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

2025 Spring Sports: Season of Champions

The 2025 spring sports season was spectacular! Our Boys Varsity Lacrosse team captured their fourth straight HVAL Championship with a commanding win over Harvey, while our Girls Varsity Lacrosse team fought hard in the HVAL semi-finals, ultimately falling to Wooster, 8–9, in an intense nail-biter. Meanwhile, our sailing and tennis teams also showed impressive strength on the water and courts, respectively. Both lacrosse teams earned prestigious NEPSAC and HVAL honors, highlighting their talent and dedication. What an incredible way to close out the 2024–2025 school year!

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The Latest

The Williams School’s Class of 2025 Recognized in Annual Senior Night Celebration

One of the highlights of every Williams senior’s final week is the cherished Senior Night celebration. Held the night before Commencement in Evans Hall on the Connecticut College campus, Senior Night honors each member of the Class of 2025 in a joyful and heartfelt gathering.

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The Latest

The Williams School Celebrates Class of 2029 at Eighth Grade Moving Up Ceremony

The Williams School proudly celebrated its annual Eighth Grade Moving Up Ceremony on Friday, May 30, recognizing the Class of 2029 for their accomplishments and marking their transition into the Upper School.

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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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