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About Our School

A school rooted in culture, confidence, and academic purpose.

The Williams Preparatory School is a virtual microschool for grades 6 through 8, blending remote instruction with hands-on, exploratory learning in STREAM with an emphasis on the arts.

Who We Are

A small school with a big vision

Founded in 2026, The Williams Preparatory School is a virtual microschool that keeps cohorts small so every student is known, challenged, and supported.

We serve Black and Afro-Latino families in grades 6 through 8 with a fully remote program that meets families wherever they are. Learning blends live online instruction with self-paced work and hands-on, exploratory projects, all rooted in a community where students see themselves reflected and celebrated.

Our students learn core academics with rigor and care, while exploratory STREAM experiences with an emphasis on the arts invite them to create, build, and lead.

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Our Mission

We exist for the brilliance of Black and Afro-Latino children.

The Williams Preparatory School is a virtual microschool dedicated to the brilliance of Black and Afro-Latino children, blending remote instruction with hands-on exploratory learning in STREAM with an emphasis on the arts. Our mission is to inform and educate students by incorporating the story and cultures of all people of color, with a particular emphasis on people of African descent, into a robust and comprehensive curriculum designed. Inspiring curiosity in every student, we cultivate and prepare bold thinkers, compassionate creators, and lifelong learners empowered to shape and lead their communities, leaving legacies that transcend generations.

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Our Vision

Communities transformed by the brilliance of their own children

The Williams Preparatory School is committed to ensuring every Black and Afro-Latino child is equipped and confident to lead, innovate, and create.

What we stand for

The values that shape every part of the experience at The Williams Preparatory School.

Brilliance

We start from the brilliance already in every child and build learning that lets it shine.

Community

Learning pods connect students to peers and mentors, building and enriching community.

Curiosity

Exploratory learning in the arts and STREAM invites students to ask, make, and discover.

Excellence

Strong core academics, taught with rigor and care, prepare students for what comes next.

Belonging

Students see themselves reflected and celebrated in every part of their learning.

Legacy

We prepare students to lead and create, leaving legacies that transcend generations.

Cultural Foundation

Rooted in the brilliance of our community

The Williams Preparatory School is built specifically for Black and Afro-Latino students and families. That focus shapes everything: the stories we teach, the projects we choose, the mentors we connect students with, and the way every child is seen.

We believe communities are transformed by the brilliance of their own children. By centering culture, identity, and belonging, we help students grow into confident leaders, innovators, and creators who carry their communities forward.

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Led with purpose

The Williams Preparatory School is guided by a director devoted to the brilliance of every student. Our founding faculty will be introduced here as the team grows.

The Director

Head of School

Leading the founding vision of the school and the day-to-day care of every cohort.

Family Partnership

With You Every Step

We keep families informed and involved, working together to support each child's growth at home and online.

Our Teaching Approach

Small learning pods, exploratory projects, and culturally affirming instruction that helps every child see themselves as a leader, a creator, and a lifelong learner.

Join our founding cohort

Enrollment is open year-round. Reach out and we will guide your family through every step.

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