Who am I? The kindergarten Class of 2018 answered this question in a special year-end celebration of the culmination of their studies of the self hat incorporated social studies, language, art, acting, and music. Kindergarten students explore the self throughout the...
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National Ethics Bowl Winners Visit Willow
Including Willow alumna Megan Traudt! Willow’s emphasis on virtues and ethics serves as a moral foundation for students throughout their lives. Just ask Willow alumna Megan Traudt! On May 16, Megan returned to The Willow School after winning the National High School...
Kindness Rocks at Willow!
Willow’s culture of kindness and mutual respect is something you immediately see and feel the moment you step on to campus. It’s evident in Morning Gathering, when we gather the entire school community and set a purpose to our day. It’s evident at our...
New Tuition Rates for 2018-19
The Willow School is excited to announce that, after a careful review of Willow’s core mission and thinking ahead to the school’s goals for the future, tuition rates for the 2018-19 school year are being decreased for the lower school program, preschool (age 3) to...
“Play” Isn’t a Four-Letter Word
How do children learn through play? Children are naturally driven to learn about and understand their world. From the moment they are born, their mission is to grow in every way: physically, emotionally, and cognitively. As parents, our goal is to support and...
Willow Alumna Hosts “Girl Rising” Screening
Willow alumna Greta Schacht will be hosting a screening of the film “Girl Rising,” a groundbreaking documentary film about girls’ education around the world, at The Willow School on May 24. “Girl Rising” is not a just a movie; it’s a movement for girls’ education and...
Willow Turns Teal for Food Allergy Awareness
What do Niagara Falls, the Empire State Building, and The Willow School all have in common? They're all turning teal for Food Allergy Awareness Week! The Willow School, like a number of other significant institutions and landmarks, is shining a...
Willow Fourth Graders Have a Dream
Willow's fourth grade students studied Martin Luther King Jr. this year and learned about his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Inspired by MLK, students wrote about their own dreams for a better future, one defined by compassion, integrity, equality, sustainability,...
Make a Gift for Mom at Willow
Kids, come to The Willow School on Sunday, May 6 from 12-2 pm. You will find everything you need here to make a special Mother's Day gift. Plant a flower for Mom. Make crafts just for her. Our fabulous early childhood teachers will be here to guide you. Want to make...
We Need to Talk
Why is conversation so critical for your child’s development? When you picture a classroom, what do you see? Scenes from Charlie Brown, Ferris Bueller, or A Christmas Story might jump to mind: a teacher standing behind a desk at the front of a classroom, lecturing at...