Third graders at Willow study local birds and their habitats, connecting science, literacy, and math, demonstrating that learning is not confined to a single subject or classroom. The Willow School’s 34-acre campus is alive with streams, forests, and birdsong,...
This May, we are excited to honor an individual who has been integral in supporting Willow’s growth, Christy Johnson. A mother of four Willow alumni, entrepreneur, wellness coach, formidable athlete, volunteer, philanthropist, and connector of people, Christy has...
Sally Zeiner, First Grade Teacher & Associate Head of School of Curriculum and Pedagogy, shares ways in which Willow teachers are fostering calm, confidence, and well-being in the classroom. Willow faculty recently engaged in professional development regarding...
Two members of our Competitive Math League were recently recognized for their outstanding performance in the Noetic Learning Math Competition (NLMC), a nationally respected contest for students in grades 2–8. Held twice a year, the NLMC challenges students to think...
By Alexandra W. ’26 As middle schoolers at Willow, we recently went on our Middle School Adventure Trip—and it was so much fun! The Middle School Adventure Trip is an overnight trip that all middle schoolers at Willow attend together. There were activities that took...
For Sam Hilde, Willow is more than a school—it is a place where learning meant exploration, curiosity, and community. Sam remembers cooking outdoors - students gathering around a cast-iron pot to make stew over an open fire. Science came alive in the campus stream...
The Willow School’s Earth Day Celebration was a vibrant and hands-on experience, emphasizing environmental stewardship and community connection. The day began with Morning Gathering led by our preschoolers whose presentation “One Seed” is an annual tradition of acting...
Are you ready to embark on a summer of excitement and exploration? Whether your child is already part of the Willow community or you're discovering The Willow School for the first time, our nature camp guarantees a season filled with joy, curiosity, and adventure for...
Francisco Ayala, Willow's Head of School, breaks down how outdoor learning works in Grades PreK-8, how it enhances your child's academic and social-emotional growth, and how Willow's unique program — from our campus to our curriculum — turns nature into the perfect...
What makes a learning experience memorable? It's hands-on. It's more of an experience than a lesson. It connects the dots between different things you know. It's relevant to your life, so what you've just learned is immediately (and often) applied. Willow's annual,...
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