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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


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


“Enjoy your high school years”: Graduating Seniors Offer Advice to Walls Student
As the final days of the school year approaches, the class of 2025 is finalizing their college commitments and nearing the end of their...
Jun 182 min read


District of America? Walls Students React to Republican Lawmakers’ Proposed Name Change
As a part of his administration's broader “America First” agenda, President Trump has made some notable name changes.
Jun 182 min read


Federal Budget Cuts Threaten Research Opportunities for Walls Interns
On Feb. 10, George Washington University (GW) President Ellen Granberg warned in a letter to the university community that proposed cuts to federal research funding by the Trump administration were “of most serious concern.”
Jun 143 min read


DMV High Schoolers Are Working to Protect Student Journalists’ First Amendment
For most high school seniors, May is a time to relax and bask in the excitement of upcoming graduations and college orientations. For James Libresco and Casey Donahue, it’s been something else entirely: a whirlwind of press tours and activism.
Jun 144 min read
Bacon Egg and Cheese Inflation Ravages Walls Community
To outsiders, School Without Walls’ success comes from the faculty and students.
May 92 min read


Current Walls Students Visit with Walls Alum and NASCAR Drive Rajah Caruth
Photo by Mitchell Kasdan (‘27) Turning left at 180 MPH again and again: that’s what Rajah Caruth (‘20) does on Fridays, and sometimes...
Mar 133 min read


5 Months Into School Year, New Cell Phone Policy Has Sparked Positive Change According to Faculty
Photo Credit: Annabel Holt As Walls students transition into second semester, it’s the perfect time to re-examine a policy introduced at...
Mar 123 min read
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