Independent college prep day school for Students in Grades 6-12

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Our Core Values & Mission

Scholarship, Character, Community

The Williams School aims to foster the intellectual, moral, creative, and
physical development of students in preparation for college, lifelong learning, and active participation in an evolving world.

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Opportunities at Williams

100% of students go on to four-year colleges and universities.

The College Counseling Office offers students and families both expertise directly from the world of college admissions as well as individual attention and support as they navigate the college search and application process and the transition to university.

College Counseling
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Opportunities at Williams

Eleven sports available — including sailing.

The athletic program at Williams provides students with the opportunity to develop individual leadership qualities and self confidence, contribute to a team and develop sportsmanship, as well as physical competence.

Williams Athletics
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Opportunities at Williams

Arts

Students can perform on stage and support from behind the scenes. Expressing creativity through film and digital photography, drawing, painting and other fine arts disciplines. The creative education and enrichment allows students to better understand and express themselves.

The Arts
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Opportunities at Williams

Student Life

The Williams community is welcoming and accepting. With weekly events and activities to connect and share, decades-long traditions, students feel as though they’re a part of something bigger than themselves.

Student Life

The Latest

One Word Challenge: The Williams Community Reflects on Personal Growth and Impact

Kicking off the new year, the Grade Level Programming sessions on Thursday, January 9, focused on ONE WORD. Inspired by Jon Gordon’s One Word Challenge, this annual activity invited Williams students, faculty, and staff to focus on a single word that will guide them toward achieving their goals throughout the year.

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The Williams School’s Winterfest Unites Music and Dance in a Festive Holiday Tradition

Winterfest is one of Williams’ most cherished holiday traditions, spanning over 40 years, and celebrates the performing arts through a vibrant mix of dance and music. Held annually at the Harkness Chapel at Connecticut College, the event brings together diverse music and dance programs for a joyful gathering before the winter break. It provides an opportunity to showcase our students and a few faculty and celebrate the holiday season as a community. Preparations for Winterfest begin as early as September, with performers diligently refining their routines for the highly anticipated event.

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Upper School Students Bring David Ives’ “All in the Timing” to Life

Kicking off the second trimester, Upper School students performed All in the Timing as their Fall Play from December 5–7. This production featured a series of one-act plays by David Ives, exploring themes of time, language, and love. Students were tasked with playing multiple roles across the seven short plays.

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The Williams School Hosts Annual Grandparents/Special Family Members Day

The Williams School welcomed nearly 150 grandparents and special family members for our annual Grandparents & Special Family Members Day on November 22. The event provided a special opportunity for students to connect family members with their teachers and showcase their accomplishments during the first trimester.

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Our Schools

The excellence of a college education & commitment of preparing students to thrive.

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Grades 9-12

Upper School

At Williams, all community members collaborate to perpetuate an open atmosphere of mutual respect and intellectual curiosity.

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Grades 6-8

Middle School

The Middle School program offers courses intended to develop not only content knowledge but also critical, creative, and abstract thinking skills.

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