Federal Way Public Schools - District of Distinction
Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) is a leader in continual innovation among public schools in the state and nation. Bold words, indeed. But Seattle Pacific University and Standard and Poor’s, as well as educational experts across the state, back up that claim. Read more »
Summer WASL Sign-Ups Still Being Accepted
High school students in grades 9-12 who have yet to pass one or more sections of the WASL can still register to take one of more of the tests this summer, August 11-14. Read more »
Need School Supply Lists & Uniform Policy Information?
Starting to think ahead to next year's school supply and clothes shopping? You can find school supply lists on our site and a list of the schools with uniforms – with links to the uniform policy documents for each school. Read more »
Federal Way Public Schools Inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame Class To Be Honored at Memorial Field in September
The September 13, 2008, match-up between the Federal Way High School and Emerald Ridge High School football teams promises to stoke up a lot of memories for fans: Halftime of the game will be dedicated to honoring the first group of Federal Way athletic trailblazers to be inducted into the Federal Way Athletic Hall of Fame. Read more »
Majority of Federal Way High School Students Have Met the Reading and Writing Standards
Preliminary results from the spring round of WASL testing show that the majority of Federal Way high school students have met the reading and writing standards. Eighty-seven percent of Federal Way’s Class of 2009 – this year’s 11th graders –have met the reading and writing requirements. For the class of 2010, this year’s 10th graders, 79% have passed the requirements. Over half – 52 percent – of Federal Way’s ninth graders have taken and passed the reading and writing sections of the WASL. Statewide, 20% of ninth-graders have passed. Read more »
The Community Cares About Teachers
The Family and Community Partnership Office is giving parents and community members an opportunity to recognize teachers who have developed great family partnerships to support student learning. Nominate a teacher, help select a teacher or contribute appreciation items. Read more »
AmeriCorps Volunteers Sought for 2008-09 School Year
Are you interested in making a difference in children’s lives? Consider joining the 2008-09 AmeriCorps Team. What do Federal Way AmeriCorps members do? They provide full-time national service to Federal Way students for 10-1/2 months, beginning September 2, 2008. Read more »
Starting Ninth Grade Next Year? Check out TAF Academy
The TAF Academy is an academics program focused on encouraging girls and minority students to study science and math. There are still openings available for students who will be entering ninth grade next year. The TAF Academy prepares students for college and life using project-based learning rooted in science, technology, engineering and math. It offers students an individualized roadmap for personal goals and aspirations. The academy is a unique joint venture between the Technology Access Foundation and Federal Way Public Schools. Apply today!
Judge Rules in Favor of Federal Way Schools in Fair Funding Lawsuit
On November 2, 2007, King County Superior Court Judge Michael Heavey declared the state's current school funding system, in particular the LEAP salary allocation table, unconstitutional. The lawsuit was brought against the state last year to challenge the state’s system of funding, which results in substantial inequities in state funding from one school district to the next. Read more »
