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About Bellarmine

Founded in 1928, Bellarmine is a coeducational, Jesuit, Catholic, college preparatory high school serving approximately 900 students in grades 9–12. The school is a member of the Jesuit Schools Network, a global community of schools in the United States and around the world dedicated to forming young people who are intellectually competent, open to growth, loving, religious and committed to justice.

Bellarmine is accredited by Cognia, is in good standing with the National Catholic Educational Association, and has a Certificate of Private School Approval from the Washington State Board of Education. Its 44-acre campus, located in the scenic city of Tacoma, offers sweeping views of Mt. Rainier and Puget Sound, while serving a diverse community across the South Sound region.

Guided by the charism of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Bellarmine’s mission is to provide a quality Catholic education rooted in the Jesuit tradition—forming compassionate graduates who are prepared to lead with integrity and a lifelong commitment to faith and justice. The school community embraces the Ignatian call to be Men and Women for and with Others, weaving spirituality and service into every aspect of student life.

Bellarmine is a thriving school, boldly carrying this mission forward as it nears its centennial in 2028. The school is recognized in AP and dual credit offerings, research and scholarship, real-world experience, career and vocational pathways, global engagement, faith formation and leadership. Bellarmine believes in the divine and unique gifts of every student, in the strength of community and in the joy of learning. Alongside rigorous and innovative academics, the school offers robust and award-winning co-curricular programs in Athletics, the Arts, Robotics, Computer Science, Journalism, Model UN, Knowledge Bowl and a wide array of student-led clubs.

The Principal serves as the chief academic, spiritual, and student life leader of Bellarmine, providing vision and leadership to ensure that every dimension of the school—academics, athletics, student life, co-curricular activities, and faith formation—fully embodies the mission of Jesuit education. 

Additional information regarding the Principal position and application process is available through our search partners at Partners in Mission.
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  • Bellarmine Preparatory School Announces Retirement of Principal Cindy Davis and Upcoming Principal Search

    Please take a moment to read this important letter from Dr. Kelly Goodsell, Bellarmine President, regarding Principal Cindy Davis’ retirement and the upcoming search for our next Principal.
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  • Principal Cindy Davis' Retirement Message

    Please read Principal Cindy Davis’ announcement of her retirement at the end of the 2025–26 school year.
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FAQ

List of 3 frequently asked questions.

  • What is the role of the Search Committee?

    The Search Committee is responsible for leading the search for Bellarmine’s next Principal with guidance and support from Partners in Mission search firm.

    The Search Committee will review candidate applications vetted by Partners in Mission and conduct interviews with semi-finalists and finalists. The Search Committee will coordinate opportunities for the community to meet the leading candidates and then review feedback, references, and background checks before submitting a recommendation for the role to the President.

    The Committee will ensure that the search process is thorough, fair, transparent, and inclusive. A key role of the Search Committee is to keep Bellarmine Prep’s community informed and engaged throughout the search process while respecting the confidentiality of the candidate recruitment process.

  • How can the Bellarmine community participate in the search process?

    Our Bellarmine community is being invited to participate in a survey designed by Partners in Mission. The survey will allow all constituents to share input about Bellarmine and the search process. In addition, Partners in Mission will schedule in-person meetings with the various members of our community including parents, students, and alumni.

    The community is encouraged to stay engaged in the process by following updates sent from the Search Committee and posted on this webpage. Once the finalists have been announced, faculty, students, parents/guardians, and alumni will be invited to open meetings with each of the candidates. Feedback following these open meetings will be used to inform the Search Committee.

  • Who is leading the search process?

    Partners in Mission School Leadership Search Solutions is the retained search division of Partners in Mission, the nation’s leading full-service consulting firm focused exclusively on developing excellence in Catholic school advancement and leadership. As partners among themselves and with their clients’ missions, they value, understand, and embrace the importance of Catholic education in their personal and professional lives — and remain committed to ensuring its strength and vitality for years to come. Engaged by religious and school communities, boards and dioceses, their team of dedicated search consultants have identified and secured mission-driven professionals to serve in a myriad of diverse Catholic school and diocesan leadership positions from Massachusetts to Hawaii.
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