How to Apply

Admission to the Middle School is a thoughtful process designed to ensure that our incoming students are the best fit for the program and get a chance to really understand what Williston is all about.

If you have any questions about the Middle School Admission process, please contact the Admission Office at 413-529-3241 or by email.

Our Application Timeline

1

Request Information

Anytime

2

Interview

Sep–Jan

3

Attend an Open House (Optional)

Nov–Dec

4

Submit Your Application

Dec 4:
Early Decision

Jan 15:
Regular Decision

5

Decision Notifications

Dec 22:
Early Decision

Mar 10:
Regular Decision

6

Enroll & Celebrate!

Jan 8:
Early Decision

By Apr 10:
Regular Decision

Step 1: Request Information

To learn more about the Williston Middle School, please fill out our inquiry form, and we will mail you a viewbook and enter you into our system. Once you do this, you will receive instructions on how to create a username and password to access our Admission Portal, which will allow you to track your progress along the way.


Step 2: Schedule an Interview

Our deadline for Middle School interviews is January 31, however we still have opportunities to interview through the end of February. Please call 413-529-3241 or email our admission team to schedule your interview.

Click below to see our interview times for 2026-2027. Please note that times depend on whether it’s a Blue or Green Week on campus; see that calendar here.


Step 3: Learn More at Our Open House Events

Join us for an In-Person Open House on Monday, November 16, 2026, from 8:45–11:30 a.m. at the Williston Middle School. Meet Director of the Middle School Jen Fulcher, Director of Middle School Admission Allison Marsland, current teachers and students, attend classes and hear from Middle School graduates over lunch. We invite both prospective students and parents to take a closer look at what makes the Williston Middle School the incredible place it is.


Step 4: Submit your application

Williston Northampton offers two application options: Early Decision and Regular Decision. Applications for both options are submitted through the Standard Application Online (SAO). To read more about Williston’s Financial Aid process, visit our Tuition and Financial Aid page.

Early Decision

Our Early Decision option is designed for families who have determined Williston to be the school they wish to attend. This binding option offers families an opportunity to enroll at Williston ahead of the Regular Decision application deadline. The application requirements are the same as Regular Decision; the only difference is the accelerated timeline.

Quick Facts

  • Application and Financial Aid Deadline: December 4
  • Interviews: Required, to be completed before December 4
  • Early Decision applications will be notified on December 22
  • Accepted families are required to reply by January 8, with a 30% tuition deposit due

Regular Decision

Regular Decision applications are due January 15. Admission decisions are published March 10.

Every application, regardless of when it is submitted, is evaluated by the same Admission Committee against the same standards.

Quick Facts

  • Application and Financial Aid Deadline: January 15
  • Interviews: Required, to be completed before February 4
  • Regular Decision applicants will be notified on March 10
  • Accepted families are required to reply by April 10

Step 5: Visit during our Admitted Student Program

Regular Decision letters will be mailed from the Admission Office on March 10, with email notification being sent on the afternoon of March 10. Accepted students are invited to our Admitted Student Program in late March, with details to be sent directly to admitted students and their families on March 10.


Step 6: Enroll & Celebrate!

Williston’s enrollment dates are January 8 for Early Decision and April 10 for Regular Decisions. Decisions are made on a rolling admission basis for any student who finishes the application process after March 10. We encourage applicants who plan to apply after March 10 to call us directly at 413-529-3241 regarding the availability of spaces for the coming academic year.


Questions?

Contact Allison Marsland, Director of Middle School Admission at 413-529-3282 or amarsland@williston.com.