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Check our weekly school attendance leaderboard for the highest 5-day attendance and the most improved 5-day attendance from the previous week.
Ease nerves about the upcoming school year by attending Family Academy: Supporting Successful Transitions on Thursday, April 25, 6-7:30 p.m. at Valhalla Elementary.
For the 2023-24 school year and beyond, all FWPS kindergarteners will visit a college campus as part of a new initiative to expand K-12 college and career readiness.
April is Arab American Heritage Month, a time our district and schools celebrate the Arab American heritage and culture and pay tribute to the contributions of Arab and Arabic-speaking Americans.
Many FWPS students are achieving accelerated reading growth, having already met their typical growth target for the year. Learn what has contributed to this success.
We’re #FWPSProud of our phenomenal scholars, staff, and community members and love recognizing them during the Good News Announcements at our board meetings!
Federal Way Public Schools launched the Scholar Art in the City initiative to showcase the artistic talents of scholars in local businesses and organizations.
Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) hosted the seventh annual STEM Exploration Night, attracting a record-breaking crowd of over 3,600. Scholars and families explored science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and learned about career opportunities that lead to high-demand careers in the region.
This time is dedicated to hearing about your child’s academic goals and progress, and we hope to see each one of you there. Log into ParentVUE to schedule your child’s conference today.
We’re #FWPSProud of our phenomenal scholars, staff, and community members and love recognizing them during the Good News Announcements at our board meetings! Scroll down for an overview of each honoree’s cause for celebration.
Federal Way Public Schools is excited to offer multiple in-person summer learning experiences for scholars again this summer. Space is limited so register early!
FWPS concluded its third year of the Saturday Scholar Community (SSC) program on March 2, 2024, with an exciting movie field trip, marking yet another milestone in the journey of academic empowerment.
Join us at STEM Exploration Night to explore STEM-related opportunities and college and career pathways through engaging booths, demonstrations, workshops, and more!
In March, celebrate literacy and reading.
This March, Federal Way Public Schools ignites the spirit of Women's History Month! We join the national celebration with vibrant student-led activities, showcasing the remarkable contributions of women throughout American history.
We’re #FWPSProud of our phenomenal scholars, staff, and community members and love recognizing them during the Good News Announcements at our board meetings! Scroll down for an overview of each honoree’s cause for celebration.
We’re #FWPSProud of our phenomenal scholars, staff, and community members and love recognizing them during the Good News Announcements at our board meetings! Scroll down for an overview of each honoree’s cause for celebration.
FWPS middle and high school students are enrolling in CTE courses to engage in career-connected learning and earn dual credits.
Celebrate Black History Month with Federal Way Public Schools this February—a time dedicated to honoring the rich contributions and legacy of African Americans.
In a momentous celebration of academic excellence, Federal Way Public Schools proudly acknowledges the remarkable achievements of its 2023 cohort of National Board Certified Teachers at the January 23, 2024, school board meeting.
Governor Jay Inslee proclaimed January as School Board Recognition Month. This marks the 27th year of the annual observance initiated by the National School Boards Association in 1995.
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 knowledge and practical use of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills by students is critical to achieving success in our current world and will become even more important in the years to come. FWPS continues to seek new ways to immerse scholars in STEM by adding new courses, programs, and clubs to support STEM exploration and learning.
Kindergarten registration is open! Sign up your scholar for the 2024-25 school year.
We’re #FWPSProud of our phenomenal scholars, staff, and community members and love recognizing them during the Good News Announcements at our board meetings!
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
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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.