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Puzzle Editor Leah Levy ('25) and Editor-in-Chief Zoe Fisher ('25) Sign Off
A Note from Our Puzzle Editor by Leah Levy (‘25) – Puzzle Editor Emeritus As my time at SWW comes to an end, I would like to express my...
Leah Levy and Zoe Fisher
Jun 18


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....
Peyton Chada
Jun 18


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.
Cecile Nouga-Ngog
Jun 18
The JR Curse Strikes Again: Baseball and Softball Teams Lose Championship Games
The Jackson-Reed baseball and softball teams have dominated DCIAA for years, but this season SWW was determined to end their supremacy.
Mitchell Kasdan
Jun 18
Students Underwhelmed with Senior Project
For many students at Walls, public speaking is not uncommon. From the infamous sophomore speech to the culminating challenge:the senior...
Fe Menna Barreto
Jun 18
What Do Walls Teachers Have Lined Up for Summer Break?
With summer break fast approaching, SWW faculty members are looking forward to their own fun in the sun. Whether it's going on an...
Annabel Holt
Jun 18
The Expert Case For–And Against–The SAT
Before they graduate, almost every student at The School Without Walls will take the SAT.
Rebecca Frost
Jun 18


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...
Sadie Greenhalgh
Jun 18


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.
Ellie Olesh
Jun 18


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...
Venya Gulati
Jun 18


“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...
Wongel Lemlem
Jun 18
AP Precalculus New Course Offering at Walls for Next School Year
As the new 2025-26 school year approaches, Walls students start planning their schedule for the upcoming year. Many have noticed the...
Sowmya Boominathan
Jun 18


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.”
Zoe Becker
Jun 14


DCPS Axes Theater, And a Language Dept. At Walls–Again.
Difficult for both students and teachers, budget cuts remain constant in DCPS.
Mila Appelbaum
Jun 14
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
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