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Chinese Language Classes Revived at Walls
After what seemed like the indefinite suspension of Chinese language classes at the end of last year, many students were pleasantly...
Mar 32 min read

After a Long Fight, the Theater Department is Back at Walls
Image of Closing Night, full cast, Ensemble, and Stage Band (top) and image of Cast A performing (bottom) / Via Avajane Lei After a...
Mar 32 min read
Class of 2028 First to Go Through New Admissions Process
This past year, School Without Walls introduced a revamped admissions process, which included interviews, an in-person writing sample,...
Mar 33 min read

DC Council Restores Budget, 2 Teaching Positions
Photo via @sww_hsa After months of community-led advocacy for additional funds to maintain two teaching positions, the DC Council passed...
Mar 33 min read

From Sunrise to SBOE – Senior Anna Mayer Soars in Local Government
Photo Credit: Anna Mayer For most SWW students, the DC State Board of Education (SBOE) seldom crosses their mind despite their role in...
Mar 33 min read

Walls Club Fair Overhauled for a More Organized Experience
Asian Culture Club Leaders pose for a photo at the club fair // via @swwhsofficial The annual tradition of the Walls club fair fills the...
Mar 35 min read

Penguins Take Public Transportation: A Collection
“People climbing the poles in the metro like they're monkey bars” - Nirvan Welagedara (‘27) “Once a random guy told me his whole life...
Mar 31 min read
New Liquid Policy Provokes Community Backlash
When looking around the classroom, Walls students can typically see a variety of drinks ranging from water, to coffee, to energy drinks...
Mar 32 min read
“Two Grown Adults Arguing Like Children”: Seniors Weigh in on the Presidential Debate
On Sept. 10, former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took the stage at National Constitution Center in...
Mar 32 min read

Volleyball Team, Off to a Strong Start, is Hungry for More
The volleyball team poses for a picture after winning the Model Secondary School for the Deaf Invitational Tournament. (via Sports...
Mar 32 min read

Walls Introduces New, Stricter Phone Policy
Photo Credit: Annabel Holt On Aug. 21, SWW administration sent an email to all students and families notifying them of a change to the...
Mar 33 min read

John Mungai: In Loving Memory
Photo via @sww_hsa on Instagram In August, the Walls community mourned the loss of beloved math teacher John Mungai. Mr. Mungai, who had...
Mar 32 min read
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