The Willow High School

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Check out the Senior Certificate of Artistry Visual Arts (CAVA) Senior Art Show in the CAVE gallery (room 407), featuring works from: D. Rodriguez, J. Inglefield, and R. Dellsperger
Thursday, March 5 - Monday, March 9
Reception after school Friday, 3:35 - 4:30pm

The Willow School will reopen tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 25. The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted and water pressure is sufficient to safely operate school at all three campuses. We look forward to welcoming everyone back tomorrow morning.

Jan. 28th was National Library Shelfie Day. A "shelfie" is a selfie taken with your favorite library shelf. This holiday was started in 2014 by the New York Public Library as a fun way to share the love of libraries around the world. Willow HS students and teachers enjoyed snapping shelfies at their favorite spots in the library in recent weeks.

Ms. Prince's Biology students partnered with the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL) and spent the day bagging oyster shells that have been collected from local restaurants. These oyster shells will be used to build a reef around indigenous communities that are most threatened by sea level rise, and whose fisheries were decimated by the Deep Water Horizon oil spill, and are still recovering. 

This connects to students' classroom learning as they learn about how the chemicals from the oil spill impact the genetics of this biological community, as well as how the oysters function as a keystone species, and a cultural cornerstone for the indigenous people who lived sustainably with the land in coastal Louisiana. Students will work on a quarter three project where they brainstorm ways to improve the restoration of this community and how to best help this ecosystem adapt based on everything they have learned in biology this year about cells, genetics, ecosystems, and evolution.

The Willow Art Club helped make felted holiday ornaments (along with the Foundations in Studio Art class and CAVA 2). These were delivered to the Parenting Center at Manning Family Children's Hospital.

Our Speech and Debate team has had an impressive run over the past two months, earning top honors at two regional tournaments. At the Newman School Invitational, E'mya Hill placed 5th in Dramatic Interpretation. Johannah Lutz and Clementine Foster earned 2nd place in Novice Public Forum Debate after a series of competitive rounds that highlighted their teamwork, clarity, and strategic thinking. At the Warrior Rumble at Sophie B. Wright High School, E'mya Hill continued her strong season by earning 2nd place in Dramatic Interpretation, and Olivier Limjuco placed 3rd in Novice Extemporaneous Speaking, demonstrating poise, quick thinking, and effective public speaking skills.
Congratulations to all of our competitors!

Congratulations to James Andrews (grade 10) who competed at the Schmidt Vocal Competition this past weekend. He placed as a finalist and also received an Encouragement award for total winnings of $350! James studies under Loyola Voice Professor Dreux Montegut. The three songs he competed with were "Bright is the Ring of Words," by Ralph Vaughan Williams, "O Isis und Osiris," by Mozart, and "Psyché," by Emile Paladhile.

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!

Ms. Sullivan's AP Environmental Science students dug sweet potatoes out of the garden and started preparing the soil for spring planting this week!

Members of the Willow High School band performed at the Lower School's "Balloons Over Willow" Parade. In a nod to the Thanksgiving Day Parade, 2nd grade students paraded around the Lower School campus with creatively designed and built balloons, to the delight of the Willow community. Just one of the many perks of a K-12 school!

Thanks, Willow National Honor Society, for cleaning up the neighborhood surrounding the school!

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.

Seventh-grade students from Willow High had an exciting opportunity to attend the Certificate of Artistry Foundations session at the Middle School campus this week. The event introduced students to the wide range of arts pathways available at the high school level—including visual arts, music, theater, dance, and creative writing. Through hands-on demonstrations, discussions, and teacher-led rotations, students gained a glimpse into the creative process behind each discipline. The session encouraged them to think about how their artistic interests could grow into focused study and performance opportunities in the future. This experience is part of Willow’s way of helping students discover their passions and prepare for future participation in the Certificate of Artistry program. The Certificate of Artistry program continues to connect young creatives across campuses, nurturing the next generation of Willow artists.

Armstrong Masterclass Inspires Willow Musicians Today, Willow High School music students participated in an extraordinary Armstrong Masterclass led by teacher Kent Jordan along with Jonathan Bloom and guest artists from the Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong Jazz Camp. The session brought New Orleans’ musical heritage directly into the classroom, transforming it into a living workshop on jazz artistry, cultural history, and creative discipline. More than a performance, this was an immersive educational experience. Students explored the foundations of jazz interpretation, ensemble communication, and improvisational technique—skills that form the heart of Louisiana’s musical legacy. Guest artists demonstrated the connections between historical jazz traditions and modern performance practice, offering students firsthand insight into how professional musicians approach collaboration and expression. The Armstrong Masterclass underscores Willow’s commitment to integrating authentic cultural experiences into arts education, ensuring that students not only study the arts but also learn directly from those shaping them today.

Congrats, Lions, on your record-breaking season!!

Armstrong Masterclass Inspires Willow Musicians

Today, Willow High School music students participated in an extraordinary Armstrong Masterclass led by teacher Kent Jordan along with Jonathan Bloom and guest artists from the Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong Jazz Camp. The session brought New Orleans’ musical heritage directly into the classroom, transforming it into a living workshop on jazz artistry, cultural history, and creative discipline.

More than a performance, this was an immersive educational experience. Students explored the foundations of jazz interpretation, ensemble communication, and improvisational technique—skills that form the heart of Louisiana’s musical legacy. Guest artists demonstrated the connections between historical jazz traditions and modern performance practice, offering students firsthand insight into how professional musicians approach collaboration and expression.

The Armstrong Masterclass underscores Willow’s commitment to integrating authentic cultural experiences into arts education, ensuring that students not only study the arts but also learn directly from those shaping them today.

Best of luck to Lions Volleyball, as they head to their Regional Playoff game Saturday at South Lafourche at 11:00 am!