WSD fourth graders are deep in the “test and tweak” phase of building complex Rube Goldberg machines to do simple tasks. They have transformed their classroom into a sprawling engineering lab full of dominoes, toy cars, cups, improvised tubes, found…
Combining science, technology, engineering, math, and visual arts, WSD eighth graders have designed 1:50 scale models of small, eco-friendly homes for northern Utah sustainable living. The challenge was to design structures that are resilient to northern Utah’s environmental conditions without…
Congratulations to Middle School Math Teacher, Jessica Hunsaker, who was recognized by the Utah State Board of Education in its November Mathematics Teacher Spotlight. “This is such a well deserved honor!” observes Elizabeth Phillips, WSD Principal. “For sixteen years, Jessica…
Middle School science students invited a Lower School class to join a very special “eggs-periment” to test Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion (“For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.”) Students designed and built rockets that, when launched,…
WSD eighth graders are learning a traditional Japanese printing technique called “gyotaku.” Invented by fishermen in the early 1800s, it was used both as a record of their catches and as an art form. “Legend has it,” explains Art teacher…
WSD families filled the Gym to capacity to participate in our third annual Fall Festival. Moved indoors due to rain, the fest was no less festive and didn’t miss a single beat when it came to providing fun for the…
Two-time Olympian and silver medal winner Haley Batten discusses the impact Weilenmann School of Discovery had on her journey to adulthood.
Weilenmann School of Discovery ushered in a new school year with its first “Summit Summer Send-Off” event, a family-friendly celebration at the action-packed Woodward Park City. The gathering welcomed families, students, and community members from across the state to say…
Weilenmann School of Discovery began the 2025-26 year with a new school theme. “What you do makes a difference!” is from a quote from 19th century psychologist and educator, William James. “What I love about this theme,” observes Scott Stewart,…
WSD welcomed families and friends to the 15th annual Spring Arts Festival on May 29. One of our biggest on-campus events, the Festival celebrates student accomplishments in art, music, and dance, while raising important funds for WSD. The student art…