The Woods Academy Head of School Bethesda, MD   20817 7/1/2023 Overview Distinctive as the only independent, coeducational, preschool to Grade 8 Catholic school in the nation’s capital, The Woods Academy is an inclusive community preparing boys and girls to lead lives of significance. This mission is lived inside and outside of the school in vibrant ways. The teachings of the Catholic faith provide the context in which each student can pursue his or her full potential, and students from all faiths are openly welcomed and valued. The school was originally established more than half a century ago as Ursuline Academy. A group of dedicated parents reestablished it in 1975 as Our Lady of the Woods Academy, and it is now The Woods Academy. The Woods, which m