Family of Support

WRA’s safety team works 24/7 to ensure campus security for students and faculty. Bringing years of experience in public safety, the military and/or security, our safety team is responsible for all emergency response systems, and will work with local first responders in the event of an emergency. Team members guide their decision making by practicing the core values of integrity, compassion, loyalty, courage and service in order to keep the entire community safe and secure.

Our college counselors believe that applying to college should be a positive and insightful experience. The College Counseling Office is here to help students discover the top colleges and universities that fit their values, skills and goals. We guide them through the process every step of the way. Visit our College Counseling Office page to learn more.

Community Outreach & Global Engagement

Lux et Veritas, or Light and Truth, is a guiding principle of WRA. For hundreds of years, the phrase has inspired Pioneers to live with courage and honesty because the words remind us there's a purpose bigger than ourselves.

In this spirit, Reserve's social mission comes to life. Our Community Outreach & Global Engagement program is called re-SERVE and focuses on grade level themes. re-SERVE challenges students to become an active member of our internal community freshman year, serve our neighboring communities sophomore year, recognize our environmental impact junior year and both mentor incoming community members and become responsible global leaders as seniors and PGs.

We serve communities, both neighboring and far, to better understand and know the world around us. And most significantly, we give our students the chance to steer this mission through our Service Leaders program, and we watch with pride and admiration as they take on the responsibility of planning, organizing and running a multitude of service projects.

Our counselors are available for scheduled, walk-in and urgent appointments and walk-ins as well. We know that living away from home can be a challenge and we are here to offer our licensed support for a variety of issues and concerns including homesickness, depression, anxiety, relationship/family issues, stress management, substance use and eating issues. Short-term outpatient treatment is provided at no cost. School counselors also coordinate with health providers and academic support services, consult with faculty and administrators and contribute to the emotional health and well-being of the school as a whole. Read more about Counseling Services.

Students, parents, and faculty can email our counselors at counseling@wra.net.

At Western Reserve Academy, we believe diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are imperative and over-arching. These are critical lenses that help us understand the complexity and nuances of our students’ experiences, maximize the potential of each student, strengthen our ability to equip our students with the tools they need to succeed, and create an environment where every student's perspective and voice is valued and heard.

Learn more about our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Office.

Faculty

With nearly 80 percent of our faculty living on campus, WRA teachers are the heart and soul of our community. They are mentors and advocates for our students, offering after-hours support to students in and out of the classroom. Faculty members also serve as advisors, dorm heads and coaches, giving students the chance to form meaningful connections with their instructors.

WRA is one of only a handful of boarding schools with medical help available 24/7. Our entire community of faculty, advisors, dorm heads and school health nurses, mental health professionals, athletic trainers and our board certified pediatrician work together to make sure every student feels healthy, balanced and supported. Read more about Health Services.

Students, parents, and faculty can email the the health center at healthcenter@wra.net.

Student Listeners

The Student Listeners play an important role and can be a vital resource for their peers on campus. These sophomore, junior, senior and PG members of the community bridge the gap between a formal counseling session with an adult counselor and a casual conversation between friends.

Student Prefects are upperclass students who have shown leadership potential, good character and the ability to empathize among their peers. Reserve has both day student and boarding student prefects that are chosen through an application process. Prefects are role models on campus for others and provide another opportunity for support and leadership.