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On Thursday, November 9th, we hosted our Annual “Gala” AKA – The Big Cheesy Fest! Our students provided dinner, entertainment and more to kick-off our Fall annual giving campaign. We’re just getting started “Five years ago, we were in this very room launching Waterloo,” Bryce Carlisle remarked from the stage. Despite the success over the last…
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Why do our students, parents, and faculty love Waterloo so much? Find out in our latest video!
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How do we celebrate the wonderful arrival of our new and returning students and families? In our usual grackle-way of course! We make an 80’s style sitcom intro for you to enjoy! We are so excited to welcome a new class of Waterloo freshmen, an amazing group of transfer students…and all our dynamic, funny, talented…
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On Saturday, May 27, the Waterloo community came together to celebrate the official Commencement Ceremonies of the Class of 2023! This special group of seniors represents the first class to experience all four years at Waterloo. Several of their pioneering families enrolled before Waterloo even existed – not knowing their adventures were just beginning… These…
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Here’s a question: What moves people? We can ask this in so many ways. Literally, how do people move around the world? Or why do they pick up and move to a new country? To a new home? What role does data and information play? What role do policies play? What about stories? Spanning myths,…
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This Saturday, Waterloo’s class of 2023 will be crossing the stage to accept their diplomas and make their way out into the world! This special occasion marks a big milestone, not just for the students but for the school itself. Why? These seniors represent the first class to experience all four years at the fledgling…
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Education at Waterloo School is inspired by several different learning models. One of those is well known by some and a bit of a mystery to others: Project-Based Learning (known by those familiar with it as ‘PBL.’) Just what is project-based learning? How does it work? And what does it look like in practice? What…
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It’s Big Cheese time! Welcome to our annual (lighthearted) campaign that helps us lead our amazing, ambitious high school students reach their potential. We’re investing in people The Big Cheese is not just about raising money — it’s about making a real impact. But how do we do that? Earlier this fall, our families hosted…
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Last week, friends, family, and faculty gathered to experience the best of Waterloo over the past three months: the 2022 Fall Student Showcase! Each trimester, students work hard on projects that capture their imagination and push their learnings from core classes. Often, the projects combine two or more disciplines into one final product. Through teamwork,…
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Academic rigor in high school is often touted as a selling point for families and an indicator of future success for students. But what does a rigorous curriculum really mean? Is an “academically rigorous” curriculum really the best way to help students succeed? To help unpack this idea, we captured a conversation between Dr. Christina…
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