One of Willow’s most cherished traditions is our graduating students’ collaborative graduation speech. No single keynote speaker is chosen. Instead, all of our eighth graders work together to create one, cohesive speech that reflects what they have learned during...
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What to Read This Summer: Books for Every Age
Summer is an ideal time to play outside, explore your child's passions, enjoy time with friends and family, and get lost in books! But what should you read this summer? We are pleased to share our 2023 Willow Summer Reading List for all students, preschool to eighth...
Getting Ready for Kindergarten
The magic of learning begins on your child's first day of kindergarten. Even though transitioning your child into this new phase of his or her life may seem overwhelming, it doesn’t have to be! At Willow, we help ease the transition to kindergarten with fun,...
Meet Eugene Kalkin, Our Green Gala Honoree
Every year, The Willow School honors a member of our community at our Annual Green Gala. Our honorees have had a lasting impact on our students, parents, teachers, alumni, and beyond. This year, we are pleased to honor Eugene W. Kalkin - Willow grandfather, former...
Dr. Fullmer Presents at ASCD Conference
Did you know that Dr. Lauren Fullmer, Willow’s Middle School Math Teacher & Department Chair, recently published a book? Dr. Fullmer worked with a team of educators and psychologists through the Rutgers Social-Emotional and Character Development Lab to create a...
Join Us for Our Annual Green Gala & Golf Classic!
Our two biggest fundraisers of the year are coming up soon. Please join us as we raise critical funds for our beloved school and have fun doing it! Annual Green Gala on Saturday, May 20 at The Willow School The Willow School’s Annual Green Gala, organized by the...
Willow Ethics Bowl Team Wins Second Place
We are proud to share that Willow's Ethics Bowl Team has earned second place in the NJ-NY Middle School Ethics Bowl. The Ethics Institute at Kent Place School hosted the competition on February 25, 2023. Willow students competed against 20 teams to make it to the...
Why Should Children Learn a Second Language?
Your child’s early school years are a critical time for learning in so many ways. At this age, they are curious explorers navigating a new world and figuring out how to interpret, interrogate, and share all of their findings. Language is a critical tool in this...
Willow Wins Two “Students Change Hunger” Awards
We are thrilled to announce that Willow has once again won two awards in this year's Students Change Hunger campaign, a fundraiser for The Community FoodBank of New Jersey. This year, 70 schools and youth groups participated in the campaign. The campaign collectively...
Willow in the Woods: Sign Up for Summer Camp!
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime at Willow in the Woods, our summer nature camp for kids ages 3-13! At Willow in the Woods, joy and wonder guide every day as children in mixed-age groups organically choose between hands-on activities that promote learning,...