About
Dwight's Rich History
Founded in 1872 as a feeder school for the nation's best colleges, Dwight is named for Timothy Dwight V, twelfth President of Yale University.
Admissions
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Find out what makes Dwight so special. Schedule an appointment to visit us on campus!
Academics
Personalized Learning
We customize a personal educational journey for every student based on their strengths and passions.

International Baccalaureate
The IB curriculum is the international "gold standard" in college preparation. Dwight has been an IB trailblazer for over 30 years.
Student Life
Sparking Innovation
Student entrepreneurs can receive monetary grants to take their ideas and innovations with real-world application into the marketplace.

After-school Programs
Athletics and extra-curricular activities, ranging from A (Art) to Z (Zumba), spark minds, bodies, and imaginations.
Alumni
A Special Place
At the core of a great school is its community. Dwight fosters a warm, welcoming, and inspiring community, which embraces diversity and mutual-respect to help build a better world.

Support the Foundation

Annual Report 2017-18

Ways of Giving

There are many different ways to contribute to The Dwight School Foundation:

Cash

All cash (including check and credit card) gifts are fully tax-deductible. To make a credit card gift online now, click here.

Securities

A gift of appreciated stock which has been held for more than one year allows you to avoid the capital gains tax on the appreciation. It also qualifies you for an income tax charitable deduction based on the fair-market value of the stock on the date you make the gift. For more details, download our Securities Transfer Form.

Matching Gift

Matching gifts are an easy way to increase the value of your contribution. If you and/or your spouse work for a company with a matching gift program, please obtain the necessary form from your personnel office and send it along with your gift to The Foundation.

Make a Pledge

Pledges can be fulfilled with one payment or multiple payments and simply need to be completed in full by June 30, 2020.

For More Information

Contact Jacqueline Leitzes, Foundation Director, at jleitzes@dwight.edu, or 646.400.0309.