Headwaters School
Headwaters School is an independent school in Austin, Texas serving students from early childhood through grade 12. Beginning with a Montessori foundation and progressing to the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme, we design vibrant learning environments across our three campuses.
We invite our students, guides, staff, parents, and trustees to be Peacemakers, Advocates, Creators, and Thinkers. Read more on our About page.
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Academics
Our students grow from a Montessori foundation in our Early Childhood and Elementary programs into an International Baccalaureate® Diploma Programme in our high school. -
Student Life
Advisories, cultural dinners, project week, musical performances, open mic poetry, Model UN, chess club, student trips...life at Headwaters is full of unique opportunities to connect and learn! -
Athletics
All Middle & High School students have the opportunity to participate in our after-school sports program. Teams compete in a league with other schools in the Austin Private School Association and other local leagues.
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YEAR WE WERE FOUNDEDOur Middle & High School program was founded in 2001, followed closely by our Early Childhood & Elementary program in 2002. -
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Students on three campuses86 Early Childhood Students, 202 Elementary Students, 85 Middle School Students, and 109 High School Students. -
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Full-time faculty and staff membersAcross all three of our Austin campuses. -
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Average years of experience903 years of teaching experience combined! -
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Million in college scholarship offers since 2012Our College Planning program helps juniors and seniors choose the path that is right for them. -
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Athletic Teams in four SportsOur Middle and High School athletics program includes volleyball, flag football, basketball, and soccer. -
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Given in Financial Aid in 2021-2022To 19% of our students
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Get Your Community Picnic Tickets!
Read MoreHeadwaters families are invited to our 5th annual Community Picnic on Sunday, May 1, 2022 from 1 to 4 p.m.
The picnic brings together families past and present, as well as friends of Headwaters for a celebration of our community at the end of the school year.
Join us for food, music, swimming, games, tie-dye, and more! Your ticket purchase includes entry to the venue, most activities, and your meal. Buy your tickets at this link.
We are also looking for volunteers to help setting up, at various activities inside, and cleaning up. Learn more here. -
High School Prom 2022 | Masquerade Ball | 4/28/22
Headwaters School would like to invite all high school students to celebrate spring with us at Prom 2022. Purchase tickets at this link. It's a masquerade ball!Read More -
Published Phoenixes!
Check it out! Upper Elementary Phoenix Guides Keely and Sunni shared this exciting note about their students being published!Read More
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Headwaters Calendar
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Commencement Practice for Seniors
Seniors are asked to arrive at the LBJ Auditorium at 9 a.m. for this rehearsal.
Click here for a parking map. Lot 40 is the designated parking lot for the LBJ Auditorium.Lady Bird Johnson Auditorium | 2313 Red River St, Austin, TX 78712 -
Spring Music Elective Night
Postponed to Tuesday, May 24, 2022.
Come to the studio at River Campus to hear the Middle School and High School Music Elective Bands share their hard work! Join us for light refreshments on the Deck afterwards.River Campus -
Creek Last Day of School & K-1/EE Gates of Life Classroom Celebrations
Wednesday, May 25 will be the last day of school for all students in Elementary.Read More
On this day, K-1 and Early Elementary classes will have classroom celebrations of their graduates. Guides will send more specific info to their class parents with details. -
Springs Campus Last Day of Class
Early Childhood students will have their last day of classes on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. -
Primary Classroom Celebrations
Headwaters School invites Springs families to the Primary Playground as we honor our Primary students who are moving up and moving on by calling their name and letting them pass through the Gates of Life (with a photo op for parents!).
Parents and families are welcome to bring their own chairs. This event will be standing room otherwise.
This event is not required. If you attend, please stay with your child at all times. There is no childcare offered on this day.
Masks are optional at this time. If you are feeling unwell, please do not attend.Primary Playground by Peace GardenSusie and BridgetRead More
Come Visit Us
At Headwaters, we value our unique, open-minded, and mutually respectful school culture as much as we value our engaging and challenging academics. We are looking for families who share these values and who are committed to and excited about continual growth and development.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
As a 501(c)3 non-profit school, Headwaters School does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other classes protected by federal, state, or local law in its admissions, hiring, or board membership processes.
Springs Campus
18 months to Pre-K