EXPERIENCE IWA
From private on-campus tours and in-person events to your own personal Zoom call, there are many ways to experience IWA.
Our Admissions Office offers opportunities that allow you to select the best option for your family. Read more below and register today!
Join us for our 2021 Open House
"Experience IWA"
Sunday, Nov. 7 from 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
This is a great opportunity for the entire family to walk through the halls of IWA!
You'll talk to students, teachers and counselors, and learn more about all of our unique offerings.
INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY TOUR OPTIONS
Check Out a Day in the Life of an IWA Student
NEWS
![Encouraging Reading and Literacy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1638374133/incarnatewordorg/ygxtadbbpv77c8qgcwgx/IMG_4094.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1638374133/incarnatewordorg/ygxtadbbpv77c8qgcwgx/IMG_4094.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1638374133/incarnatewordorg/ygxtadbbpv77c8qgcwgx/IMG_4094.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1638374133/incarnatewordorg/ygxtadbbpv77c8qgcwgx/IMG_4094.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1638374133/incarnatewordorg/ygxtadbbpv77c8qgcwgx/IMG_4094.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1638374133/incarnatewordorg/ygxtadbbpv77c8qgcwgx/IMG_4094.jpg","width":2200}])
IWA's origami club takes a creative approach to getting others excited about reading.
![Giving Thanks]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1637350517/incarnatewordorg/e5h1zbqedj3dxd6rjoop/IMG_20211119_125133778_HDR.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1637350517/incarnatewordorg/e5h1zbqedj3dxd6rjoop/IMG_20211119_125133778_HDR.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1637350517/incarnatewordorg/e5h1zbqedj3dxd6rjoop/IMG_20211119_125133778_HDR.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1637350517/incarnatewordorg/e5h1zbqedj3dxd6rjoop/IMG_20211119_125133778_HDR.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1637350517/incarnatewordorg/e5h1zbqedj3dxd6rjoop/IMG_20211119_125133778_HDR.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1637350517/incarnatewordorg/e5h1zbqedj3dxd6rjoop/IMG_20211119_125133778_HDR.jpg","width":2200}])
A beloved IWA tradition returns.
![Chalking it Up]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634926934/incarnatewordorg/hzxjtrda9mlcvmaywvhw/IMG_20211022_105633574_HDR.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634926934/incarnatewordorg/hzxjtrda9mlcvmaywvhw/IMG_20211022_105633574_HDR.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1634926934/incarnatewordorg/hzxjtrda9mlcvmaywvhw/IMG_20211022_105633574_HDR.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1634926934/incarnatewordorg/hzxjtrda9mlcvmaywvhw/IMG_20211022_105633574_HDR.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1634926934/incarnatewordorg/hzxjtrda9mlcvmaywvhw/IMG_20211022_105633574_HDR.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1634926934/incarnatewordorg/hzxjtrda9mlcvmaywvhw/IMG_20211022_105633574_HDR.jpg","width":2200}])
IWA students show support for the Houston Astros
![Cultural Connections]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634672314/incarnatewordorg/mcrlap2hfh5vvekq4zx7/SpanishIV_Dia-deldos-Muerto.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634672314/incarnatewordorg/mcrlap2hfh5vvekq4zx7/SpanishIV_Dia-deldos-Muerto.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1634672314/incarnatewordorg/mcrlap2hfh5vvekq4zx7/SpanishIV_Dia-deldos-Muerto.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1634672314/incarnatewordorg/mcrlap2hfh5vvekq4zx7/SpanishIV_Dia-deldos-Muerto.jpg","width":1067}])
Spanish classes take advantage of our downtown location to learn more about Mexican heritage.
![IWA Seniors Named Commended Scholars]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1632251583/incarnatewordorg/hhqov5tyjvthkdd9sjbs/commendednationalmerit2022.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1632251583/incarnatewordorg/hhqov5tyjvthkdd9sjbs/commendednationalmerit2022.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1632251583/incarnatewordorg/hhqov5tyjvthkdd9sjbs/commendednationalmerit2022.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1632251583/incarnatewordorg/hhqov5tyjvthkdd9sjbs/commendednationalmerit2022.jpg","width":1067}])
Three members of the Class of 2022 earn prestigious ranking.
