Wes-Del Middle/High School
Wes-Del Middle/High School is part of the Wes-Del Community Schools district, located in Gaston, Indiana. The school serves approximately 451 students in grades 6 through 12, supporting a strong sense of community and shared responsibility. Committed to academic excellence, character development, and real-world readiness, Wes-Del Middle/High School provides meaningful learning experiences that prepare students for success in college, careers, and life beyond graduation
What STEM means at Wes-Del Middle/High School
At Wes-Del Middle/High School, STEM is more than a program—it is a defining part of who we are. Rooted in our mission to Train, Develop, and Accredit the skills students need to succeed in an innovative, technical world, we are building a culture where curiosity leads to creativity, and creativity leads to opportunity.
Our vision is to ensure every student—college- or workforce-bound—engages in meaningful, hands-on, inquiry-based learning that connects classroom concepts to real-world challenges. Through STEM labs, interdisciplinary projects, and industry partnerships, Wes-Del students will apply their learning to problems that matter, gaining early exposure to career pathways in engineering, digital media, cybersecurity, information technology, and advanced manufacturing.
We believe every student deserves access to high-quality STEM experiences. Our teachers collaborate across disciplines, supported by continuous professional development, to deliver rigorous and relevant instruction. Together, we foster a learning environment where all students feel welcomed, challenged, and supported to pursue their passions with confidence.
Community partnerships are central to our growth. By connecting students with local employers, higher education, and authentic mentors, we help them explore their future pathways and understand how their skills contribute to a thriving, technology-driven society.
Wes-Del’s small-school atmosphere fuels big opportunities. As a united K–12 STEM system, we are preparing innovators, problem solvers, and lifelong learners who are ready to shape the world around them—with #WDpride in every step.
Wes-Del Middle/High School: Small School, Big Opportunities—Powered by STEM.
What makes our STEM program stand out
STEM Implementation K-12-to-Career
STEM is a pillar to the WD approach to education and preparing students as functioning members of the community by being exposed to the increasingly technology driven world. Between the three STEM labs, every student is exposed to the career opportunities available with STEM.
STEM Promotion
STEM Day and other events throughout the year expose students on what is to come as
their educational journey in the building continues. Elementary students are exposed to
opportunities at the high school, and high school students are exposed to industry
employers looking for talent or mentorship opportunities.
Diversified Options for all Secondary Ed Students, College and Workforce Bound
WD hosts several different NLPS pathways that allow students to explore their interests in
engineering, digital media, cybersecurity, information technology, business operations, and more. There is not another school of this size offering such a vast array of career exploration
opportunities.
STEM Implementation K-12-to-Career
STEM is a pillar to the WD approach to education and preparing students as functioning members of the community by being exposed to the increasingly technology driven world. Between the three STEM labs, every student is exposed to the career opportunities available with STEM.
STEM Promotion
STEM Day and other events throughout the year expose students on what is to come as their educational journey in the building continues. Elementary students are exposed toopportunities at the high school, and high school students are exposed to industry employers looking for talent or mentorship opportunities.
Diversified Options for all Secondary Ed Students, College and Workforce Bound
WD hosts several different NLPS pathways that allow students to explore their interests in engineering, digital media, cybersecurity, information technology, business operations, and more. There is not another school of this size offering such a vast array of career exploration opportunities.
Our Current STEM Focus
Our mission is to help schools define, grow, and share powerful STEM programs that align with local needs while meeting global standards. Indiana STEM exists to remove the roadblocks to certification and provide schools with a strategic partner committed to lasting, student-centered growth.
