Middle School Electives Rock!
Middle School students at both campuses are enrolled in electives once a week. Electives are a time for WCS staff and guest teachers to offer special learning opportunities that wouldn't normally be covered in the school day. Students get to choose...
Fifth Graders Visit The Outdoor School in Horsham
Fifth graders at both campuses are excited about their fall trip to The Outdoor School in Horsham. Awbury students have just returned and Fernhill students are preparing to head off. The trip will feature cabin camping, fishing, hiking, team...
WCS Students Enjoy Arden for All
Third and fourth graders at Wissahickon's Awbury campus are part of the Arden Theatre's Arden for All program. They attend two plays each year at the Arden Theatre and enjoy in-class visits from an Arden educator. Most recently students attended a...
Wissahickon students dress up like the Obamas for Black History Month!
WCS Celebrates Honor Roll Students
This week, both campuses will celebrate our students who made Honors, High Honors, and top grades for CARES on their second trimester report cards. Honors assemblies include speeches, a breakfast, and handing our certificates. Students are allowed...
...97, 98, 99, 100!
Do you remember when you learned to count to 100? It's a pretty big deal in the early elementary years. To make this achievement a celebration, WCS kindergarten and first graders mark the 100th day of school with all kinds of special projects. ...
Black Lives Matter Week at WCS
Over the past few weeks our classes have been studying the life and beliefs of Dr. King. Many students were inspired by his fight for justice, for fairness and equality. Many students also wondered, did his dreams come true? Have things changed for...
Wissahickon Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Wissahickon Charter School looks forward to celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King at both campuses over the next week. At our Fernhill Campus, the theme of the week is Many Voices Make a Movement. Each class will learn about one person...
Awbury & Fernhill Host Scholastic Book Fairs!
The Libraries of Awbury and Fernhill are both proud to host Scholastic Book Fairs from Monday, December 5 until Friday, December 9th. The fairs boast a rich selection of books---picture books, novels, science fiction, graphic novels, cookbooks, and...
#Giving Tuesday; Celebrating Philathrophy & Kindness
In a time of national divisiveness and global uncertainty, WCS is full of hope. Here at Wissahickon, we continue to grow students into compassionate stewards for the Earth and for others.
As we move ahead with our important work, Wissahickon Charter...