Enrichment and Student Life | MS/HS Enrichment and Student Life | Headwaters School

Enrichment and Student Life

MS/HS Enrichment and Student Life

high school students recording observations on clipboards during an outdoor field science study near a garden plot.

Learning continues beyond
the school day

At Headwaters School, curiosity does not end at dismissal. Our Middle and High School enrichment programs
extend the school day with opportunities for leadership, creativity, physical challenge, and real-world
engagement. These experiences support our students' growing independence while nurturing
purpose, confidence, and community.

After-School Enrichment:
Exploration beyond the classroom

Middle and High School students are ready to test their interests against real challenges and pursue depth in the areas that matter most to them. Our extracurricular program provides structured, student-driven spaces to build skills, take on leadership, and connect with peers who share similar passions.

Offerings include:

  • Athletics
  • Model United Nations
  • National Honor Society
  • Outdoor Leadership
  • Student-Generated Clubs
  • Student Leadership
  • Theater
  • Yearbook Club
  • Investment Club

 

teacher helping a middle school student hold a DSLR camera outdoors during a photography lesson.
high school students standing together in a downtown Austin crosswalk with high-rise buildings in the background.

Building community, leadership, and independence

Student Life for Middle and High School students centers on the adolescent's need for meaningful work, connection to community, and responsibility beyond the classroom, while preparing older students for life after graduation.

Opportunities include:

  • Advisory groups and peer community-building
  • Student government, leadership roles, and student-generated clubs
  • Community service, outreach, and civic engagement
  • Field studies, expeditions, and outdoor leadership
  • Internships, mentorships, and career exploration
  • Travel and off-campus learning experiences
  • Athletics and team competition

 

high school students gathered around a picnic table outdoors during lunch.
middle school students painting a mural on a campus wall.
middle school students posing together outdoors during a greenbelt education trip.
high school students in a dimly lit room watching a presentation during a self-directed learning session.
high school student working on an art piece in the visual arts studio.
middle school students recording a basketball game on a tripod-mounted camera for a film class.

Shuttle Service

Connecting campuses

Headwaters offers shuttle service between the Creek and River campuses for eligible grade levels.

The afternoon northbound shuttle allows Elementary students in 2nd grade and above to travel from Creek Campus to River Campus, where families may pick up upon arrival. Shuttle enrollment is required in advance and space is limited.

Specific routes, schedules, and enrollment information are shared annually.
 

yellow Headwaters School bus parked outside a campus building.

Why Enrichment Matters

After-school programs provide students with space to discover new passions, build friendships beyond the classroom, and develop teamwork and perseverance in meaningful ways.

Enrichment extends the Headwaters mission by nurturing the whole child—academically, socially, physically, and creatively—well beyond the school day.

student working on a Japanese language worksheet during class, using a pencil to complete written exercises.

Ready to Begin the Journey?
 

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