Why The Willows?

To teach understanding, we start in our own backyard. Students are taught to express compassion, understanding, and friendship on a daily basis. Being a contributing part of a community and participating in community service projects does not solve global issues, but it is a starting point on a path of citizenship.

Our team sports philosophy is simple: Everyone plays. P.E. at The Willows stands for participation and encouragement. Our “no cuts” policy for sports teams ensures that all students may explore and participate in a new sport. Whether an experienced athlete performing at an elite level or a beginner learning a new sport, each student has an opportunity to play, have fun, and improve skills. Our flexible athletic department listens to students and lends support if there is an interest in a new sport. The Willows does not emphasize winning at any cost but places participation and sportsmanship above competition.

The Willows has an appreciation of tradition.  A few examples uniting our community are:

• Poetry Night–an annual night of poetry reading, dance, music, and visual arts that is the culmination of 5-weeks work with Deb Studebaker, our Poet-in-Residence, our specialists, and classroom teachers. 
• Step-Up, our end-of-year celebration, recognizing the accomplishments of each class as students move up in the school to the next grade level
   

Each year the Head of School and Board of Trustees open our campus to Willows alumni, who are graduating from high school. This annual event is a time for former students, faculty, and parents to reconnect and reflect on their shared Willows experience.