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Kaleidoscope means a “diverse collection” and is derived from the Greek words that mean observation of beautiful forms. We offer two diversity clubs for students: Kaleidoscope (Grades 6-8) and Kaleidoscope Jr. (Grades 4 & 5). Everyone is welcome – this is a place to learn about diversity and inclusion, and make their voices heard. Topics […]

Identity. What are the characteristics that shape both how we see ourselves and how we see others? Our WES Middle School (MS) students delved deeply into these topics during their summer reading assignments, exploring issues around race, gender, culture/religion, and neurodiversity. On Friday, they divided into groups, based on the books they chose to read […]

Math. It can be a source of stress and anxiety for some students, but at WES, we believe it can also be a source of tremendous fun. In addition to offering a comprehensive math program that meets children at their skill level, we have two Middle School Math Clubs designed to help our students sharpen […]

Congratulations to our Grade 4 Dragons, who won the best Elementary School Level Project in the national Exelon Innovation Challenge today! The challenge encouraged students to study energy and participate in activities toward energy conservation. ⁠ ⁠ We are so very proud of our Dragons! You can watch the winning presentation below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYGNde-33xw

Thanks to the generosity of last year’s Raise the Paddle donors, our Elementary and Middle School students got new furniture this week!

Mae Jemison. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Misty Copeland. Kamala Harris. Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett. These are just a handful of the African American scientists, artists, and leaders our Dragons have been learning about this month as we have sought to recognize the contributions of Black voices and lives as part of Black History Month. At […]