Tacoma, WA – An exciting new era is officially underway at one of Tacoma’s leading independent academic institutions, Charles Wright Academy, as the school’s Board of Trustees has named acclaimed educator Rachel Rippl as Head of School. Charles Wright is an inclusive, liberal arts community serving more than 550 students in preschool through 12th grade. […]
Crozier named Charles Wright Academy Lower School Director
Stephani Crozier has been named Lower School Director at Charles Wright Academy. Crozier has served as interim director for the past six months and recently completed a confirmation process. “Stephani joined the CWA community in 2018, as a first grade teacher,” wrote Rachel Rippl, Interim Head of School, in a January 29 email to the […]
Charles Wright Academy – Middle & Upper School Preview Day
Prospective students & their families are invited to join us for an in-person Preview Day. Meet faculty, administrators, and students and learn about our academics, arts, athletics, experiential education, service learning, student life, and more! Tours will also be available to explore classrooms, arts, and athletics facilities. This is the best way for the whole […]
Charles Wright Academy – Beginning & Lower School Preview Day
Prospective students & their families are invited to join us for an in-person Preview Day. Meet faculty, administrators, and students and learn about our academics, arts, athletics, experiential education, service learning, student life, and more! Tours will also be available to explore classrooms, arts, and athletics facilities. This is the best way for the whole […]
Charles Wright Academy Earns Platinum AP School Honor Roll Recognition
College Board announced that Charles Wright Academy has been named to the 2024 Advanced Placement Program (AP) School Honor Roll, earning Platinum distinction. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening access. Schools can earn this recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to […]
Christopher Gorycki Named Interim Head of School at Charles Wright Academy
After a national search, veteran independent school leader Christopher A. Gorycki was chosen by the Charles Wright Academy Board of Trustees to serve as a two-year Interim Head of School beginning Friday, August 2, 2024. “We are excited to welcome Chris to the Charles Wright Academy community. He brings vast experience from his work in […]
Charles Wright Academy Knowledge Bowl Team Wins State
The Charles Wright Academy Upper School Knowledge Bowl team has achieved victory as the State 2A champions! The CWA Cavaliers emerged triumphant over Tumwater and Orting in the finals with a score of 17-11-4. The championship took place at Wenatchee High School on Saturday, March 23. Coaching the team are David Kangas and Jeanne Jacobs, […]
CWA Students Selected To Perform With Honor Assemblies
We are pleased to announce that 12 Charles Wright Academy students have been selected to participate with prestigious ensembles in the Northwest. Seven students were chosen to perform in the Northwest American Choral Directors Association Honor Choirs at the January regional conference. Allison C. ’25, Kaela C. ’24 and Hazel P. ’25 were selected to […]
Charles Wright Academy Announces Competitive Scholarship Essay Contest
Tacoma, Wash. — Students across South Puget Sound entering ninth grade have a new opportunity to attend Charles Wright Academy (CWA) through a competitive scholarship essay contest. Multiple students who apply to the ninth grade for entry in Fall of 2024 will be selected to receive scholarships and financial aid awards ranging from $1000 to […]