Multiculturalism is honored and diversity is celebrated through the daily life in the school, as well as materials chosen, themes studied and festivals held. Chinese bilingual and ESL programs are both offered. All students participate in art, music and physical education. Instrumental lessons, chorus, band and orchestra are offered to students in grades 3-6. Special needs students receive a wide variety of services.
Technology is an integral part of learning.
Students use computers in the technology laboratory, the library and then classrooms. The five colleges in the Amherst area contribute to education at our school through on-going learning opportunities for the staff and through the support of student interns. Wildwood School is a vibrant learning community where students flourish. Our Town Located in the rolling hills bordering the Connecticut River valley in western Massachusetts, Amherst takes pride in its diversity. Amherst has a population of 35,000, but retains a small town feeling exemplified by the Town Meeting form of government.