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Stellar Performances and Team Spirit on the Swim Team
This winter, despite several unusual obstacles, the Walls Swim Team has had a successful season marked by team camaraderie and perseverance.
Feb 4, 20243 min read

Students Weigh In: Washington Sports Franchises to Relocate to... Virginia?
The Wizards and Capitals will soon move from Downtown DC to a new arena in Potomac Yard, Virginia.
Feb 4, 20244 min read

Big Results in the Big Apple for the Walls Track Team
SWW’s track team traveled to NYC to compete at The Armory Hispanic Games, a meet that hosted over 5,000 athletes in January.
Feb 4, 20242 min read

New Year’s Resolutions
Whether it be a personal improvement, additional routine, or academic goal, many students are striving for self-improvement this year.
Feb 4, 20242 min read

Dancers Attend DCPS Dance Honors Festival
School Without Walls students hopped on a bus Jan. 12 to spend the entire school day doing nothing but dance.
Feb 4, 20242 min read

The Show Must Go On: Walls Theater Faces Significant Challenges
Despite challenges in the SWW Theater Department, SWW produced Romeo and Juliet in the Winter and is working on a Spring production of Rent.
Feb 4, 20244 min read

Walls Students Immerse Themselves in Rome’s History and Culture
In Nov 2023, a group of seniors went on the annual SWW trip to Rome for a 10-day exploration of the Eternal City’s history and culture.
Feb 4, 20245 min read

Delayed FAFSA Rollout Leads to Frustration
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has always caused many a headache for students and their families applying to college.
Feb 4, 20243 min read

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
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