The Willows Community School

Congratulations to The Willows Class of 2026!

We held our Graduation ceremony today, celebrating the amazing Willows Class of 2026! It started with a beautiful rendition of “In My Life” from graduating students, and then led into “All Together Now” from Willows teachers and staff. Then, each student was called up to not only receive their Willows Diploma, but also a speech from a teacher that made a profound impact on their time at The Willows. Each speech shared sweet, sincere memories, humorous moments, and of course, an offer to return to The Willows to catch up and share growth with teachers and friends.

“The success of our 8th grade students speaks to the academic and social emotional strength of our DK-8 educational program. Academic achievements, creative abilities, critical thinking skills, and character strengths are the keys to their success,” says Lisa Rosenstein, Head of School. “We congratulate each of them as they go forward as confident, empathetic, and well-prepared individuals with true passion for learning. We thank them for all their contributions to our community.”

Willows Class of ’26 Graduate Spotlight: Pepper M

Pepper will be attending next year!

What will you miss most about The Willows?

“What I will miss most about The Willows is the teachers and classmates that I’ve grown up with. Every teacher I have encountered at The Willows has made a positive impact on me. It was such an amazing 10 years!”

Congratulations Pepper!

Willows Class of ’26 Graduate Spotlight: Dakota H

Dakota will be attending next year!

What will you miss most about The Willows?

“What I’ll miss most about The Willows are the bonds I’ve built with everyone in my grade. Since our grade is so small, we’ve all become really close, which makes each and every one of those connections really special.”

Congratulations Dakota!

The Last Day of School!

We concluded an amazing school year in typical Willows fashion! We started in the morning with Step-Up, where students welcome the rising class into their next chapter with energy, music, and joy! After, we closed the day with a rock concert, put on by Willows Middle Schoolers!

We wish all our families a fabulous summer packed with joy, family fun, and the opportunity to rejuvenate and relax!

Willows Class of ’26 Graduate Spotlight: Steele D

Steele will be attending crossroadsschool next year!

What will you miss most about The Willows?

“The thing I will miss most about The Willows is the teachers. Every teacher is fighting for you to win no matter what. Most of the time my teachers don’t even feel like teachers, they feel like friends.”

Congratulations Steele!

Willows Class of ’26 Graduate Spotlight: Noah S

Noah will be attending next year!

What’s your favorite memory or moment from your time at The Willows?

“My favorite memory from my time at The Willows was my shadow day in the fifth grade before I started in the sixth grade. I got to meet a bunch of new people who are now my good friends. They showed me what a great community there would be, and I felt a strong sense of belonging.”

Congratulations Noah!

Willows Class of ’26 Graduate Spotlight: Ava L

Ava will be attending next year!

What’s your favorite memory or moment from your time at The Willows?

“One of my favorite memories at The Willows is when I was in 8th grade and I got to perform with all my friends on stage and so many people I love got to watch. It felt amazing.”

Congratulations Ava!

Willows Class of ’26 Graduate Spotlight: Sasha L

Sasha will be attending next year!

Is there a teacher who made a big impact on you? What would you like to say to them?

“A teacher who made a big impact on me is John Lee, because he was always there to support me, was very patient, and encouraged me to trust myself. I’m really grateful to him and will miss him and all the middle school staff a lot.”

Congratulations Sasha!

Willows Class of ’26 Graduate Spotlight: Jaxon W

Jaxon will be attending next year!

What will you miss most about The Willows?

“Something I will miss about the Willows is my connection with all of the teachers. They have played a role in making me feel like Willows is one big family.”

What’s your favorite memory or moment from your time at The Willows?

“My best moment at the Willows was bonding with some of my classmates during our spring break service trip to Belize.”

Congratulations Jaxon!

Willows Class of ’26 Graduate Spotlight: Wren M

Wren will be attending next year!

How has The Willows helped you grow—academically, personally, or socially?

“In kindergarten, during Poetry Night, I was too scared to finish reading my poem, and I cried. By eighth grade, I couldn’t wait to get on stage for Arts Night. I have learned so much during my years at The Willows, and I am grateful for all the amazing teachers who have helped me to become the person I am.”

Congratulations Wren!