West End Day School

West End Day School

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West End Day School is a small, nurturing, specialized school for children who may not be well served by the conventional system. Children flourish here.

More Than A School: NYC Based Independent School Providing Individualized & Specialized Education for K-6th grade students - and the pioneer in the practice of social emotional teaching. Nestled in the heart of the Upper West Side is West End Day School, an elementary school dedicated to the belief that children who have mild to moderate learning, language, and/or emotional issues can succeed and

Operating as usual

Photos from West End Day School's post 12/21/2024

🎉❄️ Winter Celebration Magic! ❄️🎉

Our school was a comfy-cozy wonderland today as kids and staff rocked their favorite jammies and slippers for a winter-break send-off! We swirled peppermint lollipops in hot cocoa from our deluxe cocoa bar, crafted snowmen out of pipe cleaners, and tested our winter-holiday trivia. It was such a sweet end to the first semester of school.

We wish all our students, families, and faculty a joyful and restful winter break! 🌟❤️

Photos from West End Day School's post 12/19/2024

This week, students from our three oldest classes had the opportunity to visit the Museum of Jewish Heritage’s exhibit, “Courage to Act: Rescue in Denmark,” specifically designed for young people (ages 9 and up). The exhibit brought to life the incredible story of the courage and moral fortitude of the Danish people—both Jewish and non-Jewish—who worked together and risked their lives to save nearly 95% of Denmark’s Jewish population during the Holocaust. The Danes were steadfast in their belief that all lives are worth saving.

We are full of gratitude to the Museum of Jewish Heritage for bringing their story with us and so proud of our students’ maturity and empathy as they engaged with the powerful stories and lessons.

Photos from West End Day School's post 12/18/2024

❄️✨ Our students got into the winter spirit with a creative snowglobe project! Using glycerin, glitter, LED lights, and their imaginations, they designed miniature holiday wonderlands while learning STEM concepts like engineering design, viscosity, and fluidity.

Let us know if you’d like to learn how to do this project at home!

Photos from West End Day School's post 12/12/2024

WEDS loves to read! 📚 Check out all the students, parents, and teachers sharing their excitement about books yesterday. From the morning Book Fair to afternoon read-alouds with Rosie 🐶, Ms. Cat, and other fan favorites, kids were cozying up with novels, graphic novels, anime, historical fiction, and more all day.

Thank you, parents, for making I Love to Read Day and the Book Fair such a success. Happy reading!

Photos from West End Day School's post 12/10/2024

We were honored to welcome Debbie Zlotowitz, a WEDS Trustee, for a meaningful visit with our three oldest classes. Debbie provided an age-appropriate and thoughtful introduction to the history and context of the Holocaust, preparing our students for next week’s field trip to the “Courage to Act: Rescue in Denmark” exhibit at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, where she also serves as a docent.

With her insight and compassion, Debbie spoke beautifully about the resilience and strength of the human spirit, leaving us all moved and inspired.

Thank you, Debbie, for sharing your knowledge and heart with our community. 🙏❤️

Photos from West End Day School's post 12/05/2024

We love this time of year because so many of our alumni come back to visit! Alumni, you are ALWAYS welcome home at WEDS. 💚

Photos from West End Day School's post 12/04/2024

A string trio from the Manhattan School of Music demonstrated their instruments and performed for us this morning! Students learned all about the violin and double bass and listened to work by composers Camille Saint-Saëns, Johann Sebastian Bach, and…Taylor Swift. Thank you, Manhattan School of Music, for filling our school with gorgeous music! 🎻🎼

12/03/2024

🌟“Thank you for being a school that suits me.”🌟

Our students’ words speak volumes. Your generosity helps ensure every student feels seen, supported, and celebrated.

There’s still time to make a difference! Donate today at https://www.westenddayschool.org/giving and help us reach our Annual Fund goal.

💙 Thank you for being part of the WEDS family!

12/03/2024

Thank you for making this so special! We are grateful for each and every member of the WEDS community. Your support inspires and empowers our students and teachers every day.

There’s still time to give and help us reach our Annual Fund goal. Every gift makes a difference!

Donate here: https://www.westenddayschool.org/giving

12/03/2024

This , we are reflecting on what we are most thankful for—our wonderful WEDS community! Your generosity and support make everything we do possible.

Here’s just a bit of what our students, teachers, and staff love most about our school. We hope you’ll join us in giving back today and sharing this post to help us reach our 2024-2025 Annual Fund goal of $100,000!

Give now at https://www.westenddayschool.org/giving

12/03/2024

Today is , and we need your help to make it unforgettable!

At West End Day School, our students remind us every day why what we do matters. In this video—and more to come throughout the day—they share a few of the things they’re grateful for, including:

💛 The friends they’ve made
🎨 Art projects that spark creativity
🤸 Our amazing gym and fun activities
📚 “All the books in the library”

With your support, we can continue to create a place where every child feels supported and celebrated. Donate now at https://www.westenddayschool.org/giving and share this post to expand our network of supporters!

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving! We’re so grateful for our incredible WEDS community.

Photos from West End Day School's post 11/27/2024

🐾💖 Rosie Update! 💖🐾
We’re happy to share that our sweet school dog, Rosie, did wonderfully with her spay surgery and is now resting and recovering at home. She’s getting lots of love and care so she can be back at school with her favorite students soon! 🐶

Photos from West End Day School's post 11/20/2024

After learning about the mechanics of simple machines, Ms. Marks’ and Ms. McGowan/Mr. Sherman’s classes applied their knowledge to everyday objects. Is a paint roller a wheel-and-axle machine or a wedge machine? Are window blinds a lever machine or a pulley one? What about a stapler? Scissors? Comment with your answers!

11/14/2024

We’re always thrilled when our alums come back to visit! This week, we welcomed Oliver, Gloria, and Olive, each of whom joined us at different grade levels but returned together, still connected to our community. They shared valuable insights with our team on creating a strong middle-to-high school transition, reflecting on how WEDS prepared them to be focused, engaged members of their classrooms. These visits remind us of the power of lasting relationships in every student’s journey.

11/11/2024

Thank you, veterans!

Photos from West End Day School's post 11/08/2024

Ms. McGowan’s and Mr. Sherman's students answered one of life's biggest questions today: How many drops of water can a penny hold? 🤔 Even more profound: What if the water is soapy?

We don't want to spoil this simple science experiment for you, but the answers are surprising! Try it!

Photos from West End Day School's post 11/01/2024

Happy Diwali! 🪔 Our students learned all about the Hindu festival of lights—the most important Hindu holiday—this week. We were so lucky to have a WEDS parent visit us to share the history of the celebration, as well as her personal traditions! Students made their own colorful clay lamps—called diyas—and paper lanterns to symbolize the inner light that protects against spiritual darkness. Our students' inner lights shine bright! ✨✨

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This #GivingTuesday, we are reflecting on what we are most thankful for—our wonderful WEDS community! Your generosity an...
🌟“Thank you for being a school that suits me.”🌟 Our students’ words speak volumes. Your generosity helps ensure every st...
Thank you for making this #GivingTuesday so special! We are grateful for each and every member of the WEDS community. Yo...
Today is #GivingTuesday, and we need your help to make it unforgettable! At West End Day School, our students remind us ...
🍁🍂 As the weather finally turns chilly, we look back on all the outdoor fall fun we had in Central Park, Riverside Park,...
Our students strategized, campaigned, debated, and VOTED. After careful counting of every single ballot, we are proud to...
West End Day School Halloween Carnival 2024!#halloween #WEDSmagic

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255 W 71st Street
New York, NY
10023

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm