The Willow Middle School

Willow Middle School teacher Ms. Jenny Maldonado is particpating in the Pass the Mic fellowship through Be Loud Studios. Through this fellowship, she will produce an audio project such as a podcast with her students. The program will run from October to April. We are grateful to Ms. Maldonado for working on this special initiative.

Don't miss the Winter Dance Concert--Thursday and Friday at 7pm in the Goldring Theater at the Lower School (7315 Willow St.). Admission is free but donations for the senior dancers' trip to NYC are welcome!

Willow 5th grade grade students enjoyed a special premiere of an original short film created entirely by Mr. Ary’s Creative Writing class. The film—a modern, imaginative adaptation of One Thousand and One Nights—was written, filmed, and edited completely by the students themselves. Their clever storyline blends timeless storytelling with some of this year’s most popular trends, from mischievous Labubus to the ever-popular “six seven.”

Our middle and high school singers represented The Willow School with pride at the LMEA District VI Honor Choir this weekend.

Students spent Friday, Nov. 14 and Saturday, Nov. 15 in focused rehearsals, culminating in a beautiful Saturday afternoon performance held in the community. Guided by experienced guest conductors, both the Youth and Senior High choirs brought energy, skill, and collaboration to every moment.

A total of 11 middle grade singers and 4 high school singers participated, showcasing dedication, teamwork, and a love of music. We are proud of their commitment and the artistry they shared.

Congratulations to all who took part in this inspiring experience.

Making "Marshmolecules" in Ms. Raudonis's class!

2025 BLOCK PARTY SHIRT SALES END TOMORROW (FRIDAY)!
Get ready to glow at this year’s Willow School Block Party (Wednesday, Nov. 19, 5-8pm) with our limited-edition 2025 Block Party shirts designed by CAVA student D. Rodriguez!
These shirts are available by preorder only — and orders close this Friday, Nov. 7, at 8pm! Printed on a sleek black base with fluorescent inks, these shirts will make you and your child(ren) shine bright at our Glow Stations throughout the event.
Shirts will be delivered to student homerooms the week of the event. Staff shirts will be delivered to the office of the campus you work at the week of the event.
Order your shirts here: https://willowschoolptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/store/product/BLOCSHIRT25

Save the date for the upcoming PTSA Coffees for Willow Parents/Guardians! Stop by for a cup of coffee and conversation with campus leadership. Hope to see you then!

"Dynamic Duos" were everywhere at Willow Middle School yesterday as part of Spirit Week!

Another great performance by the Willow Middle School Sea Lions Swim Team this past weekend! Spirits were high and strokes were strong across the pool - way to go team!

In advisory class, students wrote their class charters using Yale's RULER program.

We are a third of the way to our goal in this year's GiveNOLA Day campaign!!! Please help to get us there! Individuals can make online donations--the minimum amount is just $10. The link to Willow's GiveNOLA page is: https://www.givenola.org/organization/Willow Please share the link with family and friends.Thank you for your support!

Please consider a gift of any size to the Willow School during today's GiveNOLA Day campaign. Every dollar raised today will help support our unique programs in academics, the arts and athletics. Individuals can make online donations--the minimum amount is just $10. The link to Willow's GiveNOLA page is: https://www.givenola.org/organization/Willow Please share the link with family and friends. Thank you!

Congratulations to our Prides of the Week and our Leaders of the Pack - Ms. Brown, Ms. Hardy- Young, and Ms. Evans!

Join us today, Wednesday, April 23, from 4-9pm at Raising Cane’s on Claiborne Avenue for a school fundraiser. When you dine during this time, 15% of the proceeds will go directly to support The Willow School – just mention The Willow School while ordering! So skip the cooking, grab some crispy chicken fingers, and help us raise funds for our school. Event Details: 📅 Date: Wednesday, April 23rd 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 Location: Raising Cane’s – Claiborne Avenue 🍗 Support: 15% of the profit from each sale will benefit The Willow School We hope to see you there — thank you for supporting our amazing school community!

The Willow School Dance Department presents The Spring Dance Concert! Performances are at 7:00pm on Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26 at Ursuline Academy's auditorium. Tickets are $10 each and are available NOW for purchase on GoFan. Friday - https://gofan.co/event/3569994?schoolId=LA69643 Saturday - https://gofan.co/event/3570047?schoolId=LA69643

We hope everyone is having a great week!

Students in Ms. Patterson's ELA class recently worked on a collaborative writing assignment. Way to go, 5th Grade Writers!

Today's Wacky Wednesday jokes had our school celebrities! Our science teachers shared cheesy, science jokes!

Congratulations to our Prides of the Week and our Leader of the Pack - Officer Bush!