Willow alumna (Class of 2017) and Harvard University grad Samyra Cambrielle will perform the national anthem at today's home Saints game. Many in our community may recall her memorable performances through her years at our school. Go Samyra! Let's hope that her song will inspire a big Saints victory today against the Falcons!
Reminder: School starts at 8 AM tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 15) at Willow middle and high schools.
Come to the Willow Winter Dance Concert - Friday, Dec. 15 @ 6pm and Saturday, Dec. 16 @ 2pm; Goldring Theater on the Lower School Campus
Tickets are FREE with links to be sent to the Willow School on Wednesday
If you missed their performance at the Block Party, be sure to check out our High School choir at their Winter Choir Concert, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 6-7pm in Room 400 of the High School campus. Free admission.
On Thursday, the 2nd grade classes presented the Balloons Over Willow Thanksgiving Parade. What a festive event with such creative balloon floats! Happy Thanksgiving from The Willow Lower School!
The Boys Soccer Team looks to defend our State Championship as we kick off our season with a HOME scrimmage against Rummel during tonight's High School Open House! If you get a free moment, come check us out! Varsity kicks off at 5:00pm with JV to follow around 7:00pm! Here is the ticket link: https://gofan.co/app/school/LA69643 Hope to see you out there! GO LIONS!
Willow junior Jake Guichet has been named a "Manning Award Future" by the Allstate Sugar Bowl. Jake is one of four local high school quarterbacks who turned in outstanding performances on the football field this past weekend. The recognition is entitled "Futures" as these high school stars are potential future candidates for the Manning Award, which recognizes the top collegiate quarterback in the nation. It was created by the Allstate Sugar Bowl in 2004 to honor the college football accomplishments of Archie, Peyton and Eli Manning. Way to go, Jake!
Willow Lions Football team's Senior Night vs East Jeff is tomorrow @ 7pm on the Brees Family Field. Hope you can make it!
The Willow Scouts' annual tree/wreath/garland sale is now live at this link: https://willow-scouts.square.site/?utm_source=sqmktg_email
Purchases will be picked up at the HS campus on Sunday, Nov. 26, from 9-3.
Congrats to Willow High science teacher Ms. Cindy Ferrara! She is among 24 science teachers who have been named regional winners in the annual Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge. The competition encouraged K–12 teachers who have found innovative ways to deliver quality lab experiences with limited school and laboratory resources to share their approaches for a chance to win a school science lab makeover support package. Ms. Ferrara received a school science lab makeover support package valued at $10,000. Fantastic!
Staff members Megan Neelis, Janine Murry, Nicole Buckels, Tai Teamer, Sheila Banks and Therese Fitzpatrick represented the Willow School at the Arts Schools Network Annual Conference in Birmingham, Alabama this week. The school was acknowledged as a national Exemplary Arts School. While away, the team participated in impactful experiences focusing on teaching anti-racism and equity through the arts.
Reminder for Juniors/Seniors: On Friday, Oct. 27, during lunch time 12:15-1:15pm, Balfour will be on campus (2nd Floor Freret Street near the business office hallway) to take orders for any Junior/Senior athlete interested in purchasing a letterman jacket. Athletes must have participated in a sport for a period of 2 or more years. Junior/Senior artists who are involved with Willow Arts Programs are also allowed to purchase letterman jackets with the approval of Mr. Hill. Letterman Jacket packets can be picked up from the dean's office.
Thanks to everyone who joined us for our annual Safety Summit last night. A big thanks also to our external partners who populated the panel last night.
Three Willow School teachers are included among 89 winners of New Schools for New Orleans' 2023 New Orleans Excellence in Teaching Awards (NOETA). Congratulations to Ms. Marquise Reine, our Lower School Assistant Principal; Ms. Danette Thierry, Middle School Social Studies teacher; and Mr. Shawn McCrea, our High School Stagecraft teacher. The NOETA was presented alongside a $1,000 Classroom Excellence Grant at the annual NOETA Gala on Oct. 21. These amazing teachers represent the top 3 percent of educators in the city!
It has been a great Spirit Week! Let's cap it off, celebrating our Lions at tonight's Homecoming (home) Game at 7pm.
On Oct. 6, 2023, Willow was thrilled to welcome back the Fortier Class of 1960 to tour the Brimmer (High School) campus.
LAST CHANCE to order Homecoming "Nerd Bowl" T-shirts! T-shirts will be distributed before the Homecoming Game. All monies raised will go to Student Life. Shirts are $20. Order here: https://willowschoolptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/43408310
The Mayor's Office of Youth and Families' 2023 Mayor For a Day Essay Contest is now accepting submissions through Oct. 30. The program aims to foster and encourage leadership in young people living in New Orleans. New Orleans youth ages 11 to 18 are invited to write essays about what New Orleans would be like if they were Mayor for a day. Three winners will be selected and given the opportunity to be sworn in and shadow the Mayor for a day. For submission instructions, please visit the Mayor for a Day Essay Contest website here: https://nola.gov/office-of-youth-and-families/signature-programs-initiatives/mayor-for-a-day-essay-contest/#:~:text=The%20%E2%80%9CMayor%20for%20a%20Day,were%20Mayor%20for%20a%20day Contact: Mike Mosko, Program Manger, OYF, michael.mosko@nola.gov
Homecoming "Nerd Bowl" T-shirts are on sale until Saturday, Oct. 14. T-shirts will be distributed before the Homecoming Game. All monies raised will go to Student Life. Shirts are $20. Order here by Saturday: https://willowschoolptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/1315
Sales of this special PINK shirt end Friday. Wear your special edition PINK Willow VB shirt to the team's PINK GAME on Oct. 18 at 4pm in the gym and get free admission. Funds raised will support a local organization doing work to educate the community on breast cancer awareness and treatment. Order here: https://willowschoolptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/volleyball
