President / Principal Welcome
Message from the President
Welcome to Archbishop Wood High School!
Archbishop Wood High School’s goal is to educate young men and women for life in the future world. We are a school where they can learn and grow in a faith-based surrounding, a place where they can make friends and create memories that will last a lifetime. Archbishop Wood is a place that nurtures the development of young people with a family atmosphere that emphasizes a caring for one another.
Our dedicated administration, faculty, and staff lead the way in the development of the success of all students through academics and extracurricular programs. Archbishop Wood is very proud of our alumni and their successes after they leave our school, among them an Astronaut, a Federal Judge, Doctors, Lawyers, Business Entrepreneurs, an Admiral, Educators, and Religious to name a few, as well as many other various types of employment throughout many communities. We at Archbishop Wood are very proud of our alumni and current students and we as a community continue to “Strive for Excellence” in everything that we do.
I hope that you enjoy our website and I encourage you to visit us in person at any time. Thank you again for your interest in Archbishop Wood High School “Home of the Vikings.” I look forward to meeting you in person.
Sincerely yours,
President
Message from the Principal
Dear Viking Families,
Welcome to Archbishop Wood High School! Here at Archbishop Wood we have a rigorous academic program that both challenges students and makes learning enjoyable for them. In Freshman year, students are given a roster which exposes them to many disciplines so that they can begin their path on discovering their interests. As students progress into Sophomore, Junior, and Senior years, they will have the opportunity to take part in our 15 Advanced Placement courses, our numerous electives, and they can even earn college credits through our Dual Enrollment Partnership. Our students also use their school provided Chromebook as part of our 1:1 Program as a way to enhance lessons, they have opportunities to visit our Science Labs on a regular basis, and they may even perform in our Little Theater to act out a scene in one of their Humanities classes. There is truly a class for everyone here at Archbishop Wood!
Our goal is to provide every Viking with the best high school experience not just academically, but also spiritually, socially, and emotionally. Our motto, “Faithfulness Merits the Crown” is both the foundation and heartbeat of our school. We recognize that each student brings their own God-given talents, abilities, and personalities to our community both in and out of the classroom. Our students are provided with opportunities to practice their faith, provide service to the surrounding community, and build relationships with the students of Our Lady of Confidence with whom we share a campus. Archbishop Wood offers a wide-range of extracurricular activities including Robotics, Performing Arts, and several Athletic teams. We are so proud of the many championships and performances that our extracurriculars bring to Archbishop Wood.
Our College and Career Counseling Center provides state of the art technology and in-person meeting space for College Representative visits, Instant Decision Days, and one-on-one sessions with three full time Academic Counselors. We also recognize the importance of mental health and emotional well-being, especially in the teenage years. We are fortunate to have a space dedicated to self-regulation, the Zen Den, that students are welcome to use whenever they need.
I am truly blessed to have the opportunity to serve as Principal of Archbishop Wood. Having served here as teacher, then Assistant Principal, and now Principal, I have been welcomed into Viking community from the very beginning and have made Archbishop Wood my home. I am committed to continuing on our journey of excellence and am excited to be working with you and your family.
Go Vikings!
Sincerely,
Dr. Katherine Nobles