Making an Impact: Wilson Students Take Learning Beyond the Classroom

Each month, Wilson hosts an all-school assembly where different grade levels have the opportunity to present their work to the entire school. In February, the fifth and sixth grades teamed up to share a lesson on how they’ve made their mark through acts of service as part of their MYMAGO character education program. Their focus was on creating a positive impact on our school community. The students produced public service announcement videos that were shared with the entire school, encouraging behaviors such as “don’t litter on the playground” and “don’t scrape the walls with your backpack or a pencil.” They also designed reminder signs to reinforce these important school courtesies.

Beyond their work within the school environment, students expanded their efforts to the broader community by studying the issue of affordable housing. Their research included the St. Louis Rams Settlement Plan, which originally allocated some funding for affordable housing but later saw significant cuts. As part of their project, students wrote letters to Mayor Jones, urging her to reconsider these reductions to ensure more St. Louis residents have access to affordable homes.

The final component of their project combined art and math, as the students created their scalable floorplans and models for affordable housing, designed to be both functional and cost-effective for families.

At Wilson, our students receive a top-notch education, but what sets them apart is how they apply their learning to real-world challenges. Through MYMAGO, students not only identify problems beyond the school walls but are also empowered to propose practical solutions. With the education and skills they gain at Wilson, students are well-equipped to make an impact anywhere they go.