Students and staff celebrate their school spirit every Friday by wearing lots of purple! Even Mr. Leager pulls out all of the stops by wearing his purple velvet sports jacket! Join us in celebrating WSS pride each Friday …
Our fifth graders continue to prepare for their IB Exhibition, a culminating experience for their elementary careers. The IB Exhibition is an opportunity for students to showcase all of their learning and how they are taking action in …
A team of students at Walnut Street School participated throughout the year in a study of 40 different books. The students then participated in a district-wide competition of teams to show their knowledge and understanding of the books. …
Our fourth graders had a visit by new DMPS Superintendent Tom Ahart as a part of their studies around leadership and government. Mr. Ahart shared some personal stories and gave lots of good advice to the students about …
Our third graders have been studying about how exploration impacts humanity. As a culminating project, the students are putting on a musical titled: “The Adventures of Lewis and Clark”.
If you come to Mrs. Wilber’s fifth grade classroom at Walnut Street School you may wonder what’s going on. Students are often clustered in small groups around the room, talking, laughing, and every once in a while it …
Walnut Street School was presented with a Cultural Heritage gift from the Castellanos family. The hand-crafted tapestry celebrates the family’s Guatemalan heritage. As an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme World School, Walnut Street School is always eager to celebrate the diversity of its families.
Come and learn more about the International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programmes in the DMPS District. Dr. Simone Alekno will be present to offer insight into how these programs are structured and offered around the district. This …
Our kindergarteners performed their musical based on the book: All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. The students’ musical emphasized sharing, taking responsibility, and caring for others. The musical was a hit with students, staff …
Walnut Street School held winter student-parent-teacher conferences on February 27 and 28. The conferences were very well-attended. Conferences were arranged to allow for teachers to meet with students and families while also providing time for students to independently …
