We work with a challenging curriculum that inspires growth and creativity.
Wissahickon Charter School is a K-8 tuition-free public charter school with curricular and cultural emphases on the environment, service learning, peace and conflict resolution, and family involvement.
Peer Mentoring has been a Fernhill Campus tradition for years: Select Middle school students are recommended by their teachers and paired with lower schoolers in need of tutoring, a buddy, or a role model. One of our mentors this year was even a...
In response to older students' expressed desire to feel more confident and safe while riding SEPTA and being out in the city, we've held self-defense workshops with 7th & 8th graders. Organized by Director of Culture Niema Golphin and led by Urban...
Our annual Awbury in Awbury field day returned in its usual format earlier this November. Students from our Awbury Campus traveled across the street to Awbury Arboretum for outdoor scavenger hunts, experiments, games, and art, all underneath the...
From Mary Fox, Wissahickon Parent: "The look of delight when Jeremiah saw Mr. Corey appear at the sideline of his soccer match this morning was truly priceless... I've always had a lot of respect for teachers...but this year it seems that things are...
WCS Alum Celebrates Black Girl Pride in Her Artwork
Wissahickon Alum Liv Coleman recently shared with her Alma Mater this beautiful artwork she created, which also comes with a beautiful message!
"This piece is a tribute and celebration of Black Girl Pride, featuring my niece as the focal point,"...