Federal Way Public Schools: A District of Distinction
Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) is a leader in continual innovation among public schools in the state and nation. Bold words, indeed. But Seattle Pacific University and Standard and Poor’s, as well as educational experts across the state, back up that claim. Read more »
When Students’ Grades Start Slipping, Parents Will Get a Call
When a student’s grade slides, there’s generally a short window of time for the adults involved to determine what’s causing the academic decline and help the student find a solution – and possibly salvage an entire semester. Read more »
Meet the Superintendent Finalists
Federal Way Public Schools staff and the community are invited to meet the finalists for the position of superintendent on March 24, 25 and 26. On each evening, one finalist will provide background information, engage in informal dialogue and answer questions. These public events are scheduled for 6 to 6:50 p.m. in the Board Room at the Educational Service Center, 31405 18th Ave. S., Federal Way. Read more »State Testing Begins March 16: Student Participation Crucial
Beginning March 16, Washington’s public schools students will begin taking two new tests in place of the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL). Some of the district’s middle school students will participate in a pilot of the state’s new online testing system. Read more »Financial Literacy Class Available to Public
Federal Way Public Schools has partnered with Red Canoe Credit Union to offer a free financial literacy program for Federal Way teens, parents, teachers and community members. This class will teach the fundamentals of responsible financial practices in a fun, interactive forum. Read more »
FWPS Alumni Skating into Recordbooks
Two alumni from Federal Way Public Schools won medals at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver and helped push the United States to a record season, Apolo Anton Ohno and J.R. Celski. Read more »
Board Approves Purchase of New Central Services Office
At the Feb. 23, 2010, regular meeting, the Federal Way Public Schools Board of Directors approved a proposal to purchase the Northwest Corporate Building, a 25-year old, three-story building, with the intention of relocating the central district offices to it.Read more »
Olympic View’s Kathryn Smith Selected as Federal Way Teacher of The Year
Kathryn Smith has been named the third ever recipient of the Federal Way Teacher of The Year award from Communities In Schools of Federal Way. Colleagues, administrators, parents and students concur that it’s an honor she well deserves, saying Smith is a gifted educator, and a whole lot more. The award was presented at the annual Federal Way Literacy Breakfast on Friday, Feb. 26, 2010. As a recipient of the Teacher of the Year Award, Kathryn will receive a $500 for her classroom from Communities In Schools.Read more »
All-New Bond Update Webpage Now Online
The 2007 bond measure has already produced two newly rebuilt schools with three more in various stages of construction or planning. The district’s bond page, http://www.fwps.org/info/bond/, has photo tours of the new Valhalla and Panther Lake buildings; floor plans and recent photos of the construction progress at Lakota; and architectural drawings of Sunnycrest and Lakeland. The site also features pages dedicated to each project with fun facts, school profiles and frequently asked questions. Construction updates will be posted every two weeks, so check back often. Read more »
