What is a Tarrier?
Charles Wright Academy is the home of the Tarriers, but what is a Tarrier, anyway? School mascots are an important part of building school pride and community. Our mascot is a symbol of excellence and...
View Article2024 Murray Foundation Chair for Teaching Excellence: Laurel Webster
When asked to describe our 2024 Murray Foundation Chair for Teaching Excellence, Laurel Webster, the following words come to mind: connector, communicator, vibrant, community-builder, selfless, and...
View Article2024 Christopher Steele Award: Sue Johnson
Please join us in congratulating Sue Johnson on receiving the 2024 Christopher Steele Award. Sue was hired to work at Charles Wright Academy in 2005 to work in the CWA Admissions office and has since...
View ArticleChristopher A. 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...
View ArticleRachel Rippl Named Interim Middle and Upper School Director
We are saddened to announce that Betty Benson, Upper School Director, has tendered her resignation from Charles Wright Academy. Betty has been a strong and transformative leader for Charles Wright’s...
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Age-Mixed Classrooms – Why It Benefits Your Child, Regardless of Age
By Rixa Evershed, Beginning School and Auxiliary Programs Director It is natural to have questions about multi-age classrooms and how they benefit children of varying ages. This is especially true...
View ArticleAlumni of the Year 2024: Henry Cheney ’16
Henry Cheney ’16 is a CWA lifer, starting in the Beginning School and staying through his senior year. After graduation from Charles Wright Academy, he attended the University of Portland where he...
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Charles Wright Academy Students Receive National Merit Scholarship Program...
In September 2024, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of more than 16,000 Semifinalists and 34,000 Commended Students in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program....
View ArticleCharles 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...
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Bleed Green Alumni News – Fall 2024
Dear Tarriers, Our goal with the alumni newsletter is to keep Tarrier Nation and all of its alumni up to date about what is happening at CWA, and secondly to highlight, celebrate, and share what...
View ArticleCWA Student Named 2025 Washington State Delegate to the American Junior...
Charles Wright Academy is excited to announce that one of our own, Rebecca K. ‘26 has been chosen as a 2025 Washington State Delegate to the American Junior Academy of Science. Rebecca was one of...
View ArticleRemembering Chris Gorycki, Interim Head of School
On Monday, October 28, 2024, our community was made aware of our Interim Head of School, Christopher Gorycki’s, unexpected passing. As a community, we grieve for his family, friends, and all who were...
View ArticleNative American Heritage Month: Resources and Recommendations
By DuChanté Davis, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous...
View ArticleCWA Student Selected for American Choral Directors Association Honor Choir
Charles Wright Academy is proud to announce that Allison C. ‘25 has been accepted into the American Choral Directors Association 11-12th grade mixed Honor Choir! Allison was one of the 317 students...
View ArticleBoard of Trustees Update – October 8, 2024
Dear Charles Wright Academy Community, Over the past four months, the Board of Trustees has engaged in a deep and reflective process of listening to the Charles Wright Academy community. Through six...
View ArticleBoard of Trustees Update – October 28, 2024
Dear Charles Wright Community, It is with deep sadness that we let our community know that Interim Head of School, Chris Gorycki, unexpectedly passed away over the weekend. We will be forever...
View ArticleBoard of Trustees Update – November 6, 2024
Dear Charles Wright Community, The Board of Trustees is excited to announce that we have named Rachel Rippl as the Interim Head of School through the remainder of the school year. Rachel bleeds...
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Bleed Green Alumni News – December 2024
Message from the Alumni Relations Manager Tarrier Alumni, With the unexpected passing of our interim head of School Chris Gorycki, Rachel Rippl has been named our interim head of school. Rachel...
View ArticleHead of School Update from the Board of Trustees – February 19, 2025
Dear Charles Wright Academy Families and Friends, With the overwhelming support of the CWA community, we are thrilled to announce that Rachel Rippl has been appointed as the long-term Head of School,...
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Welcoming Our Middle School Director and Director of Educational Technology
Crysta Swarts-Gillison Named Middle School Director We are thrilled to announce that Crysta Swarts-Gillison has been appointed as our new Middle School Director. Crysta has been serving as the...
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