Photo credit: Kaitlyn Lemanek (‘27) Walls students all have their staple restaurants for off-campus lunch. Whether it’s Chipotle, the GW Deli, or one of the various small spots in Western Market, there’s no shortage of options. However, there had always been one thing missing: A taco place. Sure, there’s Chipotle, with their bowls, burritos, salads, and quesadillas—or Arepa Zone, which makes killer arepas and has amazing sides. But where were the tacos? On Jul. 14, Taco C

It started out simple. A taste test. Some friends, some chicken, a few fries, and a mission to figure out whether the spot was worth our lunch money. We weren’t expecting it to get philosophical.  But then the sauce hit the fan. One question kept resurfacing: can you enjoy Chick-fil-A without thinking about the controversy behind it? The recent opening of a Chick-fil-A on the GW campus brought that question a little closer to home. For a lot of students, it was a win. It’s

In Washington, D.C., neighborhoods that once pulsed with music, food vendors, and the chatter of families now feel hollow. Streets in Columbia Heights, normally lined with fruit stands and crowded with delivery drivers, are strikingly empty. Community members, including students from School Without Walls, say the reason is simple: fear. Over the past few months, the increased presence of national guard troops, local police, and immigration enforcement agents has created a cl

Every year, the SWW soccer teams attend the Francisco Hope Tournament at the beginning of the season. Four teams, from four schools, meet at St. Andrews High School campus to compete for DMV glory.

College brochures, picture by Sadie Greenhalgh Every year, college representatives travel to Walls to meet with students and share what their campuses have to offer. These visits give sophomores, juniors and seniors a chance to ask questions, learn about the admission process, and explore opportunities without leaving the building. For many, it’s the first step in discovering which college might be the right fit. Ellianie Kalala (‘27) explained that college visits “helped m

Buried under interviews, forms and essays, applying to high school can feel like stepping into the unknown. Nerves and stress are common as 8th graders complete the process, all the while wondering if they will walk through the halls of SWW next school year.

On Aug. 29, School Without Walls students participated in Field Day on the Lincoln Memorial fields. Staff members such as Assistant Principal Turner and Heather Pultz encouraged students to arrive wearing their class colors and engage in a variety of games and activities. Furthermore, Pultz stated, “I thought kids were enjoying themselves; everyone seemed happy, safe, and social.”

As the leaves turn colors and the school year gets underway, one very important event is on everyone’s mind: Homecoming! Held at Eastern Market since 2022, this year’s dance will be hosted right at School Without Walls in the commons and on the terrace. Why the big change? Many Walls students are wondering just that, with Hatcher Pitts (‘28) saying, “I don’t fully support the change. I feel like there were some issues with having the dance in the school just because our scho

Just over 25 years ago, Ms. Katherine Turner graduated from this very school and now she is back as an assistant principal! She has worked as a teacher at various schools across DCPS and MCPS, and as an assistant principal at Stuart-Hobson Middle School for 12 years. This year, Assistant Principal Turner returns to her alma mater. 

Photo credit: Sowmya Boominathan ('28) This school year, Walls welcomed a new teacher to the faculty team: Mr. Keith Henning, the new PE teacher. After pursuing a career in the sports industry, Mr. Henning brought his lifelong passion and experience in athletics to Walls. At Walls, Mr. Henning teaches Fitness and Lifetime Sports, what many students know as PE. His interest in fitness, health, and especially sports began during his freshman year of high school while recoveri