Recent News from Federal Way Public Schools
Latest H1N1 Flu Guidelines Online
What’s the primary symptom you should use to decide whether or not to keep your child home from school – or yourself home from work? How can you protect yourself and those around you from the seasonal flu, and the H1N1 flu? What’s the district doing to prepare for a possible resurgence of the H1N1 flu in our schools? Read more »
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Two More Opportunities to Weigh In This Week as Board Begins Superintendent Search
There are two more chances to join the conversation with the school board as they begin their national search for a new superintendent.
- Nov. 9, 6:30 – 8 p.m., at Thomas Jefferson High School, 4248 S. 288th Street, Auburn, WA 98001
- Nov. 12, 6:30 – 8 p.m., at Todd Beamer High School, 35999 16th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003
Superintendent Thomas R. Murphy’s announcement that he intends to retire at the end of the 2009–2010 school year has triggered the search for a new superintendent to take the helm of Federal Way Public Schools next fall. Read more »
Public Invited to Community Listening Sessions as Search for New Superintendent Begins
Superintendent Thomas R. Murphy’s announcement that he intends to retire at the end of the 2009–2010 school year has triggered a search for a new superintendent to take the helm of Federal Way Public Schools next fall. The Board is creating a transparent, inclusive, and efficient process for hiring a new superintendent. This process begins with listening sessions in November for community members, staff and students. Read more »
Student Led Conferences Scheduled for Oct. 29 & 30
Thursday and Friday, October 29 and 30, are set aside for Student Led Conferences at both the elementary and secondary levels. Students do not have regular classes but are expected to conference with their parents and teachers. For more information on SLCs, go to http://www.fwps.org/cur/conferences/. Read more »
Other Recent News
- Fear-Free SAT Open to All FWPS Students
- ‘Life After High School’ Happening Oct. 21
- TBHS Street Law Class Sponsors Program on Students’ Legal, Constitutional Rights
- Free PSAT Testing For 9th & 11th Grade FWPS Students on Oct. 14
- Free Immunization Clinic Scheduled
- Federal Way Public Schools Approves 4 Collective Bargaining Agreements
Federal Way Education Association (FWEA) Signs 5-year Contract