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Puzzle Editor Leah Levy ('25) and Editor-in-Chief Zoe Fisher ('25) Sign Off
A Note from Our Puzzle Editor by Leah Levy (‘25) – Puzzle Editor Emeritus As my time at SWW comes to an end, I would like to express my...
Jun 183 min read
The Trump Administration is Cutting Education Funding. That’s a Huge Mistake.
Budget cuts across all departments of the federal government have recently made headlines. But one that directly affects us as Walls students the most may be the cuts to the Department of Education which was effectively axed by the Trump administration before a court order mandated the rehiring of Dept. employees.
Jun 182 min read


How Did Walls Dress for Mamma Mia Themed Spring Fling?
In a sea of leis and inflatable palm trees, School Without Walls hosted its annual Spring Fling dance at the Martin Luther King Jr....
Jun 182 min read


From DC to NYC: A Look Back on Walls Track’s Successful Postseason
Following a successful 2024-2025 Indoor Track and Field season, Walls sent 5 athletes to compete in 2 prestigious national meets. Nadia Lytle (‘25), Lars Kearney (‘28), and Reia Stock-Heard (‘27) attended Nike Nationals, each competing in their respective events, while Rory Leavitt (‘25) and Benji Shepard (‘28) attended Adidas Nationals.
Jun 183 min read
The JR Curse Strikes Again: Baseball and Softball Teams Lose Championship Games
The Jackson-Reed baseball and softball teams have dominated DCIAA for years, but this season SWW was determined to end their supremacy.
Jun 183 min read
Students Underwhelmed with Senior Project
For many students at Walls, public speaking is not uncommon. From the infamous sophomore speech to the culminating challenge:the senior...
Jun 182 min read
What Do Walls Teachers Have Lined Up for Summer Break?
With summer break fast approaching, SWW faculty members are looking forward to their own fun in the sun. Whether it's going on an...
Jun 183 min read
The Expert Case For–And Against–The SAT
Before they graduate, almost every student at The School Without Walls will take the SAT.
Jun 182 min read


Walls Students Reflect on Ancient Roman Classicist’s Visit
On Wednesday, April 9, Ancient Roman classicist and professor Dame Winifred Mary Beard, visited Walls for a Q and A session. After...
Jun 181 min read


As America Enters Era of Uncertainty, Seniors Opt to Study Abroad
Several students and faculty members have noticed an odd trend in this year’s college admissions cycle: an uptick in the number of seniors planning on leaving the country to continue their education next year.
Jun 183 min read


AP Art History Poses Students With Unique Challenges and Rewards
If you have ever stood in front of a painting and asked yourself, “What am I even looking at right now?”AP Art History might just have...
Jun 184 min read
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