Admission Events

One look says it all! We invite prospective families to a First Look information session. In this 50-minute presentation, you will get a chance to learn more about Wildwood, our dynamic curriculum, and the application process. We look forward to getting to know your family throughout the admission process.

If you missed any of the events below, please email Alissa Dixon at adixon@wildwood.org to receive a recording.
 

Elementary First Looks

• Sept. 8 (9:30 a.m.) - Registration closed.
• Sept. 15 (7 p.m.) - Registration closed.
• Sept. 22 (12 p.m.) - Registration closed.
• Oct. 20 (9:30 a.m.) - Registration closed.
• Nov. 10 (9:30 a.m.) - Registration closed.

Middle and Upper First Looks

• Sept. 14 (9:30 a.m.) - Registration closed.
• Oct. 12 (7 p.m.) - Registration closed.
• Oct. 26 (7 p.m.) - Registration closed.
• Nov. 9 (9:30 a.m.) - Registration closed.

What is the Wildwood community like? Why did you choose Wildwood for your family? What advice would you give to prospective families?

Register for this session to learn more about the Wildwood community from those who know it best—current parents and guardians. Connect with Wildwood families, ask questions, and explore your interest in Wildwood via this candid, virtual conversation. This virtual conversation is best suited for prospective parents and guardians.

Attention Prospective Families: If you would like to connect with a current Wildwood parent/guardian, please email Alissa Dixon at adixon@wildwood.org.
 

Meet Elementary School Parents

• Sept. 21 (12 p.m.) - Registration closed.
• Oct. 12 (9 a.m.) - Registration closed.
• Nov. 2 (12 p.m.) - Registration closed.

Meet Middle and Upper School Parents

• Sept. 15 (10 a.m.) - Registration closed.
• Sept. 27 (7 p.m.) - Registration closed.
• Oct. 4 (9 a.m.) - Registration closed.
• Nov. 1 (12 p.m.) - Registration closed.

Meet BIPOC* Parents/Guardians (K-12)

*The National Association of Independent Schools defines “BIPOC” as those who identify as Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color

• Oct. 20 (12 p.m.) - Registration closed.
• Jan. 18 (7 p.m.) - Registration closed.

What is it really like to be a Wildwood Wolf? What do students have to say? What do they enjoy most about Wildwood? What would they change?

From arts to athletics, the Institutes to Exhibitions, get an inside look and hear directly from current Wildwood students from the middle and upper school about their experiences. This virtual conversation is best suited for prospective middle and upper applicants and all parents/guardians applying to grades K-12.

Meet Wildwood School Students

• Oct. 18 (7 p.m.) - Registration closed.
• Nov. 16 (7 p.m.) - Registration closed.

What differentiates Wildwood’s approach to K-12 progressive education?

Hear directly from Wildwood’s leadership, including Head of School Landis Green, on Wildwood’s academic curriculum, research-based programming, and commitment to project-based learning. This virtual conversation is best suited for prospective parents and guardians.

Meet Elementary School Admin

• Oct. 27 (7 p.m.) - Registration closed.

Meet Middle and Upper School Admin

• Nov. 1 (7 p.m.) - Registration closed.

What is life like after Wildwood?

Meet Wildwood alumni from a variety of fields and career paths to learn how their experience prepared them for life beyond graduation. This virtual conversation is best suited for prospective middle and upper students, parents and guardians.

Meet Wildwood Alumni

• Nov. 15 (7 p.m.) - Registration closed.

Using authentic contexts such as a science research lab, social leadership collaborative, or incubator, the Wildwood Institute Model provides a parallel path for learning that resonates with 21st century skills and expectations.

Join us to meet current students and Institute directors. This virtual conversation is best suited for middle and upper applicants and all parents/guardians applying to grades K-12.

If you missed the event below, please email Alissa Dixon at adixon@wildwood.org to receive a recording.
 

Meet the Directors of the Wildwood Institutes

• Nov. 9 (7 p.m.) - Registration closed.

Parents and guardians of prospective kindergarten and 1st grade students are invited to join us on campus to hear more about how subjects like math, reading, and writing are taught at Wildwood. This event is an in-depth presentation led by faculty members from across academic disciplines, on project-based learning. 
 

• Jan. 25 (6:30 p.m.) - Open to parents/guardians of kindergarten and 1st grade applicants who have already submitted an application for the 2023-2024 school year. To register, please email Assistant Director of Admission Alissa Dixon at adixon@wildwood.org.

We invite prospective families to learn more about our rich diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging curriculum and programming from the Director of Equity and Inclusion, students, and faculty. This event is open to parents/guardians applying to grades K-12. Students applying to middle school and upper school are welcome to join their parents/guardians. This event will take place in person at Wildwood’s middle and upper campus. 
 

• Feb. 7 (6:30 p.m.) - Open to parents/guardians of K-12 applicants who have already submitted an application for the 2023-2024 school year. Students applying to 6-12th grade are also welcome to attend. To register, please email Assistant Director of Admission Alissa Dixon at adixon@wildwood.org.