Elementary Students Celebrate Earth Day
Congratulations to all our elementary students who participated in Whitpain Township’s 30th annual Earth Day art and poetry contest. At a celebration at Prophecy Creek Park last week, students were recognized for their environmentally focused art and poetry. Special shoutout to our 1st place winners who read their poems at the celebration.
Celebrating National Autism Acceptance Month
During the month of April, Wiss Nation celebrates difference and promotes acceptance of Autism as a natural condition in the human experience.
Rise and Read
Thanks to all of our amazing parents and grandparents who joined our staff and students at the Rise and Read sessions for Read Across America Week. Kickstarting the day with this special bonding experience helped build our students' literacy skills and foster a love of reading! 
BBE Students Use Detective Thinking Skills
Shoutout to our Blue Bell Elementary first graders who participated in a presentation to the school board on the Primary Educational Thinking Skills (PETS) Program. Aong with Enrichment Teacher Mrs. Wendler, the students explained the different types of critical thinking and deductive logic skills that they use to learn - just like a detective!
BBE Celebrates Grand Opening of New Addition
At a ribbon cutting ceremony on January 7, Blue Bell Elementary celebrated the completion of the new cafetorium, classrooms, bus loop and parking areas. Students, families, staff, School Board, and community members attended the grand opening celebration, followed by a tour of the new area, and the first band and choral concert held in the cafetorium.
Congratulations to our District Artists of the Month
Congratulations to our Student Artists of the Month, selected by the WHS art teachers in each discipline.
- Graphic Design (Ms. McLaughlin): Xavier Basketbill
- Art Lower - 1 & 2 (Ms. Channick): Danielle Flannery
- Art Upper - 3, 4, AP (Mr. Williams): Emma Reily
- Ceramics (Dr. Williamson): Sarang Park
- Photography (Ms. LeClaire): Andrew Tran
Two New Episodes: Leading with Dignity Podcast
NOW PLAYING! Two new episodes of Leading with Dignity: Casual Conversations with Dr. Dawan! In each episode, Dr. Mwenyewe Dawan, Assistant Superintendent, connects with our district leaders to showcase their personalities, passions, and stories behind their roles! We hope that you'll find a deeper understanding and appreciation of the remarkable work our leaders undertake every day.
WHS and BBE Pen Pals Connect
Mrs. Reckeweg’s 9th grade students and Mrs. Neft’s 4th grade students are making connections! The students have been writing letters to each other as part of a Pen Pal Program started last year. In December and May, the students get to visit each other's school. Check out the high school class visiting BBE. You can see the great bond between them!
Winter Concert Showcases: Such a Delight!
We are so proud of our talented singers at Blue Bell who do such an exceptional job with their winter showcases. Students prepare for these shows in music class with Mrs. Swillo and perform for our families. So much fun!
BBE Construction Updates
The Blue Bell construction project, which began June 2023, will provide us with much needed classroom space, a new multi-purpose room and updated facilities to accommodate our growing enrollment.
Blue Bell Designated as No Place for Hate
Blue Bell Elementary is proud to be designated No Place for Hate. During the 2024-2025 school year, administrators, students, staff, and families will play a key role in actualizing the district’s No Place for Hate goals, plans and activities.
Why I Work at Wiss Nation
One of the reasons why Wissahickon is a leader in education is because we value the importance of relationships. Click below to watch the video and hear why new and long-term staff members enjoy working at Wissahickon.
Blue Bell Pride
We are proud to serve more than 530 students in grades K-5 with a strong sense of community, a rich curricular program, an inspiring learning atmosphere, and a commitment to character.
Wiss SELebrates: Belongingness
Each month, our schools incorporate lessons and activities that support social emotional learning (SEL) skills -- self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision making.
News & Events
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Our Vision
Wiss Nation is a learning community where all students and staff feel a sense of belonging and are inspired to engage and excel to their fullest potential.
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BBE Construction Updates
View updates on the Blue Bell Elementary construction project.
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Belonging
We strive to promote a culture of BELONGING through our policies, practices and programs.
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Home & School Association
The Home & School Association (HSA) provides fun and educational opportunities for students and families.
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Stay Connected
We use multiple methods to communicate important information to our community.
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Social Emotional Learning
Social emotional learning (SEL) helps students form positive relationships and work collaboratively!