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Risky Play: Why is it Essential Learning?
By Rixa Evershed, Beginning School Director When your child encounters hard things, they must learn to overcome their discomfort and take risks. One of the single...
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Alumni Art Show 2024
In partnership with Ms. Christina Bertucchi, Visual Arts Department Chair, we hosted our inaugural Alumni Art Show and Reception within the Upper School’s Ted Sanford Art Gallery! We featured the...
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Six CWA Students Named Fall All-League Athletes
The following Charles Wright Upper School student-athletes were voted to All–League Teams by coaches within the Nisqually League. We want to thank all of our fall athletes for their hard work and for...
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CWA Students Named Winter All-League Athletes
The following Charles Wright Upper School student-athletes were voted to All–League Teams by coaches within the Nisqually League. We want to thank all of our winter athletes on both the boys and girls...
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CWA Students Nominated for Tacoma Athletic Commission Winter Athlete of the Year
Congratulations to our Upper School students, Caden L. ’27 and Belle R. ’27, who were honored at the Tacoma Athletic Commission’s Winter Athlete of the Year Luncheon! These incredible Tarriers were...
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The Forest: Playful Learning in Action
By Rixa Evershed, Beginning School Director Three times a week, Beginning School children go to the forest. What happens when they are there? Why is this time so...
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Bleed Green Alumni News – Spring 2025
Message from the Alumni Relations Manager Tarrier Alumni, Spring is off to an exciting start on the CWA campus! The CWA Alumni team finished out the 2024-2025 Regional Tarrier Tour, where we...
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Upper School Knowledge Bowl Team Places Second at State Tournament
Congratulations to our Upper School Knowledge Bowl team, Team Captain Nate C. ’25, Brent H. ’25, Mera F. ’25, and Abby L. ’25, for placing SECOND at the State Knowledge Bowl Tournament at Wenatchee...
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CWA Selects Kevin Campbell as Next Upper School Director
Charles Wright Academy is pleased to announce that Kevin Campbell has accepted the position of Upper School Director, and we look forward to welcoming him to our community in July. Kevin is a highly...
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Join us for CWA Founders’ Day 2025
We are excited to announce the return of Founders’ Day! We look forward to welcoming you back to campus on Friday, May 9, 2025, for this beloved tradition in honor of Sam and Nathalie Brown and to...
View ArticleCWA Senior Named WIAA Athlete of the Week
CWA senior, Easton F. ’25, was named WIAA Athlete of the Week. Easton is the CWA/LCA A’s pitcher. According to WIAA, Easton “delivered a strong two-way performance last week for Charles Wright. On the...
View ArticleFounders’ Day 2025
Words cannot express the gratitude we have for our wonderful community! Thank you to everyone who celebrated Founders’ Day with us. Whether you came to campus or celebrated with us in spirit, we...
View Article2025 Inspirational Faculty Award: Jennifer Kolbo
Each year, the Family Association has the honor of recognizing a teacher who brings the mission of Charles Wright Academy to life, not just in what they say, but in how they teach, how they lead,...
View Article2025 Alumni of the Year: Aukeem Ballard ’07
It is with great pleasure that we announce our 2025 Alumni of the Year Award recipient: Aukeem Ballard ‘07. Aukeem’s impact has been felt both during his time at CWA as well as throughout the many...
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Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
Dear Charles Wright Academy Community, It was such a joy to celebrate the Class of 2025 as they walked across the stage last Saturday to receive their diplomas. This moment represents the culmination...
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Bleed Green Alumni News – Summer 2025
Message from the Director of Development and Alumni Relations Dear Tarrier Alumni, Sam and Nathalie Brown founded Charles Wright Academy in 1957 on Peach Acres. In the spring of 1964, our first...
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