Student Leadership

What Happens When You Trust Young People With Real Problems?

Watershed Head of School Tim Breen, Ph.D., and Upper School Division Head Bridget Collins recently contributed a guest blog to the Getting Smart Collective, a leading voice in education innovation. In their piece, "What Happens When You Trust Young People with Real Problems?", they explore how Watershed empowers students through real-world challenges and authentic agency—highlighting how this approach fosters deeper learning, hope, and a sense of purpose.

Watershed School Gears Up for Student Leadership Elections for the 25-26 School Year!

Student leadership is one of the core tenants of  Watershed’s Portrait of a Graduate. We have a longstanding history of offering students formal and informal leadership opportunities in both the middle and upper school. With elections for the 2025-26 committees coming up soon,  we're excited to see who will step up to lead our various student groups and initiatives. Learn more about what student leadership looks like at Watershed!