WES Transitions to a Hybrid Model: A Message from the Head of School
As many of you know, Gov. Hogan released state guidelines for the reopening of schools on August 27. Along with the numerous safety precautions, the state will use two key metrics to evaluate whether it is safe to offer on-site instruction: the test positivity rate and the number of new cases per 100,000 people. The […]
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Dr. Rhodes Meets with the Middle School
Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes, the award-winning author of Ghost Boys and Black Brother, Black Brother, met with our Middle School students and faculty Wednesday morning. Ms. Rhodes’ books were among the fiction choices for the summer reading assignment. In Ghost Boys, twelve-year-old Jerome is shot by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for […]
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Our Plans for the Fall: An Update From the Head of School
Like many times since the rise of the global pandemic, this week has been rather unpredictable. Our initial plan was to host community forums where we would present the culmination of months of work, of policies and protocols and schedules that would enable us to resume on-site learning in some capacity this September. On Wednesday, […]
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Got Talent? Show It Off Virtually!
All students and families are invited to show their talent(s) at the first WES Virtual Talent Show! When: Thursday, July 23, 5:30 p.m. What: Sing, dance, play an instrument, perform magic tricks, etc. How: Simply come rehearsed and prepared to showcase your talent via Zoom! Sibling or family acts welcomed! What you will need: Play your own music […]
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Continuing to Work Toward a More Equitable Society
Roughly 250 members of our community joined us on the WES soccer field last Saturday, to march for racial justice and show support for Black lives. The demonstration was organized by local high school students, many of whom are WES alumni. The rally’s speakers reflected on being Black in America, as well as their experiences […]
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Summer Plans and Getting Ready for the Fall
Summer is often a little quiet, but this year we are busier than ever, as faculty, staff, and the administrative team undergo professional development and make preparations for the return to school. While the trajectory of the virus is unknown, we are optimistic that on-site learning will resume in some capacity in September. Our Reopening […]
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