Carter G. Woodson Academy
This page is for the parents, staff and scholars of Carter G. Woodson Academy The Carter G. All participants will graduate college- and career-ready.
Woodson Academy provides an advanced and rigorous curriculum that meets the new common core standards through the lens of African-American history, culture and culturally responsive teaching and learning strategies. This traditional college preparatory program, which launched in the fall of 2012, serves at-promise males in grades 6-12 who have unlimited potential.
06/03/2026
The countdown begins! In just a few short hours, we will celebrate our 10th graduating class as they prepare to conquer the world.
06/02/2026
Carter G. Woodson Academy Commencement Convocation 2026 🎓
Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments, perseverance, and bright futures of the Class of 2026!
📅 Date: June 3, 2026 ((tomorrow))
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: First Baptist Church Bracktown 3016 Bracktown Rd. Lexington, KY 40511
We look forward to honoring our graduates as they take the next step in their journey toward excellence and leadership.
Congratulations, Class of 2026!
05/28/2026
Proud of our 8th grad Scholars as we celebrate them for this special milestone! 🎓
Congratulations to the 8th grade Class of 2026, your future is bright, and this is only the beginning. Wishing you all the best as you start your high school journey!
05/21/2026
🚨 LAST CALL, FUTURE LEADERS!
Tomorrow is the FINAL day to place your bid for SGA office at Carter G. Woodson Academy!
Got ideas? Leadership skills?
This is YOUR chance to make a difference, represent your classmates, and leave your mark on next school year!
Don’t wait until it’s too late ⏰ — step up, speak out, and GO FOR IT!
🎓 Future presidents, vice presidents, secretaries, and leaders… we’re looking at YOU.
04/24/2026
🚨 9 DAYS LEFT 🚨
CGWA applications are closing soon!
Don’t wait get your apps in NOW 💥
⏰ 9 days. One opportunity. Apply now.
🎯 APPLY NOW:
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01/20/2026
Join us today at CGWA for our MLK Commemoration Assembly, Realizing the Dream through Vision & Leadership, a powerful panel discussion hosted by the Scholar led, Woodson Institute for Leadership, Education, Equity, and Race Relations in America.
This conversation will reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy while examining how leadership, education, and equity continue to shape the pursuit of justice today. Together, we will explore what it means to move beyond remembrance and into action, transforming Dr. King’s vision into lived reality in our communities.
BTW:
Applications close in 10 days!
⏰ 10 days. One opportunity. Apply now.
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01/18/2026
CGWA is one of the top Male-Serving, High-Impact schools in the nation.
Seats are limited and Momentum is real.
Applications close in 13 days!
⏰13 days. One opportunity. Apply now.
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01/16/2026
Tonight We welcomed potential scholars and their families to complete applications, tour the Academy, and learn more about our programs and pathways. From the moment they walked in, they experienced our culture of pride, excellence, and brotherhood.
This is more than a school, it’s a community where scholars are seen, supported, and prepared to lead. CGWA is where innovation meets opportunity.
Applications close in 15days!
⏰15 days. One opportunity. Apply now.
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2000 Winchester Road
Lexington, KY
40509
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8:25am - 3:15pm |
| Tuesday | 8:25am - 3:15pm |
| Wednesday | 8:25am - 3:15pm |
| Thursday | 8:25am - 3:15pm |
| Friday | 5:25am - 3:15pm |