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The Show Must Go On: Walls Theater Faces Significant Challenges
Despite challenges in the SWW Theater Department, SWW produced Romeo and Juliet in the Winter and is working on a Spring production of Rent.
Feb 4, 20244 min read


Walls Students Immerse Themselves in Rome’s History and Culture
In Nov 2023, a group of seniors went on the annual SWW trip to Rome for a 10-day exploration of the Eternal City’s history and culture.
Feb 4, 20245 min read


Delayed FAFSA Rollout Leads to Frustration
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has always caused many a headache for students and their families applying to college.
Feb 4, 20243 min read


Walls No Longer Looks Like DC. Why?
In the 2012-13 school year, Walls looked almost exactly like DC. Over the past decade, that dynamic has disappeared.
Feb 4, 20244 min read


Sunrise Hub Lobbies State Board of Education to Pass Green New Deal For Schools
Following a determined campaign by the SWW Sunrise Hub, The DC State Board of Education passed the Green New Deal for Schools on Jan. 17.
Feb 4, 20244 min read


DCPS Surveillance Raises Concerns
Teachers can see what students are doing on their school-issued computers in real-time.
Dec 26, 20234 min read
“Maybe This Isn’t for Me”: Walls Teachers Recall Steep Learning Curve
Walls has many veteran teachers, all of whom have persevered through initial doubts and emerged with a renewed love for teaching.
Dec 26, 20233 min read


The Wait is Over: Girls Soccer Defeats Jackson-Reed to Clinch First DCIAA Title in 13 Years
The School Without Walls girls soccer team defeated Jackson-Reed in the DCIAA championship for the first time in 13 years.
Dec 26, 20233 min read


Working Nightshifts with the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad
Sarah Francis Jones spends her evenings volunteering with the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Fire Safety and Rescue Squad.
Dec 26, 20233 min read


Bike Club: Transforming Commutes and Unleashing Adventure
The SWW Bike Club has been encouraging students to bike to school.
Dec 26, 20233 min read
“Put Yourself Out There”: Senior Advice to Freshmen
The senior class of 2024 has plenty of advice to share with the freshman class of 2027.
Dec 26, 20232 min read


Students Navigate Politicized Social Media
Students are in the midst of an increasingly tumultuous political climate across the country.
Dec 26, 20234 min read
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