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At Home From
Day One
The moment you step on campus, you will feel it: Williston is more than a school, it's a community—a caring fellowship of teachers, advisors, coaches, and classmates. You'll feel at home from day one.
Our Compass
Program
Williston's Comprehensive Program for Academic and Social Success is an innovative, 360-degree approach that deeply engages students and prepares them for college and life.
The Wildcat Pride
Williston fields teams at the varsity, junior varsity, and beginner levels to give students a full range of opportunities. Our coaches, most of whom are also faculty members, view athletics as a chance to educate and mentor students. Williston has an impressive record of success with students who aspire to play in college—our student-athletes are recruited by Division I, II, and III institutions in New England and beyond.
Creativity at Work
At Williston, we take the arts seriously. Our facilities are state-of-the-art, and our faculty members are practicing musicians, actors, and visual artists who bring their individual talents and experience to their classrooms and studios. All Williston students take at least three trimesters of art classes. Other unique programs include our Arts Concentration, Grum Project visiting artists program, Arts Walk, and professional arts gallery.
Ninth Grade
Program
Williston's Ninth Grade Program fosters Curiosity, Organization, Reflection, and Empathy (C.O.R.E.), principles that help new students build a strong academic foundation and social support system.
Our Unique Location
Our home in the Pioneer Valley lets us tap the resources of the Five College Consortium. And, we're a short walk away from good pizza and homemade ice cream!
Choosing the Right College
Williston’s college search process is highly personalized and collaborative, and our graduates are admitted to the nation’s top colleges and universities. At right is a condensed list of schools where students have matriculated in the last five years. Read more about our College Advising program here.
"I had a great experience with the college process at Williston. Mr. Lonergan was my college counselor, and also my advisor and coach. All the college counselors are great listeners. They take the time to get to know you and what you are looking for in a school, and through this they can help you find the right fit."
Rosie, Union College
“During my college process, I was supported by the college counseling team, my advisor, and the English department. Everything went smoothly for me, and I was accepted into my top six choices. What is generally characterized as a daunting, stressful experience was exciting and seamless for me because of Williston’s outstanding support.”
Sarah, Yale University
“Between the faculty, coaches, and college counseling resources at Williston, the college process was great. Everyone was there with me along the way, making sure everything was done correctly and that I was zeroing in on the school that was right for me.”
Jayden, Columbia University
“In the classroom, I was academically challenged and encouraged to learn in new ways that I know will carry over into college. Coach Talbot was extremely helpful in aiding my college recruiting process for hockey, by talking to coaches, helping me make pros-and-cons lists, and just always being there to talk to when things came up. I could not have asked for a better school or coach to prepare me for college.”
Natalie, Amherst College
5-Year Sample Matriculation List
Amherst College (3)
Babson College (4)
Bates College (5)
Bentley University (3)
Boston College (4)
Boston University (13)
Bowdoin College (2)
Brown University (5)
Bucknell University (1)
Colby College (6)
Columbia University (4)
College of the Holy Cross (10)
Connecticut College (5)
Cornell University (3)
Dartmouth College (2)
Dickinson College (4)
Georgetown University (2)
Gettysburg College (4)
Hamilton College (5)
Harvard University (2)
Hobart and William Smith Colleges (2)
Ithaca College (1)
Kenyon College (2)
Lehigh University (3)
Middlebury College (4)
New York University (7)
Northeastern University (24)
Princeton University (1)
Providence College (1)
Rochester Institute of Technology (4)
Skidmore College (15)
St. Lawrence University (11)
Syracuse University (15)
Trinity College (12)
Tufts University (5)
Union College (5)
United States Military Academy at West Point (2)
University of Chicago (1)
University of Massachusetts-Amherst (10)
University of Pennsylvania (4)
University of Richmond (2)
University of Southern California (4)
Wesleyan University (8)
Williams College (5)
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (3)
Yale University (3)
Activities + Traditions
At Williston, you’re in the middle of a thriving arts town and there’s plenty to do on weekends, whether it’s trying out for the school play or touring a nearby orchard. You may try your hand at painting the lion, too.
A Day in the Life
See what a day at Williston has to offer you: challenging classes, enriching field trips, super fun extracurriculars and activities, and time with the people who just may end up being your lifelong friends.
Our Middle School
A mix of personalized attention and expansive opportunity is what distinguishes the Williston Middle School experience. Learn about our day school for grades 7 and 8 and register for an open house.
Welcome, Alumni!
Visit the alumni area of our website to see upcoming events, connect with former classmates, and learn about the ways you can support the Williston Northampton School.
Technology
in the classroom
Preparing for success in college and beyond means becoming proficient in tech. Using the Microsoft Surface Pro, our Curricular Technology Program teaches students how to use this tool thoughtfully to communicate, solve problems, and think critically.
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