FAMILIES

Annual Notification
Read the Annual Notifications Publication for notices that are required by state and federal law, and other helpful information for parents and guardians.

FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
You have a say whether your child’s photos, names and other information are used publicly.

Parent Square
Parent Square is an all-in-one communications tool that allows families to stay connected from anywhere! With Parent Square, FWPS families will be able to receive all district, school, and classroom communication via email, text/call and or the mobile app app; view school calendars and RSVP for upcoming events; sign up for appointments, receive messages in their home language, and more!

Remind
Remind is a two-way communication tool that allows teachers who choose to use text messaging to communicate with parents and students.

Report a Concern
If you would like to report a school-related safety concern, please call the Safe Schools Tip Line at 253-945-SAFE (7233) or contact the school directly. 

Safe Arrival Attendance Notification Program
The district uses automated messaging to alert parents and guardians if their child has an unexcused absence. If parents have notified their child’s school of the absence, the automated system will not contact them. 

School Closure and Delay
Learn about the communication process in regards to school closure and delay due to conditions such as snow.

Update Contact Information (ParentVUE)
Login to your ParentVUE account to verify, update or add phone numbers and email addresses to your Federal Way Public School parent record. Tutorials and support resources for ParentVUE are available in the Technology Resources section of our website.

Attendance Support
School attendance is essential to academic success. Find resources to support your scholar.

Childcare
Childcare is available for K-5 grades students. Learn more about registration.

College Bound Scholarship
The College Bound Scholarship is an early commitment of state financial aid to eligible students who enroll in middle school and meet the pledge requirements.

Community Resources
Locate resources that are available to families seeking additional community resources.

Family and Community Partnerships
Learn how you can become more aware of how you as a parent can support your child’s academic success.

Free Immunization Clinics
Find free immunization vaccination clinics that are available to students.

Free Mental Health Counseling (Talkspace)
Talkspace is a free online mental health therapy service available to all FWPS scholars ages 13 and older, at no cost. The service is completely confidential, available 24/7, and includes unlimited text-to-chat therapy and one live virtual therapy session per month with a licensed mental health provider. 

Free Microsoft Office Install On Home Computer
All Federal Way Public School staff and students are eligible to install Microsoft Office at home for FREE!

Free Online Tutoring (Tutor.com)
Tutor.com is a free online tutoring service available to all scholars in grades 4-12. Scholars can access one-to-one tutoring in over 200 subject areas, 24 hours a day, seven days a week to receive math and reading support, SAT/PSAT prep, stress support, and more. This service can be accessed through Launchpad to Learning.

Launchpad to Learning support
Launchpad to Learning is the hub scholars use to access all their student online tools in one place.

Learning Partnership Guides
The Learning Partnership Guide is a tool to assist parents and schools in being on the same page. are available for grades K-12 and in our top 8 languages.

Paying for College
Financial aid is available from the federal government, the state government, educational institutions, and private agencies (foundations).

Social Media Resources
It is more imperative than ever that our scholars build agency to be safe on-line. Access resources can help you start the conversation at home.

Substance Abuse Support
FWPS partners with Valley Cities to provide substance abuse support and many other services to students at FWPS middle and high schools that do not require insurance or co-pays. Schools that partner with Valley Cities have an assigned clinician. Reach out to your school counselor for more information on how to access these services. 

Support for Homeless Students
The McKinney-Vento Education of Homeless Children and Youth Assistance Act is a federal law that ensures immediate enrollment and educational stability for homeless children and youth.

Technology Supports for Scholars and Families
Access videos and guides to support logins and navigation of our various program that support learning.