Parents/guardians, if you completed your background check at the beginning of last school year, it is about to expire! To volunteer at school and on field trips, the school must have a current background check on file. Background checks are good for one calendar year. Orleans Parish residents may obtain your record at the police department located at 715 S. Broad St. It is an easy process that will take 15 mins and cost $5 cash. If you live outside of Orleans Parish, please visit that parish police department. Once done, please bring the original document (copies are not accepted) to the school office to be kept on file.
6 months ago, The Willow School
volunteer
Help spread the word about our upcoming Open Houses for prospective students and their families! Let's highlight everything we love about The Willow School!
6 months ago, The Willow School
open house
Flash back to the 90s with the Willow School PTSA at the Soiree and Silent Auction "90s FOREVER!" on Saturday, Oct. 28, at Central City BBQ. Tickets are $65 and include an open bar, BBQ, live entertainment, an amazing silent auction and more! Don't forget to wear your favorite 90s threads! You can purchase your tickets and sponsorship at this website: https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-001C000001HAGGWIA5/events/vevt:628dfe0a-65b9-4959-9cc6-e7445567ee9d/home/story
6 months ago, The Willow School
soiree
Today is the final day to apply for free/reduced lunch. You must fill out the free/reduced form to qualify for the free/reduced lunch program, even if you qualified last year. If you find you are in need at a later date you can apply then. The link to make payments to a student’s online cafeteria account and apply for free or reduced meals is www.schoolcafe.com. The district is NOLA Public Schools, which is our food service vendor. Your child's schoolcafe account number is the PowerSchool ID number with "WS" after it.
6 months ago, The Willow School
Don't forget the Willow School Blood Drive taking place this Friday (9/15/23) in Lions Gate Theater from 9AM-3PM. Please consider donating as our community is in critical need of blood. Appointments are not necessary but encouraged. Free t-shirt with each donation! Thank you in advance for making this a successful drive!
7 months ago, The Willow School
Blood Drive
Support our student athletes by signing up to work a shift at the concession stand or be a part of the Chain Crew. Concessions Shifts are two-hour increments and include set-up, taking orders, break down. A concessions manager will be in charge and helping out for each event. Admission to the game is covered for anyone working concessions. Chain Crews work the entirety of the game (standing and moving up and down the field to mark downs) and should be here at least 30 minutes prior. Admission to the game is covered for anyone working Chain Crew and you can get 1 free drink at half time. If you have any questions, please email boosters@willowschoolnola.org HERE's the LINK: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084eabad2ba7fdc70-willow?fbclid=IwAR1omKuZpaQUWoSWYobSZQqWW8vUFr_xnJeDuiKymWRauQn1LSpCe97pYBU#/
7 months ago, The Willow School
Cheer
Our online Spirit Shop is LIVE. Check it out https://willowschoolptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/store Show your school spirit!
7 months ago, The Willow School
Spirit Shop
Tonight's varsity Volleyball game has been moved to St. James. GO, LIONS!
7 months ago, The Willow School
volleyball
Tonight's scrimmage is against Cohen. Check it out the Livestream if you can't be there. https://www.youtube.com/live/GtJURtrhHpw?si=qbXhTjr87H4lF9L2
7 months ago, The Willow School
football game
Please give the gift of life at our upcoming Blood Drive!
7 months ago, The Willow School
blood drive
blood drive
The Gambit Best of New Orleans® issue voting has begun! Vote for your school here: https://www.nola.com/gambit/free_fun/best_of_new_orleans_poll/#/gallery/?group=462205 (Click the LOCAL LIFE sub-section and you will see “Best grammar school" and “Best high school" categories)
7 months ago, The Willow School
Gambit contest
Ochsner sports physicals are available at no charge for Willow athletes in grades 5-12 tomorrow, Saturday, Aug. 19, at 10:30am at Ochsner Elmwood, Building B. No one arriving after 11am will be admitted. Bring the below linked LHSAA form, signed by a parent/guardian. This event is optional but current physicals are required for all Willow athletes. *Important* The LHSAA revised their physical form in May 2023. Any student-athlete obtaining their physical on or after Aug. 1, 2023 must have their doctor sign this version. If an old version of the physical form was used to verify a physical examination conducted prior to Aug. 1, that form is valid as long as it does not expire during the term of that student athlete's participation in Willow Athletics. LHSAA form here: https://www.lhsaa.org/siteuploads/editorimg/file/Sports%20Medicine/MedicalHistoryMedicalExam.pdf
7 months ago, The Willow School
sports physicals
Lower School Parents/Guardians--please join our admin team for coffee in the Williams cafeteria tomorrow, Friday, 8/18, right after Morning Meeting. Hope to see you there!
7 months ago, The Willow School
coffee
Happy scenes from the first week of school at the Lower School
8 months ago, The Willow School
first day
first day
first day
first day
Vote for The Willow School in the NOLA Family Magazine's latest "Family Favorites" contest! Voting ends tomorrow. Vote here: https://www.nolafamily.com/
8 months ago, The Willow School
NOLA Family
Join us tomorrow (Friday) night for The Willow School Cool Zoo experience! Buy tickets here: https://willowschoolptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/coolzoo2023
8 months ago, The Willow School
Parents/guardians, please make a PTSA account today here: https://willowschoolptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/home and check out some upcoming volunteer opportunities, including the Work Days at our middle and lower schools on Saturday.
8 months ago, The Willow School
Bravo to Willow students Liam Askew (Oliver) and Henry Perrine (Noah Claypole) who are performing in Oliver! at Tulane Summer Lyric Theatre this weekend. The show runs July 27-30 at Tulane’s Dixon Hall.
8 months ago, The Willow School
Oliver at Tulane
Community Sailing New Orleans is recruiting 9th/10th graders for their Crew to Captain Class of 2026. This is a 3-year program teaching safe boating, sailing, professional skills and STEM education with a heavy focus on introducing students to careers in the maritime industry. Students who are interested can email a cover letter no later than Aug. 12, explaining why they are interested and why they believe they are a good candidate. This program is free for the students who are selected. Email letters to Khari@nolacommunitysailing.org and call 504-233-3292 with questions. Website: https://nolacommunitysailing.org/
8 months ago, The Willow School
sailing
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Ms. Melodie Franklin, a valued Willow staff member. She was our former high school librarian who left The Willow School last year to move closer to her daughter, Alia, in Alaska. Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to Ms. Franklin's family and friends during this challenging time. We will make sure that the Willow community is informed of any updates regarding services or arrangements. Ms. Franklin is pictured here, participating in the high school lip syncing contest in 2019. She performed "Respect" by Aretha Franklin.
8 months ago, The Willow School
Melodie Franklin