Virtual Admissions Events
We are pleased to offer prospective families virtual opportunities to get to know Dwight School! For health and safety reasons, we anticipate that open houses will continue to be virtual in the fall. However, it is our hope and plan to tour accepted families in February after decisions are released so that families will have an opportunity to see our campus in person.
Connect with Us
If you would like to connect with a member of our admissions team, please contact us.
- Preschool: preschooladmissions@dwight.edu
- Grades K-8: k8admissions@dwight.edu
- Grades 9-12: upperschooladmissions@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
Join us for a Preschool Open House!
Please join us for a virtual open house, which includes an informational session and Q&A, hosted by the Preschool Admissions Team, with:
- Head of Preschool and Kindergarten, Chris Allen
- Associate Heads of Preschool and Kindergarten, Colleen Brown & Alicia Morris
- Representatives from our parent community and our preschool faculty
Families are welcome to attend an open house prior to submitting an application for admission.
- Thursday, November 18, 7:30 pm
- Wednesday, December 8, 9:30 am
- Thursday, January 13, 1 pm
Conversations with 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. It is ideal to join this event after having attended an open house.
- Thursday, November 11, 7:30 pm
- Friday, December 3, 10 am
- Wednesday, January 19, 7:30 pm
- Tuesday, February 15, 10 am
Meet Dwight Preschool Teachers
Join our preschool and Pre-K teachers on Zoom for a conversation about the Dwight preschool experience. It is ideal to join this event after having attended a Preschool Open House.
- Tuesday. November 30, 7:30 pm
- Tuesday, December 14, 7:30 pm
- Thursday, January 27, 7:30 pm
- Thursday, February 10, 7:30 pm
Preparing Our Children for 21st-Century Success
Monday, November 29, 12 pm
For parents of children in all grades
How can we prepare students to succeed in college and continue to thrive as adults in a globalized and rapidly changing world? They must have an education that prepares them to think critically, creatively, and to drive their own learning. The International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum — recognized worldwide as the “gold standard” in pre-university preparation — provides children with this all-important education.
This event will be hosted by our Head of School, Dianne Drew, who is a renowned IB educator and Chair of the Heads Council of the IB, which oversees all IB Schools worldwide. Ms. Drew will moderate a panel of Dwight high school students discussing their own IB journeys.
Grades K-5
Discover Dwight’s Lower School
Lower School Open Houses
Sparking Genius: Design at Dwight
Wednesday, November 17, 12 pm
For parents of children in grades K-8
Meet our Global Spark Programs Director and Head of Design, Lesa Wang. Ms. Wang is a leading maker educator, who has been teaching art, design, and STEAM in leading independent schools for over two decades. She has also developed makerspaces for K-12 schools and colleges. Together with her team of passionate makers-in-residence, Ms. Wang will share the project-based learning and maker mindset they bring to our youngest designers at Dwight.
Preparing Our Children for 21st-Century Success
Monday, November 29, 12 pm
For parents of children in all grades
How can we prepare students to succeed in college and continue to thrive as adults in a globalized and rapidly changing world? They must have an education that prepares them to think critically, creatively, and to drive their own learning. The International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum — recognized worldwide as the “gold standard” in pre-university preparation — provides children with this all-important education.
This event will be hosted by our Head of School, Dianne Drew, who is a renowned IB educator and Chair of the Heads Council of the IB, which oversees all IB Schools worldwide. Ms. Drew will moderate a panel of Dwight high school students discussing their own IB journeys.
Grades 6-8
Discover Dwight’s Middle School
Middle School Open Houses
Sparking Genius: Design at Dwight
Wednesday, November 17, 12 pm
For parents of children in grades K-8
Meet our Global Spark Programs Director and Head of Design, Lesa Wang. Ms. Wang is a leading maker educator, who has been teaching art, design, and STEAM in leading independent schools for over two decades. She has also developed makerspaces for K-12 schools and colleges. Together with her team of passionate makers-in-residence, Ms. Wang will share the project-based learning and maker mindset they bring to our youngest designers at Dwight.
Preparing Our Children for 21st-Century Success
Monday, November 29, 12 pm
For parents of children in all grades
How can we prepare students to succeed in college and continue to thrive as adults in a globalized and rapidly changing world? They must have an education that prepares them to think critically, creatively, and to drive their own learning. The International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum — recognized worldwide as the “gold standard” in pre-university preparation — provides children with this all-important education.
This event will be hosted by our Head of School, Dianne Drew, who is a renowned IB educator and Chair of the Heads Council of the IB, which oversees all IB Schools worldwide. Ms. Drew will moderate a panel of Dwight high school students discussing their own IB journeys.
Quest Information Sessions
These informational sessions is for families who are interested in understanding more about the Quest Learning Support Program. These sessions will be co-hosted by Admissions and Quest faculty. Please note, these events are for parents only.
Grades 9-12
Discover Dwight’s Upper School
Preparing Our Children for 21st-Century Success
Monday, November 29, 12 pm
For parents of children in all grades
How can we prepare students to succeed in college and continue to thrive as adults in a globalized and rapidly changing world? They must have an education that prepares them to think critically, creatively, and to drive their own learning. The International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum — recognized worldwide as the “gold standard” in pre-university preparation — provides children with this all-important education.
This event will be hosted by our Head of School, Dianne Drew, who is a renowned IB educator and Chair of the Heads Council of the IB, which oversees all IB Schools worldwide. Ms. Drew will moderate a panel of Dwight high school students discussing their own IB journeys.
Upper School Open Houses
At our Upper School open houses, hosted by the admissions team, you will have the opportunity to meet our Head of School, Dianne Drew, our Head of Upper School, Eric Dale, and hear more about the IB curriculum, the Dwight difference, and extracurricular programs. You will also receive a virtual tour of our Main Campus. A panel of current students will tell you about their high school experiences, and there will be a brief Q&A. We look forward to hosting your family and getting to know you, too! If you are interested in our learning support program, we highly recommend registering for one of our Quest information sessions this fall.
Quest Information Sessions
These informational sessions are for families who are interested in understanding more about the Quest Learning Support Program. These sessions will be co-hosted by Admissions and Quest faculty. Please note, these events are for parents only.
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
Ignite Your Child’s Spark at Dwight — A Conversation with our Head of School, Dianne Drew
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 6-8
Ignite Your Child’s Spark at Dwight — A Conversation with our Head of School, Dianne Drew
Virtual Open House
Click below to watch a virtual open house 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.
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
Ignite Your Child’s Spark at Dwight — A Conversation with our Head of School, Dianne Drew
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