Admissions Process

Welcome! We are thrilled that you are interested in Watershed and look forward to getting to know you. Our admissions process reflects the spirit of our school. It is our goal to make each family’s experience personal, informative, and meaningful. Let’s get started!

connect with us

Want to learn more about Watershed School? There are many ways to connect with us.

schedule a Visit

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Schedule a Virtual Tour (Zoom) or In-Person Tour of Watershed School with the Assistant Head for Enrollment Management. A tour includes a full overview of our school and will allow us to get to know each other better and give you the opportunity to have all your questions answered.

Schedule a Tour

Click below to schedule a virtual or in-person tour!

Middle School Shadow Afternoon

We are happy to offer middle school (rising 6th-8th grade) shadow afternoons upon request. Students must have initiated an application by the shadow date.

UPPER SCHOOL SHADOW half day

For students entering grades 9-12, there is an opportunity to participate in a half-day shadow experience on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Fridays. This half-day immersion will consist of two block periods and lunch. Each participating student will be paired with a designated "shadow buddy" to enhance their experience. These shadow opportunities serve as excellent ways for your student to familiarize themselves with the school environment and connect with fellow students.

Please reach out to Alex Davies (External Affairs Coordinator) at alex.davies@watershedschool.org for more information.

upcoming events

Upper School Open House (grades 9-12)

Join us on October 8, 2025 from 9-11am at Watershed School for our Upper School Open House for rising 9-12th graders! This is a great opportunity for prospective families to tour our campus, learn more about the admissions process, meet with our Head of School, meet with staff members, talk to current students, see our educators in action, and more! RSVP below.

admissions for the 2026-27 school year

Beginning in the 2026-27 school year, Watershed School and Friends School will unite into a single institution serving Preschool-12th grade. A joint application for the 2026-27 school year will be available on September 5, 2025.

Application deadline dates:

Early Decision for New Applicants: December 5, 2025

General Application Decisions for New Applicants: January 31, 2026

Rolling Admissions Decisions for New Applicants (as space is available): Starting February 1, 2026

applICATION PROCESS

Click on the Apply Now link below to begin the written portion of the application process. In addition to the written portion, we also ask for three letters of recommendation.

You can share our Letter of Recommendation form directly with teachers and the appropriate individuals via your Blackbaud portal. We ask for a Letter of Recommendation from a recent Math and English teacher, and one other adult other than a family member (coach, instructor, counselor, etc.). Once the link has been shared, responses will be sent directly to us.

Lastly, official transcripts must be sent to admissions@watershedschool.org.

Once we have received your application, letters of recommendation and transcripts, a member of our admissions team will be in touch to schedule an interview and that will complete the application process.

If you are planning on, or have already applied to another Independent or Private School, we will gladly accept their application in lieu of ours. Independent school applications can be long and time consuming. No need to do double (or triple, or ...) the work. Email our admissions office and let them know you would like to submit another schools' application.

If you have any questions please contact our Assistant Head for Enrollment Management, Gray Carr Bridgers.

HAVE A QUESTION?

Thanks for your interest in Watershed School! If you’d like more information, please fill out the form below.