Virtual Admissions Events
We're pleased to offer prospective families virtual opportunities to get to know Dwight School! Consider attending our virtual events below, or view our recorded events.
Connect with Us
If you don't see an upcoming event that applies to you and you'd like to connect with a member of our admissions team, please contact us at admissions@dwight.edu. We look forward to hearing from you!
Upcoming Events
Select your child's grade level and scroll to see our upcoming events.
Preschool
Get to know our Preschool!
Please join us for a virtual open house hosted by the Preschool Admissions Team, with:
- Head of Preschool and Kindergarten, Chris Allen
- Associate Heads of Preschool and Kindergarten, Colleen Brown & Alicia Janiak
Families interested in the preschool program (2s, 3s, Pre-k) are invited to attend a virtual open house, which includes an informational session and Q&A with the Preschool administration and admissions team. Families are welcome to attend an open house prior to submitting an application for admission. Events are scheduled throughout the admissions season:
- Tuesday, November 17, 8 pm
- Wednesday, December 9, 9:30 am
- Thursday, January 14, 3 pm
Please register below via Ravenna, and we will send you a Zoom meeting link closer to the day of the event.
Join a conversation with Dwight Preschool parents!
Join our preschool and Pre-K parent ambassadors on Zoom for a small-group, casual conversation about their Dwight preschool experience. Ambassadors are happy to share their personal anecdotes and answer questions, parent to parent. Events are scheduled throughout the admissions season:
- Wednesday, October 28, 8 pm
- Friday, October 30, 10 am
- Tuesday, November 10, 8 pm
- Friday, November 20, 10 am
- Friday, December 11, 10 am
- Thursday, January 7, 8 pm
Please register below via Ravenna, and we will send you a Zoom meeting link closer to the day of the event.
Parent Seminars with Dianne Drew, Head of School & Blake Spahn, Vice Chancellor
Preschool and Pre-K applicants are welcome to attend these in-depth presentations focused on the ongoing program at Dwight.
What does it take for students to succeed in college and thrive in our increasingly globalized and rapidly changing world? An education that prepares them to think critically, creatively, and to drive their own learning through the International Baccalaureate curriculum. The acceptance and retention rates of IB students attending top colleges and universities are higher than any other curriculum in the world. Building on the skills the IB fosters, Dwight also helps students develop grit and resiliency, which according to current research, matter more to a child’s ability to reach his or her full potential than intelligence, skill, or even grades. Bouncing back from failure is one of the best lessons a child can learn. Bringing these elements together, we provide students with a very strong foundation to meet the many 21st-century challenges before them.
Please register below via Ravenna, and we will send you a Zoom meeting link closer to the day of the event.
Preschool & Kindergarten Parent Education Seminars
Applicants to Preschool & Pre-K are invited to attend our Parent Seminar Series. Presented by members of our Preschool & Kindergarten Administration, these optional events are wonderful opportunities to engage with school leadership as they share their expertise in child development. We hope you can join us!
- Wednesday, October 28, 10:30 am: A Positive Approach to Discipline, Part 1
- Thursday, November 12, 9 am: Raising Readers
- Thursday, December 3, 1 pm: The Importance of Play in Early Childhood Education
- Wednesday, December 16, 10:30 am: A Positive Approach to Discipline, Part 2
- Tuesday, January 12, 1 pm: Navigating the Kindergarten Placement Process
Please register below via Ravenna, and we will send you a Zoom meeting link closer to the day of the event.
Learn about our Lower School!
Applicants to Pre-K are encouraged to attend a virtual open house, hosted by Maryll Spahn, Director of Admissions for grades K-8, with:
- Co-Director of Admissions for grades K-8, Liliana Rodriguez
- Head of School, Dianne Drew
- Head of Lower School, Martha Hirschman
- Vice Chancellor, Blake Spahn
Hear about what differentiates our International Baccalaureate from other curricula, as well as Dwight’s commitment to personalized learning and guiding philosophy of igniting the spark of genius in every child. There will also be a brief overview of the 2021-22 admissions process. A brief Q&A will follow the discussion.
Events are scheduled for:
- Thursday, October 22, 4:30 pm
- Thursday, November 19, 4:30 pm
- Thursday, December 3, 9:30 am
Please register below via Ravenna, and we will send you a Zoom meeting link closer to the day of the event.
Parent Seminars with Dianne Drew, Head of School & Blake Spahn, Vice Chancellor
Preschool and Pre-K applicants are welcome to attend these in-depth presentations focused on the ongoing program at Dwight.
