Visiting and Admission Events

Charles Wright Academy is dedicated to partnering with families at every step of their educational journey. Our campus tours and events offer an exceptional opportunity for families to experience our dynamic community and discover what makes a Charles Wright education unique. We invite you to attend a range of events designed to connect you with one of Washington State’s premier private schools.

For Reference:

Beginning School: Age 30 Months* – 5 Years
Lower School: Kindergarten-Grade 4

Middle School: Grades 5-8
Upper School: Grades 9-12

*Children must be at least 30 months by September 1.

How to Sign Up for Admissions Events

We are thrilled to get to know your family! Here is how you sign up for an admissions event: 

• Scroll down on this page, identify the event you’d like to attend, and click the “SIGN UP HERE” button.

• Once you are redirected to our sign-up page, make sure you are looking at the correct event. Event titles are listed under the Charles Wright Academy logo in bold. 

• On the calendar, click on the day and time you are interested in attending. 

• Enter your contact information. 

We cannot wait to meet you! If you have any questions or need assistance signing up for an event, please call (253) 620-8373 or email admissions@charleswright.org 

Group Tour and Parent Information Sessions

Parents and Guardians are invited to learn more about the Charles Wright experience! Meet our Admission Team for an overview of our programs and the admission process. Parent/Guardian Information sessions are designed for adults. Information sessions are 60-75 minutes, including time for your questions. There is an optional 20-30 minute tour following the program.

Beginning School (Ages 30 Months-5 Years) and Lower School (Grades K-4) Group Tour

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 – 9:00-10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 – 9:00-10:30 a.m.

Middle (Grades 5-8) and Upper School (Grades 9-12) Group Tour

Thursday, May 08, 2025 – 9:00-10:30 a.m. 

Thursday, June 05, 2025 – 9:00-10:30 a.m.

Virtual Information Sessions

Hosted by our Admissions Team, you are invited to join us on Zoom to learn more about the Charles Wright experience! Meet our team for an overview of our programs and the admission process. Zoom links will be sent via email the day before the event.

Virtual General Information Session (all grades)

April 30, 2025 – 7:00-8:00 p.m. 

May 28, 2025 – 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Let us meet you where you are! Our Admissions team will be at the following community events. Stop by our table to learn more about Charles Wright Academy!

Tacoma Children’s Business Fair

Saturday, May 3, 2025 – 12:00-3:00 p.m.

Waterfront Market at Point Ruston

Learn more about the Tacoma Children’s Business Fair

Mini Maestros: Peter and the Wolf, Hosted by Symphony Tacoma

Sunday, May 4, 2025 – 1:30-3:30 p.m.

University of Puget Sound

Purchase tickets to Peter and the Wolf

Kids Kraze Festival, Hosted by Pierce County Parks and Recreation

Saturday, June 7, 2025 – 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Chambers Creek Regional Park

Learn more about Kids Kraze

Lakewood Farmers’ Market

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 – 2:00-7:00 p.m.

Fort Steilacoom Park

Lakewood Farmers’ Market

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 – 2:00-7:00 p.m.

Fort Steilacoom Park

Pour in the Park

Sunday, August 3, 2025 – 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Lakewold Gardens

Check back soon to learn more about events for the 2025-26 school year!

Preview Days

Prospective students and their families are invited to join us for an in-person Preview Day. Meet faculty, administrators, and students and learn about our academics, arts, athletics, experiential education, service learning, student life, and more! Tours will also be available so you can explore classrooms, arts, and athletics facilities. This is the best way for the whole family to experience CWA and is a great opportunity to get answers to your personalized questions.

Parent-to-Parent Q&A

Hosted by our Admissions Team, our virtual parent-to-parent events offer you the opportunity to connect with current Charles Wright Academy parents to learn about their school experience and why they chose Charles Wright Academy for their child’s education. 

Nondiscrimination policy: Charles Wright Academy admits students and provides equal access to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school regardless of race, religion, creed, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law. Charles Wright does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.