As anyone can tell you, education is about much more than academics alone. This year, to help our students better engage with their hearts as well as their minds, we have expanded our approach to social-emotional learning. Our SEL Coordinator,…
Weilenmann School’s 2,700 square-foot native pollinator habitat is officially planted, hydrated, and taking root! Thanks to the Utah Pollinator Habitat Grant, Middle School students rolled up their sleeves and transformed a patch of campus earth into a sanctuary for Utah’s…
It’s September, and that means Middle School PE students are paddleboarding at Jordanelle Reservoir! With smaller crowds and great weather, WSD students will enjoy three weeks at the reservoir – a tradition begun 17 years ago. Trent Hickman, paddle expert…
Weilenmann School is fortunate to be situated in a natural mountain setting, literally surrounded by nature itself. Recently, our 7th graders teamed up with their 1st grade Buddies for an outdoor adventure right in our own backyard! Armed with binoculars,…
Artwork courtesy of Robert Neubecker.
The entire WSD community gathered to celebrate the 16th annual Spring Arts Festival on May 28. Families enjoyed original student art on display as well as for purchase or bid, live music and dance performances from students and staff, a…
Who says history is just reading out of a textbook? Not WSD fourth graders! For them, history is something to experience. Recently, they transformed their classrooms into a living Utah History Exhibition, bringing the stories of mountain men, pioneers, Native…
WSD art students participated in a hands-on workshop inspired by traditional Talavera tiles – an art form originating in Spain and later developed in Puebla, Mexico, known for its bold patterns and vibrant colors. During the workshop, each student designed…
This week we recognized eight students from our Middle School in an annual awards ceremony celebrating “Citizens of the Year.” Teachers were asked to nominate students who they felt have most embodied our school values and created a positive impact…
By Kirstyn Sterling, Outdoor Ed Program One of the things that sets Weilenmann apart is our Outdoor Education program. We consider ourselves fortunate to have such a vast outdoor space to explore and learn from. We believe students learn best…