Melanie Henson, Principal 11/28/25 Melanie Henson, Principal 11/28/25

Finding Your Roots Project

Students connect immigration, American history, and their own family stories through inquiry, research, and conversation.

Melanie Henson, Principal 11/24/25 Melanie Henson, Principal 11/24/25

🌱The Messy, Beautiful Work of Becoming

Why 4th & 5th Grade at WHPS Shape Who Children Become
A reflection informed by Rosalind Wiseman’s research on elementary and early-adolescent development

WHPS Preschool Directors 11/19/25 WHPS Preschool Directors 11/19/25

The Power of a Puddle: Why We Embrace Rain at WHPS

How rainy days become some of the richest learning days of the year.

Melanie Henson, Principal 10/28/25 Melanie Henson, Principal 10/28/25

Getting Ready for What’s Next

Reflections from Our Middle School Alumni Panel

WHPS Preschool Directors 10/28/25 WHPS Preschool Directors 10/28/25

Inside the Classroom

How Play Teaches More Than You Think

Seth Pozzi, Head of School 10/9/25 Seth Pozzi, Head of School 10/9/25

Spotting What Matters Early

What experts—and our Head of School—shared about noticing the signs that matter most

WHPS Preschool Directors 9/18/25 WHPS Preschool Directors 9/18/25

Little Voices, Big Steps

Melanie Henson, Principal 8/28/25 Melanie Henson, Principal 8/28/25

The First Six Weeks: Belonging, Significance & Joy

We all remember the droning teacher from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off: “Anyone? … anyone?” It’s the classic picture of disengagement.

Seth Pozzi, Head of School 8/28/25 Seth Pozzi, Head of School 8/28/25

Private vs. Public School: What to Consider

Understanding Key Differences Between WHPS and Public School