The future is full of
challenges and our
students are ready.
At Headwaters School, students tackle challenges great and small through curiosity, empathy, and a culture of student-led exploration.
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A comprehensive and challenging education
focused on the whole child
From 18 months to 12th grade, Headwaters School turns curious thinkers into confident scholars. Our foundation in the Montessori principles of guided independence and social-emotional growth lays the groundwork for our International Baccalaureate curriculum where students develop into inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring global citizens.
Early Childhood
Springs Campus
We foster social-emotional growth and a love of learning through interconnected, age-appropriate lessons. Skill development ranges from practical life, grace and courtesy, and culture, to language, handwriting, mathematics, science, and the arts.
Elementary
Creek Campus
Our Montessori approach weaves in modern best practices in education and cognitive science. Students develop into peacemakers, advocates, creators, and thinkers.
Middle School
River Campus
We don’t simply impart knowledge but help students make meaning from it by drawing connections to the world around them. Students also learn to set goals and advocate for themselves.
High School
River Campus
We believe that educational excellence is propelled by curiosity. We tap into students’ intrinsic motivation to learn by promoting collaboration and community, and a genuine connection with one another and the curriculum.
Building Future
Leaders and Entrepreneurs
In 2024, two students launched the first Headwaters Endowment, transforming a $650 investment into a lasting legacy of leadership.
25 years of Headwaters School: A legacy of curiosity, purpose, and possibility
What began as a bold new model for education has grown into a thriving community rooted in excellence, celebrating 25 years with alumni, events, and a look ahead.
- Community celebrations across our campuses
- Reconnecting alumni from Khabele, Primavera, and Headwaters
- Reflecting on the journey that shaped our school
- Looking ahead to the next chapter of Headwaters
Frequently Asked
Questions
| How do I know Headwaters is the right fit for my child? |
| Many students find their passion and challenge at Headwaters. "Fit" isn't something we can promise on a page; it is something you see and feel. When a teacher kneels down to meet your child's eye level, when your child leaps out of the car to start their school day, or when your kid starts asking serious questions at the dinner table, you'll know you've found a school where they are thriving. One of the best ways to know is to come see it in action We recommend scheduling a visit or attending an Open House to experience Headwaters for yourself. |
| How do I apply? |
| If you’re interested in Headwaters, your first step is to submit an inquiry and schedule a campus tour. You will then submit an application and any supporting documents through our internal school portal. Read more about the application process. |
| Do you offer financial aid? |
| We offer the opportunity to apply for need-based financial aid to families in grades kindergarten and up. Please know that while we have a robust budget to support affordability at Headwaters, and we attempt to meet the needs of every family that applies, in reality, our resources are finite, and we may not able to make awards for all candidates. |
