A new school for South Bend, where learning comes alive.
Enrolling Grades K-5 for Fall 2026
Rooted in Christ to Flourish
The Willows Academy partners with South Bend area families from all backgrounds to grow children in wisdom, wonder, and character through a Christ-centered education.
Christ-Centered
Christ shapes our culture, curriculum, and daily rhythms—growing children in wisdom, character, and a joyful love of God’s truth.
Joyful Discovery
Learning comes alive through stories, conversation, hands-on work, and time outdoors, shaping attention and a love of learning.
Life Together for Renewal
Within a caring community, children are known and loved as they grow in compassion, humility, and hope, equipped to thrive and love well.
How Learning Takes Shape
Education for the Soul
At The Willows Academy, students learn through simple, thoughtful practices that care for the whole child—heart, mind and soul—within small, caring classrooms.
Whole-Child Approach
Educating the mind, shaping the heart, and engaging the body.
Habits for Life
Daily rhythms that form attention, character, and love for what is good.
A Living Curriculum
Rich books, beautiful ideas, and exploring the world around them.
Why join The Willows?
A vision for something more
Families across our city are looking for a school where learning goes beyond academics—where your child is known, challenged, and inspired.
At The Willows Academy, your child will experience:
Faith & Character — She will grow in faith, character, and her God-given gifts.
A Known Community — He will learn in a welcoming community, where he is valued and supported.
Learning for Life — She will learn reading, writing, and math out of love and delight, not for the sake of grades.
Discovery & Wonder — He will discover, create, and connect his learning to God's abundant creation.
Joy & Purpose — Her school day will be marked by curiosity, meaning, and joy.
For I will pour water on the thirsty land. and streams on the dry ground; I will pour my Spirit upon your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants. They shall spring up among the grass like willows by flowing streams.
Isaiah 44:3-4
If this vision resonates with your hopes for your family, we invite you to connect and take a first step toward enrollment.
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