We are committed to the development of the whole child, which includes physical well-being. Through P.E. classes and a wide range of extracurricular programs and athletic teams, students have opportunities to set goals, hone their skills, and excel in both individual and team sports. Dwight, which has a long-standing scholar-athlete tradition, is proud to be the first school in the U.S. to be accredited by the World Academy of Sport as an Athlete Friendly Education Center (AFEC). This enables scholar-athletes to balance their commitments to their sport and to their education. IB World Schools that are AFEC-accredited are able to offer student-athletes an extended period in which to complete the rigorous IB Diploma Program.

Our scholar-athlete tradition dates back to the earliest days of Dwight’s history, when students with the School’s signature “D” emblazoned on their chests made newspaper headlines with record-breaking victories over local rivals. These same students went on to elite colleges, highlighting the relationship between excelling in both the classroom and on the playing field. Our tradition of inspiring students to exceed their own expectations — on and off the court — continues today. Students are encouraged to do their personal best, be collegial, show good sportsmanship, and demonstrate the core values of a Dwight athlete.