Come to the last High School Parent/Guardian Coffee of this school year! Thursday, May 16, 8am, in the library on the 3rd floor. The Willow Symphonic Band will perform.
Join us Wednesday, May 15, at 3:35pm in the Cave Gallery on the 4th floor for the opening of The Waiting Room. This exhibition highlights CAVA III's artistic growth and technical ability but also serves as a testament to their commitment and passion for the arts. Over the past year, these young creatives have dedicated themselves to exploring and refining their unique concepts and vision, resulting in a diverse and compelling body of work that demonstrates their remarkable talent. Please join us in celebrating the achievements of these gifted artists and experiencing the innovative and inspiring works they have produced.
Congratulations to our Willow Posse Scholars: Alex Eskew, Vinnie Liu, Ivan Barrosse, Fa'ryn Jones, and Jonathan Harwood. Alex Eskew and Vinnie Liu will be attending Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. Ivan Barrosse and Fa'ryn Jones will be attending Villanova University in Philadelphia. Jonathan Harwood will be attending Texas A & M University in College Station. Our students were selected from 700+ Posse nominees from throughout the region. We're so proud of you!! For further information about Posse & Posse New Orleans: https://www.possefoundation.org/sites/new-orleans
Our next High School Parent Coffee will be Thursday, May 16, at 8am in the library. The Symphonic Band Certificate of Artistry students will be performing for us! Join us for a cup of coffee and some great music, and hear what is going on at The Willow High School. If you would like to bring a fruit or breakfast treat, please contact Becky Collins at becky_collins@willowschoolnola.org.
This past Saturday the Willow Lions Track and Field team represented very well. The boys 4x800 meter relay not only put together a winning race but one for the record books. The Lions championship race time of 7:56.34 shattered the previous class 4A of 8:05! Sophomore Anthony Allen in his first individual state event won the boys 800m run with a time of 1:56.98. Junior Mia Mahony, after a heartbreaking elimination from the regional meet last year due to a false start in the 300h, bounced back big time with a 1st place performance and a time of 44.02. Other noteworthy performances include Alexander Tillero's 3rd place finish in boys mile and a 4th place finish in a very fast boys 4x400 meter relay. Even though the 4x400 team did not medal in the race, their time of 3:22.85 qualifies them to the national high school championship meet in Eugene, OR next month. The 4x800 relay team and Mahony's 300h performances also earned entry into the national meet.
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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!
The latest Willow High School CAVA senior art show in the Cave Gallery, room 407, featured animal prints by W. Schwilke, wearable art by A. Turner, photo-realistic portraiture by M. Zhang, and figurative ceramics by C. Adler.
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
Congrats to our WWL-TV A+ Athlete, Willow state champion swimmer Izzy Mundee!
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!
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!
Join us for the next parent/guardian coffee, 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! If you would like to bring a fruit or breakfast treat, please contact Becky Collins at becky_collins@willowschoolnola.org.
On our journey to the end of 4th quarter, the Willow Chamber Singers is offering a little Lagniappe at lunchtime on Tuesday, April 23, in the Lion's Gate Theater. Eat a quick lunch and then join us inside for a brief recital, featuring a Walt Whitman text, ragtime, American folk songs, a Cyndi Lauper tune, and so much more. On Our Journey: a Lagniappe Recital
by The Willow Chamber Singers
Tuesday, April 23
11:40am-12:15pm
Lion's Gate Theater
University of New Orleans and Delgado Community College will be at The Willow School on Thursday, April 18, to offer Instant Admission for Seniors. Students in Ms. Lee’s English IV class will also have a presentation from Delgado on career paths and matriculating to a 4-year school from DCC. All Seniors will have an opportunity to apply during lunch or non academic blocks.
Congratulations to our senior Lacrosse players and their families and coaches!
Check out the latest Willow senior Certificate of Artistry Visual Arts art show in The Cave gallery on the fourth floor of the HS campus, featuring the quirky paintings of P. Volner, nostalgic paintings and collages of J. Trotter, and pixelated drawings and paintings of R. Ruth. The show is open this week, Monday - Thursday, and join us for a reception with snacks after school Tuesday, 3:35 - 4:30.
We’re very excited to announce an upcoming Perry Outreach Program on Saturday, June 8, at LSU Health in New Orleans, LA. The Perry Outreach Program is a free, one-day, hands-on experience to encourage women to pursue careers in medicine and engineering. Students will hear from women leaders in these fields and try it for themselves by performing mock orthopaedic surgeries and biomechanics experiments. We are currently seeking applicants in Grades 10 and up with a passion for science, medicine and/or engineering. Although The Perry Initiative is focused on advancing women in engineering and medicine, all genders may apply to the program so long as they are committed to our mission. May 15, 2024 application deadline. Additional information can be found on our website: www.perryinitiative.org
Attention 8th graders: Please schedule your IGP meeting. Can't wait to meet with you to discuss your high school plans!
