District Artist of the Month: Lila Greb
Congratulations to the January District Artist of the Month, Blue Bell 5th grader, Lila Greb. While studying Mexican and Central American art, Lila and her classmates sketched and colored sugar skulls or calaveras, a traditional symbol of the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. They also made skulls with clay. Lila said the artwork was challenging because it had to be symmetrical. To help with this, students created half of the skull, then folded their paper and traced the other half over a bright light.
Two New Episodes: Leading with Dignity Podcast
NOW PLAYING! Two new episodes of Leading with Dignity: Casual Conversations with Dr. Dawan! In each episode, Dr. Mwenyewe Dawan, Assistant Superintendent, 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 #3: Dr. Jason Bialka, Principal of Shady Grove Elementary
Kindergarten Registration Begins January 2025
Registration for incoming kindergarteners for the 2025-2026 school year begins in January! Children who will be age 5 on or before September 1, 2025, are eligible to enter kindergarten. Visit our Registration webpage for important information and dates, including our Kindergarten Overview Meetings on January 21.
WHS and BBE Pen Pals Connect
Mrs. Reckeweg’s 9th grade students and Mrs. Neft’s 4th grade students are making connections! The students have been writing letters to each other as part of a Pen Pal Program started last year. In December and May, the students get to visit each other's school. Check out the high school class visiting BBE. You can see the great bond between them!
Congrats Tim Smyth, Wiss Nation Hero
Congratulations to the 2024 Wiss Nation Hero, Tim Smyth, WHS Social Studies Teacher. Mr. Smyth was recognized at the 12/9 School Board Meeting by superintendent, Dr. Crisfield, for being a superhero who keeps students engaged and his classroom “alive with his energetic, novel, non-traditional approach to teaching history using comics and graphic novels.” Mr. Smyth was also credited with “inspiring colleagues and educators across the globe.”
Who Do I Contact?
Wondering who to contact at your child's school? Confused about who the right person is to address a specific question or concern? Check out our helpful WHS Contact Sheet and our Questions/Concerns Guidelines.
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.
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.
WHS Ranked Among Best High Schools
In 2024, 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 687 out of 18,000 high schools in the nation, 16th highest in Pennsylvania and 3rd highest in Montgomery County!
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.
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.
News & Events
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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.
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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.
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Home & School Association
The Home & School Association (HSA) organizes fun activities for students and staff.
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Wiss Well-Being
WSD embraces the importance of well-being for our students, families and staff!