In addition to numerous Advanced Placement, Honors, and College Preparatory classes, Weber offers a wide variety of unique elective courses that reflect faculty members’ content expertise and research fields.
Global Experiences
The Senior Israel-Poland Experience is a hallmark of senior year at Weber. We also have a highly coveted Spanish Immersion Program for Spanish students in all grades.
Academies
Weber takes a great deal of pride in its Only at Weber experiences, which include two distinguished Academies: The Daniel Zalik Academy and The Sports Science Academy
Outreach, Leadership, and Service
The Weber School provides a variety of school initiatives and opportunities that promote student leadership and involvement.
Student Life and Programming
Student Life at Weber goes far beyond the classroom and provides real-life experiences that help develop character, judgment, and confidence.
Fine and Performing Arts
Weber offers multiple courses in the visual arts, ceramics, dance, music, and theater with two musical productions each year. Our comprehensive music education program features performance and general music courses, choral and instrumental performance ensembles, and Artists-in-Residence.
Athletics
The Weber School sponsors 14 varsity and 6 junior varsity teams and is a member of the Georgia High School Association. More than 65 percent of the student body participates in athletics.
Since its beginning 25 years ago, The Weber School has welcomed Jewish high school students from all over Atlanta. As a Jewish community high school with an exceptional college preparatory program, we attract and enroll students with a wide range of observance levels and Jewish education.
Weber continues to expand its successful approach to moving beyond individual disciplines with opportunities for students to explore sophisticated content and ideas.
Student Life at Weber goes far beyond the classroom and provides real-life experiences that help develop character, judgment, and confidence.
Alumni Parent
Weber’s high caliber faculty and strong academics foster vibrant community leaders.
Alumni Parent
Weber gave our kids something dramatically different—the perfect balance between structure and independence.
Current 10th Grade Parent
Weber is more than the school my children attend; it’s a family. It’s a community.
Current 11th Grade Parent
We know that when our daughter graduates from Weber, she will go off to college the very best version of herself.
Current 12th Grade Parent
What I like most about Weber is that my kids are successful in both tangible and intangible ways. From the kids’ spirit and connectedness to academic awards and college acceptances.
Current 9th Grade Parent
On the way to school last fall, my son said to me, “You know, Mom, a lot of schools look good from the outside, but Weber is a school that allows students to feel good about themselves when inside.” I couldn’t agree more.
Past Grandparent
My favorite thing is that when I visit the classroom for Grandparents Day, questions in the classroom didn’t always start with the teacher.
This week, the Weber School community gathered for a special Tekes (ceremony) in the Tzadik Performing Arts Center to honor the memories of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Carmel Gat, Almog Sarusi, Alexander Lobanov, and Ori Danino z”l. These six innocent lives, held hostage in Gaza for 329 days since October 7, 2023, were tragically found murdered this past weekend. Their loss has reverberated throughout Israel and the global Jewish community, touching the hearts of many, including members of our own Weber family.
We’re thrilled to announce that The Weber School has been selected to host the 2025-2026 A Division 1 Region 5 Basketball Tournament, marking a historic moment for our athletics program. This will be the first time Weber has hosted a region tournament in any sport!
The Weber School was honored to welcome Noa Fay, a recent Columbia University graduate and proud Jewish and Zionist advocate, as the guest speaker for the kickoff event of this year’s Michael Kay Israel Leadership Fellows (MKILF) program.
Kol Hakavod to Michelle Geppert, Director of Student Programming and Leadership, for her selection as a National Association of Student Councils (NASC) Adviser Group member!
Weber is thrilled to introduce Elissa Marele, the new Artistic Director of Theatrical Education & Community Programming at The Weber School! With over two decades of experience in theatre education and direction, Elissa brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to our growing theatre program.
We are excited to spotlight Coach Melissa Drish, the Dean of the Sports Science and Management Academy (SSMA) and Associate Athletic Director at The Weber School.
