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.
Integrated STEM Learning for All K–5 Students
All students in grades K–5 engage in STEM every day through multiple learning environments, including their general education classrooms, our STEM Lab, and Computer Science instruction in Media. Through the Create2Think framework and Project Lead The Way curriculum, students participate in hands-on, inquiry-based learning that builds problem solving, collaboration, and creativity across all content areas.
Meaningful, Real-World Application
Students regularly apply their learning to authentic, real-life projects. From soldering and building working circuits to designing and 3D-printing fishing lures and bobbers they later use outdoors, students see the purpose of what they’re learning and connect STEM to real problem-solving.
Coding, Robotics, & 3D Printing for All Learners
Beginning in kindergarten and continuing through fifth grade, students gain progressive experience with coding, robotics, and 3D printing. This early and consistent exposure builds confidence, creativity, and foundational engineering and computer science skills that grow each year.
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.
Wes-Del Elementary School
Wes-Del Elementary School is part of the Wes-Del Community Schools district, located in Delaware County, Indiana. The school serves approximately 411 students in Kindergarten through 5th grade, fostering a close-knit and supportive learning environment. Guided by its mission and vision, Wes-Del Elementary is dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment that encourages academic growth, personal responsibility, and lifelong learning for all students.
What STEM means at Wes-Del Elementary School
At Wes-Del Elementary School, we believe that every child can learn, grow, and succeed through meaningful, hands-on experiences that connect learning to life. STEM is not a separate subject—it is the foundation of how we teach, learn, and inspire curiosity every day.
Our mission is to reach and teach every child, every day, by immersing students in real-world problem solving, purposeful technology use, and collaborative exploration. From coding and 3D printing to robotics and engineering challenges, Wes-Del Elementary ensures that each student builds the skills and confidence to explore, create, and lead.
Our teachers are the heart of this vision. Through collaboration, innovation, and ongoing professional growth, they bring high-quality STEM instruction to every classroom, nurturing curiosity and empowering students to think critically, communicate effectively, and work as a team.
As a small school with big opportunities, Wes-Del Elementary is committed to sustainability—building a strong, lasting STEM culture that endures through staff changes, evolving technology, and new challenges. We partner with families and the community to make learning visible and meaningful, giving students authentic experiences that link their passions to the world around them.
Together, we are creating a vibrant foundation for lifelong learning—one where every child is seen, supported, and inspired to design their own future with #WDpride.
Wes-Del Elementary School: Reaching and Teaching Every Child, Every Day—Through STEM.
