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Wiss Nation's Annual Thanksgiving Video

As we do every year, we have a new cast of students featured in a Thanksgiving video who share their thoughts about some important, and semi-important, topics related to Thanksgiving. We hope you enjoy the fun(ny) anecdotes and heartfelt messages of gratitude. Happy Thanksgiving to all our students, staff and families!

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WHS Celebrates Veterans Day

To honor the veterans in our WSD community, the WHS Camerata held a performance in front of the Veterans Memorial. They sang several songs, including The Star-Spangled Banner, A Tribute To The Armed Services, and America The Beautiful. Audience members also enjoyed a trumpet solo of Taps and several readings by students.

Native American Heritage Month
Wiss Nation Celebrates Native American Heritage Month

Students will learn about the accomplishments of the people who are the original United States inhabitants, explorers, and settlers.

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Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

The WHS Hispanic Latine Club held a fun and festive celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month. Students and staff enjoyed dancing, games, taking swings at a pinata and great food from Birria City, owned by the Cortez-Martinez family.  

District Artist of the Month: Keira Cloud
District Artist of the Month: Keira Cloud

Congratulations to LGE 5th grader Keira Cloud selected as the District Artist of the Month. Principal Leddy and Art Teacher Meredith Soto congratulated Keira on her artwork, titled "Succulents and Pueblo-Inspired Designs." In connection with Native American Heritage Month this November, students studied the artwork of Robert Patricio from the Acoma Pueblo in New Mexico and drew inspiration from ancient pueblo pottery. Keira said, "I love to create things!"

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2024 WHS Alumni Hall of Fame Ceremony

Congratulations to our 2024 inductees to the WHS Alumni Hall of Fame. WHS Principal Dr. Blair and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Dawan recognized the outstanding achievements of our alumni at an October 18 ceremony attended by family and friends. 

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Enjoy Reading our Annual Report to the Community

We invite the community to read the 2023-2024 Annual Report featuring learning highlights and great pictures of students across the district. 

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WHS Designated No Place for Hate

WHS is proud to be designated No Place for Hate. During the 2024-2025 school year, administrators, students, staff, and families will play a key role in actualizing the district’s No Place for Hate goals, plans and activities.

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WHS Ranked Among Best High Schools

Wiss Nation is excited to announce that Wissahickon High School was ranked among the top 4% of high schools in the nation and among the best in the state by U.S. News and World Report. WHS was ranked 16th best public high school in Pennsylvania and 3rd best in Montgomery County!

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NEW Podcast! Leading with Dignity: Casual Conversations with Dr. Dawan

NOW PLAYING! Leading with Dignity: Casual Conversations with Dr. Dawan! Each episode, Dr. Mwenyewe Dawan connects with our district leaders to showcase their personalities, passions, and stories behind their roles! We hope that you'll find a deeper understanding and appreciation of the remarkable work our leaders undertake every day.

  • Episode #1: Ms. Keziah La Torre, Director of Equity and Cultural Responsiveness
  • Episode #2: Dr. Lynne Blair, Wissahickon High School Principal

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Why I Work at Wiss Nation

One of the reasons why Wissahickon is a leader in education is because we value the importance of relationships. Click below to watch the video and hear why new and long-term staff members enjoy working at Wissahickon.

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WHS Pride

We are proud to serve more than 1,350 students in grades 9 to 12. WHS is consistently ranked one of the best high schools in Pennsylvania by U.S. News & World Report and was selected for a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education in 2017.

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Wiss SELebrates: Belongingness

Each month, our schools incorporate lessons and activities that support social emotional learning (SEL) skills -- self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision making. 

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Our Vision

Wiss Nation is a learning community where all students and staff feel a sense of belonging and are inspired to engage and excel to their fullest potential. 

Belonging

We strive to promote a culture of BELONGING through our policies, practices and programs.

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Get Involved! Extracurricular Clubs

WHS is proud to sponsor more than 50 diverse clubs, activities and programs.

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Trojan Athletics

Join one of our 48 sports clubs or teams - Girls, Boys, Varsity, JV and 9th grade.

WHS Athletics 

Home & School Association

The Home & School Association (HSA) organizes fun activities for students and staff.

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Wissahickon Happenings

Are you interested in student and staff achievements and upcoming events? Check out the monthly Wiss Watch newsletter and subscribe! 

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