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We’re #FWPSProud of our phenomenal scholars, staff, and community members and love recognizing them during the Good News Announcements at our board meetings!
Mark Twain Elementary School was the center of mathematical education and entertainment with their school’s Math Night! This event welcomed students and their families to engage in a variety of fun learning activities to spark interest in mathematics
National Apprenticeship Week is November 17-13, and during this week Federal Way Public Schools is joining many other trades-related organizations to share the benefits of becoming skilled in a trade profession, and how to get started now.
Join us to support your child's physical, mental, digital, social, and emotional health. Through workshops, learn how to grow fresh food for your family, manage stress, talk to your child about vaping, navigate screen time and digital safety, foster a growth mindset in math, and more!
Calling all early learning professionals and caregivers! RSVP for the in-person Early Learning Gathering on Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Truman Early Learning Center, 31457 28th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003; or via ZOOM.
Calling all scholars in grades 3-12: Nominate a staff member for the Because of You Award!
FWPS Board of Directors has once again achieved the WSSDA Board of Distinction status, marking the ninth consecutive year of this prestigious recognition. This year, FWPS joins 36 other school boards across Washington State in receiving this honor!
We’re #FWPSProud of our phenomenal scholars, staff, and community members and love recognizing them during the Good News Announcements at our board meetings!
November is National Native American Heritage Month, a time our district and schools celebrate the significant and countless contributions, rich and diverse ancestry, cultures, traditions, and histories of our nation’s first people.
Find the dates, times, and location to celebrate with the class of 2025
FWPS middle and high school scholars and families explored options for the future by visiting booths, attending workshops, and listening to panel discussions.
We’re #FWPSProud of our phenomenal scholars, staff, and community members and love recognizing them during the Good News Announcements at our board meetings!
FWPS staff, families, students, and community are invited to help us create a collective vision of the skills and abilities each FWPS graduate should obtain.
On Tuesday, October 8th, 2024, scholars from Evergreen Middle School embarked on an exciting STEM career exploration field trip to the F5 Tower in Downtown Seattle. This event was part of DiscoverU week, designed to inspire students about careers in technology while connecting them with a dedicated team of F5 volunteers.
During DiscoverU Week, Olympic View K-8 and FWPS Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer welcomed USDA Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services (FNCS) Deputy Under Secretary Cindy Long and her team to explore the new School Garden to Cafeteria program.
Scholar-Led Conferences are coming up on November 7 and 8, 2024, and it’s time to sign up for your child’s conference time! This time is dedicated to hearing about your child’s academic goals and progress, and we hope to see each one of you there.
For DiscoverU Week, October 7-11, more than 22,000 FWPS PreK-12th grade students explored college and careers. Learn about some activities they participated in to prepare for their futures!
We’re #FWPSProud of our phenomenal scholars, staff, and community members and love recognizing them during the Good News Announcements at our board meetings!
The SAT for grade 12 and PSAT for grades 8-11 will be administered in October at school.
During DiscoverU Week, FWPS scholars in grades PK-12 will participate in a week of college and career exploration activities.
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!
Attend the annual college and career fair to explore post-secondary options including 2- and 4-year colleges, apprenticeships, and more!
Visit the Washington Department of Health Safety Study Hall website, a place for schools, students, and families to learn about health and safety topics.
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!
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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
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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.