While adjusting to various safety measures due to the pandemic, Wilson has suffered from a district-wide lack of substitute teachers, leaving several teachers to work during their free periods.
At least...
Next June, Erin Palmer will challenge Phil Mendelson, current D.C. City Council Chairperson, for his seat. The winning candidate and future Chairperson will have significant influence over D.C. public...
Wilson is in the process of supplying students with new Kids Ride Free cards from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), which allow students to take public transportation at no personal...
A bill was introduced to the DC Council on October 4, requiring all eligible students to be fully vaccinated by December 15. The legislation allows students to apply for religious or medical exemption.
The...
Within the last year, Wilson high school has seen the increased implementation of Required Curricular Tasks in the core content areas. As Wilson adjusts to the first year back since COVID with in-person...
Due to understaffed security personnel and COVID-19 protocols, lines to enter Wilson have become extremely long.
This year, there are two new grades learning how to enter the building. Furthermore,...
Wilson purchased tables, chairs, and tents, in addition to installing outdoor WiFi to be used for outdoor learning. All schools in the District received funding for outdoor learning resources, as part...
Wilson recently hired a new librarian who plans to foster an innovative learning environment in the school library.
The new librarian, Daniel Catindig, who prefers to be called Mr. Cat by students,...
The DC Council passed new legislation expanding virtual learning on October 5, in conflict with Mayor Muriel Bowser’s stance that all DCPS students should attend in-person school.
Before the legislation,...
In an unexpected reversal, the DC Council last month rejected the city’s recommendation of August Wilson for the new name of Woodrow Wilson High School. Instead, it proposed naming the school for two...
Wilson has steadily expanded COVID-19 asymptomatic testing of students since early September, but it has not consistently met its weekly quotas.
Wilson’s testing quota permanently shifted to 20...
In an unexpected reversal, the DC Council last month rejected the city’s recommendation of August Wilson for the new name of Woodrow Wilson High School. Instead, it proposed naming the school for two...
