The Woods Academy

The Woods has been fortunate to be part of these students' journeys, watching them grow into confident learners, compassionate friends, and thoughtful leaders.

🎓 Congratulations to:
Sebastian J. - Edmund Burke School
Fred K. - Bullis School
Daisy K. - Holton-Arms School
Braden K. - St. John’s College High School
Hector L. - Georgetown Preparatory School
Victoria L. - Holton-Arms School

We know you'll continue to soar and make us proud.

As we continue spotlighting the Class of 2026, we celebrate six more graduates preparing to take on high school this fall. These students have helped shape the spirit of The Woods through their leadership, school involvement, and commitment to our community.

🎓 Congratulations to:

McCanna F. - Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart
Logan F. - Georgetown Preparatory School
John Paul G. - St. John’s College High School
Zachary G. - Georgetown Preparatory School
Emma H. - Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School
Lulu H. - Our Lady of Good Counsel High School

🦉 Where are our Mighty Owls headed this fall?

This week, we're celebrating the Class of 2026 and the exciting high school journeys that await them. From their first days at The Woods to this important milestone, these students have grown in faith, knowledge, leadership, and character.

We are so proud of all you have accomplished and can't wait to see all that you achieve in the years ahead. Congratulations on this next chapter!

🎓 Congratulations to:

Mateo A. - Greengates School Mexico
Anna C. - National Cathedral School
Grayson C. - St. Anselm’s Abbey School
Gonzalo D. - St. John’s College High School
Henry D. - Georgetown Preparatory School
Thomas D. - Georgetown Preparatory School

Happy Father's Day to all of the fathers and father figures in our Woods community! Thank you for the guidance, encouragement, and example you provide our Mighty Owls each and every day. Your support helps shape the lives of our students and strengthens our community in countless ways.

Before we ended the school year, we gathered for our Spring Sports End-of-Season Assembly to celebrate the dedication, teamwork, and accomplishments of our student-athletes. Congratulations to all of our spring sports participants on a fantastic season! Your hard work, perseverance, and sportsmanship made us proud both on and off the field.

Grade 3 had a wild and wonderful visit from a reptile expert! Students enjoyed learning about a variety of reptiles, their habitats, and unique adaptations. The highlight of the experience? Getting the chance to touch a snake and see these fascinating creatures up close!

Our Grade 4 students are officially on their way to Middle School! They had the opportunity to hear directly from this year's Grade 5 class about what to expect next year, from new opportunities and responsibilities to tips for a successful transition.

To celebrate the end of Grade 4, students signed each other's t-shirts, creating lasting memories before beginning their next chapter at The Woods.

Before graduation, the Class of 2026 celebrated a beloved Woods tradition: the Grade 8 Car Parade. Students and their families decorated their vehicles and made their way through campus as classmates, teachers, faculty, and staff cheered them on.

Filled with excitement and well wishes, the parade was a special opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 as they prepared for their next chapter. We are so proud of all you have achieved and can't wait to see what comes next!

Yesterday, we proudly recognized Bobby K. as this year's recipient of the Liza C. Mataac Dodson Scholarship.

Presented in memory of Liza C. Mataac Dodson, a beloved Woods alumna and former teacher, this award recognizes a rising Grade 8 student who demonstrates a commitment to serving others, fostering community, and supporting fellow students in meaningful ways. Bobby's positive influence on younger students, leadership, and active involvement in school life embody the values and spirit this scholarship was created to honor.

Congratulations, Bobby, on this well-deserved recognition!

As we celebrated our Closing Mass and the final day of school, we reflected with gratitude on a year filled with growth, friendship, and God's blessings. As Father Van D**e reminded us, take time this summer to "look back to the beginning" and appreciate all that God has given you this year.

We wish our students, families, faculty, staff, and alumni a safe and joy-filled summer. Thank you for another wonderful year at The Woods. We look forward to welcoming you back in the fall!