It’s an exciting time at Making Waves Academy as we enter our 19th year of serving students and families in Contra Costa County and welcome our 30th Wave of incoming 5th graders. Each new school year is an opportunity to build on our strong foundation, one defined by high expectations, deep care for our students, and a shared belief in the power of education to change lives.

At Making Waves, we are a community that believes every student deserves a pathway to opportunity supported by excellent teaching, a safe and nurturing environment, and a school culture grounded in belonging and ambition. Families choose MWA because they want their children challenged academically and cared for personally. Educators choose MWA because they want to grow in a mission-driven environment where collaboration, continuous learning, and student success are at the center of everything we do. Whether you are a prospective student, family, or team member, we invite you to join a community that is deeply committed to helping every Wave-Maker thrive in school, in college, and in life.

Alton Nelson, CEO