Welcome~

We’re so glad you’re here.

At Brightworks, we know that families are the strongest supporters of their kids through the ups and downs of learning and growing up. The admissions process provides us all a chance to explore our hopes for children: that they develop agency, empathy, and resilience; that they discover what they are curious about and pursue it; and that they feel known and nurtured enough to take risks as they explore who they are and who they want to be.

Thank you for being here and working to find the best fit school for your child and your family! We’re thrilled you’re exploring a school where students are seen, known, and empowered to learn by doing. Brightworks is a progressive K–12 school, including our boutique Micro High, where project-based learning, meaningful relationships, and curiosity drive every student’s growth.

If you are looking for a school that will partner with your family as your student charts the waters of learning and growing up, you’ve come to the right place. This school is an endeavor we take on together, as students co-author their educations with their families and Brightworks staff behind them.

“Touring at Brightworks was the best first step we took. From day one, we felt seen, welcomed, and inspired by the community.”

We make it easy to take the first step in discovering Brightworks:

Submit an Inquiry Form – Provide a few details about your family and child, and let us know which program you’re interested in (Elementary, Middle, or Micro High).
Schedule a Visit or Tour – See our classrooms, meet our collaborators, and experience the Brightworks community firsthand.
Connect with Admissions – We’ll follow up to answer your questions and guide you through the next steps.

Take the first step →

Start Your Brightworks Journey

See Brightworks in Action

As you explore our campus, meet students, families, and collaborators, and see Brightworks in action, you’ll get a firsthand sense of the joyful, welcoming community we call school.

Discover how project-based learning sparks curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity.
See how small classes and collaborative communities nurture confidence, belonging, and meaningful connections.
Explore the progression from Elementary through Middle School to Micro High and beyond.
Hear directly from current families and students about what they find most exciting and vital at Brightworks.

We invite you to use the admissions process (as wild as it is!) as an opportunity to reflect on what you hope for in your child’s education. Ask questions of the school—and of your family’s values and goals—and let’s explore together how those hopes can be realized here.

Thank you so much for your interest in Brightworks—we can’t wait to get to know your family.

~Lisa Nowell and Karen Thompson, Your Admissions Team

curiosity begins here