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Walls Introduces New, Stricter Phone Policy
Photo Credit: Annabel Holt On Aug. 21, SWW administration sent an email to all students and families notifying them of a change to the...
Mar 3, 20253 min read


ACLU Sues on Behalf of Jackson-Reed Arab Student Union
On April 24, the DC chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a lawsuit against Jackson-Reed High School.
Jun 20, 20243 min read


2024 AP Tests Face Hiccups, Disruptions
Between May 6th and May 17th, the majority of School Without Walls students discarded their usual routines for the annual AP testing.
Jun 20, 20243 min read


Health Justice Club Fights for Safer Schools
Brady Woodhouse (‘25) testifies at a DC Budget Oversight Hearing/ Credits: HJC via Instagram Many Walls students regularly go to the...
Jun 20, 20243 min read


Amidst Rising Tensions, Walls Students Join in DMV Student Strike for Gaza
Over 200 DC students participated in the DMV Student Strike for Gaza on Friday, May 24.
Jun 20, 20243 min read


Penguins Return From “Once in a Lifetime” Trip to India
Walls students recently returned from the trip of a lifetime to India. The group left DC on April 4 to embark on their 12-day-long trip.
May 20, 20245 min read


Drama Department’s Electric Rendition of “Rent”
School Without Walls theater department performed their adaptation of one of the longest running Broadway musicals, “Rent.”
May 20, 20244 min read


Students Testify About Negative Consequences of Budget Cuts at DC Council Hearing
Many SWW students decided to fight against the budget cuts, on April 4 around 25 students testified at the DC budget hearing.
May 20, 20245 min read


What is the Purpose of the National Honor Society?
While the majority of 11th and 12th graders at Walls belong to NHS, the benefits of membership remain unclear to many students.
Apr 7, 20243 min read


Penguin Debaters Address Big Questions at Tournament in Atlanta
From Jan. 26 to Jan. 28, six Penguin debaters attended the Barkley Forum for High School Students (BFHS) debate tournament in Atlanta.
Apr 7, 20244 min read


Students React to Stricter Enforcement of Late Policy
Many students have recently noticed a difference in the administration’s handling of tardiness.
Apr 7, 20243 min read


Crime in DC: Shoplifting, Secure DC, and Student Sentiments
CVS pharmacy, popular haunt for Walls students, has reported shoplifting by students / Credit: David Sipos Over the past year, one topic...
Apr 7, 20244 min read
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