Why Choose Our School for Gifted Children?
The Wilmington Academy of Arts and Sciences provides a unique opportunity for families of 4-8 grade students who desire more than what can be provided in an environment geared toward high-stakes testing.
While we do administer regular and standardized testing, we value a more holistic approach to education with a myriad of hands-on learning experiences.
We are the only middle school in the area whose main focus is the education and enrichment of gifted and academically-motivated students. The shared goal of our faculty is to produce students who are prepared to succeed in high school and possess the skills needed to excel in college. When students complete their education at WAAS, they leave with the critical thinking skills necessary to thrive in today’s society.
Admissions 2025- 2026
Updated 1/28/25
Thank you for your interest in Wilmington Academy of Arts and Sciences! WAAS has completed its early admissions period for the 2025-2026 school year and is now in a regular rolling admissions period.
For the 2025-2026 school year, WAAS is seeking qualified applicants in 4th grade, 5th grade, and 7th Grade. Our 6th-grade waitlist is full at this time. Strongly interested rising 6th Grade families are still encouraged to reach out to share interest for the future. This was a year of unprecedented interest for 6th grade entry.
Regular rolling admissions are currently taking place. To sign up for a tour or to begin a discussion about admissions at WAAS, please contact Mrs. Upton at b.upton@wilmingtonacademy.org
Application packets will be available at the end of each tour. In order to be considered for 2025-2026 admissions, the application packet must be completed, and records must be received.
*WAAS is a NC Opportunity Scholarship direct recipient school.

~Isaiah D., 6th Grade Student~
Owlsome Observations
WAAS Science Olympiad Excels at the 2025 NC State Wolfpack Invitational!
Congratulations to our Varsity and JV Gold Science Olympiad Teams who competed Saturday in the Wolfpack Invitational at NC State University!The Varsity team placed 4th in Varsity and 4th overall in a very competitive field of more than 30 teams! The JV Gold Team...
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