Families:  Here’s a chance for your student to become a well know artist! We are offering for a limited time only; for you to have your child’s pieces of art preserved for a lifetime.  Through Square One Art …

Math is a priority focus for us at WSS. As grade-level mathematical standards have increased in rigor over the past few years, we continue to ramp up our supports to students to help them achieve success. Math instruction includes …

WSS is selling 2014 International Calendars. These calendars are created by Returned Peace Corps members and include many beautiful photographs and country information from points all around the globe. The calendars are for sale at $10/calendar. The proceeds …

Wow! We had 99% of students represented by their parents/guardians during the two weeks of conferences! This is wonderful. Thanks to everyone for such great engagement and quality conversations!

Reading instruction at Walnut Street School is provided in multiple formats: whole group mini-lessons and core instruction (grade-level content), small group direct instruction based on student levels (may or may not be on grade-level), and independent practice.  Teachers use data …

Each month, students are recognized for their principled behaviors in the cafeteria. Students who meet the monthly goal of “I See IB” cards earn a certificate. Congratulations to the many students who achieved this award!

Our 1st Graders recently hosted a Trade Show as the culminating project for their first unit of inquiry. The students explored the unit’s central idea of: “Resources transform populations.” Throughout the unit, students learned about various resources and …

Bullying is something we take very seriously. We recognize students have varying levels of social skills and often students who bully others are doing it to achieve something, often peer attention. Unfortunately, this is a negative way to …

Our conferences are Wednesday, October 16 and Wednesday, October 23. Conferences are a time to find out how your student is doing academically and socially at school. Parents will receive a printed update on their child(ren) for math …

Our Book Fair is happening on Wednesday, October 16 and Wednesday, October 23. Our Book Fair hours will be 2:30-7:30 PM. The Book Fair will be available in Room 337 (3rd Floor). This is a great time to …