Why The Walker School | Admissions | Why Walker

Academic excellence is at our core. Students thrive in a learning environment that empowers them through meaningful experiences forstering confidence in school, community and life.

VISION, MISSION, VALUES

VISION
Walker graduates are leaders who excel in a diverse and ever-changing world.
MISSION
The Walker School inspires transformative learning through meaningful relationships, academic excellence and unique opportunities.
VALUES
Curiosity, Dignity, Honor, Kindness

OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Walk through our campus on a busy school day, and our vibrant spirit is unmistakable. We spark creative thinking, foster inclusion and promote a shared commitment to excellence championed by our devoted teachers and staff.

Walker students stand out because they are deeply engaged. Their confidence grows as they take on academic challenges. We nurture a culture of exploration, encouraging curiosity about the world beyond the classroom. Our students gain experiences that shape them academically and influence how they engage with the broader world.

Our greatest challenge, and our greatest strength, is preparing students for a future that is constantly evolving, full of jobs and opportunities yet to be imagined. You will know a Walker student when you meet one. Whether it is their confident handshake, inspired performance, achievement in class or on the field or dedication to service – Walker students shine.

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Hunter Nourzad, Class of 2018, Kansas City Chiefs, Graduate of Cornell and Penn State

“I started at Walker in fifth grade and played a variety of sports through Middle School.
Football and lacrosse were my main sports in Upper School, and going into my senior year, I was trying to use football to further my education. I knew that I wanted to do engineering, so it came down to Columbia and Cornell. I didn’t want to go to school in New York City, so I went to Cornell where I graduated with a degree in engineering (Hunter then went to Penn State where he earned his master’s degree in Business Administration.) I’m proud to be a Wolverine because I still have really good friends from my time here. Walker is a very academically focused school, and the skills I learned to succeed academically at Walker allowed me to mature and grow as a college student. The culture here is really good, and when you look back and understand all of the things Walker does well when it comes to school and being able to balance school and athletics and also have a diverse population where you can meet new people and succeed in this environment, that’s what makes me most proud to be a Wolverine.”