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Athletics aren’t an extracurricular offering at Charles Wright Academy -- they are an integral part of the curriculum from our pre-k Beginning School through the Upper School.  We believe there is much to be learned while at play with teammates, and much to be gained from building a lifetime commitment to fitness.  Our coordinated athletic program takes a sequential approach through Lower, Middle and Upper School, building skills at each level. We encourage broad-based participation, and any student who wants to play will have the opportunity. Among last year’s graduates, 96% participated in the school’s athletic program during their high school years.

How good can such an inclusive athletic program be when it comes to getting the “W”? In recent years, against challenging competition in the 1A division, Charles Wright has been ranked among the top three programs in Washington. 

Athletes who are deeply committed to sports CWA does not offer, like swimming or hockey, are encouraged to compete for other area schools or club teams.  CWA grants independent sports credit to students in this unique situation.

CWA offers participation at both varsity and JV levels in a wide variety of sports. While the Upper School is a member of the Nisqually League, the Middle School competes in the Middle Chinook League. CWA is a member of the Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) and competes in the 1A classification.

State Championships since 2000
2011, 2010, 2008 & 2007 Boys Tennis
2011 Girls Tennis
2008 Boys Basketball
2007 Boys Golf
2005 Girls Cross Country
2004 & 2003 Boys Cross Country
2002 Boys Soccer

Recent State Titles
Daniel Ham '12 in boys singles tennis, 2011
Stanley Peterson '11 and Chris Gugliuzza '11 in boys doubles tennis, 2010
Rachael Williams '11, Diane Lawrence '10, Janay Davis '12 and Katie Mayer '13 in the 4x100m relay, 2010
Rachael Williams ’11, Grace Su ’09, Diane Lawrence ’10 and Emilee Bell ’09 in the 4×100m relay, 2009
Max LaBerge ’10 in the 3200m run, 2009
Nick Smith ’09 in the 800m run, 2009
Ishmael Stinson ’09 in the triple jump, 2009


Read stories about our athletes on the school blog.