![Cleaning the Coast]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1632235754/incarnatewordorg/gkopzavte7u6dzz9nlmc/EnvironmentalClub_BeachCleaning.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1632235754/incarnatewordorg/gkopzavte7u6dzz9nlmc/EnvironmentalClub_BeachCleaning.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1632235754/incarnatewordorg/gkopzavte7u6dzz9nlmc/EnvironmentalClub_BeachCleaning.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1632235754/incarnatewordorg/gkopzavte7u6dzz9nlmc/EnvironmentalClub_BeachCleaning.jpg","width":1067}])
IWA's Environmental Club spends a day of service on Galveston island.
![Two IWA Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1631717617/incarnatewordorg/huccbvvu9c9ulons3gk7/National_Merit_Semifinalists_2021.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1631717617/incarnatewordorg/huccbvvu9c9ulons3gk7/National_Merit_Semifinalists_2021.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1631717617/incarnatewordorg/huccbvvu9c9ulons3gk7/National_Merit_Semifinalists_2021.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1631717617/incarnatewordorg/huccbvvu9c9ulons3gk7/National_Merit_Semifinalists_2021.jpg","width":1067}])
They're among 16,000 high school students nationwide to earn the honor.
![Seven IWA Students Earn National Recognition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1630615761/incarnatewordorg/hodfjmymedajujesbzli/CollegeBoardScholars_2021.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1630615761/incarnatewordorg/hodfjmymedajujesbzli/CollegeBoardScholars_2021.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1630615761/incarnatewordorg/hodfjmymedajujesbzli/CollegeBoardScholars_2021.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1630615761/incarnatewordorg/hodfjmymedajujesbzli/CollegeBoardScholars_2021.jpg","width":1067}])
These young women are College Board National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars and College Board National African-American Program Scholars.
![Following in Her Footsteps]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1630072681/incarnatewordorg/aw6qdolasvvfst4vxkxp/FYDSN_2021.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1630072681/incarnatewordorg/aw6qdolasvvfst4vxkxp/FYDSN_2021.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1630072681/incarnatewordorg/aw6qdolasvvfst4vxkxp/FYDSN_2021.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1630072681/incarnatewordorg/aw6qdolasvvfst4vxkxp/FYDSN_2021.jpg","width":1067}])
IWA parents meet teachers and learn about our curriculum at Follow Your Daughter's Schedule Night.
![IWA Enhances its College Counseling Program]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1629389060/incarnatewordorg/doz7ndnpq6dg9qjskac7/CollegeCounseling_NewsPage_Photo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1629389060/incarnatewordorg/doz7ndnpq6dg9qjskac7/CollegeCounseling_NewsPage_Photo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1629389060/incarnatewordorg/doz7ndnpq6dg9qjskac7/CollegeCounseling_NewsPage_Photo.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1629389060/incarnatewordorg/doz7ndnpq6dg9qjskac7/CollegeCounseling_NewsPage_Photo.jpg","width":1067}])
College counselor Lesley Watkins has added multiple workshops and advising sessions to our already robust college counseling offerings. They're designed to help our Falcons through the gauntlet of college admissions.
![Women of the Word Wednesday: Alyson Ubungen '22]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1629296971/incarnatewordorg/o0ywdkbwvjumrqd1zags/Alyson_Ubungen_WomenOfTheWord.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1629296971/incarnatewordorg/o0ywdkbwvjumrqd1zags/Alyson_Ubungen_WomenOfTheWord.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1629296971/incarnatewordorg/o0ywdkbwvjumrqd1zags/Alyson_Ubungen_WomenOfTheWord.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1629296971/incarnatewordorg/o0ywdkbwvjumrqd1zags/Alyson_Ubungen_WomenOfTheWord.jpg","width":1067}])
Student body president Alyson Ubungen '22 talks about how she's always been drawn to serving others.
![Cross Country Teams Place First at IWA Invitational]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1629388794/incarnatewordorg/nn29pct6tktoalscchjq/CrossCountry_NewsPage_Photo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1629388794/incarnatewordorg/nn29pct6tktoalscchjq/CrossCountry_NewsPage_Photo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1629388794/incarnatewordorg/nn29pct6tktoalscchjq/CrossCountry_NewsPage_Photo.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1629388794/incarnatewordorg/nn29pct6tktoalscchjq/CrossCountry_NewsPage_Photo.jpg","width":1067}])
Both JV and Varsity squads grab top spots in their divisions.
!["You are filled with great potential."]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1628877255/incarnatewordorg/me340rxsvtsjuziqfhbc/BackToSchool_AllSchoolMass.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1628877255/incarnatewordorg/me340rxsvtsjuziqfhbc/BackToSchool_AllSchoolMass.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1628877255/incarnatewordorg/me340rxsvtsjuziqfhbc/BackToSchool_AllSchoolMass.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1628877255/incarnatewordorg/me340rxsvtsjuziqfhbc/BackToSchool_AllSchoolMass.jpg","width":1067}])
IWA's first all-school Mass of the 2021-2022 academic year is a time for reflection.
