Admissions

Visit Annie Wright Schools

The best way to experience Annie Wright Schools is to visit our beautiful campus. Submit an inquiry form to connect with our Admissions team today and schedule a tour! Can't make it to campus? Feel free to explore AWS remotely via our virtual admission events. We hope to meet you soon, whether online or on in person!

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.
Traditional oak table and chairs and lots of natural light elevate lunchtime.
Our 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.
Bike commuting is encouraged!
The integrated computer lab is a hub of research, coding, skills-based games and creativity.
The Health Center is staffed full time with two registered nurses.
Athletes of all ages and abilities exercise, play, practice and compete in our three gyms.
Nurturing young athletes is one of many examples of opportunities to connect across divisions.
Every Lower School student learns how to swim in our own 25-yard pool, opened in 2019..
The all-weather James Memorial Field overlooking the Puget Sound was completed in 2017.
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.
Students of all ages enjoy acting, design and backstage opportunities to shine.
Music practice rooms provide ample space for group and individual lessons.
Raynor Chapel is a gathering space for large groups and special events.
Middle School classrooms are bright and comfortable.
Upper School classrooms inspire inquiry and engagement.
Skylights, open spaces and the IB Learner Profile characterize the top floor of the New Academic Building (NAB).
Upper School students have plenty of flexible breakout spaces.
The recently refurbished dorm rooms are spacious, bright and airy.
The nurturing residential program provides a home away from home.
Here in the Northwest, we are always ready for outdoor play.
Bamford Commons provide a beautiful space for outdoor play, gatherings and events.

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 boys and girls offer day and boarding options in Grades 9 through 12. Annie Wright is proud to be an International Baccalaureate World School, delivering IB programs in every division.

We invite you to connect with us remotely, hear from school leaders and learn about our programs for students exploring Preschool (age 3+) to Grade 12. See the "Register for a Preview" link to register for our upcoming previews.

Admissions Staff

List of 2 members.

Chelsea Thompson

Lower School Admissions Director
Sahara Jones

Middle School Admissions Assistant Director and Enrollment Database Administrator

List of 3 members.

Cassandra Kopriva

Upper Schools Admissions Director, Day and Domestic Boarding
Abigail Drivdahl

Upper School Admissions Director, International Boarding - Asia
Grace Franco

Upper School Admissions Director and Alumni Relations Manager