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![Top 8 Reasons Families Choose WA]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750858053/woodstockacademyorg/aux2lbgowck1udayx2am/familyenteringhyde-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1750858053/woodstockacademyorg/aux2lbgowck1udayx2am/familyenteringhyde-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1750858053/woodstockacademyorg/aux2lbgowck1udayx2am/familyenteringhyde-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1750858053/woodstockacademyorg/aux2lbgowck1udayx2am/familyenteringhyde-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1750858053/woodstockacademyorg/aux2lbgowck1udayx2am/familyenteringhyde-2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750858053/woodstockacademyorg/aux2lbgowck1udayx2am/familyenteringhyde-2.jpg","width":2048}])
If you ask a family why they chose The Woodstock Academy for their child’s education, their answers are often rooted in one of two things: a desire for more or a need for something different.
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As the final week of school approaches, it’s tempting to shift into vacation mode. The weather is warmer, summer plans are on the horizon, and the rhythm of the school year starts to slow down. But at WA we believe that how you finish matters just as much as how you started.
![Beyond the Classroom: Experiential Learning Is Essential for College and Career Readiness]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747932824/woodstockacademyorg/s3dyykpvmht4icrhx2vt/DSC01660.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747932824/woodstockacademyorg/s3dyykpvmht4icrhx2vt/DSC01660.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747932824/woodstockacademyorg/s3dyykpvmht4icrhx2vt/DSC01660.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747932824/woodstockacademyorg/s3dyykpvmht4icrhx2vt/DSC01660.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747932824/woodstockacademyorg/s3dyykpvmht4icrhx2vt/DSC01660.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747932824/woodstockacademyorg/s3dyykpvmht4icrhx2vt/DSC01660.jpg","width":2200}])
At The Woodstock Academy, we believe that education must go far beyond textbooks, lectures, and standardized tests. Preparing students for college and careers in the 21st century requires more than just academic rigor; it demands experiential learning: immersive, hands-on opportunities that build practical skills, confidence, and purpose.
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Get to know WA's next Head of School!
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Catch up with the Class of 1980's Barry Jessurun!
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The Woodstock Academy is proud to announce it has launched a college-level Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) course in conjunction with Connecticut State Community College: Quinebaug Valley (CT-State QV) for students to develop hands-on experience and jumpstart their careers in the healthcare field.
![Dr. Lawrence Filippelli]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741024111/woodstockacademyorg/sejqww8gl84waeliumgu/LF1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741024111/woodstockacademyorg/sejqww8gl84waeliumgu/LF1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741024111/woodstockacademyorg/sejqww8gl84waeliumgu/LF1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741024111/woodstockacademyorg/sejqww8gl84waeliumgu/LF1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741024111/woodstockacademyorg/sejqww8gl84waeliumgu/LF1.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741024111/woodstockacademyorg/sejqww8gl84waeliumgu/LF1.png","width":2000}])
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Catch up with Class of 2014's Henry Li!
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The start of a new semester is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start. Whether you’re striving to improve academically, socially, or personally, taking intentional steps now can set the tone for the months ahead.
Look to Your Future
Explore and grow from the comfort of our idyllic New England campus, centrally located between Boston, Providence, and New York City.
Where Are They Now?
A Storied Tradition of Academic Excellence
Discover the legacy of global citizenship at The Woodstock Academy, where over two centuries of educational tradition meet your path to a vibrant future. Established in 1801, we're proud to inspire generations of lifelong learners and shape future leaders.