Fill Jefferson Station with Wissahickon Art
Wissahickon's K-5 students at our Fernhill Campus have been hard at work creating their entries for a city-wide 'flower portrait' art contest sponsored by the Philadelphia Flower Show! All entries submitted will be displayed in a public area inside...
Author Hallee Adelman Leads a Writing Workshop with 8th Graders
As a K-8 institution, WCS does all it can to support eighth graders in determining where they will go to high school. One part of the application process for many schools is a high school essay. WCS Foundation Board Member and Author Hallee Adelman...
Welcome Back!
Wednesday, August 29th was the first day of school at WCS this year and the students had a wonderful welcome waiting for them! At our Awbury campus, students were welcomed by balloons, music, and most importantly members of our WPP and local...
Fernhill Olympians Compete!
Throughout the month of February, Fernhill students are learning all about the sports that are featured in the Winter Olympics this year. Each homeroom has also been assigned a country to represent and learn about. Homerooms can earn their own...
Wissahickon Charter School Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Each campus celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in creative and vibrant ways this winter. At Awbury, students celebrated a week focused on Dr. King's legacy of peace. They made peace flags, held a middle school art slam, heard from guests about...
Go Red Foxes!
Wissahickon’s beloved mascot, the Red Fox, turned out at this week’s boys basketball game to cheer on our student athletes!
Vetri Foundation Hosts Cooking Classes at Fernhill!
During a cold week in January, the Fernhill campus welcomed the Vetri Foundation for Children to come and teach students to make a healthy snack! All of our students learned to make a healthy kale and chickpea salad with a lemon garlic dressing....
Awbury Lower School Loves Reading Buddies!
Once a month, Lower School students at Awbury meet with their Reading Buddies! Students in grades K, 1, and 2 are paired with students in grades 3, 4, and 5 for a reading activity. The older students help the younger students with their reading...
Student Delegates Shape the School
This fall at both campuses, students have been busy establishing guidelines for school that are aligned with our CARES values. CARES stands for Cooperation, Assertion & Academic Achievment, Responsibility, Empathy, and Self-Control & Stewardship. ...
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...
