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Student Life
Flag Football Spotlight: Can the Girls Continue to Dominate Despite Challenges?
Last year, DCIAA ranked the SWW girls’ team in first place, and they held the number one seed heading into the playoffs. This spring, they hope to continue that streak.
Ellie Olesh
May 12
NASCAR Driver Rajah Caruth Reflects on Time at Walls
On Friday, Mar. 1 2024, Rajah Caruth (‘20) achieved one of his lifelong goals. He became both a NASCAR pole winner and race winner on the same day in Las Vegas.
Mitchell Kasdan
May 12
Seniors Share Would-Be Senior Quotes
Regardless of the lack of formal senior quotes, many are taking this time to reflect on their high school experience and what made it cherishable. Keep reading to see students' would-be senior quotes!Â
Peyton Chada
May 12
As AP Exams Near, Students React to New Digital Testing Setup
As the College Board rolled out plans for digital AP testing in 2025, the organization received mixed feedback from both students and teachers.
James Neuroth
May 12
Students Gear Up for Spring Break
As spring break approaches, School Without Walls students are eagerly making plans to take a well-deserved break from their busy academic schedules.
Carlotta Rother
May 12
A Hidden Haven: The Walls Library
The SWW library, a sunlit, quiet space in an otherwise crowded building, is rarely used by many Walls students.
Mila Appelbaum
May 12
Walls’ Most Difficult Classes
Although Walls is an academically rigorous school, a few classes stand out as exceptionally difficult.
Nadia Kallmer
May 12
Sublime Slopes: Students Cherish Ski Club Trips
On Feb. 27, a group of School Without Walls students embarked on a day trip to Liberty Mountain Resort.
Neve O’Conell
May 12
Is Junior or Senior Year Harder?
High school movies paint the last two years as a time of nostalgia, independence, and excitement. But for most juniors and seniors—especially at Walls—each year presents unique academic and extracurricular challenges leading up to graduation.
Vivian Astmann
May 12
Meet Walls Debate Coach Avalon Ayres
Welcome, Avalon Ayres as the new debate coach for School Without Walls! Ayres, a sophomore at George Washington University and a member...
Ronan Shah
Mar 13


How Does DCPS Decide When to Call a Snow Day?
A DC street lined with snow – photo credit: Zoe Becker (‘26) DCPS schools have long been notorious for their conservative policy...
Rhea Powell
Mar 13
How to Get Ahead on Preparing for AP Exams
Students at School Without Walls take several Advanced Placement (AP) courses throughout their high school careers, ranging from AP...
Nadia Kallmer
Mar 13


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...
Mitchell Kasdan and Zoe Fisher
Mar 13
Club Spotlight: Ski Club Brings Students to Winter Wonderland
According to a survey conducted by The Rookery, 31.6% of students at School Without Walls (SWW) have never been skiing. For those looking...
Annabel Holt and Juliet Grillot
Mar 13


Walls Ballerinas Dance Their Way Through School
Senior Layla Rethy studies at the Washington School of Ballet – photo provided by Layla Rethy (‘25) At School Without Walls, some...
Vivian Astmann
Mar 12
How Senior Anthony Mundle is Connecting Race and the Cars Franchise in His AP Research Project
For all Walls students, junior year marks a decision to either embark on the AP Capstone program, which includes AP Seminar followed by...
Annabel Holt
Mar 12
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