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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
Soccer Star Kylie Emanuel Commits to the University of Pennsylvania for Division I
This August, Kylie Emanuel (‘25) verbally committed to the University of Pennsylvania for Division I soccer.
Dec 26, 20233 min read
Stage Band Shifts from Class to Club But Remains True to Its Mission
Established in 2007 and having performed all over the world, Stage Band is one of SWW’s most accomplished clubs.
Dec 26, 20232 min read
“Low Probability - High Consequence Threats”: How DCPS Decides What Websites to Restrict
DCPS recently shifted its internet filtration software.
Dec 26, 20233 min read
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