Summer Resources & Assignments
Looking for summer 2025 assignments, reading lists and learning resources? Check out our Summer 2025 webpage organized by grade level.
Hats Off to the Class of 2025
Congratulations to the Class of 2025 on their commencement! These 379 graduates make us Wiss Proud! The ceremony on June 5 included remarks by Graduation Speaker Elise Regan, Valedictorian Parth Patel, WHS Principal Dr. Blair, Superintendent Dr. Crisfield, Board Member Zeffy Karagiannakis and LGE Principal Philip Leddy. We wish our graduates all the best in their future endeavors!
Congrats to our WSD Retirees!
Congratulations to this year's WSD retirees! At the May 27 board meeting, the 33 retirees were recognized and thanked by the Board and their supervisor for their dedication to the school district and our students.
Seniors Thank our Wiss Nation Difference Makers
As part of our Class of 2025 celebrations, more than 115 seniors wrote a personal letter to a WSD employee who they identified as a “Difference Maker” - someone who positively impacted their academic journey and/or personal life. We are pleased to feature 10 seniors reading their letter to their Difference Maker.
Congrats to our 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees
Wiss Nation is pleased to announce our 2025 WHS Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees: Andrew Bell ‘01, Jeffrey Bond ‘99, Amy Breen Kunihiro ‘89, Maya Chester-Ziv ‘15, Michael Hurst ’95, Francis Larkin III ’73, Dr. Abraham Lo ’98, Julia Plostnieks ’99, Sue Kanopka ‘94, Maryann Slater '78 and Kyle Wilson ‘85. They will be inducted at a formal ceremony at WHS on Friday, October 10 at 6PM. All are welcome to attend.
Two New Episodes: Leading with Dignity Podcast
NOW PLAYING! Two new episodes of Leading with Dignity: Casual Conversations with Dr. Dawan! In each episode, Dr. Mwenyewe Dawan, Assistant Superintendent, connects with our district leaders to showcase their personalities, passions, and stories behind their roles! We hope that you'll find a deeper understanding and appreciation of the remarkable work our leaders undertake every day.
WSD Schools Designated No Place for Hate
All six Wissahickon School District schools have once again been officially designated as No Place for Hate Schools for the 2024-2025 school year! This incredible achievement reflects the unwavering commitment of our building leaders, students, and staff to fostering inclusive and welcoming environments.
Who Do I Contact?
Wondering who to contact at your child's school? Confused about who the right person is to address a specific question or concern? Check out our helpful WMS Contact Sheet and our Questions/Concerns Guidelines.
Enjoy Reading our Annual Report to the Community
We invite the community to read the 2023-2024 Annual Report featuring learning highlights and great pictures of students across the district.
WHS Ranked Among Best High Schools
In 2024, Wissahickon High School was ranked among the top 4% of high schools in the nation and among the best in the state by U.S. News and World Report. WHS was ranked 687 out of 18,000 high schools in the nation, 16th highest in Pennsylvania and 3rd highest in Montgomery County!
Why I Work at Wiss Nation
One of the reasons why Wissahickon is a leader in education is because we value the importance of relationships. Click below to watch the video and hear why new and long-term staff members enjoy working at Wissahickon.
WMS Pride
We are proud to more than 1,110 students in grades 6 to 8. We strive to continuously improve academic achievement, embrace diversity and foster a safe learning environment for everyone.
Wiss SELebrates: Belongingness
Each month, our schools incorporate lessons and activities that support social emotional learning (SEL) skills -- self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision making.
News & Events
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Our Vision
Wiss Nation is a learning community where all students and staff feel a sense of belonging and are inspired to engage and excel to their fullest potential.
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Get Involved! Extracurricular Clubs
Learn new skills, make new friends and have fun by joining one or more of our extracurricular clubs.
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Home & School Association
The Home & School Association (HSA) provides fun and educational opportunities for students and families.
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WMS Athletics
WMS offers intramural sports for 6th graders and competitive boys and girls sports for 7th and 8th graders.
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Belonging
We strive to promote a culture of BELONGING through our policies, practices and programs.
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Wiss Well-Being
WSD embraces the importance of well-being for our students, families and staff!