Last Friday, our 7th grade student went on a special field trip to Game On. They had a blast!
Our No Place for Hate Student Committee held an Art and Poetry contest this year. Their contest was centered on the theme "What does No Place for Hate feel like to you?" We are very impressed with the amazing artwork created by our students for the contest!
Congratulations to our Prides of the Week and Leaders of the Pack- Ms. Hogue and Ms. Brown!
During Teacher Appreciation Week, we highlight the support we receive from our staff members. One student created a "thank you" picture for Ms. Prince, our security guard. We sincerely appreciate our amazing staff!
Last Wednesday, Henry Sims shot a 43 in the NOAL Golf Championships. Out of 30 of the top golfers from league schools, he placed 6th overall!! Way to go, Henry!
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At Morning Meeting, our librarian Ms. Barrios chose the final winners of the library raffle prizes. Students who checked out library books and write reviews were entered into a raffle for Girl Scout cookies.
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/Willow Please share the link with family and friends. THANK YOU!
Today, we had another successful bake sale from the Beta Club. All proceeds from the Beta Club will be donated to Children's Hospital. Thank you for supporting our Beta Club in their community service projects!
Please vote for My-Anh Holmes to win high school Athlete of the Week. Willow tennis two-time state champion singles tennis player who won the Division II finals. Her combined efforts with younger sister My-Linh Holmes helped Willow win the team state championship. Please ask family and friends to vote, as well.
https://www.nola.com/sports/high_schools/who-was-the-new-orleans-area-high-school-athlete-of-the-week-for-april-22/article_b000edee-0711-11ef-be1b-7fc2b73cc4a4.html
Isaiah Felix participated in the 2024 National Elementary Chess Championship in Columbus Ohio from 4/26 - 4/28. He had a great time and finished in the top 20 for his section, earning himself a medal. He is going to go to the middle school nationals in 2 weeks and is hoping he can do well there as well. Way to go, Isaiah!
Today, we recognized our 5/6 baseball team on winning their championship game last night. Morning Meeting was filled with cheers for our baseball players. Go Lions!
The Beta Club held a bake sale today and will hold another one on Thursday! All proceeds from the bake sale will be donated to Children's Hospital. Bandaid donations are also accepted.
Wow! The entire student body created this incredible piece of artwork during Heart and Soul Week's Draw-a-Thon. Thank you to Ms. Bagneris and the Art Club for organizing our Draw-a-Thon!
Please contribute to our Swifty Club's Diaper Drive, May 6-17. Thanks!
Join us for coffee tomorrow, Thursday, April 25 at 8am in the HS library. The HS jazz band will play and we will welcome 7th grade parents/guardians so they can find out more about what Willow High School has to offer. See you there!
The Willow High School blood drive is TOMORROW (Thursday) from 9-2. Bloodmobile will be in front of high school on Freret Street, and it's open to the public! Please consider donating-- our city is at a critical shortage! Thank you!
Early giving for our annual GiveNOLA Day campaign is now open! Please consider making a gift of any size to The Willow School at this link: https://www.givenola.org/Willow . Past campaigns have provided funds for the renovation of our Lion’s Gate Black Box Theater, a single point of entry system at the High School campus and the expansion and redesign of the Visual Art room at the Lower School campus. 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/Willow Please share the link with family and friends. Thank you!
We are so proud of Ms. Bagneris' Art Club. The students participated in conceptualizing and creating banners for the Jazz Fest children's tent! We hope you visit the children's tent this year to see our banners!
Congratulations to our Prides of the Week and our Leaders of the Pack - Mr. Ary and Mr. Williams.
