Maiou Zhang, Marigny Gill, and Marbella Maristany were 3 of only 24 high school girls in the state selected to participate in the 2023 LHSCA All-Star Tennis Championships at the LSU Tennis Complex in Baton Rouge on Saturday, October 28th.
Zhang reached the state quarterfinal match before being eliminated from the singles tournament championship bracket. Gill/Maristany were state quarterfinalists in the doubles tournament championship bracket before losing in a tough 3rd set tiebreaker. Gill/Maristany then went on to reach the finals of the doubles tournament back draw before being eliminated from competition after another close 3rd set tiebreaker defeat.
Congratulations to our Willow School all-star tennis players!
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.
On Friday, Oct. 27, during lunch time 12:15-1:15pm, Balfour will be on campus (2nd Floor 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. https://www.balfour.com/letter-jacket/
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.
Check out our dynamic faculty artists in our Spirit Week contest: Brett Reif- Vincent Van Gogh; Allison Campbell- Jackson Pollock; Jan Hemming and Alex Cluen-Brown- Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce; Kellyanne Mueller - Joseph Beuys.
HS parents/guardians, join us for coffee tomorrow in the library, 8-9am. Hope to see you there!
Buy your student's Homecoming Dance tickets online here! Or we can
accept cash or check to rm 407 at lunch!
8-9th: https://gofan.co/event/1170846?schoolId=LA69643
10-12th: https://gofan.co/event/1170788?schoolId=LA69643
On Oct. 6, 2023, Willow was thrilled to welcome back the Fortier Class of 1960 to tour the Brimmer (High School) campus.
The Willow School High School Choirs present A FALL CONCERT on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 6-7pm; Brimmer Campus, Room 400 (Band Room); Free admission
The Friends of the New Orleans Public Library has multiple volunteer opportunities coming up. They are seeking student volunteers in need of community service hours who can assist with book sales. Location: Latter Library , 5120 St. Charles Ave. Volunteer Sign-up Link: volunteersignup.org/FWPYC Be sure to turn in volunteer hours to Ms. Roberts in the Guidance office.
On Oct. 14, the Willow volleyball team (varsity and JV) participated in a morning of service at Okra Abbey, a community garden in uptown New Orleans. They spent the morning weeding, fertilizing and planting vegetables and flowers.
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
Congratulations to the following Willow High School students for achieving perfect attendance for Quarter 1!! Each of them received a gift certificate from the Spirit Shop for one item. Congrats to Ariella Do, grade 8; Ellison Stricklin, grade 9; Catrell Leashore, grade 10; Booker Henry, grade 11; and Max Moorman, grade 12. There will be perfect attendance lotteries every quarter, one winner per grade. Make sure absences are accurate in PowerSchool. Make medical appointments during lunch or after school. See Ms. Roy in the front office or email her if you have any questions about attendance. attendance_high@willowschoolnola.org. Seniors with perfect attendance for the entirety of their senior year are eligible to win a new car from Toyota of New Orleans!
Our next High School Parent Coffee will be on Thursday, Oct. 19, 8-9 am in the library. Come join us for a cup of coffee! Visit with parents and staff, and hear what is going on at The Willow High School. If you would like to bring a breakfast item or have any questions about the event, please contact Becky Collins at becky_collins@willowschoolnola.org.
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/43408310
