Construction of a new building conjoined with the existing junior high began in July 2010 with an estimated completion date set for Fall 2012, 96 years after the opening of the present structure.

Demon athletics has long been a strong competitor in the area, having participated in state championships in several sports.

The school's yearbook staffers have won several state and national awards over the years.

WHS's Physics Olympics team took first place in the state competition in 2010.

[citation needed] Many graduates of the school go on to 2-year community colleges or 4-year public or private institutions in the area.