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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.

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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.

Events

As part of Windward's commitment to providing an open, nurturing campus for all students, parents, faculty, and staff, the School regularly hosts events to showcase and celebrate our diverse community. Below you'll find examples of this ongoing work.

RECENT EVENTS

Stories That Connect Us: Tales at the Table 2025

Stories That Connect Us: Tales at the Table 2025

Nov 11 2025

On Monday, Nov. 10, Windward hosted its annual Tales at the Table, one of the community’s most beloved events. The evening invited students, parents, faculty, and staff to come together for an all-ages celebration of storytelling, connection, and belonging.

Student-Led Assembly Highlights Inclusion and Disability Awareness

Student-Led Assembly Highlights Inclusion and Disability Awareness

Mar 24 2025

On Friday, March 21 the Windward community gathered for a powerful all-school assembly led by Miles Shimanovsky ’26, who interviewed his mother, Sharon, and his 13-year-old sister, Liv, who lives with Nemaline myopathy.

Windward Celebrates Lunar New Year

Windward Celebrates Lunar New Year

Feb 7 2025

Lunar New Year kicked off on January 29 - to celebrate the year of the snake students in Windward’s Mandarin classes put on a special assembly in front of an excited crowd.

Affinity Groups Host First Taste of Windward

Affinity Groups Host First Taste of Windward

Mar 24 2024

On March 18, Windward took to the Bridge for a special lunchtime student celebration - Taste of Windward.

BSU Makes Self-Care Kits for Girl Well

BSU Makes Self-Care Kits for Girl Well

Feb 11 2024

As Black History Month continues, this week the Black Student Union (BSU) engaged in a Service Learning project through the organization

Black Student Union Kicks Off Black History Month at Windward

Black Student Union Kicks Off Black History Month at Windward

Feb 2 2024

Black History Month kicked off this week at Windward with the members of the Black Student Union (BSU) hanging up posters of historical black figures around campus.