West End Day School

West End Day School 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 1st-8th 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 build vital academic and social foundations. We offer a social and emotional perspective to learning while maintaining a challenging mainstream curriculum. Our teachers work hand-in-hand with social workers and other specialists to respond as a team to all aspects of a child's development. Our school is a place where our youngsters can form successful bonds that perhaps did not develop in other school settings. Every day, they are given the tools and techniques they need to feel safe, to succeed, and to feel a sense of achievement. And they have fun learning and forming positive relationships, often for the first time.

NCIS: WEDS Edition! 🔍In the premiere episode of our new Middle School elective, Forensic Science, students learned how t...
09/18/2026

NCIS: WEDS Edition! 🔍

In the premiere episode of our new Middle School elective, Forensic Science, students learned how to take, read, and “lift” fingerprints, analyzing patterns and putting their investigative skills to work.

Coming up next: chromatography, handwriting analysis, and many more mysteries to solve. 🕵️

“Show interest in one another.” “Include others.” And, importantly, “find moments to make jokes.” 😊Our students started ...
09/15/2026

“Show interest in one another.” “Include others.” And, importantly, “find moments to make jokes.” 😊

Our students started the year by creating and signing their own Classroom Charter—deciding together how they want to feel in their classroom and what they can each do to make that happen.

They understand what we’ve always known at WEDS: Feeling safe and supported makes it easier to learn, explore, and try new things.

The charter is a foundation of the RULER Approach developed by the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence to create positive, productive emotional climates—and it can be used for families, too!

Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence

First Day of School, Staff Edition 🍎We’re incredibly proud that so many of our teachers, counselors, and staff choose to...
09/10/2026

First Day of School, Staff Edition 🍎

We’re incredibly proud that so many of our teachers, counselors, and staff choose to make WEDS their home year after year—and we think it says a lot about who we are as a school.

Here’s to another year with our incredible team!

It started with hugs and high-fives—and from there, our first day of school was action-packed!There was ping-pong levita...
09/09/2026

It started with hugs and high-fives—and from there, our first day of school was action-packed!

There was ping-pong levitation, desert-island STEM challenges, rocket launching, crafts and games. We learned new routines, made new friends, reconnected with old ones, and found time for plenty of cuddles with Rosie (the dog) and George (the hermit crab…slightly less cuddly). 🐶🐚

There was excitement and a little trepidation, but above all, there was connection. It felt like the start of something great.

Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year, WEDS! 💚💙

All that’s missing is our students! WEDS staff spent more than a week strategizing, sharing, setting up, and socializing...
09/03/2026

All that’s missing is our students!

WEDS staff spent more than a week strategizing, sharing, setting up, and socializing—all in preparation for making the 2026–2027 school year our best one yet.

We’re ready—and we can’t wait for the first day of school on Wednesday! 💚

What a summer! ☀️💦🗽Camp WEDS took us all over New York City—and gave us a million ways to have fun right here at WEDS. W...
08/10/2026

What a summer! ☀️💦🗽

Camp WEDS took us all over New York City—and gave us a million ways to have fun right here at WEDS. We explored some of our favorite NYC destinations, found endless ways to play and cool off in our Rooftop Lagoon, cooked up delicious summer treats, and spent plenty of time simply learning, playing, laughing, and being together.

A huge thank-you to our incredible summer staff for bringing so much care, creativity, and fun to every day of camp. And an extra-special shoutout to our Counselors-in-Training—all WEDS alumni! Watching former students return to a place they know so well and step so beautifully into leadership roles was one of the highlights of our summer. 💚

Camp WEDS set sail today on a first-ever adventure aboard the Circle Line, cruising all the way around Manhattan! 🚢🗽Camp...
08/05/2026

Camp WEDS set sail today on a first-ever adventure aboard the Circle Line, cruising all the way around Manhattan! 🚢🗽

Campers soaked up the sunshine, felt the wind in their hair, snapped plenty of photos “holding” the Statue of Liberty, and saw New York City from a whole new perspective.

Many campers said it was the best field trip they’ve ever been on at WEDS!

Circle Line Cruises

Who would you choose to meet: Isaac Newton, LeBron James, George Washington, or Charlie Chaplin?Today, we got to meet th...
06/11/2026

Who would you choose to meet: Isaac Newton, LeBron James, George Washington, or Charlie Chaplin?

Today, we got to meet them all—plus many other influential figures from the past and present—as our two youngest classes debuted the first-ever WEDS Wax Museum!

Parents and staff pressed a button to “activate” each wax figure and hear students share facts about their chosen figure’s life, accomplishments, and legacy.

It was a creative, confident, and unforgettable way to showcase weeks of research and hard work. We couldn’t be more proud of our young historians! 🎤📚✨

Be You, Be Proud. 🌈That’s the theme of WEDS Pride 2026, which we kicked off this week with our annual Pride Celebration....
06/03/2026

Be You, Be Proud. 🌈

That’s the theme of WEDS Pride 2026, which we kicked off this week with our annual Pride Celebration. It was a true party, complete with music, bracelet- and keychain-making, unicorn horn popsicles, rainbow tattoos, and more. A special shoutout to our Middle School students, who helped plan and run many of the activities for their younger peers.

Together, students also added their handprints to a collaborative Pride mural—a colorful reflection of the many individuals who make up our WEDS community.

Most importantly, the day celebrated something we value all year long: being yourself, supporting one another, and taking pride in who you are.

💜❤️🧡💛💚💙

With our production of The Addams Family Musical coming up on June 12, it was especially exciting to welcome Broadway ac...
06/01/2026

With our production of The Addams Family Musical coming up on June 12, it was especially exciting to welcome Broadway actor Becca Ayers to WEDS!

Becca, who performed in The Addams Family on Broadway, shared stories from her career, offered insights into theater and performance, and answered students’ thoughtful questions. Our cast and crew left feeling inspired as they continue to rehearse and prepare for the big show.

A huge thank you to Becca for spending time with our students and helping bring a little Broadway magic to WEDS. 🖤🎭

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255 W 71st Street
New York, NY
10023

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

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