A Leg Up For Legacy Students?
For decades, legacy advantage has been a prominent factor in the college admission process. However, following the June Supreme Court ruling to eliminate affirmative action, […]
The LWHS Community Welcomes Raj Mundra
This year, Raj Mundra joins the Lick-Wilmerding High School community as the new Head of School. Prior to LWHS, Mundra worked at Phillips Academy Andover […]
Will the Maui Fires Extinguish Tourism?
On August 8, 2023, wildfires swept across the island of Maui, Hawaii, killing at least 97 people and marking the deadliest wildfire in U.S. history […]
A Cry for Environmental Education Echoes Through LWHS
As the climate crisis intensifies, Lick-Wilmerding High School — like many schools in the Bay Area — is confronted with the challenge of implementing strong, […]
The Future of Reparations in San Francisco
After almost three years of drafting, meeting with experts and listening to San Francisco’s Black residents, the African American Reparations Advisory Committee (AARAC) awaits the […]
The Efforts Behind the LWHS Endownment’s Investments
Students at Lick-Wilmerding High School have raised questions about the school’s $70 million endowment such as: How is it managed? By whom? Where is the […]
LWHS Alumni Set Sail at Golden Gate Park
Situated in Golden Gate Park, Spreckels Lake is home to the San Francisco Model Yacht Club (SFMYC). The club brings together passionate sailors and builders […]
Handling High Pressure in High-Achieving Schools
Lick-Wilmerding High School, a top-rated private college-preparatory school with rigorous coursework and selective admissions, can sometimes be referred to as a “pressure-cooker” among its students. […]
Public Purpose Program Evolves Through the Years
Service learning has been an important part of Lick-Wilmerding High School since its founding. LWHS’s Public Purpose Program (PPP) was designed to help students engage […]
