Our Vision

The Wister family and stakeholders believe that all children can learn, reach and maintain proficient levels of learning. It is the vision of the Wister school family that all stakeholders will maintain high expectations and academic standards. It is our vision to create a comprehensive, cohesive, academically rigorous program by following the Core Curriculum in order to ensure proficient teaching and learning. 

Our Mission

It is our mission to guide our students toward academic success and to provide the necessary professional development and support for both staff and parents so they can work in unity to ensure that every student reaches his or her potential. The Wister family and stakeholders will provide a safe and supportive learning environment that will enable all students to achieve success so that no child will be left behind.

Enrollment Information

John Wister's currently has 387 students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

Who is John Wister?

Our school gets its name from John Wister, who built a family home in Germantown in 1744..

The residence sits at 5267 Germantown Avenue, and is known as Grumblethorpe. The home now functions as a historic landmark and museum, having been restored and refurnished in the tradition of its original time period.

Wister students help to maintain its gardens and participate in many educational activities in the house or on its grounds.

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