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!
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#/
Our online Spirit Shop is LIVE. Check it out https://willowschoolptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/store
Show your school spirit!
Tonight's varsity Volleyball game has been moved to St. James. GO, LIONS!
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
Please give the gift of life at our upcoming 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)
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
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!
Happy scenes from the first week of school at the Lower School
Vote for The Willow School in the NOLA Family Magazine's latest "Family Favorites" contest! Voting ends tomorrow. Vote here: https://www.nolafamily.com/
Join us tomorrow (Friday) night for The Willow School Cool Zoo experience! Buy tickets here: https://willowschoolptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/coolzoo2023
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.
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.
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/
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.
Back to School school supplies giveaway! This Saturday, July 15, 10-1, at Dillard University. Children must be present to receive supplies.
This is it! If you wish to buy a 1st Day School Supplies Kit for rising grades K-7, this is YOUR LAST CHANCE! Those who wish to purchase their own supplies may find the lists on the 1st Day School Supplies website--elementary campus zip code is 70118; middle school zip code is 70115.
Buy your kit today before it's too late! https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/
It's all in the family......Willow Class of 2023 and Willow Class of 2036!!! We can't wait to meet our newest little Lions in the fall!
Join us for the Willow Summer Chamber Orchestra Concert! The chamber orchestra is composed of current Willow HS orchestra students, alums and young professional musicians in the city who have ties to our school. The program is free and open to the public. Here are the details:
Sunday June 25, 3pm
Central St. Matthew United Church of Christ
1333 S. Carrollton (corner of Willow)
Program:
Simple Symphony- Benjamin Britten
Strum! - Jessie Montgomery
Viola Concerto- Hoffmeister; Noah Henderson, soloist
Hoedown from Rodeo- Aaron Copland