The Williams School Norfolk

Among all the things to celebrate at the end of a school year, a beautiful yearbook is at the top of our list.

A HUGE thank you to our yearbook class and sponsor (Mrs. Donahue) for sending us off with this memory of the 2025-26 school year. This morning, during our final Wednesday morning assembly, K-8 students joined faculty and staff to echange signatures and end-of-year messages. What a great way to begin the day.

Summer, here we come!

Our 7th graders wrapped up their World Geography unit on Conflict and Diplomacy with the Convene the Council simulation from iCivics.

Students stepped into the role of decision-makers, collaborating to navigate complex diplomatic situations, evaluate possible responses, and work toward peaceful solutions.

Throughout the year, our Kindergarten students have looked forward to ending each day with Mrs. Kittermans’s read-aloud of a Junie B. Jones adventure. As they reached the final pages of Junie B. Jones Is a Graduation Girl, the story sparked an important question: What’s the deal with caps and gowns?

Right on cue, a special guest arrived! Dr. Hedrick stopped by to share fun facts about graduation traditions and answer some awesome questions.

Congratulations to our Little Hoots who have earned an Elizabeth River Project Resilient River Star School award. We are proud of you!

This recognition celebrates The Williams Preschool's ongoing efforts to explore topics and projects related to sustainability and protecting our Earth.

On Tuesday, our 8th grade U.S. History students explored the MacArthur Memorial, VA — stepping beyond the classroom to connect with history in our own backyard.

¡El Camión de Helados! 🍦🎉

Our middle school Spanish students enjoyed a special Friday treat with a visit from the ice cream truck — but this was more than just a sweet way to kick off the weekend.

Students were challenged to converse and place their orders entirely in Spanish, putting their language skills into real-world practice. They even created a “Quick Guide to Ordering Ice Cream in Spanish” so faculty and staff could join in on the fun, too.

A big thank you to Sr. Lequeux and a generous TWS family for helping facilitate this authentic learning opportunity.

Hard to believe that today was the final Guest Lunch of the 2025-26 school year. We loved celebrating with our 2nd graders and their visitors!

And just like that…it’s the final day of the 8th grade class trip! What a magical adventure it’s been for the Class of 2026.

6th grade Language Arts students are making the most of the outdoor classroom and beautiful weather as they continue reading, discussing, and performing Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar.

Our 8th graders are trading Disney park time for an unforgettable adventure today—exploring manatee conservation and enjoying a drift snorkel at KP Hole State Park.