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. -
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Given in Financial Aid in 2020-2021To 19% of our students
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Declutter Your Outdoors and Repurpose those Piles!
Is it time to clean up and prepare your home for the holidays? Do you have wood scraps, cinder blocks, and leaves you want out of your garage or outdoors? Creek Gardening Guide Lucille Berrones would love to help you say goodbye to those bothersome piles!Read More -
Celebrate #GivingTuesday Nov. 30th with Headwaters!
This #GivingTuesday, November 30th, Headwaters School will be partnering with Phil’s Ice House and Amy’s Ice Creams on South Lamar! Show up anytime throughout the day, let them know you’re with Headwaters School, and we'll receive a portion of the proceeds.Read More -
Vaccine Approved for 5-11 Year-Olds - Resources and How-to Upload Vaccine Card to Magnus
On Tuesday, the CDC approved the pediatric Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11 after FDA authorization last week. Find a vaccine your child by visiting Vaccines.gov and be sure to reach out to your child’s healthcare provider with any questions. Headwaters strongly recommends the vaccine for all eligible people!Read More -
Last Chance to Enter the Raffle! Enter by 8:45 p.m.
LAST CHANCE! Buy a raffle ticket to have a chance at winning a ski trip! Buy your ticket by tonight at 8:45 p.m.; we're pulling the winner at 9 at the Fling and will announce a winner! Visit this link to get your raffle tickets!Read More -
20th Anniversary T-Shirt Pre-Order!
Read MoreHeadwaters School is celebrating 20 years! We’re marking the year with a special run of t-shirts for pre-order. Order your unisex, youth, or toddler tee at this link by **NEW DATE** Monday, October 25, 2021** so we can place the order. The shirts are a soft, lightweight cotton blend in a heather grey.Once they come in, we will have them available for pick-up on each campus. -
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Headwaters Calendar
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Hanukkah
Hanukkah begins the evening November 28 and ends the evening of December 6, 2021. Very limited events on these days.
Headwaters School will be diligent to accommodate observance of all religious practices.All School -
Elementary Square One Art Orders Due
Square 1 Art order forms were sent home on Friday 11/19/21. Be sure to order by Tuesday 11/30/21.
Your order form includes a picture of what your child's self-portrait artwork will look like on a selection of products and a special code that you will use when ordering online. You can also find your child's art access code at square1art.com by clicking SHOP > scroll down to ART SEARCH > Choose Texas, Enter Headwaters, and then enter your child's name> their artwork will come up with their access code. This code is what you'll use to order products.
The ordering deadline is Tuesday, November 30. Our experience has been that choosing the *free* ship to school option has made for a more timely arrival of items. Given how unpredictable shipping lead-times are right now, we suggest that you choose this option.
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HS Director's Coffee
High School parents are invited to drop in for a cup of coffee from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. to chat about the High School Program with Director Avé Luke-Simpson. We’ll have the coffee and would love to see you for some casual conversation in the River Garden. Register at this link so we can plan for coffee (but even if you don’t register, all are welcome!)Garden (Next to Building 1) - River CampusRead More -
Giving Tuesday During Advisory
On Tuesday, November 30, the globe is celebrating Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday is a generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. The Giving Tuesday activity will occur during the students’ advisory period and each class will be designated a specific space in a building or outside to do various helpful tasks. We look forward to boosting the PACT and the camaraderie amongst students, staff and faculty.River Campus -
Giving Tuesday at Phil's and Amy's
After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, treat yourself one more time by bringing home burgers, some deep fried green beans, and a sundae on Tuesday, November 30 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the South Lamar location. We will be hanging out and drawing raffle prizes between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m.!
Tell your friends and family to mention Headwaters School at the register of Phil's and Amy's when walking in, or in the chef's notes section of an online order for pickup (or through Favor or Postmates for home delivery).Phil's Ice House and Amy's Ice Creams - 2901 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
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