Type Private, All-Women Principal Mrs. Jeanne Petros Grades 6–12 Mascot Penelope the Eagle Affiliation Opus Dei | Administrator Miss Ferry Chaplain Fr. Timothy Uhen(jk) Phone +1 847-824-6900 Number of students 250 (2012–2013) Color Blue and White | |
Dean Mrs. Cammy Czarnik, Mrs. Huntington Address 1015 Rose Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA Motto Veritatem Facientes in Caritate | ||
The Willows Academy is an all-girls private school in Des Plaines, Illinois, United States, with its religious education under the direction of Opus Dei. The school is divided into the Middle School (6-8) and High School (9-12). There are approximately 250 students enrolled in grades 6-12, with about 25 students per middle school class and forty students per high school class. The original school was located on Vernon Avenue in Glencoe, IL. The second location was in Niles, IL.
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The Willows Academy is the sister school of Northridge Preparatory School. The school is a member of the Illinois High School Association and the Independent Schools' League. The Academy was named one of the best 50 Catholic secondary schools in the nation in 2008 and is on the 2008 Catholic High School Honor Roll.
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History
The school was founded in 1974 by a group of parents and educators in the Chicago area.
Athletics
The Willows Academy has four sports that compete under IHSA regulations in the Class A division. The Willows offers a variety of athletics to girls in all grades.
The Willows is associated with the Independent Schools League (ISL) and competes in inter-league volleyball, cross country, basketball, softball and soccer.
Middle School Athletics: Volleyball, Cross County, Basketball, Soccer
High School Athletics: Volleyball, Cross Country, Golf, Basketball, Swimming, Soccer, Softball