Unlike IQ, which is relatively fixed, grit is something everyone can develop. Bouncing back from failure turns out to be one of the best lessons a child can learn. According to current research, resiliency and grit matter more to a child’s ability to reach his or her full potential than intelligence, skill, or even grades. Add in the physical attributes of a healthy lifestyle and we set students up with a very strong foundation to meet the many challenges before them. Join us to hear more about how Dwight prepares students to develop these important traits and ways that you can help your child at home extend resiliency in order to help him or her succeed.
Please register below via Ravenna, and we will send you a Zoom meeting link closer to the day of the event.
Grades K-5
Get to know our Lower School!
Please join us for a virtual open house, hosted by Maryll Spahn, Director of Admissions for grades K-8, with:
- Co-Director of Admissions for grades K-8, Liliana Rodriguez
- Head of School, Dianne Drew
- Head of Lower School, Martha Hirschman
- Vice Chancellor, Blake Spahn
Learn about what sets Dwight apart! Hear about what differentiates our International Baccalaureate from other curricula, as well as Dwight’s commitment to personalized learning and guiding philosophy of igniting the spark of genius in every child. There will also be a brief overview of the 2021-22 admissions process. Following our discussion, you will be able to ask questions.
Events are scheduled for:
- Thursday, October 22, 4:30 pm
- Thursday, November 19, 4:30 pm
- Thursday, December 3, 9:30 am
Please register below via Ravenna, and we will send you a Zoom meeting link closer to the day of the event.
Attend Preschool & Kindergarten Parent Education Seminars!
Applicants to Preschool & Pre-K are invited to attend our Parent Seminar Series. Presented by members of our Preschool & Kindergarten Administration, these optional events are wonderful opportunities to engage with school leadership as they share their expertise in child development. We hope you can join us!
- Wednesday, October 28, 10:30 am: A Positive Approach to Discipline, Part 1
- Thursday, November 12, 9 am: Raising Readers
- Thursday, December 3, 1 pm: The Importance of Play in Early Childhood Education
- Wednesday, December 16, 10:30 am: A Positive Approach to Discipline, Part 2
- Tuesday, January 12, 1 pm: Navigating the Kindergarten Placement Process
Please register below via Ravenna, and we will send you a Zoom meeting link closer to the day of the event.
Attend our seminar on October 21st!
What does it take for students to succeed in college and thrive in our increasingly globalized and rapidly changing world? An education that prepares them to think critically, creatively, and to drive their own learning through the International Baccalaureate curriculum. The acceptance and retention rates of IB students attending top colleges and universities are higher than any other curriculum in the world. Building on the skills the IB fosters, Dwight also helps students develop grit and resiliency, which according to current research, matter more to a child’s ability to reach his or her full potential than intelligence, skill, or even grades. Bouncing back from failure is one of the best lessons a child can learn. Bringing these elements together, we provide students with a very strong foundation to meet the many 21st-century challenges before them.
Please join this virtual discussion hosted by:
- Head of School, Dianne Drew
- Vice Chancellor, Blake Spahn
Please register below via Ravenna, and we will send you a Zoom meeting link closer to the day of the event.
Attend our seminar on December 8th!
Unlike IQ, which is relatively fixed, grit is something everyone can develop. Bouncing back from failure turns out to be one of the best lessons a child can learn. According to current research, resiliency and grit matter more to a child’s ability to reach his or her full potential than intelligence, skill, or even grades. Add in the physical attributes of a healthy lifestyle and we set students up with a very strong foundation to meet the many challenges before them. Join us to hear more about how Dwight prepares students to develop these important traits and ways that you can help your child at home extend resiliency in order to help him or her succeed.
Please join this virtual discussion hosted by:
- Head of School, Dianne Drew
- Vice Chancellor, Blake Spahn
Please register below via Ravenna, and we will send you a Zoom meeting link closer to the day of the event.
Grades 6-8
Attend our seminar on October 21st!
What does it take for students to succeed in college and thrive in our increasingly globalized and rapidly changing world? An education that prepares them to think critically, creatively, and to drive their own learning through the International Baccalaureate curriculum. The acceptance and retention rates of IB students attending top colleges and universities are higher than any other curriculum in the world. Building on the skills the IB fosters, Dwight also helps students develop grit and resiliency, which according to current research, matter more to a child’s ability to reach his or her full potential than intelligence, skill, or even grades. Bouncing back from failure is one of the best lessons a child can learn. Bringing these elements together, we provide students with a very strong foundation to meet the many 21st-century challenges before them.
