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WELCOME TO DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL!
ENROLL IN OUR SCHOOL
We are a wonderfully diverse school district, situated in south King County, and we're excited to have your child enroll in our school.
WELCOME TO THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR.
Find all the resources you need for a successful start to a year of growth and learning.
REMINDER: EARLY RELEASE EVERY FRIDAY
Early release days have moved to Friday and schools are let out 75 minutes early
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STEM Exploration Night Draws 3,600+ in Attendance
On Thursday, March 14, Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) hosted the seventh annual STEM Exploration Night, attracting a record-breaking crowd of over 3,600. Scholars and families enjoyed STEM booths and special attractions including workshops, demonstrations, and more.
Who We are Container
WHO WE ARE
Decatur High School’s mission is to empower respectful, critically thinking scholars to explore their future college and careers in a way that is individualized to their needs and identities. Gator staff provide supportive, loving guidance through a safe, rigorous, diverse, and equitable environment.
EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
![Welcome Back From Winter Break graphic of FWPS scholars]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711752998/fwpsorg/akbdgsrxvokvhoh1rjsw/AttendanceCupPost.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711752998/fwpsorg/akbdgsrxvokvhoh1rjsw/AttendanceCupPost.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1711752998/fwpsorg/akbdgsrxvokvhoh1rjsw/AttendanceCupPost.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711752998/fwpsorg/akbdgsrxvokvhoh1rjsw/AttendanceCupPost.png","width":1200}])
Check our weekly school attendance leaderboard for the highest 5-day attendance and the most improved 5-day attendance from the previous week.
![Family Academy: Supporting Successful Transitions, April 25]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1712013861/fwpsorg/peephw27ul2ikfarezeu/SupportingSuccessfulTransitions-BlogThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1712013861/fwpsorg/peephw27ul2ikfarezeu/SupportingSuccessfulTransitions-BlogThumbnail.png","width":500}])
Ease nerves about the upcoming school year by attending Family Academy: Supporting Successful Transitions on Thursday, April 25, 6-7:30 p.m. at Valhalla Elementary.
![National Arab American Heritage Month 2024]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711752153/fwpsorg/miywq74euwrwisderv1m/NationalArabAmericanHeritageMonth2024square.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711752153/fwpsorg/miywq74euwrwisderv1m/NationalArabAmericanHeritageMonth2024square.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1711752153/fwpsorg/miywq74euwrwisderv1m/NationalArabAmericanHeritageMonth2024square.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711752153/fwpsorg/miywq74euwrwisderv1m/NationalArabAmericanHeritageMonth2024square.png","width":1080}])
April is Arab American Heritage Month, a time our district and schools celebrate the Arab American heritage and culture and pay tribute to the contributions of Arab and Arabic-speaking Americans.
![Good News Announcements]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1700090930/fwpsorg/kbsrjfqqkldxcdz3owmv/GNAThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1700090930/fwpsorg/kbsrjfqqkldxcdz3owmv/GNAThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1700090930/fwpsorg/kbsrjfqqkldxcdz3owmv/GNAThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1700090930/fwpsorg/kbsrjfqqkldxcdz3owmv/GNAThumbnail.png","width":1080}])
We’re #FWPSProud of our phenomenal scholars, staff, and community members and love recognizing them during the Good News Announcements at our board meetings!
![Scholar Art In the City]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711394479/fwpsorg/rpndimzggxtam063nlfc/ScholarArt-Thumbnail-5.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711394479/fwpsorg/rpndimzggxtam063nlfc/ScholarArt-Thumbnail-5.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1711394479/fwpsorg/rpndimzggxtam063nlfc/ScholarArt-Thumbnail-5.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1711394479/fwpsorg/rpndimzggxtam063nlfc/ScholarArt-Thumbnail-5.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1711394479/fwpsorg/rpndimzggxtam063nlfc/ScholarArt-Thumbnail-5.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1711394479/fwpsorg/rpndimzggxtam063nlfc/ScholarArt-Thumbnail-5.jpg","width":2200}])
Federal Way Public Schools launched the Scholar Art in the City initiative to showcase the artistic talents of scholars in local businesses and organizations.
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WHAT WE OFFER
CTE PROGRAMS
FWPS offers Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses at select middle schools and all four comprehensive high schools. CTE courses enable scholars in grades 6-12 to explore various fields of interest, connect their learning with the real-world, and gain important skills necessary for life after high school and future careers.
ATHLETICS
ATHLETICS
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
FWPS offers Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses at select middle schools and all four comprehensive high schools. CTE courses enable scholars in grades 6-12 to explore various fields of interest, connect their learning with the real-world, and gain important skills necessary for life after high school and future careers.
