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Disability History and Awareness Month takes place during October to increase awareness, respect, and acceptance for people with disabilities, and to bring a greater sense of pride to people with disabilities.
We’re #FWPSProud of our phenomenal scholars, staff, and community members and love recognizing them during the Good News Announcements at our board meetings!
Between October 9-27, 2023, students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12 across Washington state will take the Healthy Youth Survey. Scholars in Federal Way Public Schools will take the survey at their school site.
We’re excited to celebrate the completion of construction at Olympic View K-8!
September 15 marks the start of National Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, a time our district and schools recognize the contributions, achievements, histories, and celebrate the many diverse cultures of people of Hispanic or Latinx ancestry who come from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
The 2023-24 school year successfully kicked off on Wednesday, August 30, and it was a joy to see scholars pour into our buildings excited for the year ahead. Learn what's happened so far and what some students hope for the year.
What will my child learn this year? What tools are available to support my child’s learning? This and more can be found in the Learning Partnership Guide available now in multiple languages!
Early release days have moved to Friday and schools are let out 75 minutes early. View early release dates, bell times, and download the bus stop time conversion chart.
On Thursday, August 17, Federal Way Public Schools hosted the fourth annual New to FWPS Breakfast at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Events Center, to give over 170 new certificated staff members a warm Federal Way welcome!
Today is an exciting day! After many months of planning, writing, and designing, we are thrilled to show you the new Federal Way Public Schools website! We invite you to take a tour around the pages and see it all for yourself.
Make preparing for the school year a manageable process to experience a smooth and informed transition for your family, and of course, your FWPS scholar.
Federal Way Public Schools held a groundbreaking celebration for the brand-new Illahee Middle School on Thursday, June 15, 2023, to mark the start of construction on its new and improved building.
Todd Beamer High School 2023 Graduation
Thomas Jefferson High School 2023 Graduation
Federal Way High School 2023 Graduation
Decatur High School 2023 Graduation
TAF @ Saghalie 2023 Graduation
Federal Way Open Doors 2023 Graduation
Employment and Transition Program 2023 Graduation
Internet Academy 2023 Graduation
Career Academy 2023 Graduation
Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) and the Federal Way Mirror teamed up at the Athlete of the Year Celebration to honor 16 scholar-athletes for their athleticism and hard work throughout the school year and name the top-voted male and female athlete as the 2023 Athlete of the Year.
Congratulations to our 2023 FWPS retirees! We love acknowledging our classified and certified employees who retire at the end of this school year. We deeply appreciate your years of service and commitment to our scholars and families.
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Who We are Container
WHO WE ARE
Each and every scholar in our district brings limitless potential, gifts, and talents. As staff, it is our responsibility to create the conditions for scholars to learn, thrive, and succeed. We are committed to providing each scholar rigorous, standards-based, culturally responsive instruction, and ensuring that they are seen, valued, heard, and feel a strong sense of belonging at school. It is an honor and privilege for our nearly 3,000 staff to serve our scholars, families, and the richly diverse community that makes up Federal Way Public Schools. Parents, caregivers, and community members rely on us to take great care of our most precious resources - our children.
FWPS Leadership
Federal Way Public Schools has a strong board-superintendent team that works together to create the best possible conditions for learning in our district. The board establishes district goals, policies, and the budget. The superintendent translates these policies and goals into action, which results in quality education for students in Federal Way.
WHAT WE OFFER
BY THE NUMBERS
STRATEGIC PLAN
The Early Years
THE EARLY YEARS: BUILDING THE FOUNDATION
Every student scholar will enter kindergarten ready to learn with the social/emotional skills that will propel each student to meet or exceed grade level standards in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics by the end of third grade.
Whole child
WHOLE CHILD:Thriving, Confident, Responsible Individuals
Every student scholar will be empowered and prepared to develop personal responsibility in order to be positive, productive members of society.
active learners
Active Learners: Engaged, Empowered, Critical Thinkers
Every student scholar will enter kindergarten ready to learn with the social/emotional skills that will propel each student to meet or exceed grade level standards in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics by the end of third grade.
content-Area Competence
Content-Area Competence: Mastery of All Subjects
Every student scholar will receive equitable opportunity for success, and will meet or exceed standards of performance in all subjects by the end of each grade.
persistence to graduation
Persistence to graduation: High School Graduation Through Successful Transitions
Every student scholar will successfully navigate the critical transitions in their schooling, and will graduate from high school ready for college, career, and post-secondary experiences.