Federal Way Public Schools - A District of Distinction
Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) is a leader in continual innovation among public schools in the state and nation. Case in point: The district is currently implementing a full standards-based education system, to ensure clear learning targets in every class across the district, common ways to assess student progress and effective communications with students and parents/guardians. Read more »
Federal Way Schools to Run Two Levy Proposals on February Ballot
The Federal Way Schools Board of Directors voted Tuesday evening, November 8, 2011, to place two levies on the February 14, 2012 ballot. The first levy is a replacement Education Programs and Operations (EP&O) Levy and the second levy is a capital projects levy which will primarily rebuild Federal Way High School. Read more or view the new Levy Information Page
Federal Way High School Tours Offered
Parents and community members are invited to take a personal tour of Federal Way High School on one of six evenings. Students and staff members will lead the tours. No need to RSVP, just show up and be sure to wear your workout shoes. Read more »School Board Approves Snow Make-Up Days
At the January 24 regular board meeting, the district's board of directors voted to approve changes to the 2011-2012 school year calendar to make up the 4 days lost to weather-related closures last week. Read more »Levy Update: Rebuilding Federal Way High School
One of two levies on the ballot February 14, 2012, is a $60 million capital levy. A portion of the capital levy dollars will help rebuild playgrounds at 19 of the district's elementary schools and improve video security equipment in our schools. But, the lion's share of the capital levy will help rebuild Federal Way High School. Read more »First Semester Extended by a Week
Due to the extreme weather emergency and loss of school days last week, FWPS is extending the first semester by one week. Please plan for the following: Semester 1 ending Friday Feb 3 / Semester 2 beginning Monday Feb. 6. Read more »Change is Good for City's Schools
As we stand at the forefront of national education reform, the value of education, its true worth, is what we wrestle with daily in this ever-changing world. Read more »High School Planning Night: All Eighth Graders and Parents Invited
For the sixth consecutive year, each comprehensive high school in Federal Way will host a High School Planning Night to help eighth-grade students and their parents plan to make the most of their high school years. Read more »
Middle School Showcase Night Offered for Federal Way Fifth Grade Families
Students about to enter middle school in Federal Way have a larger-than-ever array of specialized academic programs available. On Thursday, January 26, fifth-grade students and their parents are invited to learn about those options at the Middle School Showcase Night. Read more »
Family Circle Article Explores Standards-Based Grading
Family Circle Magazine ran a timely article in its February, 2012, issue that discusses standards-based grading. Read more »
FWPS Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Scheduled for Jan. 25
Federal Way Public Schools will celebrate the induction of its fourth Athletic Hall of Fame class during the all-city gymnastics meet on January 25th at Todd Beamer High School. Read more »
Looking for Lunch Menus?
Nutrition Services is dedicated to providing students with nutritious meals and healthy food choices to support their academic success. School lunch menus are available only online this year as a result of last year’s budget cuts. Read more »
