It is no surprise to anyone that elementary-aged children are social beings. Up until this point in their lives, they have only...

If you think back to yourself as a child, you may remember that feeling that you could do anything. You were an inventor, a painter, a...

“Gummy, will you read me a book?” My grandson asked with a beaming smile. As most grandchildren do, he knew that a smile and bright eyes...

You may have noticed something new in the signatures you see at the end of an email from someone at school. No, I’m not talking about the...

To Shakespeare, or not to Shakespeare, that is the question. In my opinion, the answer is always, “Absolutely Shakespeare!” There tends...

Do you know how to talk to your child about where babies are before they are born? Are you comfortable answering questions about private...

The first six weeks of school can often be trying times, as students navigate the world of new and established friendships while at the...

As seen in the 2018–2019 Wellan Year in Review “I got an 87% on the Pink Tower!” Sounds absurd, right? What might that even mean? How...

The 6th grade year at NMS is full of opportunities for leadership, personal growth, and collaboration. While continuing with the...

For ages, children have made things out of unconventional materials and have taken things apart. Tinkering can satisfy a child's natural...