News & Events
WES Teacher Highlighted as an Extraordinary Educator in Bethesda Magazine
WES Grade 2 Teacher Sarah Poland has just been recognized by Bethesda Magazine in their Extraordinary Teachers profile in the September/October edition which recently hit the newsstands. Sarah’s work over the last four years in making her content relevant, connecting it to community service, and empowering her students to use what they have learned to […]
Read More >WES Teacher Featured in MAESA Newsletter
In August, WES Early Childhood & Grade 6 Science Teacher (and WES dad) Mehdi Elkassem was featured in the Mid-Atlantic Episcopal Association’s School’s (MAESA) August newsletter. Read this thoughtful article about Mr. Elkassem’s experience and why he loves teaching at WES! Click HERE for article.
Read More >A Joyful Learning Environment
When I applied to be WES’s head of school I did a fair amount of research including reading articles about WES, looking at the school’s website, and talking with several current and alumni families. Of all the information I gathered, I remember being struck by a line in the school’s mission statement, “We believe that […]
Read More >Summer 2019 WES Magazine is Here!
Check your mailbox, the Summer 2019 WES Magazine has just dropped. This edition covers a special STEM teaching award, a community service wrap-up, and special alumni profile.
Read More >Event: Welcome Back Party & Alumni Reunion on Friday, September 6
Bring the entire family to this WES community event to celebrate the beginning of the school year. Enjoy a BBQ dinner, music, and fun! This annual tradition is a great way to reconnect and meet new WES students and families. Free of charge, rain or shine. Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Place: Turf Field, weather permitting. If […]
Read More >Event: Mark your calendar! Admission Open Houses Dates Now Posted
WES is hosting two Admission Open Houses this year, Saturday, December 7, 2019 – 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 25, 2020 – 9:30-11:30 a.m. To learn more about our school, programs, and community, join us for an Open House! All family members are invited to attend these fun and informative morning events. Engaging enrichment classes are […]
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