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Windward School strives to innovate and offer students educational opportunities that are unique, engaging, and relevant to life in the 21st century. Our students explore their multiple interests in a dynamic academic environment while growing within a nurturing community.
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Learn more about Windward’s admissions process, find answers to commonly asked questions about the school, register for an Open House, and submit an application online.
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Fundamental to the Windward School philosophy is the belief that secondary education must engage more than the mind alone. Windward’s comprehensive and rigorous course of study is complemented by opportunities to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular experiences that foster further growth and development.
Student Life
Windward was founded as a school in which innovation would, by design, always be front and center. The pursuit and implementation of new ideas has been a hallmark of the school for more than four decades, resulting in a relentless search for new and better ideas that have made Windward into a leading independent school and a model for academic progress.
Athletics
Windward Athletics creates opportunities for scholar-athletes to learn and compete at the highest level while focusing on personal growth, commitment to teamwork, and the pursuit of excellence.
Community
Partnerships are at the heart of Windward School, whether among alumni members of the Windward Network, active volunteers of the Parent Guild, or civic organizations in our neighborhood of Mar Vista.
Giving
Since its founding more than four decades ago, Windward has continued to develop and prosper thanks to those community members, volunteers, foundations, and other friends who have given generously to ensure the continuous advancement of the school.

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Windward School

About
Windward School strives to innovate and offer students educational opportunities that are unique, engaging, and relevant to life in the 21st century. Our students explore their multiple interests in a dynamic academic environment while growing within a nurturing community.
Admissions
Learn more about Windward’s admissions process, find answers to commonly asked questions about the school, register for an Open House, and submit an application online.
Academics
Fundamental to the Windward School philosophy is the belief that secondary education must engage more than the mind alone. Windward’s comprehensive and rigorous course of study is complemented by opportunities to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular experiences that foster further growth and development.
Student Life
Windward was founded as a school in which innovation would, by design, always be front and center. The pursuit and implementation of new ideas has been a hallmark of the school for more than four decades, resulting in a relentless search for new and better ideas that have made Windward into a leading independent school and a model for academic progress.
Athletics
Windward Athletics creates opportunities for scholar-athletes to learn and compete at the highest level while focusing on personal growth, commitment to teamwork, and the pursuit of excellence.
Community
Partnerships are at the heart of Windward School, whether among alumni members of the Windward Network, active volunteers of the Parent Guild, or civic organizations in our neighborhood of Mar Vista.
Giving
Since its founding more than four decades ago, Windward has continued to develop and prosper thanks to those community members, volunteers, foundations, and other friends who have given generously to ensure the continuous advancement of the school.

Cross Country Wraps Up Strong Regular Season with CIF Berth

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Cross Country Wraps Up Strong Regular Season with CIF Berth

Windward Communications

Nov 17 2022

It's been a banner year for both our Boys and Girls Cross Country teams, who have seen sustained group and individual success.

On November 2, the cross country team competed at Paramount Ranch for Gold Coast League Finals. The Boys finished 2nd to qualify for the CIF Prelims which were held on November 11. The Girls team also earned a spot, finishing 3rd overall.

Van Lindelof '25 and Kyler Zanuck '25 earned 1st team All-League Honors for their 2nd and 5th place finishes respectively. David Estrada '25 finished in 9th to earn 2nd Team All-League Honors also. Monica Kusserow '25 finished 11th to earn 2nd team All-League Honors.

At the CIF Prelims, the Boys team finished 3rd in their heat, qualifying for the CIF Finals, to be held Saturday, Nov. 19. Van finished in 4th place with Kyler coming in at 9th.

The Girls finished 7th in their heat, and while they didn't qualify for CIF Finals, they nonetheless closed their season with a strong showing! Taryn O’Day and Kennedy Richard led the way, finishing 33rd and 34th respectively.

The Boys team will compete at CIF Finals at Mt. San Antonio College on November 19 for the chance to advance to CIF State Championships on November 26 in Fresno. Competing are Van Lindelof '25, Kyler Zanuck '25, David Estrada '25, Max Kobayashi '25, Aman Granados-Puuvula '25, Justin Merritt '25, and Andy Balasa '23.

Congratulations to our Girls team on their incredible season! The team consists of Monica Kusserow '25, Taryn O’Day '25, Kennedy Richard '25, Asha Gopinath '23, Alina Newman '23, Talia Zipkin '25, and Charlie Matthews '25.