Katie Lillard

Many students and families ask about the amount of homework we assign. We believe in the value of time spent with family in the evening. Because many students exhaust their mental stamina during our busy school day, we work to find a balance between promoting independent scholarship and encouraging needed rest. Our philosophy is to assign homework as a tool to increase student stamina and success in postsecondary education. We strive to create engaging assignments that reinforce academic...

At Wye River Upper School, we build strategies and opportunities to grow and strengthen our students' social skills and emotional development. Research demonstrates that solid and adaptive social and emotional growth is key to success in adulthood. ​ The typical social and emotional skills can be impacted by neurological differences, including ADHD, dyslexia, and autism. Children whose needs are not well supported in school may develop behaviors as they mature, including depression, anxiety,...

by Katie Lillard Not everyone is cut out for a life of service. Be it a calling or a gift, a life devoted to helping others is nothing short of remarkable. For WRUS senior Delaney Kimble, pursuing a future in emergency services is not only a path, it’s a passion. Delaney started volunteering at her local fire department in Rock Hall, Maryland when she was thirteen years old. Now seventeen and certified to ride on 911 calls, Delaney is getting additional training at The Fire and Rescue...