Mrs. Beckstrom’s class created Chinese Cats in art class. Take a look at these masterpieces!

Our 3rd graders helped package meals for needy people throughout central Iowa and Central America. The students were a part of Meals from the Heartland. Our students are learning to be globally-minded citizens working to positively impact the …

 Every Wednesday is an early dismissal at 1:30 PM for Walnut Street School. The time after   dismissal is time used to support teachers and associates with professional development. We know that as staff skills and knowledge increase so …

We are offering free of charge to WSS parents the nationally-acclaimed SMART DISCIPLINE PROGRAM. This is scheduled for Tuesday, September 24th from 6:00-8:00 PM. This program has been featured on PBS, NPR, People Magazine, and Parent Magazine. The …

Students will have the opportunity to get their school pictures taken on Friday, September 13. Order forms will be sent home with students at least a week before.

We had a wonderful first day of school at Walnut Street School as we welcomed back students in kindergarten through fifth grades!

Please join us for our Back-to-School Open House on Tuesday, August 20 between 5:00-6:00 PM. Come and find out who your child’s teacher will be. Also, explore the school and meet the staff. Students may bring their school …

As a school community, we are working hard to increase the amount of technology our students have to use at school. Our current computer to student ratio is 1:12. We know we need to improve this dramatically. As …

For the 2013-2014 school year, parents will pick-up their children on 1st Floor. Parents will wait in a line outside of Room 120 and their children will be dismissed to them. This will ensure a safe and orderly …

Please join us in welcoming Ms. Piehl to the Walnut Street School community. Ms. Piehl will serve as one of our 2nd grade teachers. She is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa. She has a Bachelor …