Recent News from Federal Way Public Schools
Wanted: Emergency Substitute Teachers
Do you enjoy working with children? Would you like to give back to your community while fulfilling your dream of making an impact on children, our most valuable resource? Have you considered a career as a teacher, but wished you could ‘try it on’ first? Read more »
Federal Way to Come Together for Town Hall Meeting on Underage Drinking
The Wonderwood Prevention Village in the City of Federal Way is one of hundreds of communities nationwide that will hold an Underage Drinking Prevention: National Town Hall Meeting on April 8th to discuss and raise awareness about the issue of underage drinking. Read more »
Superintendent Murphy Thanks Voters
Federal Way Public Schools’ replacement Education Programs and Operations levy, which was on the ballot February 19, was passed by voters with a 63% approval. Read more »
Decatur H.S. Concert Choir Hosts ‘Bon Voyage’ Concert April 3
Just prior to taking their show on the road, the Decatur High School Concert will perform a free ‘Bon Voyage’ concert at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 3rd, in the Decatur Performing Arts Center, located at 2800 S.W. 320th St., Federal Way. Read more »
Are you Looking for a Great Career in Teaching?
Interested in learning more about Federal Way Public Schools, one of Washington State’s highest performing districts? Representatives will be at the Washington State Educator Career Fairs in Spokane on March 18th and in Tacoma on April 3rd. Read more »
Nominations Sought for District's First Athletic Hall of Fame
Federal Way Public Schools is establishing an Athletic Hall of Fame to honor past employees who have made a major impact on the district’s athletic programs. Read more »
Battle of the Books Will Be Waged March 27
District third, fourth and fifth-grade students will have the opportunity again this year to participate in the Battle of the Books. Elementary schools will hold a school-level battle in which students will answer 25 questions about the books. Read more »
Board Director Applications Due Thursday, March 27
Federal Way Public Schools Board of Directors has announced that it is now accepting applications for the position of director, District 5. Dave Larson, who served in that position, tendered his resignation effective February 29, 2008. The Board will select a qualified replacement for Larson within 90 days. Read more »
Learn More About Truman High School
Truman High School will hold an information meeting for current 8th and 9th grade students who are interested in this unique program. The meeting will be on Wednesday, March 26th at 6:30 p.m. at Truman. Read more »
Board President Dave Larson Resigning Position To Accept Municipal Court Judge Appointment
The Federal Way School Board of Directors voted to accept the resignation of Board President Dave Larson effective February 29th. Larson was appointed to the full-time position of Municipal Court Judge for the City of Federal Way. Read more »
Other Recent News
- The Decatur High School Band and Boosters present “In the Mood”
- Decatur H.S. Concert Choir presents Cabaret 2008: New York, New York
- Nautilus Students Participate in the Political Process, and KOMO Listens In
- Beef Back on the Menu
- School Lunch Program - USDA Places "Hold" on Beef Products
- Health Bulletin: MRSA Prevention
- EP&O school levy on ballot Feb. 19
- New School Board Members Installed
- Keeping Parents Connect-ED with School
- ‘Nothing but Nets’ Fundraiser To Fight Malaria Scheduled Jan. 30 at Todd Beamer High School