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, Heroes of the Past, 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. -
$576,210
Given in Financial Aid in 2020-2021To 19% of our students
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Watching the Weather for Tomorrow 1/20/22
Headwaters School is watching the forecast closely after the National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for Central Texas in effect starting early Thursday morning through late Thursday night.Read More -
School in Session on Thursday, 1/20/22
Read MoreDear Headwaters Families,Based on the current forecasts, Headwaters School campuses will be open as scheduled tomorrow, Thursday, January 20, 2022.We will continue to monitor weather conditions for tomorrow, especially for after-school programs. If there are any changes to our schedule, we will use our emergency text alert system, email, and social media to update you if necessary.Please be sure students have proper (and labeled) layers including jackets, hats, gloves, and footwear for the weather (we love this Outdoor Winter Clothing Resources created by Creek Guide Jennie Glass!), but please note that we will use caution with outside activities and limit as appropriate. While we are spending more time indoors, our layered COVID-19 mitigation efforts are key in preventing spread. We will be spacing kids out as best as possible (especially while eating/drinking), keeping windows open for air flow, using our HEPA filters, and most importantly, wearing a mask correctly and consistently for those in Primary and above. Here are some tips on mask fit and style, too.If you choose to keep your child home for any reason, please email your campuses’ attendance inbox at the links below to notify the campus manager:- Springs Campus Attendance: springscampusattendance@headwaters.org
- Creek Campus Attendance: creekcampusattendance@headwaters.org
- River Campus Attendance: rivercampusattendance@headwaters.org
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Parent-to-Parent Zoom Session
The Admissions team is hosting a virtual events for prospective Headwaters families to learn more about our programs.Read More -
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Mask Fit & Style Updates
In addition to choosing the right mask, wearing it correctly makes a big difference in efficacy. A well-fitting mask is one that fits snugly against the sides of your face AND covers your nose and mouth and can be secured under your chin.Read More
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Headwaters Calendar
List of 5 events.
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River Campus Service Day
The last service day on the River Campus was on Giving Tuesday in November; and it was quite a success! So much so that we’ve chosen to make it a monthly thing on the last Friday of every month. Like before, Headwaters students and guides will give back to the school community.
Here are the dates for the Springs Semester:
- 1/21
- 2/25
- 3/25
- 4/29River CampusLauren Rivas & Hillary Washington -
MS Duncan Days
All middle school students and parents are invited to an informal regular weekly gathering on Fridays at Duncan Park right after school for an hour or so. Families can bring any balls, hula hoops, Magic Cards, picnic blankets, camping chairs, snacks, frisbees, friendship-bracelet-making materials, or whatever! No RSVP needed. Hope to see you there!Duncan Park | 900 W 9th St, Austin, TX 78701 -
Middle & High School Admissions Open House
Come join us for an Open House on the River Campus to learn more about our Middle and High School Programs!River Campus (Middle & High School) 801 Rio Grande, 78701Read More -
POSTPONED to 3/2 | River Civil Rights Day
1/11/21: Headwaters School has postponed Civil Rights Day and has rescheduled for Wednesday, March 2, 2022
The River Campus is celebrating its annual Civil Rights Day and our this year's theme is "Civil Rights in Austin, Texas."As a school community dedicated to advocacy and peacemaking, we educate our students about the world around them and its history. Part of that learning comes from events and activities that reaffirm our commitment to peace education as can be seen in the school’s Purpose statement to "cultivate identity formation, foster empathy, and embrace diversity to bring more peace to the world."River Campus & Austin Public LibraryRead More -
Early Childhood Parent-to-Parent Zoom
Join us to talk directly with current Headwaters Early Childhood parents and learn more from them about our Early Childhood Program.Via Zoom
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
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