
Visit IWA
There are many ways to experience IWA.
Our dynamic campus community offers endless opportunities for students to broaden their
knowledge, gain new skills and be involved in activities that pique their interest. Take a look at what life at IWA is like.
Our Admissions Office offers opportunities that allow you to select the best option for your family.
Upcoming Opportunities to Explore and Connect at IWA
IWA First Look!
Experience IWA: First Look for 8th-10th Grade Students
Join us on Monday, March 31st, for First Look at Incarnate Word Academy! This event gives 8th-10th grade students the opportunity to shadow a current IWA student from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, experiencing life on campus firsthand.
Parent Session: While students are shadowing, parents are invited to a Parent Information Session from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM with the Principal and the IWA Academic Team, followed by a 1 hour optional campus tour with the Admissions Team.
Event Details:
- Shadow Check-in: 8:50 AM - 9:20 AM
- Student Pairing: 9:15 AM - 9:40 AM
- IWA Presentation: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Optional Tour: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Pick-up: 1:00 PM
- Lunch: Pizza lunch provided by IWA
Monday, March 31st| 9:00 AM - 1 PM - 📅 RSVP by March 27 to secure your spot!
Monday, April 21st| 9:00 AM - 1 PM - 📅 RSVP by April 15 to secure your spot!
Private Tours
Prospective families of 7th, 8th, and high school transfers are invited to IWA to take a one-hour tour of our classrooms, meet our teachers, and learn more about IWA Academics and Athletics.
Our goal for private tours is for potential incoming students and families to gain a more accurate feel for the school community, student life, and IWA facilities. Please note there will be a limit of two adults per touring student. Prior to your arrival, you will register the members of your party via email response to finalize touring.
If you have any questions, Please email the Admissions Office at admissions@incarnateword.org or call 713-227-3637
NEWS
The IWA Women of the Wires (WOW) FTC Robotics team, #25955, double advanced at their League Championship on February 1, to qualify for the Regional Championship,
The 2024-2025 school year has brought exciting awards and recognitions to IWA.
IWA's Environmental Club makes a difference with a clean-up project for our downtown area.
National Merit Competition Recognizes Three Seniors
IWA parents Mark Richards, Sr., Kathryn Baumeister, and Brigit Michael share the important reasons they chose IWA for their daughters' high school education.
Incarnate Word Academy Hosted DECATS: Exploration Awaits! throughout the month of June. Five IWA faculty members served as Mentors for the 180 gifted Scholars. Our principal, Cathy Stephen, served as the Campus Principal.
70 Seniors Earn $15 Million in College Scholarships
Incarnate Word Academy's Student Council earns historic win as first private school in Texas to win State President School.
Welcome parties for future Falcons featured a student bowling party and mixer for parents.
Four more IWA athletes signed to play in college, for a total of five this year.
Parents, alumnae, and friends of IWA served at panelists for an insightful and varied Career Day.
“Because of IWA, I was prepared for college,” says Katie Bourgeois ‘23, a freshman at Texas A&M. Her assertion was a common refrain from former students who returned to campus for the annual Alumnae College Panel on January 4.
Join us for Open School Day on January 5. Tour IWA’s campus and learn more about our academic offerings, athletics, fine arts, and one-of-a-kind leadership program. Meet our students and faculty and enjoy lunch at IWA.
Students thrive in an atmosphere of action-packed classes and labs.
Last May, the Class of 2023 closed out the year with a school record $14 million in scholarships for 75 students. Dr. Talia Pennington-Dorsey, the director of College Counseling, predicts a successful year for the Class of 2024 as well.
IWA's volleyball program levels up for the 2023-2024 school year, bringing in a lineup of new coaches and players.
Congratulations to Two TAPPS Softball standouts, Lauren Gentry '24 and Mandy Gonzales '23.
Incarnate Word Academy celebrated the school's 150th Foundation Day on Friday, April 28. The morning began with the traditional crowning of the Blessed Mother and Mass. After Mass, the community walked to the 609 for the Jeanne de Matel Award presentation, lunch, and games.
Over Spring Break, ten students flew to Santo Domingo for a mission trip sponsored by IWA's Teens4Unity. As part of the service mission, the students taught English classes to young children at a local school called Cafe Con Leche.
A favorite tradition of students at Incarnate Word Academy is the annual International Lunch, or iLunch. Students and parents bring food specialties from their culture to share with the community. After lunch, a joyful assembly kicks off where students perform cultural dances, model fashions, and celebrate.