Wilson Hall students often say that a big part of their educational experience takes place outside of the classroom, and there is a good bit of truth in that statement.
Our students learn to enjoy a healthy balance between work and play, and Wilson Hall provides the opportunity for students to enjoy themselves with their friends and with the faculty through an extraordinary array of student activities.
It is easy to see why students who enjoy coming to school do so much better academically. From pep rallies like the Lip Sync Competition and the Male Cheer-off to events such as the Homecoming Parade and Prom, students have a wide variety of activities to keep them busy. School-wide events such as the Fall Festival and May Day encourage the participation of not only students, but also the participation of parents.
Art shows, drama productions and music programs for students of all ages not only entertain, but help create well-rounded young people.
Field trips to local venues such as Sumter County Museum or abroad to Paris or London only further expand the experiences and learning opportunities of students.
There is a full range of activities at Wilson Hall that encourage involvement and development of leadership and talent. Because of the small size of the student body, students are able to become active in several organizations. No matter how diverse a student’s interests and talents are, each person can usually find a group of students and faculty to share them. The Lego Club, Creative Writing Club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes are just some of the 38 clubs Wilson Hall offers. Through these activities, students learn not only to respect, motivate, and lead their fellow Barons, but they also discover their own abilities and test their own values.
With 23 different classes offered in the fine and performing arts and extracurricular organizations such as the instrumental ensemble and middle school drama club, Wilson Hall demonstrates its commitment to the importance of arts education. In fact, the S.C. Independent School Association recognized Wilson Hall as having the most successful fine and performing arts program in the state.
Whether through music class in preschool, drama class in the sixth grade, or photography class in the tenth grade, students are exposed to the arts at every grade level. Wilson Hall believes that a student cannot be truly well rounded without a foundation in the fine and performing arts, and it is through the arts that students are encouraged to express themselves and are inspired to discover new talents.
