From the Secondary Principal

Dear parents,

As you know, a group of parents and teachers have been working to expand the current Classroom Without Walls model in an effort to incorporate:

  • A focus on meaningful, experiential learning
  • Increased student choice
  • Increased student engagement
  • Community involvement

Based on the group's input, teachers are now in the process of developing 3-6 day learning experiences that incorporate these factors. Current proposals include both travel and non-travel learning options from which students (and parents) will be able to choose.

Before we proceed further with the proposals, your input is needed. Please respond to one or both of these surveys based on your child's grade level for the 2024-2025 school year. For families with multiple children, please complete one survey for each child. The purpose of the survey is only to indicate interest; choices are not binding at this point.

Middle School CWW Parent Interest Survey

High School CWW Parent Interest Survey

End-of-Year Events

As the end of the year approaches, you may wish to add these dates to your calendars:

  • Thursday, May 16: Secondary Drama Night at 6:00 in the Theater

  • Friday, May 17: Secondary Concert at 6:00 in the Theater

  • Friday, May 24: High School Prom at 6:00

  • Wednesday, May 29: Senior Farewell at 1:45 & last day of school for seniors

  • Wednesday, June 5: Last day of school for all students; dismissal at 12:00

  • Wednesday, June 5: Grade 8 promotion ceremony - time TBA (late morning)

  • Thursday, June 6: High School Graduation - by invitation only

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