Boarding and Day School in Bell Buckle, TN | The Webb School (original) (raw)
Pursue your passions, g row your mind, b uild your character.
From the moment you step on campus you begin a journey of self-discovery - not just as a scholar, but as a leader, community member, and person of character. At Webb, you’ll be challenged to rise above the norm, supported at every step, and inspired to leave your unique mark on the world. Whether you’re leading a club or team, on an outdoor adventure, or discovering new talents, you’ll be part of a legacy of excellence that spans generations while forging your own path to tomorrow.
Global education in a small town environment
At Webb you are part of a diverse global community that celebrates and values each other’s unique gifts, perspectives, and cultural differences. Our student body represents students from 12 states and 25 countries. Every class, meal, and activity is an opportunity to gain a global perspective and make new friends from around the world.
One Community
You are welcome here.
An essential component of our ethos is that every member of our school community — students, faculty, and staff — is respected and supported as unique individuals because we believe that true learning thrives in an environment where everyone feels valued.
Freedom to be you
Find Your Voice
The independent and small school environment that Webb offers students provides them with the freedom to be themselves. Here at Webb, students are known by name and encouraged to find their voice, pursue their passions, and chart their own path.
A Home Away from Home
A family-like environment
With faculty and advisors who genuinely care, our tight-knit family-like environment fosters a culture of trust, integrity, and personal responsibility, ensuring that students feel safe and at home at Webb.
Bell Buckle
Southern charm
As you drive into Bell Buckle, you may feel as if you’ve stepped back into time as you pass Victorian-era homes and an old-fashioned ice cream parlor. This charming, small town and our 150-acre campus serve as the perfect backdrop for both boarding and day students to learn distraction-free.
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Challenged, supported, and equipped for Webb and beyond
The Webb experience is designed to challenge, stretch, and transform our students by cultivating lifelong learners with deep curiosity. Our small class sizes with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio and structured support means you’ll never be overlooked or fall through the cracks.
Ask Our Community
What has Webb meant to you?
“As a high school student who lived at The Webb School for four years, I found that our little community in Bell Buckle was transformational and exactly what I needed as a 14-year-old. The school’s emphasis on diversity as an international community has also shaped my worldview and has opened me up to so many new ideas and cultures. Overall, Webb has truly pushed me out of my comfort zone, expanded my knowledge of other nationalities, and prepared me for the future, especially when entering a new chapter of my life at college.”
Kate Billingsley '24
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What is it like to board at Webb?
What do you love about teaching at Webb?
I remember pausing one sunny Friday afternoon – last period of the day, the campus unfolding in all its spring glory outside my Big Room window, fourteen students in front of me hailing from six different countries, all engaged in heated debate about Victor Frankenstein – actually pausing and saying aloud, “Where else but Webb could this happen?”
Kevin Finn
English Department Chair
Step up and take a
hand in the game
A Webb experience doesn’t occur on the sidelines — you’re encouraged and expected to participate. You join a club, serve on the Honor Council, or take part in a weekend kayaking trip. You sing in the choir, compete on a sports team, or write for the school newspaper. Here, you can do any of these things — or you can do them all.
Explore the Student Experience
W.I.L.D.
W.I.L.D.— short for Wilderness Instruction and Leadership Development— is a hallmark of the Webb experience. You’ll have ample opportunities to go on adventures and backpack, kayak, canoe, or rock climb on W.I.L.D. trips. Each grade participates in a class trip that encourages you to unplug in nature, strengthen your relationships, and create lasting connections with your classmates.
Fine Arts
Explore your creativity in our 11,000 sq ft Fine Arts Center. Our performing arts program allows you to create music under the direction of professional musicians and hone your acting skills in our internationally-recognized theatre program.Find your art medium in our 4,000 sq ft 2D and 3D art workshop. Our art workshop features a full ceramics studio and three ceramics courses so popular they’ve included waiting lists two years in a row!
Athletics
With 13 varsity sports, all Webb athletes have the opportunity to learn and practice discipline, sportsmanship, and work ethic through their sport. Because all of our teams play competitive schedules, our coaches prepare our teams both mentally and physically to reach their highest potential.
Honor Code
Our emphasis on honor and personal integrity is central to every aspect of life at Webb, and the Honor Code is the cornerstone of our culture. When you join our community, you will participate in our longest standing tradition - the signing of the Honor Pledge to not lie, cheat, or steal. This shared commitment unites our community and forges a culture of trust, freedom, security, and academic integrity seen and felt across campus.
Travel-Study Programs
The Webb School offers several opportunities for travel abroad each year. Travel and study programs allows Webb students to enrich their language skills, explore different cultures, and serve others. In recent years, destinations have included China, Costa Rica, France, and New Zealand. Webb also fosters exchange programs that bring global students to our campus community.
Boarding Life
When you board at Webb, you'll be part of a tight-knit and global community where every student is known and cared for by our resident faculty and dorm parents. The Residential Life program prides itself on creating a safe and caring community while fostering independence, leadership, and confidence allowing students to find and develop a real sense of self.
Community Service
Webb instills in our students a commitment of service to others. Whether it's a local cause or a more global one, students have a giving spirit and are committed to helping others both inside and outside of the Webb community. As part of their graduation requirement, Webb seniors must have completed at least 70 hours of community service - and many go well beyond this.
Wherever you go,
Webb stays with you.
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