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…
Throughout the term, second graders have immersed themselves in a cross-curricular project about endangered animals of the world. Blending research, writing, math, science, and art, students have worked hard to become experts on their chosen animals, learning all about diet,…
By Cheyenne Jolly, Fourth Grade Teacher Fourth graders hosted Dr. Trace Jolly from the University of Utah for an upbeat, hands-on look at the world of zebrafish genetics. Why zebrafish? These tiny tropical superstars serve as powerhouse model organisms to…
By Elizabeth Phillips, WSD Principal WSD Kindergarteners took their learning to new heights during Outdoor Education. Equipped with binoculars and identification apps, these young explorers spent an entire afternoon in the wild, learning to identify local bird species, spot habitats,…