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Admissions Process

We are delighted to share our school culture and inclusive community with you as we get to know you and your child. This process is an exciting journey that the school and your family will travel together. We have designed our admissions process to be friendly, informative, positive, and easy to navigate. If you have any questions at any time during this process, please contact Susie Stein, Admissions Coordinator, at susies@thewillows.org.

Simply click on the appropriate Lower School or Middle School box below and begin your Willows experience.

Kindergartener painting like Jackson Pollock.

LOWER SCHOOL ADMISSIONS PROCESS (DK-5)

 

Start your Lower School process here

8th graders conducting a science project.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ADMISSIONS PROCESS (6-8)

 

Start your Middle School process here

2026-2027 Admissions Timeline

September-December: Lower School and 5th-8th Grade Tours

October 5: Sibling Applications Due

December 18: DK-8th Grade Applications Due

January 8: Lower School and Middle School Recommendations and Transcripts Due

January 19: New Family Tuition Assistance Applications Due

January 22: Middle School Student Visiting Day

February 2: Kindergarten Assessment Day

February 12: Developmental Kindergarten Assessment Day

February 25: Developmental Kindergarten Admissions Decisions Sent

March 12: Kindergarten-8th Grade Admissions Decisions Sent