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2nd Annual FWPS InterHigh Connects Schools with Energy and Ideas

2nd Annual FWPS InterHigh Connects Schools with Energy and Ideas

Representatives from ASB offices, clubs, and scholar-athletes from Decatur, Federal Way, Thomas Jefferson, and Todd Beamer high schools gathered in Federal Way High School’s main gym to strengthen community ties, exchange ideas, and explore how each school fosters belonging while navigating challenges.

The FWHS ASB organized the event, developing the agenda and coordinating resources to make the most of the group’s time. FWHS ASB President Samantha shared the team’s vision, saying, “we really wanted to build a community throughout Federal Way high schools and share ideas to better all of our schools and our community.”

To support that goal, scholars participated in team-building exercises, brainstorming sessions, and opportunities to showcase school pride. Once everyone was present, lunch time became a time for meeting new and familiar peers with icebreakers, and questions. There were even some raucous table games that ended up spilling beyond just a table and having a crowd get into the moment.

After lunch the group came back together for their main agenda, where each group learned how their peers cultivate and support school identity. Topics of focus included how to include more scholars, how to encourage school staff, and how to engage the wider community. Scholars engaged enthusiastically, recognizing the value of learning from one another’s experiences. Omaha, from Decatur High School, expressed his excitement: “I’m here to learn from the different school cultures around our communities, and there are a lot of ideas here to make our schools better.”

The event wrapped up with each school proudly representing their community in unique ways. Acrobatics, crowd participation, dances, and chants highlighted what makes each school special, with students cheering each other on. The energy and collaboration underscored the power of coming together to listen, share, and have fun. TJHS Junior Senator Aaron reflected on the experience commenting, “Everybody’s ready to talk to one another, and I love the community part of it, adding some parts and bringing some parts in.”

The event concluded with a shared desire to keep the conversation going throughout the year, with each high school taking turns hosting future gatherings to offer new perspectives. TBHS Junior Class President Shastelin summed it up by saying, “It was really fun, and I would definitely come and do this again. I just like to see what kind of other ideas everybody had so we could bring them back to our school and try them.”

 

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