Debuting this year is the brand new SWW math tutoring program. Founded by Ms. Kelly, this tutoring program gives students taking higher math classes the opportunity to earn community service hours by providing a little extra help to peers who may need it. Her goal? To provide anyone who wants it with another outlet to master tough subjects on a flexible schedule.  The program officially kicked off in early November, but the idea has long been in the works. “We’ve been, as a

The morning after the November election results came in, many students expressed genuine satisfaction with the results, which delivered several key victories for Democratic candidates such as Zohran Mamdani, Abigail Spanberger, and Mikkie Sherrill. Along with the redistricting of California for the benefit of the Democratic Party, the outcome felt like a turning point.  This year’s elections brought notable wins for the Democratic Party. Several closely contested congression

As Thanksgiving break draws near, Walls Spanish students eagerly explore a sprawling 15th-century-inspired staircase with vibrant, three-story fresco backdrops that frame the entrance of the once-embassy turned cultural institute. On November 21st, 2025, Ms. Ana Martinez took both of her Spanish 4 classes to a very special location, the Mexican Cultural Institute of Washington, DC.

To many, it may just seem like another webpage. To others, it’s a key place to get crucial information that could potentially alter their lives. The School Without Walls website, once abandoned, barely maintained, and extremely out of date, received the justice it deserved. After many years, the SWW website is officially back on track, getting the attention it needs to be successful. Before the update, students had proposed solutions to fixing the issue. Hunter Davis (‘29) s

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.