Congratulations!
On Your Acceptance
Congratulations Gator and Welcome to Annie Wright Schools! We are thrilled to welcome you into a community built on strong relationships, enduring traditions, and an unwavering belief in students. Choosing a school is a significant decision, and we feel privileged to begin this journey with you as we work together to create students who are ready for courageous, independent action.
Jake Guadnola
Head of Schools
As you enter our halls, know that you are joining a place shaped by generations of learners and educators who believe deeply in the power of being known, challenged, and inspired. Our teachers are committed to building meaningful relationships that help every student thrive, and every decision we make centers on ensuring the best possible experience for the young people entrusted to us. We are delighted to welcome you, and we cannot wait to see how you will contribute to—and be shaped by—this remarkable community.
Jake Guadnola
Head of Schools
NEXT STEPS
Your enrollment contract is now available on your myAW portal. Click the button on the right to access your contract. For further tips on accessing your contract, please click here.
Review the contract, select a payment plan and method of payment, sign, pay the tuition deposit, and submit your online enrollment contract within one week of receipt. Please be sure to review Section 8 of the contract regarding tuition liability, before signing and submitting the contract.
If you choose to pay your deposit in school, please note the deposit also needs to be received within the one-week window. Please contact the Business Office to make the payment.
On the first screen of your contract, if you receive a message asking to create a Blackbaud Tuition Management (TM) Billing Account, please select 'Yes' (returning families should select 'No' as you should already have one!). If you have questions about your Blackbaud TM account, or need to make any changes or adjustments to your payment method or payment plan after submitting the contract, the Business Office can also address these questions.
For any other questions about this process, please contact the Admissions Office.
Review the contract, select a payment plan and method of payment, sign, pay the tuition deposit, and submit your online enrollment contract within one week of receipt. Please be sure to review Section 8 of the contract regarding tuition liability, before signing and submitting the contract.
If you choose to pay your deposit in school, please note the deposit also needs to be received within the one-week window. Please contact the Business Office to make the payment.
If we have not received your contract and deposit by the deadline, your space will no longer be guaranteed. For this reason, we strongly encourage you to submit your contract and deposit as soon as possible!
On the first screen of your contract, if you receive a message asking to create a Blackbaud Tuition Management (TM) Billing Account, please select 'Yes' (returning families should select 'No' as you should already have one!). If you have questions about your Blackbaud TM account, or need to make any changes or adjustments to your payment method or payment plan after submitting the contract, the Business Office can also address these questions.
For any other questions about this process, please contact the Admissions Office.
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Annie Wright Schools are situated on ten acres overlooking Commencement Bay in the historic Old Town district of North Tacoma. -
Klarsch Hall houses Upper School classrooms, the school dining hall and outdoor terrace. -
Students are provided ample space to take lunch outside together. -
Bike commuting is encouraged! -
Athletes of all ages and abilities exercise, play, practice and compete in our three gyms. -
Our salad bar with vegetables, proteins and grains provides healthy and delicious options for our students. -
The all-weather James Memorial Field overlooking the Puget Sound was completed in 2017. -
Upper School classrooms inspire inquiry and engagement. -
Middle School classrooms are bright and comfortable. -
Microscopes in the Lower School! -
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. -
Music practice rooms provide ample space for group and individual lessons. -
Raynor Chapel is a gathering space for large groups and special events. -
Skylights, open spaces and the IB Learner Profile characterize the top floor of the New Academic Building (NAB). -
Dorms are bright, spacious, and airy. -
The nurturing residential program provides a home away from home. -
Upper School students have plenty of flexible breakout spaces. -
Here in the Northwest, we are always ready for outdoor play. -
Bamford Commons provide a beautiful space for outdoor play, gatherings and events. -
Every Lower School student learns how to swim in our own 25-yard pool, opened in 2019. -
A vibrant community rooted in Strength! -
Traditional oak table and chairs and lots of natural light elevate lunchtime. -
Students of all ages enjoy acting, design and backstage opportunities to shine. -
Exceptional sports teams across divisions -
Exceptional sports teams across divisions -
School Nurse Paula Coumou -
The computer lab in the library
