New Jersey-based artist Martryce Roach will present highlights from the Harlem Renaissance, the African-American cultural movement in the early 20th century, and share its influence on her art in this special art talk and exhibit, a part of Willow's Black History...
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Join Us for Ms. M’s Book Release Party on January 27
We are so proud of and excited for Ms. M, Willow's Lower School Science Teacher, who just published her third children's book, Amelia and the Mexican Moon! We are even more excited to host her official book release party at Willow on Friday, January 27, from...
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,...
Gazette Students Interview Ms. M, Author and Willow Teacher!
Two students who write for Willow's student newspaper, The Willow Gazette, interviewed Ms. M, Willow's Lower School science teacher. Ms. M published her first book, Amelia and the Mysterious Woodpecker last year, and she's now published a second in the series, Amelia...
Founder’s Speech at Willow’s 20th Anniversary Gala: “Mission Accomplished”
At our 20th Anniversary Green Gala, Willow co-founder Pearl Johnson shared these inspiring words: "When I see what The Willow School has become today, when I look around this room tonight, what I think is: 'mission accomplished.' Over two decades ago, I had a vision...
In the Words of an Alumna: Why Willow is Worth It
Trudy Holmes graduated from The Willow School in 2015. After Willow, she graduated from Episcopal High School and is now a freshman at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Trudy is currently studying management, international relations, and art history. She...
The Willow School Hosts NJAIS Workshop “Grow a School Garden”
GLADSTONE, NJ- On Wednesday, February 20, 2013, the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS), as part of their professional development, held a workshop and round table discussion entitled “Grow a School Garden”. Over 45 teachers from 35 schools...
Gov. Whitman Speaks at Living Building Celebration
On November 16, former New Jersey Governor and former Head of the EPA Christie Todd Whitman addressed students at The Willow School's Living Building certification ceremony. Whitman congratulated the school on its emphasis on educating for sustainability and its...
First Graders Build Model Town
The Willow School’s first graders built their own town on Willow’s campus as the culmination of their lessons on community on Friday, June 1. Willow’s Community in the Woods serves not only as a celebration of the students’ learning, but also as a fundraiser for...
How to Celebrate a Food Allergy-Safe Halloween
Willow's third annual Teal Pumpkin Spooktacular was not only jam-packed with Halloween fun, it was also a very successful fundraiser for Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)! Thanks to your generous support and a match from an anonymous donor, we were able to...