Please join this virtual discussion hosted by:
- Head of School, Dianne Drew
- Vice Chancellor, Blake Spahn
Please register below via Ravenna, and we will send you a Zoom meeting link closer to the day of the event.
Get to know our Quest Learning Support Program on November 10th!
This information session is for families who are interested in understanding more about the Quest Learning Support Program. This session is for parents only and will be co-hosted by our Admissions team and Quest faculty.
Please register below via Ravenna, and we will send you a Zoom meeting link closer to the day of the event.
Get to know our Middle School on November 17th!
Please join us for a virtual open house on Tuesday, November 17, from 5:30-6:30 pm, hosted by Maryll Spahn, Director of Admissions for grades K-8 and Liliana Rodriguez, Co-Director of Admissions for grades K-8, with:
- Head of School, Dianne Drew
- Head of Middle School, Ron Posner
- Associate Head of Middle School, Shelby Levin
- Vice Chancellor, Blake Spahn
Learn about what sets Dwight apart! Hear about what differentiates our International Baccalaureate from other curricula, as well as Dwight’s commitment to personalized learning and guiding philosophy of igniting the spark of genius in every child. There will also be a brief overview of the 2021-22 admissions process. Following our discussion, you will be able to ask questions.
Please register below via Ravenna, and we will send you a Zoom meeting link closer to the day of the event.
Attend our seminar on December 8th!
Unlike IQ, which is relatively fixed, grit is something everyone can develop. Bouncing back from failure turns out to be one of the best lessons a child can learn. According to current research, resiliency and grit matter more to a child’s ability to reach his or her full potential than intelligence, skill, or even grades. Add in the physical attributes of a healthy lifestyle and we set students up with a very strong foundation to meet the many challenges before them. Join us to hear more about how Dwight prepares students to develop these important traits and ways that you can help your child at home extend resiliency in order to help him or her succeed.
Please join this virtual discussion hosted by:
- Head of School, Dianne Drew
- Vice Chancellor, Blake Spahn
Please register below via Ravenna, and we will send you a Zoom meeting link closer to the day of the event.
Grades 9-12
Attend our seminar on October 21st!
What does it take for students to succeed in college and thrive in our increasingly globalized and rapidly changing world? An education that prepares them to think critically, creatively, and to drive their own learning through the International Baccalaureate curriculum. The acceptance and retention rates of IB students attending top colleges and universities are higher than any other curriculum in the world. Building on the skills the IB fosters, Dwight also helps students develop grit and resiliency, which according to current research, matter more to a child’s ability to reach his or her full potential than intelligence, skill, or even grades. Bouncing back from failure is one of the best lessons a child can learn. Bringing these elements together, we provide students with a very strong foundation to meet the many 21st-century challenges before them.
Please join this virtual discussion hosted by:
- Head of School, Dianne Drew
- Vice Chancellor, Blake Spahn
Please register below via Ravenna, and we will send you a Zoom meeting link closer to the day of the event.
Get to know our Upper School on November 5th!
Please join us for a virtual open house on Thursday, October 8, from 5:30-6:30 pm, hosted by Elizabeth Katz, Director of Admissions for grades 9-12 and Beth Carey, Associate Director of Admissions for grades 9-12, with:
- Head of Upper School, Eric Dale
- Head of School, Dianne Drew
Learn about what sets Dwight apart! You'll have the opportunity to hear about what differentiates our International Baccalaureate from other curricula and Dwight’s commitment to personalized learning and guiding philosophy of igniting the spark of genius in every child. We'll discuss extra-curricular programs, take a virtual tour of our Main Campus, and a panel of current students will tell you about their high school experiences. There will also be a brief overview of the 2021-22 admissions process. Following our discussion, there will be a brief Q&A.
Please register below via Ravenna, and we will send you a Zoom meeting link closer to the day of the event.
Get to know our Quest Learning Support Program on November 10th!
This information session is for families who are interested in understanding more about the Quest Learning Support Program. This session is for parents only and will be co-hosted by our Admissions team and Quest faculty.
Please register below via Ravenna, and we will send you a Zoom meeting link closer to the day of the event.
Learn about our athletics programs on December 1st!
