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 campuses126 Early Childhood Students, 191 Elementary Students, 97 Middle School Students, and 126 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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International StudentsFrom China, Germany, Vietnam, France, and Senegal -
$375,000
Given in Financial AidTo 59 families.
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Updates on Remembrances for Khotso Khabele
Read MoreDear Headwaters Community,As a community, we continue to grieve the loss of Khotso Khabele, our founding executive director. We want to share updates on some remembrances that are planned.When we reopen in the fall, we look forward to creating a Student Pitso to remember him in person. Pitso, incidentally, was his invention and he made it one of the defining attributes of the school.The following events were organized by Khotso’s family. Please follow the links to learn more about these events scheduled for Sunday, June 7:Some of our current students and families were lucky to know Khotso, and those who knew him were better people for it--his ability to inspire and to dream big is reflected in them. And we hope it shines in each of us as we move forward. May he rest in peace.Take care,TedTed GrafHead of SchoolHeadwaters School -
Senior Colloquium Presentations 2020
Read MoreStarting last year, the Senior Colloquium quickly became a favorite event for seniors and their families to celebrate their extended essay work. These presentations resemble a senior thesis in college, including an extended timeline that starts junior year. The topics are student driven and chosen. This work is what students want to learn about. -
MS/HS Virtual Photography Gallery
Check out the Headwaters School 2020 Virtual Photography Gallery, a collection of works from all of Headwaters photography MS/HS students from the 2019-2020 school year.Read More -
We are Headwaters: New T-Shirt Available!
Share your Headwaters pride and support our families with a special edition t-shirt benefitting the Headwaters COVID Relief Fund.Read More -
High Schooler Creates Zoom Music Video Set to REM's Iconic Song
Yesterday high schooler Berkeley directed a part of his "End of the World" music video set to REM's iconic song. This music video was done on Zoom for a group submission to Austin Youth Film Festival's new online contest and involved students, guides, and parents singing and acting along. We can't wait to see the finished product! #HeadwatersAtHomeRead More -
Senior Legacy, Class of 2020
Daily Class of 2020 features are being shared to celebrate Headwaters Class of 2020. These features also include each students' Headwaters Legacy, a statement that they want to leave behind for their peers and the future. Check out out social media every day for a new post as we lead up to Commencement on Friday, May 29.Read More -
OPEN National Field Day is This Friday, May 8
I’m excited to announce that our school community will be participating in the OPEN National Field Day event on Friday, May 8th!Read More -
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It's almost May! Community Marketplace gifts for Mom
Headwaters Marketplace Now Online and Call for Auction ItemsRead More -
Ted Talks: A Letter to the Senior Class
Headwaters Head of School Ted Graf is back with a video to share a video message. This week, Ted shared a letter to the Class of 2020 at this link.Read More -
Friends of the FUNd: Kombucha Making on May 2
Get a ticket to the next Friend of the FUNd event before it is too late. Get on the list for a SCOBY, receive a supply list, and join us on Zoom next Saturday, May 2 to learn how to make your own cultured beverages art home! Click here to sign-up today.Read More -
Ted Talks: Focusing on Three Things
Check out the newest Ted Talks, a Video Message from Head of School Ted Graf!Read More -
Ted Talks: A Video Hello from Head of School
Read MoreCheck out the newest Ted Talks, a Video Message from Head of School Ted Graf! -
Metta Meditation with Middle and High School Counselor Marc Lionetti
Join Marc Lionetti, Headwaters Middle and High School Counselor, as he talks about centering practices and leads a guided metta meditation at this link.Read More -
Health and Safety Update: School Closure Details
Read MoreHeadwaters School campuses will remain closed through Sunday, April 5. During this period, we will continue to follow and assess the guidance provided by the CDC and local officials.You will receive an email describing our plans for enrichment and/or distance learning by end-of-day Tuesday, March 24, and we plan to begin distance learning on Wednesday, March 25. -
Health and Safety Update: School Closure Announced
Read MoreDear Headwaters Community,Following the lead of AISD and due to two presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in the Austin area, all three of our campuses will be closed today, Friday, March 13, 2020.In the event that a prolonged closure is necessary following spring break, we will be back in touch about further plans. Please continue to monitor email and check our COVID-19 resources page for information.Please take care over spring break,Ted -
UPDATE: Saturday Night Film Screening Tickets for $10!
Read MoreWe have a limited number of $10 film tickets for this Saturday's film screening at Community First! Village of Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters. No meal is included with the $10 ticket. There are also still some film + meal tickets available for $20. See all the details at this link and purchase your tickets today! -
Guide Feature: Alexandra Gantley, February 2020
A big welcome to Alexandra Gantley, our new Learning Specialist on the Creek Campus who will work with our Elementary program.Read More -
Ted Talks: Reimagining Rigor, Part I, February 2020
When I was a sophomore in high school, my English teacher assigned us what would turn out to be the most rigorous assignment I had ever faced in school. I was to find a complete stranger, interview that person in depth, play the tape of the entire interview for my classmates, and then write a feature article on that person as if I were writing for the New York Times magazine. What made this particular assignment rigorous for me is that I had to identify and then introduce myself to a person I didn't know. I then had to research that person, so that I could ask thoughtful and insightful questions. Then I had to actually follow through on that and present it to an audience who mattered to me (my friends and classmates). My first attempt was a spectacular failure. I didn't prepare enough questions so the interview was completed in less than fifteen minutes; I became flustered during the interview and didn't ask any follow-up questions; I wasn't interested in the subject; I didn't check my tape recorder in advance, and I failed to capture anyone's voice--lots of white noise. And then my teacher expected me to present this string of failures to the class. Talk about adolescent humility.Read More
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Headwaters Calendar
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Last Day for Staff
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Board of Trustees Annual Meeting
River Studio - 804 Rio Grande St., Austin, TX 78701 -
Independence Day: Staff Holiday
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Campuses Closed
Campuses closed.
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.
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