagh LEE on August 27, 2020 at 10:40 am We are the Friendship Family! #FPCSGoesVirtual #Friendship Collegiate Log in to Reply
Eric Brockenberry on August 27, 2020 at 10:00 am Very Happy to be apart of the Friendship family you given limitless opportunities to grow and become a great educator. Log in to Reply
Lyle Brown on August 27, 2020 at 10:02 am Wishing everyone a great virtual school year. Friendship Public Charter Schools will set the bar for everyone! Log in to Reply
Glendora A Franklin-Green on August 27, 2020 at 10:06 am TECH TECH TECCCCCCCCCCH! AT FRIENDSHIP, LEARNING DOES NOT STOP! Log in to Reply
mark calligan on August 27, 2020 at 10:06 am Go Blow Pierce I liked the start with the students singing Log in to Reply
Natiia Moten on August 27, 2020 at 10:07 am MAKE A LEFT ON MLK…FRIENDSHIP SOUTHEAST IS HERE! Log in to Reply
Shirley Renfrow-Moore on August 27, 2020 at 10:07 am I am so excited about this virtual school year! Learning does not stop at Friendship Armstrong, “we strong.” Grace and Peace Log in to Reply
Donald Hense on August 27, 2020 at 10:10 am This is absolutely beautiful. Our children, our parents, and our staff are just fantastic. I am so proud of our Friendship Family. Even Mr. Speight. LOL Log in to Reply
Donna Lewis Johnson on August 27, 2020 at 10:10 am Beautiful rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing!” Thank you, Woodridge choir! Log in to Reply
TASHIK FARUQ on August 27, 2020 at 10:14 am Collegiate prepped and READY for our SCHOLARS, !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Log in to Reply
Tiffany Creagh Lee on August 27, 2020 at 10:16 am We serve proudly! Friendship Teachers are committed and persistent! Not only do we survive, we strive! ….only the best, putting the others to rest! Log in to Reply
Danyelle Piper on August 27, 2020 at 10:19 am So happy to start off another year with my Friendship family. Log in to Reply
Rhonda Silver on August 27, 2020 at 10:29 am #BLOW PIERCE KNIGHTS#FPCSGoesVirtual#FPCS-DC#LOCN2UREDUCATION???????????????????????????????????????????????????????? #FPCSBP#FPCSBP#FPCSBP#FPCSBP#FPCSBP#FPCSBP#FPCSBP#FPCSBP#FPCSBP#FPCSBP#FPCSBP#FPCSBP#FPCSBP ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ALL IN ALL LOVE Log in to Reply
Joseph Speight on August 27, 2020 at 10:32 am I miss you too, Mr. Hense – I am sure that is what you meant to type lol. Mr. Hense and Ms. Brantley are speaking TRUTH!!!! Log in to Reply
Donald Hense on August 27, 2020 at 10:34 am Our CEO Ms. Brantley turned it out. I am so proud of Pat. Log in to Reply
Tiajuana Strickland on August 27, 2020 at 10:39 am Go Southeast! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! BLACK LIVES MATTER! Log in to Reply
Chastity Shipp on August 27, 2020 at 10:41 am Woodridge EAAGLLLEES! #BLM #FPCSGoesVirtual Log in to Reply
Zac Morford on August 27, 2020 at 10:45 am So inspiring! Thank you to all of our staff, students, and parents who make Friendship the best place to work and learn. Thank you Mr. Hense and Ms. Brantley for your leadership. Log in to Reply
Lauren Johnson on August 27, 2020 at 10:47 am GO Ugomma and Ms Essicks — Collegiate superstars — jut like all Friendship teachers and students are superstars too! Log in to Reply
Joseph Speight on August 27, 2020 at 10:51 am DAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!! Log in to Reply
Jackie Mann on August 27, 2020 at 10:52 am Ms. Das is full of ideas and so non-judgmental. She deserves that award. Log in to Reply
Tiajuana Strickland on August 27, 2020 at 10:52 am Well Deserved Das!!!!!!!!!! You rock out! GO GIRL : ) Log in to Reply
Eddie Van on August 27, 2020 at 10:53 am LETS GOO!!! SO EXCITED FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR!! Log in to Reply
Ty Person on August 27, 2020 at 10:55 am YES!!! A hearty congratulations to Ms. Das! She IS amazing!! I still recall my first year with Friendship and how instrumental she was in getting me in sync with the winning traditions of FRIENDSHIP SOUTHEAST along with Mr. Speight. Kudos, Diddy (my nickname for her)!! Miss ya at SE. It’s gonna be a good year!! Log in to Reply
Bhegani on August 27, 2020 at 10:57 am This was just the inspiration I needed to keep pushing! Thank you FPCS! Log in to Reply
A. Muhammad on August 27, 2020 at 11:01 am Beautiful, inspiring convocation! Thank you Friendship PCS! Log in to Reply
Matthew Warner on August 27, 2020 at 11:06 am TECH TECH TECH!!! PREP PREP PREP!!! This was amazing! Big shout outs to all involved with outing this together! Log in to Reply
Girelle on August 27, 2020 at 11:12 am CONNECTIONS – Being in the same space with communities near and far and communication with people therein – Our mindful imaginations can soar – We are in the drivers’ seat and can travel virtually onto any road we desire – Love is boundless, so I will reach out to hug your heart Log in to Reply