Are you a soccer, volleyball, or squash player? Are you a student athlete or do you aspire to be? If so, then this is the evening for you! At this online event, you will hear from Dwight’s Head of Athletics, Michael Horvath, Associate Athletic Director, Denis Michalak, and student-athletes about our varsity sports teams. Jump into a discussion with us and learn about the exciting athletic opportunities at Dwight and hear more about our long tradition of the scholar-athlete.
Please register below via Ravenna, and we will send you a Zoom meeting link closer to the day of the event.
Recorded Events
Select your child's grade level and scroll to see our recorded events.
Preschool & Kindergarten
Preparing Our Children for 21st-century Success: Grades PreK-12
What does it take for students to succeed in college and thrive in our increasingly globalized and rapidly changing world? An education that prepares them to think critically, creatively, and to drive their own learning through the International Baccalaureate curriculum. The acceptance and retention rates of IB students attending top colleges and universities are higher than any other curriculum in the world. Building on the skills the IB fosters, Dwight also helps students develop grit and resiliency, which according to current research, matter more to a child’s ability to reach his or her full potential than intelligence, skill, or even grades. Bouncing back from failure is one of the best lessons a child can learn. Bringing these elements together, we provide students with a very strong foundation to meet the many 21st-century challenges before them.
Watch this virtual discussion hosted by:
- Head of School, Dianne Drew
- Vice Chancellor, Blake Spahn
Getting to Know Dwight: Grades PreK-5
Watch a virtual introduction to our Lower School with:
- Head of School, Dianne Drew
- Head of Lower School, Martha Hirschman
- Vice Chancellor, Blake Spahn
Hear about what differentiates our International Baccalaureate from other curricula, as well as Dwight’s commitment to personalized learning and guiding philosophy of igniting the spark of genius in every child.
Grades 1-5
Preparing Our Children for 21st-century Success: Grades PreK-12
What does it take for students to succeed in college and thrive in our increasingly globalized and rapidly changing world? An education that prepares them to think critically, creatively, and to drive their own learning through the International Baccalaureate curriculum. The acceptance and retention rates of IB students attending top colleges and universities are higher than any other curriculum in the world. Building on the skills the IB fosters, Dwight also helps students develop grit and resiliency, which according to current research, matter more to a child’s ability to reach his or her full potential than intelligence, skill, or even grades. Bouncing back from failure is one of the best lessons a child can learn. Bringing these elements together, we provide students with a very strong foundation to meet the many 21st-century challenges before them.
Please join this virtual discussion hosted by:
- Head of School, Dianne Drew
- Vice Chancellor, Blake Spahn
Getting to Know Dwight: Grades PreK-5
Watch a virtual introduction to our Lower School with:
- Head of School, Dianne Drew
- Head of Lower School, Martha Hirschman
- Vice Chancellor, Blake Spahn
Hear about what differentiates our International Baccalaureate from other curricula, as well as Dwight’s commitment to personalized learning and guiding philosophy of igniting the spark of genius in every child.
Grades 6-8
Preparing Our Children for 21st-century Success: Grades PreK-12
What does it take for students to succeed in college and thrive in our increasingly globalized and rapidly changing world? An education that prepares them to think critically, creatively, and to drive their own learning through the International Baccalaureate curriculum. The acceptance and retention rates of IB students attending top colleges and universities are higher than any other curriculum in the world. Building on the skills the IB fosters, Dwight also helps students develop grit and resiliency, which according to current research, matter more to a child’s ability to reach his or her full potential than intelligence, skill, or even grades. Bouncing back from failure is one of the best lessons a child can learn. Bringing these elements together, we provide students with a very strong foundation to meet the many 21st-century challenges before them.
Watch this virtual discussion hosted by:
- Head of School, Dianne Drew
- Vice Chancellor, Blake Spahn
Grades 9-12
Preparing Our Children for 21st-century Success: Grades PreK-12
What does it take for students to succeed in college and thrive in our increasingly globalized and rapidly changing world? An education that prepares them to think critically, creatively, and to drive their own learning through the International Baccalaureate curriculum. The acceptance and retention rates of IB students attending top colleges and universities are higher than any other curriculum in the world. Building on the skills the IB fosters, Dwight also helps students develop grit and resiliency, which according to current research, matter more to a child’s ability to reach his or her full potential than intelligence, skill, or even grades. Bouncing back from failure is one of the best lessons a child can learn. Bringing these elements together, we provide students with a very strong foundation to meet the many 21st-century challenges before them.
Watch this virtual discussion hosted by:
- Head of School, Dianne Drew
- Vice Chancellor, Blake Spahn