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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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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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
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Headwaters Calendar
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Creek Make-Up Portraits
We will have make-up portraits this Wednesday, October 27, 2021 for any students who missed or need retakes. If you want your child to have a re-take, please email hello@austinschoolportraits.com with your child’s name and classroom. This will help us pull them for portraits.Creek Campus (Elementary Program) 9607 Brodie Lane, 78748Read More -
River PVC Parent Coffee
River Campus parents are invited to meet up after drop-off at the Whole Foods rooftop plaza Grab some coffee or breakfast and join your fellow parents to chat and get to know each other better. Please wear masks (when not eating/drinking) and observe distancing! Look for the Headwaters sign.Whole Foods Lamar Plaza -
Creek PVC Parent Coffee
Stop by after drop-off to meet some other Headwaters parents and grab a cup of coffee! BYOChair so we can space out and be comfy. Please wear masks and maintain distance. See you there!Cherry Creek Neighborhood Park- 3403 Silk Oak Drive -
YCC Halloween Singing Songs
YCC will have their singing songs on Thursday, October 28 at 2:45 p.m. Parents and guardians are welcome to join in your child’s courtyard for this brief, yet sweet, event.For parents attending, we require masks on campus for all adults and we will have extras if you need one. Also, please find a parking spot in the area that is not in front of our neighbors’ mailboxes or driveways. Thank you!Springs Campus (Early Childhood) 6305 Manchaca, 78745 -
Board of Trustees Meeting
This is a meeting of the Headwaters Board of Trustees. Meetings are open for any community member to join. Please email boardoftrustees@headwaters.org if you would like to attend.River Campus Studio - 804 Rio Grande StreetRead More
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