![Women of the Word Wednesday: Britney Bell ' 22]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1628698979/incarnatewordorg/hqeblusgjw9eygkiqe5p/Britney_Plaid.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1628698979/incarnatewordorg/hqeblusgjw9eygkiqe5p/Britney_Plaid.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1628698979/incarnatewordorg/hqeblusgjw9eygkiqe5p/Britney_Plaid.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1628698979/incarnatewordorg/hqeblusgjw9eygkiqe5p/Britney_Plaid.jpg","width":1067}])
Senior Britney Bell '22 talks about living her faith and how being part of the Falcon Ambassadors helps her share her love of IWA.
![Picture of the choir on risers and its director in front of them at the piano]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1628705874/incarnatewordorg/t5e0atffs1kx4pvo1xyr/ChoirBacktoSchoolRetreat.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1628705874/incarnatewordorg/t5e0atffs1kx4pvo1xyr/ChoirBacktoSchoolRetreat.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1628705874/incarnatewordorg/t5e0atffs1kx4pvo1xyr/ChoirBacktoSchoolRetreat.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1628705874/incarnatewordorg/t5e0atffs1kx4pvo1xyr/ChoirBacktoSchoolRetreat.jpg","width":1067}])
Incarnate Word Academy choir members in the Class of 2022 put together an afternoon that blends music and games.
![Welcome Back, Falcons!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1628520224/incarnatewordorg/purtz2kq07kj8tombeha/ImpactDance_FirstDayofSchool.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1628520224/incarnatewordorg/purtz2kq07kj8tombeha/ImpactDance_FirstDayofSchool.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1628520224/incarnatewordorg/purtz2kq07kj8tombeha/ImpactDance_FirstDayofSchool.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1628520224/incarnatewordorg/purtz2kq07kj8tombeha/ImpactDance_FirstDayofSchool.jpg","width":1067}])
The first day of the 2021-2022 school year kicks off with a celebration.
![Welcoming Women]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1628270394/incarnatewordorg/fp8a81mbpcwqyxji8gv3/DSC05514_SM.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1628270394/incarnatewordorg/fp8a81mbpcwqyxji8gv3/DSC05514_SM.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1628270394/incarnatewordorg/fp8a81mbpcwqyxji8gv3/DSC05514_SM.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1628270394/incarnatewordorg/fp8a81mbpcwqyxji8gv3/DSC05514_SM.jpg","width":1200}])
IWA's Falcon Ambassadors share the sisterhood with prospective students and help in important ways.
![Photo of (left to right): Jim and Tracy Fish and Christi and Dean Quinn]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1625239088/incarnatewordorg/mazrdpvyhhxkqirc3u4f/IMG_2895.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1625239088/incarnatewordorg/mazrdpvyhhxkqirc3u4f/IMG_2895.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1625239088/incarnatewordorg/mazrdpvyhhxkqirc3u4f/IMG_2895.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1625239088/incarnatewordorg/mazrdpvyhhxkqirc3u4f/IMG_2895.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1625239088/incarnatewordorg/mazrdpvyhhxkqirc3u4f/IMG_2895.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1625239088/incarnatewordorg/mazrdpvyhhxkqirc3u4f/IMG_2895.jpg","width":2200}])
The annual event raised money for scholarships and financial aid, and proved that "Love is All You Need."
![Record Breaker]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1628277123/incarnatewordorg/d0ezafxofdrx88elshq7/Hill.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1628277123/incarnatewordorg/d0ezafxofdrx88elshq7/Hill.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1628277123/incarnatewordorg/d0ezafxofdrx88elshq7/Hill.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1628277123/incarnatewordorg/d0ezafxofdrx88elshq7/Hill.jpg","width":1067}])
Olivia Hill '23 proves she's a force to be reckoned with in the pool.
![Something to Cheer About]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1628276992/incarnatewordorg/zdoljbwwn8nuwjploch0/Carson.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1628276992/incarnatewordorg/zdoljbwwn8nuwjploch0/Carson.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1628276992/incarnatewordorg/zdoljbwwn8nuwjploch0/Carson.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1628276992/incarnatewordorg/zdoljbwwn8nuwjploch0/Carson.jpg","width":1067}])
Carson Chesnut '22 takes on a brand-new role with the St. Thomas Cheer Team.