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A WORLD-CHANGING PREP SCHOOL SINCE 1882

Wardlaw+Hartridge School

About W+H
OUR MISSION
The Wardlaw+Hartridge School prepares students to lead and succeed in a world of global interconnection. We provide an educational atmosphere characterized by academic challenge, rigorous inquiry, support for individual excellence, diversity, and a familial sense of community.

MEET OUR FACULTY & STAFF
We provide a personal approach to educating and developing the whole child, enabling them to achieve the highest standards of academic performance and personal growth.

Pioneering. Thinkers.
Admission
SEE WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A PIONEERING. THINKER.

The best way to experience The Wardlaw+Hartridge School is to see for yourself. Learn more through a private tour, at one of our upcoming events or by inquiring online.

The Wardlaw+Hartridge School provides a superlative education to students in grades PreK(3) through 12 focusing on each student's individual strengths and talents. We strive for educational excellence and work to make a difference in the world around us by helping students become Pioneering. Thinkers.
Academics
PIONEERING. THINKERS.

Wardlaw+Hartridge curricula and programs aim to stretch imaginations, develop athletic and artistic skills, foster collaboration and global understanding, and provide opportunities for leadership and personal growth.

SIGNATURE PROGRAMS

Our Signature Programs prepare students to lead and succeed in a world of global interconnection. These opportunities for students to engage in additional programming develop global citizens with the courage and character to shape the future of our world.

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Arts
PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS
Wardlaw+Hartridge offers a robust Performing Arts program including general music, band, choir, theatrical plays and musicals, private music lessons and dance. In the Visual Arts, our students work with skilled, experienced faculty members in dedicated art spaces to develop their talents and explore their creativity.
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Athletics
SPORTS PROGRAMS

Learn more about each Rams Athletic Program. From the program page, use links to Coach & Team Information, or Team Schedules for more specifics.

SPORTS REGISTRATION

Find all of the forms necessary for current W+H Athletes to submit for athletic eligibility, plus tons of useful information and resources for athletes.

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Community
The W+H Experience

The Wardlaw+Hartridge School fosters a culture of excellence and meaningful lifetime connections within our community. Each interaction is welcoming and responsive, creates a sense of belonging and caring, for every one who walks through our doors.
We are distinguished by an ethos of care, respect, empathy, and a strong partnership with families which all contribute to the vibrant sense of community that is our hallmark.
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Girls' Volleyball

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Volleyball

The Rams girls’ volleyball program is one focused on hard work and perseverance. They compete at the JV and varsity level of the Greater Middlesex Conference's Blue Division.

Under the direction of first year Varsity Head Coach, Raquel Belo, the Rams will be challenged everyday to become stronger and more confident competitors. The coaching staff will empower them with every tool necessary to face the challenges at hand.

Coach Belo's philosophy starts with the everyday mastering of fundamental skill development. A focus on clean passes and intelligent positioning is always emphasized.

Volleyball has become more popular at W+H in recent years and is one the few team sports at Wardlaw-Hartridge that can field full JV and Varsity squads.

Girls’ Varsity Volleyball Quick Facts
2022 Season, Key Dates:	1st day of practice: August 22, 2022 9am First Game: September 13, 2022 JV game: 4pm Varsity 5:15pm NJSIAA State Tournament: Starts @ Nov 11, 2022
Practice & Game Venue:	Plumeri Gym (on campus)
Competes in:	GMC Blue Division GMC Conference Championship NJISAA B Championship (Prep B) NJSIAA Non-Public B

Coach & Team Info

Coach & Team Info

Coach Belo
HEAD COACH
Raquel Belo

Raquel Belo was named Wardlaw-Hartridge Varsity Volleyball Head Coach on August 2, 2022 after spending the last six seasons as the Rams' JV Head Coach. Coach Belo's commitment to the sport of volleyball was evident during her High School years. While she was a student at Harrison High School, she started the Blue Tide's Girls' Volleyball team. She has continues play competitively as an adult, participating with several adult club teams and attending clinics whenever she can.

She has been a league administer for the Woodbridge Volleyball League. She has coached the 14s club at East Coast Power in Pennsylvania, and currently coaches a club team at Core Volleyball NJ.

After several years in the work force, Raquel earned an Associate’s degree in Accounting at Berkley College, then continued her studies at Kean University, completing her BA degree in Spanish in 2012.