- Federal Way Public Schools
- 2022-23 School Year Events
- Graduation 2023
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2021-22 School Year Events
- Social Media Night 2022
- 2022 School Board Recognition Nights
- STEM Exploration Night 2022
- National Reading Month 2022
- Evergreen Renaming Celebration
- Life After High School 2021
- 2021 DiscoverU Week
- State of Education Address 2021
- High School Planning Nights 2022
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Graduation 2022
- Decatur High School 2022 Graduation Gallery
- Employment Transition Program 2022 Graduation Gallery
- Graduation Live Stream 2022
- TAF @ Saghalie 2022 Graduation Gallery
- Thomas Jefferson High School 2022 Graduation Gallery
- Todd Beamer High School 2022 Graduation Gallery
- Truman Campus 2022 Graduation Gallery
- Federal Way High School 2022 Graduation Gallery
- Retirement Celebration 2022
- 2020-21 School Year Events
- 2019-20 School Year Events
- Scholar Art in the City
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2018-19 School Year Events
- Graduation 2019
- Athlete of the Year Celebration 2019
- Retirement Celebration 2019
- School Board Recognition April & May 2019
- State of Education Address
- STEM Exploration Night
- High School Planning Nights
- Life After High School 2018
- 2018-19 DiscoverU
- Hachinohe Photo Exhibit and Workshop
- WE Day 2019
- Heroes Banquet 2019
- 2017-18 School Year Events
- 2016-17 School Year Events
- Battle of the Books Prep 2023
Graduation 2023
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We have some exciting news to share with you! Class of 2023 graduation dates, times, and locations are now available:
Employment and Transition Program
Friday, June 9, 2023 | 10:30 a.m.
Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way South in Federal Way, WA 98003
Map to overflow parking at the PAEC.Internet Academy
Friday, June 9, 2023 | 2 p.m.
Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way South in Federal Way, WA 98003
Map to overflow parking at the PAEC.Career Academy at Truman
Friday, June 9, 2023 | 4 p.m.
Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way South in Federal Way, WA 98003
Map to overflow parking at the PAEC.Open Doors at Truman
Friday, June 9, 2023 | 6 p.m.
Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way South in Federal Way, WA 98003
Map to overflow parking at the PAEC.TAF@Saghalie
Saturday, June 10, 2023 | 9 a.m.
Federal Way High School theatre, 30611 16th Avenue S. Federal Way, WA 98003
Federal Way High School
Monday, June 12, 2023 | 4:30 p.m.
ShoWare Center, 625 West James Street Kent, WA 98032
Decatur High School
Monday, June 12, 2023 | 7:30 p.m.
ShoWare Center, 625 West James Street Kent, WA 98032
Todd Beamer High School
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 | 4:30 p.m.
ShoWare Center, 625 West James Street Kent, WA 98032
Thomas Jefferson High School
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 | 7:30 p.m.
ShoWare Center, 625 West James Street Kent, WA 98032
These spectacular venues will provide a memorable experience for our graduates and families to celebrate this milestone achievement.
As a reminder, students need to meet all necessary 2023 Federal Way Public Schools graduation requirements to participate in the commencement ceremony. Contact your child’s school if you have questions or need further information about the requirements.
FAQs
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How many tickets will each graduate get for graduation?
The number of tickets provided to each graduate is calculated based on venue capacity and the size of the graduating class.
For graduation ceremonies held at the ShoWare center, graduates will receive 10 tickets each.
For graduation ceremonies held at Federal Way High School and Federal Way Performing Arts and Events Center, graduates will receive 7 tickets each.
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When should I arrive to the venue?
Graduates should arrive at least one hour prior to their graduation, and families should arrive at least 45 minutes prior to graduation to allow extra time to park and enter the facility.
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What are venue security requirements? Can I bring a backpack?
ShoWare Center Requirements
The ShoWare Center upholds security with the highest priority. Safety measures include:
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Security check at all points of entry
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Clear Bag Policy: only clear bags no larger than 12" x 12" x 6", and small clutches no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" are allowed into the venue
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All bags, regardless of sizes, are subject to a pre-entry search
Noise-makers and balloons are strictly prohibited in the venue. This applies to both attendees AND graduates. Please check the ShoWare Center’s website for more information about security measures and their bag policy: https://www.accessoshowarecenter.com/p/plan-your-visit/clear-bag-policy
Federal Way Performing Arts Center & Federal Way High School
Federal Way Public Schools upholds security with the highest priority. Backpacks are not allowed. All bags, including handbags and purses, are subject to a pre-entry search. If you avoid bringing a bag, it will speed up your entry into the facility. Please refrain from bringing noise makers and balloons. This applies to both attendees AND graduates.
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Why is graduation on a weekday evening?
While we worked to keep as close to our typical schedule as possible, you will notice the graduation celebrations for our comprehensive high schools are broken up across two weekday evenings, rather than holding all celebrations on one weekend day.
ShoWare Center will be hosting a large event June 9, 10, and 11 and does not have availability for any high school graduations on those dates. However, because we reached out early, we were able to secure the closest weekday evenings, knowing this would be the next best time for our families to attend.
We are looking forward to hosting our graduation ceremonies at the brand-new Memorial Field in the future once construction is complete.
