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The Woods Academy Annual Fund

Why Woods? Just Ask Our Students.

We didn't script a word of this. We simply asked our students what they love most about The Woods and this is what they told us. Inclusive community, friendships, teachers who know them by name, art projects they're proud of, and yes, even math class. This is what your gift to the Annual Fund helps make possible, every single day.

Done in 30: The Woods Annual Fund Campaign

Done in 30 is here. From September 22–October 20, help us reach this year's goal: $260,000 and 68% parent participation. The first 50 households to give receive a special thank-you gift.

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The Woods Academy Annual Fund in Bethesda, MD

As an independent school, The Woods Academy relies on tuition, investments, and a strong annual giving program to provide an extraordinary experience for our students. Your gift to the Annual Fund transforms everyday learning into remarkable opportunities—supporting innovative classroom projects, small-group instruction, and programs that empower every student to thrive.

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What does The Woods Academy Annual Fund Support?

Tuition provides the foundation - faculty salaries and benefits, a safe campus, and daily operations. The Annual Fund goes above and beyond, transforming essentials into something extraordinary. It allows us to say “yes” when opportunities arise to enrich your child’s education.  Give a gift today.

Every gift to our annual fund creates unrestricted possibilities!

Giving Levels

Giving Level

Donation Amount
Visionaries $20,000+
Head Philanthropists $10,000 - $19,999
Benefactors $4,000-$9,999
1975 Leaders $1,975-$3,999
Patrons $1,000-$1,974
Friends up to $999

Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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A group of students in a circle outside with Mrs. Erica Hiken.

I love that it is a small community where I can really get to know my students and their families.”

Mrs. Erica Hiken Grade 3 Teacher

Mr. JP Clubbs standing in the classroom smiling.

Since the beginning, The Woods Academy was more than a school. It is a community, extended family. In particular, from students to parents; faculty, staff, to administration, people support each other through personal and professional growth.”

Mr. JP Clubbs Grade 7 and 8 Social Studies Teacher

Mrs. Erin Ricca smiling with two students.

I love that the Woods is such a nurturing community. For a small school, we offer so many different opportunities for our students. I have worked at the Woods for so many years because I enjoy the many relationships I have built with students, parents and my colleagues.”

Mrs. Erin Ricca Athletics Director

A group of students is smiling and dressed nicely.

What a blessing it is, watching our three boys walk into the Woods Academy together each morning with smiles on their faces, greeted by faculty who know them by name, and by friends who are happy to see them and are equally happy to be there. The Woods is a place where our children feel safe and comfortable; a place that has been key in building their education, character and self-confidence; a place that has provided continuity during tumultuous times. The friendships we have developed here are priceless to us, and we contribute not only because we want to preserve and bolster these experiences for them, but because we wish to ensure equal, if not better experiences, for those who come after we have departed.”

Ingrid and Steve Gobien Current Parents and Parent of an Alumni

Ignacio Ascanio Aliño

The Woods Academy has helped me in so many different ways, but it helped me to develop the ability to adapt to any circumstance, which is very useful in life. It helped me, a nine year old at the time with barely no level of English, to adapt to a very different culture with patience and through the school’s values. I want to give thanks to the faculty for helping me along the way and I can’t wait to visit soon.”

Ignacio Ascanio Aliño Class of 2018

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