About WRUS
...because not all great minds think alike.
Wye River Upper School is on a mission to change the lives of high school and 8th grade students who think and learn outside of the box. We are a college-preparatory school that offers a high-quality education to students who face learning challenges including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia; ADHD; other diagnoses, or who thrive in a small learning environment.
Our Curriculum
A majority of our families have come to us feeling frustrated and discouraged by other school settings. At Wye River Upper School, students receive an education that allows them to build upon their strengths and recognize how to respond to their challenges. Small class sizes provide stability and the opportunity to help students thrive. The educators of Wye River Upper School believe in our students, and, through extensive training and professional development, have a successful formula to bring out the best in each.
The students at Wye River Upper School see success in social settings. During their time here, we offer the opportunity to develop social skills and confidence, while also providing the tools essential for the hurdles they may face beyond high school.
Ultimately, we know that your student will receive a multi-faceted education that will prepare them for college, career, and life.
Let’s Take You to the Beginning
It all started in 2001 when Co-Founder and former Head of School Chrissy Aull was experiencing a great challenge as a mother. Her son, Jeb, was a student with ADHD and dyslexia, and she was struggling to find an academic setting in which her son could thrive. With a Master’s in education, Aull and Co-Founder Patricia McGlannan opened Wye River Upper School in September 2002.
Three teachers and nine students made the inaugural year possible. To this day, Wye River Upper School continues to move forward with the same powerful conviction that allowed students with learning differences to grow and learn in a responsive environment.
Wye River Upper School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, employment policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
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