ADMISSIONS NEW

After 24 years of admissions cycles, it still amazes me how much every year can feel the same and also completely different from previous years There is a lot that repeats itself year after year, but then the outside world as well as shifts in parent priorities seep into the process and create real differences

This year we are noticing an even stronger need for prospective parents to connect authentically with multiple constituencies in our school community They are, clearly, weighing a very significant decision for their child(ren) and their family - public vs private school - and, if private, trying to understand the sometimes demonstrative and sometimes nuanced differences from one school to another.

We have branched out and offered many different opportunities for prospective families to get to know us and we’ve really enjoyed getting to know these families better as a result. There have been the usual open house events, of course, but then also zoom events that were created when we couldn’t be on campus that offer a different “get to know you” kind of energy Families have been invited to join us for special Communities, after school athletic events, our CODI cooking series, morning coffee chats with current parents, as well as the 7th grade play!

So many of these events have relied on so many of you that are a meaningful part of Wesley culture and we thank you for continuing to be such great Wesley ambassadors We eagerly anticipate sending out offers of admission in less than one week and can’t wait to welcome our newest Lions as they join The Wesley School community for the 20232024 school year.

Verena Denove & Lindsey Drasin