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Learning and Growing Together
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Learning and Growing Together
At Walker School, we believe in the power of a strong community to inspire a lifelong love of learning.
A Note From The Principal
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Full Day Kindergarten
Starting in the 2025-26 school year, District 181 will be offering full-day kindergarten.
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WALKER HIGHLIGHTS
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Author visit at Walker! ✍️📚 Walker parent & author Kyle Olson read his book "Sleep Like a Polar Bear" to our students. His daughter Anna even joined in! 🥰 What a special day! 😊
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Walker was alive with arts & music! 🎶 Choir & dance wowed, and CHMS musicians inspired our 4th graders to try instruments! 🤩 What a week! ❤️
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Walker School celebrated the amazing retirements of Jan Martin (24 yrs) & June Zogas (23 yrs)! 🎉 Warm event with family, staff, & friends. ❤️ Wishing them a happy retirement! 👋🏫
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Walker 5th graders experienced "Taxation Without Representation" firsthand! 👑💰 Simulation brought colonial grievances & the Revolution to life. Students felt the unfair taxes.
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Walker students showcased their impressive science projects at the annual Science Fair! The Museum of Science and Industry even joined the fun with 3D printing demos! 🧪🔬
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Walker's "Wheel of Wisdom" assembly kicked off Science Week with a trivia game show, featuring a teacher competition and Macarena dance-off! Thanks to the Walker PTO for sponsoring this fun event!
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Walker School celebrated Kindness Week with a Valentine's Day card exchange and raised almost $400 for LA wildfire relief! ❤️ Way to go, Walker students!
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Walker School recently held a special Veterans Day celebration to express our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who have served our country. Our gymnasium was filled with students, staff, and families eager to honor the veterans within our Walker community and beyond.
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Exciting things are happening in the classrooms at Walker School! Our students are diving into learning with a dynamic blend of high-tech and high-touch activities.
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Walker School recently hosted Walker Fest, an enjoyable day for our students and families! The event was a huge success, with a fantastic turnout from our community. Attendees enjoyed many activities, including a thrilling obstacle course, exciting games, and lively music that got everyone dancing.