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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The Current | September/October 2021 Edition
Check out the September/October 2021 edition of The Current, Headwaters community newsletter.Read More -
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Guide Spotlight: Melissa Petrich
We are so excited to welcome Melissa Petrich to the River Campus as a Middle School Math Guide.Read More -
Student Spotlights: “What We Believe” | 6th Graders Explore The Three P’s
Our 6th graders have been exploring more about the Purpose, Promise, & PACT in Middle School Orientation.Read More -
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Headwaters Calendar
List of 5 events.
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Creek Campus Garden Workday
Due to scheduling conflicts, we moved this event to Saturday, October 16.
Come help move in a big compost delivery to the school garden. We might also weed and prep for students to add that compost to the beds. Sign up at this link.Creek Campus GardenRead More -
CANCELLED | Headwaters Alumni Brunch
We hope to do an event in the spring! Stay tuned for more details!River Campus (Middle & High School) 801 Rio Grande, 78701 -
River Campus Clean Up
The River community is invited to volunteer for a Garden Work Day on Sunday, October 17 as we work to beautify the River Campus this fall! Sign up at this link.River Campus (Middle & High School) 801 Rio Grande, 78701Read More -
Rising 6th Grade Family Event
This is an opportunity for current Headwaters 5th grade families to visit with Middle School Director Terra Lynch, Director of Studies Paul Cronin, and some Middle School Faculty/Staff to learn about the Headwaters Middle School experience.River Campus (Middle & High School) 801 Rio Grande, 78701 -
Conferences (No Classes)
Conferences will take place on each campus. Stay tuned to updates for details.
There will be no classes or childcare on these days.All School
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