Weber School is proud to announce the launch of the second year of the Michael Kay Israel Leadership Fellows (MKILF) program, a co-curricular Honors Diploma distinction designed to inspire student leadership in service of Israel and the Jewish people.
Monday marked a monumental beginning to the school year with our inaugural “Back To Weber” Kehillah held in the brand-new, state-of-the-art Eitan Force Athletic Complex (EFAC). The excitement was palpable as students, faculty, and staff filled the impressive new space, ready to kick off the year with enthusiasm and anticipation.
Weber students and faculty gathered for a meaningful Tisha B’Av reflection and learning session in the new Cohen-Kogen Beit Midrash. After discussing the holiday’s significance in the Jewish calendar, the group studied a Mishnah, exploring its teachings and their relevance to our current experiences.
Under the leadership of Rosie Grinzaid, Weber's Associate Director of Student Social and Emotional Support, along with the mentorship of our dedicated Peer Leaders, New Student Orientation provided newcomers with a two-day immersion into Weber life.
Our Night Ball event was an exciting and important moment for The Weber School and the Atlanta Jewish community. The energy from all of our fans was palpable, as students, parents, grandparents, teachers, and friends from across our community cheered on our Weber Rams and basked in the bright lights of our beautiful new Marks and Kopman fields. Your energy turned our “field of dreams” into a reality!
After the establishment of the State of Israel, Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day), and Yom HaAtzmaut (Independence Day) were added to the Jewish calendar and observed as national holidays in Israel. At Weber, we honor these significant days with heartfelt ceremonies and activities that reflect their importance and impact.
Kol Hakavod to Solomon Raggs on his 3rd place Discus and 7th place Shot Put finish at the GHSA State Track and Field Championships! Solomon is Weber’s first male Track and Field athlete to medal at State since Weber joined GHSA! We are so proud of your record-breaking season and can’t wait to see you collect more hardware next year!
The Rams Baseball team had an incredible season, marking a milestone in the program's history. The team's thrilling journey through the GHSA State Tournament featured several unforgettable moments, including their first qualification since joining GHSA in 2016. After securing their spot in the playoffs with a nail-biting comeback against Mt. Pisgah, the Rams made an inspiring run that saw them advance to the Elite 8.
It's official! Mazal Tov to Harry Kitey and his family on Harry’s commitment to play basketball at Emory University next year! We're immensely proud of Harry's achievements and his dedication to excellence on and off the court.
This past Sunday, The Weber School welcomed the incredible Howard Levy 4, a dynamic band featuring Grammy-winning harmonica master, pianist, and composer Howard Levy, alongside guitarist Chris Siebold, bassist Joshua Ramos, and drummer Luiz Ewerling. Their performance showcased a captivating blend of jazz, Latin, world music, and blues that brought the audience to their feet. The next day, these talented musicians returned to share their expertise in a workshop with students from across Weber’s Music Program.
This week, The Weber School came together to commemorate Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), a solemn day dedicated to honoring the memories of the six million Jewish men, women, and children who perished in the Holocaust.
The Weber School celebrated seniors and their hard work with special Senior Spirit Week activities, including the annual Senior Siyum and Senior Breakfast. Thank you to The Weber Parents Group for hosting fun celebratory activities for the Class of 2024, including ice cream and nacho bars, the annual Trivia Bowl, and lawn games.
In last week’s Track and Field meet at Mount Pisgah, our Weber Rams showed incredible determination and skill, setting numerous personal and school records. Marisa Ragghianti led the girls' team with a new school record in the 800-meter run, clocking in at 2:47:20. Dori Kossman achieved personal records in both the 100M and 200M races.
The Weber School, a Jewish Community high school serving students from all Jewish backgrounds, prepares students for success in college and in life with comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that inspire student exploration, leadership, and Jewish social consciousness. Many of our programs and academies are unique to Weber and can't be found at any other Atlanta-area high schools.
The Felicia Penzell Weber Jewish Community High School admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.