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Elementary Students Celebrate Earth Day
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Congratulations to all our elementary students who participated in Whitpain Township’s 30th annual Earth Day art and poetry contest. At a celebration at Prophecy Creek Park last week, students were recognized for their environmentally focused art and poetry. Special shoutout to our 1st place winners who read their poems at the celebration.  

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Congratulations to our District Artists of the Month
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Congratulations to our Student Artists of the Month, selected by the WHS art teachers in each discipline. 

  • Graphic Design (Ms. McLaughlin): Xavier Basketbill
  • Art Lower - 1 & 2 (Ms. Channick): Danielle Flannery
  • Art Upper - 3, 4, AP (Mr.  Williams): Emma Reily
  • Ceramics (Dr. Williamson): Sarang Park
  • Photography (Ms. LeClaire): Andrew Tran
Two New Episodes: Leading with Dignity Podcast
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NOW PLAYING! Two new episodes of Leading with Dignity: Casual Conversations with Dr. Dawan! In each episode, Dr. Mwenyewe Dawan, Assistant Superintendent, connects with our district leaders to showcase their personalities, passions, and stories behind their roles! We hope that you'll find a deeper understanding and appreciation of the remarkable work our leaders undertake every day.

Dr. Jen Schmidt, Director of Teaching and Learning

Angela Farlow, Principal of Blue Bell Elementary

Celebrating National Autism Acceptance Month
Autism Acceptance Month

During the month of April, Wiss Nation celebrates difference and promotes acceptance of Autism as a natural condition in the human experience.

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Juniors Learn Money Management at Financial Reality Fair
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What expenses surprised our juniors the most at the WHS Financial Reality Fair? "Haircuts! Food! Pet care! I barely had enough money to pay for everything! I’m broke!" These were some insights shared by students who participated in the Fair sponsored by Trumark Financial Credit Union. Every junior was assigned a job and a salary, then worked with the support of 40 volunteers to develop a monthly budget covering necessary expenses such as housing, utilities, transportation, clothing, and food - and other costs like entertainment.

WSD Appoints New Assistant Superintendent

The Wissahickon School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sean Gardiner as the district’s new Assistant Superintendent. Dr. Gardiner was approved by a unanimous vote of the Wissahickon Board of School Directors on March 3rd. He will begin his role on June 11th.

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A Round of Applause for Our WHS Students in Into the Woods!
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Kudos to our WHS students on their incredible production of Into the Woods performed March 6-8. The hard work and effort put in by the cast and crew made it an incredibly entertaining show for crowds of students, staff, families, and community members!

WMS Students Dazzle Audiences with Mary Poppins Jr.
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More than 100 seventh and eighth graders performed in sold-out performances of Mary Poppins Jr. on February 27 - March 1. The singing, acting and dancing was top notch! Shoutout to all of our performers, Mrs. Brown, WMS Choral/Drama teacher, and to all of the students, staff and parent volunteers who supported the production.

WHS Makes Region's Largest "Bird Call"

Wiss Proud! Eagles Proud! WHS made the largest “Bird Call” in the region! All 1,500 students called the Eagles to leave a phone message cheering the Birds on to victory. Accompanied by the band, the whole school sang the Eagles fight song! Also featured are 6th graders at WMS singing "Fly, Eagles, Fly!

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BBE Students Use Detective Thinking Skills

Shoutout to our Blue Bell Elementary first graders who participated in a presentation to the school board on the Primary Educational Thinking Skills (PETS) Program. Aong with Enrichment Teacher Mrs. Wendler, the students explained the different types of critical thinking and deductive logic skills that they use to learn - just like a detective! 

Watch our Video Series & Get to Know the WSD School Board
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With appreciation for the hours of service our School Board gives to the Wissahickon community, we are pleased to share a series of three short, animated videos to highlight the board's role and responsibilities. We invite the community to take a few minutes to learn more about our board members,how to connect with them, and ways to participate in school board meetings.

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Kindergarten Registration Begins January 2025
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Registration for incoming kindergarteners for the 2025-2026 school year begins in January! Children who will be age 5 on or before September 1, 2025, are eligible to enter kindergarten. Visit our Registration webpage for important information and dates, including our Kindergarten Overview Meetings on January 21. 

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Enjoy Reading our Annual Report to the Community
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We invite the community to read the 2023-2024 Annual Report featuring learning highlights and great pictures of students across the district. 

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Why I Work at Wiss Nation

One of the reasons why Wissahickon is a leader in education is because we value the importance of relationships. Click below to watch the video and hear why new and long-term staff members enjoy working at Wissahickon.

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WHS Ranked Among Best High Schools
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In 2024, Wissahickon High School was ranked among the top 4% of high schools in the nation and among the best in the state by U.S. News and World Report. WHS was ranked 687 out of 18,000 high schools in the nation, 16th highest in Pennsylvania and 3rd highest in Montgomery County! 

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Wiss SELebrates: Belongingness
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Each month, our schools incorporate lessons and activities that support social emotional learning (SEL) skills -- self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision making. 

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Our Vision

Wiss Nation is a learning community where all students and staff feel a sense of belonging and are inspired to engage and excel to their fullest potential. 

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Wissahickon Happenings

Are you interested in student and staff achievements and upcoming events? Check out the monthly Wiss Watch newsletter and subscribe!

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