Recent News from Federal Way Public Schools
Grade Threshold Calls Begin Today for Secondary Students
When a student’s grade slips, there’s generally a short window of time for the adults involved to determine what’s causing the academic decline and help the student find a solution – and possibly salvage an entire semester. Read more »
Record Number of Federal Way Teachers Now Nationally Certified
Each year, more and more Federal Way Public Schools teachers push themselves to carefully examine their instruction in an effort to improve their practice by earning their National Board Certification. This year, 27 Federal Way teachers earned the honor – the most of any year yet. That brings the total number of National Board certified teachers in Federal Way to 72. Read more »
Superintendent Murphy’s State of the District Address Now On-Line
Much has changed since the summer of 1988, when Tom Murphy was hired as assistant superintendent in Federal Way Public Schools. In his farewell address to the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce, Tom recalled the past 22 years in the district, particularly his 11 years as Superintendent. Read more »
What You Need to Know If The Weather Turns Bad
What if it snows? What if the roads are icy? Will school be cancelled? Here’s how to know what’s happening with our schools and transportation if the weather gets nasty. Read more »
Spread the Word to End the Word
Federal Way schools are joining a worldwide campaign to end the derogatory use of the R-word in reference to people with intellectual disabilities. The Spread the Word to End the Word awareness day is sponsored by the Special Olympics and will be celebrated by supporters worldwide on March 3, 2010. Read more »
Technology Levy Passes – Thank You, Voters
The King County Elections Bureau has certified the results of the all-mail February 9 election. Federal Way schools’ replacement technology levy passed by 619 votes, or 51.54% of the returned ballots. Read more »
Bond Measure Passage Continues to Generate Grants, Rebates
Federal Way Public Schools continue to see unexpected benefits from the passage of its construction bond measure in 2007. Because the FWPS community agreed to fund the rebuilding of five schools and several other district facilities, the district has been able to leverage that local commitment for additional state and corporate dollars. The latest is a $500,000 grant from the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. Read more »
Other Recent News
- Flu Symptoms? Stay Home
- Board Considering Recommendation to Relocate District Administrative Offices
- Heading to High School? Have a Plan!
- FWPS Superintendent Search Firm Retained
- Board Approves Replacement Technology Levy for Feb. 9 Ballot
- Middle School Showcase Night Offered for Federal Way Fifth Grade Families
- Free H1N1(Swine) Flu Vaccinations Available Through January
- Federal Way Public Schools Receives $50,000 Grant for College-Readiness Program