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About Bellarmine

Bellarmine Preparatory School is a Catholic college preparatory school in the Jesuit tradition of education. Under the inspired leadership of the Jesuits, the school was founded in 1928 in a lone building on what was then a remote hilltop overlooking the young city of Tacoma – a site it still occupies today.

Student Experience

A Catholic high school in the Jesuit tradition of education, Bellarmine seeks to graduate students who are truly ‘men and women for and with others.’ We do this by striving to create an environment that fosters a call to human excellence, through a rigorous college prep curriculum, active athletic and extra-curricular programs, and a strong spiritual development program that is woven into the fabric of school life from freshman admission to senior graduation.

Faith and Service

As a Catholic school, we believe that Jesus' message is that God loves us, calls us to Him, and that all people are brothers and sisters. This provides a challenge for us. The call to be a follower of Christ, through the Church community and in service to the world, is one of continual conversion. It is our hope and prayer that Bellarmine, with the help of God's grace, is a place where this can begin and continue.

Visit Bellarmine

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Experience Bellarmine Days
Experience Bellarmine Days and Coffee with the Principal mornings for 2022-23 school year are:
2022-2023 Dates:
- Tuesday, October 11, 2022
- Friday, October 14, 2022 (Full)
- Thursday, October 20, 2022
- Monday, November 21, 2022
- Wednesday, November 30, 2022
- Thursday, December 8, 2022
- Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Please RSVP through your admissions account or click here to register.
Come and experience first-hand what it is like to be a Lion during one of our Experience Bellarmine Days. This is an opportunity for 8th graders to engage with students and faculty in the classroom, tour our campus, and learn more about our exciting programs, clubs and activities.

Parents and guardians are also invited to enjoy a special morning of coffee and conversation with our Principal, Cindy Davis! Come explore Bellarmine and hear about the mission of the school, college prep curriculum, co-curricular activities, the admissions process and more. Campus tours will also be available. Please RSVP through your admissions account or click here to register.
Open House

Save the date! Bellarmine's 2022 Open House will be November 3, 2022. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the program will conclude at 8 p.m. Please register through your admissions account. If you do not have an account, please follow this link.

A Bellarmine education extends far beyond the walls of the classroom. Our students experience not only a rigorous college prep curriculum, but countless opportunities to discover their passions, grow in their faith, and engage in service and leadership.

Come explore our unique, award-winning programs, and co-curricular activities, tour campus, and meet our faculty, staff and current students. Learn how your student can thrive at Bellarmine Prep!
Prospective Family Winter Game Nights

Join us for two nights of pre-game snacks, prizes and entertainment in the Connelly Campus Center at 6 p.m. then cheer on Bellarmine Lions Basketball!

Friday, Dec. 2 - POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
New Date - Friday, Jan. 27
Game begins at 7 p.m.
Boys Basketball vs. Puyallup Vikings
St. Ignatius Loyola Center

Friday, Jan. 13
Game begins at 7 p.m.
Girls Basketball vs. Sumner Spartans
St. Ignatius Loyola Center

Admission is free for the whole family, but please click here to register.
Schedule a Tour

Visit our campus and meet our Admissions team with a one-on-one tour. To schedule a tour, please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@bellarmineprep.org or (253) 756-3878.
Virtual Visits and Experiences
Did you miss our 2021 Open House or are unable to visit our campus in-person? Click here to watch our virtual experiences, information nights and more!
- Academics, Curriculum & Student Support:
  Click here to see the recording of the event and hear more about how Bellarmine's comprehensive curriculum transforms students into critical, global-minded thinkers that are prepared for life beyond high school. Our Vice Principal of Academics and Curriculum, Bill Baerg, Director of the Learning Resource Center, Dr. Kelly Goodsell and current students share more about our unique academic programs and the broad support available to all students.
- Lion Life - Campus Culture, Co-Curriculars & Campus Ministry:
  Click here to learn about Lion life beyond the classroom, and the countless opportunities for students to discover their passions and get involved on campus. Hear more about how Bellarmine strives to develop the whole person by encouraging students to engage in clubs, activities, athletics, service and Campus Ministry opportunities from our Student Life Administrative Team and current students.