Admissions
Visit Annie Wright
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Annie Wright Schools are situated on ten acres overlooking Commencement Bay in the historic Old Town district of North Tacoma. Adjacent to the campus are Garfield Park and Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club, both of which partner with AWS to provide extended facilities for the school's athletic programs. -
Tradition meets innovation at Annie Wright. -
Bamford Commons provide a beautiful space for outdoor play, gatherings and events. -
Klarsch Hall houses Upper School classrooms, the school dining hall and outdoor terrace. -
From quiet reading nooks to state of the art audio/visual equipment, our two-story Library & Learning Commons is a place of inquiry, collaboration and inspiration. -
Fun, flexible modular furniture inspires a love of reading. -
The integrated computer lab is a hub of research, coding, skills-based games and creativity. -
Hofius Garden offers a beautiful and inspiring place for creativity and reflection. -
The Kemper Theatre seats 350 patrons and provides a professional stage for students to hone their talent in acting, directing, technical theater and set design. -
Annie Wright's playground has the best view in town! -
Traditional oak table and chairs and lots of natural light elevate lunchtime. -
Our free salad bar with vegetables, proteins and grains provides healthy and delicious options for our students. -
Students are provided ample space to take lunch outside together. -
The Health Center is staffed full time with a registered nurse. -
Skylights in the Upper School art studio provide abundant natural light. -
Music practice rooms provide ample space for group and individual lessons. -
Music classes take to spaces throughout Annie Wright's beautiful campus. -
Raynor Chapel is an all-school gathering space for weekly chapel services and special events. -
The all-weather James Memorial Field overlooking the Puget Sound was completed in 2017. -
Every student learns how to swim in our own pool. -
Kemper Gymnasium is the home of the Gators! -
The indoor climbing walls provide an opportunity for all ages to develop climbing skill and strength. -
Early childhood classes use state of the art learning technologies. -
Small class sizes allow teachers to provide students with individual attention. -
Early childhood students attend science class in the science lab. -
Middle School classrooms are bright and comfortable. -
Students have the unique opportunity to bond in cross-division programs. -
Bike commuting is encouraged! -
Upper School classrooms offer an environment for discussion and collaboration. -
Upper School students have their own lab stations. -
Upper School Boys will split their time between beautiful spaces in downtown Tacoma and in their own wing of our current building until their own building on campus opens in 2019. -
There's always a light on at Annie Wright. The school houses 100 resident students from more than 15 countries, and eight staff members and their families. -
The recently refurbished dorm rooms are spacious, bright and airy. -
The nurturing residential program provides a home away from home.
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Jennifer Haley, Director of Institutional Advancement | 253.284.5411 | jennifer_haley@aw.org
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Joy Phelps, Lower & Middle School Admissions Director | 253.284.8602 | joy_phelps@aw.org
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Laura Bales, Upper School Admissions Director | 253.284.8601 | laura_bales@aw.org
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Maddy Mancuso, Admissions Associate | 253.284.8603 | maddy_mancuso@aw.org
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Founded in Tacoma, Washington, in 1884, Annie Wright Schools serve students from age three through high school. Annie Wright Lower and Middle Schools offer co-ed programs in Preschool through Grade 8, while separate Upper Schools for girls and boys offer day and boarding options in Grades 9 through 12. Annie Wright is proud to be an International Baccalaureate World School.