About
Founded in 1929, Wheeling Country Day School is a non-profit, independent school serving students from toddlers through eighth grade. We believe in the power of curiosity, character, and connection to shape confident learners and compassionate leaders.
At WCDS, every child’s journey is intentionally designed, blending strong academics, fine arts, physical activity, and critical thinking with real-world learning experiences. Our programs meet students where they are and help them stretch toward what’s possible, guided by a supportive faculty that nurtures both independence and collaboration.
Through small class sizes, daily enrichment, and innovative programs like Edge and Learning on Location, students explore their interests, discover their strengths, and grow in purpose. Our campus culture values kindness, emotional intelligence, and resilience, encouraging children to take ownership of their learning and to engage meaningfully with the world around them.
We create the conditions for lifelong learning because when students feel seen, supported, and challenged, anything is possible.
1929
Establilshed
42
Faculty Members
230
Total Enrollment
12:1
Student/Teacher Ratio (FTE)
Mission
WCDS engages students to think, to create, and to communicate in nurturing environments so resilience builds character and learning remains paramount.
Diversity
WCDS seeks to purposefully build an environment that reflects and honors diversity. We honor the dignity of every human being, and we respect and value differences including but not limited to socioeconomics, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, and family composition. Our community is committed to ongoing dialogue, education, and reflection to develop understanding and inclusion of every member.
Our Values
Focus on the Whole Child Success
Grow Collaboratively
Communicate with Purpose
Innovate Authentically
Humbly Serve our Community
Accreditation & Affiliations
It is fully accredited by the Independent School Association of the Central States (ISACS) and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), and Independent School Management (ISM).
Our History
Wheeling Country Day School has a rich history of empowering students to think, create, and communicate.
Faculty & Staff
Airry Schultz
Preschool
Alex Hill
Drama & PE
Angela McAteer
French
Arden Wolle
Senior Kindergarten
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees serves as the governing body of Wheeling Country Day School, providing strategic leadership, financial oversight, and mission-based guidance. While the Head of School manages daily operations, the Board works to ensure long-term stability and growth, supporting the school’s vision and safeguarding its future. Trustees are volunteers who bring diverse expertise and a shared commitment to advancing the values and mission of WCDS.
- Allen, Lisa
- Bartner, Natalie
- Belot, Jason
- Eddy, Heather
- Dunkin, Russell
- Harden, Scott
- Hadjis, Alex
- Holloway, Walker
- Jean, Amy
- Joseph, Brian
- Jefferson, Joyce
- Mull, Adam
- Penz, Denise
- Redd, Derek
- Wetmore, Brooke
