Recent News from Federal Way Public Schools
Public Invited to Community Listening Sessions as Search for New Superintendent Begins
Superintendent Thomas R. Murphy’s announcement that he intends to retire at the end of the 2009–2010 school year has triggered a search for a new superintendent to take the helm of Federal Way Public Schools next fall. The Board is creating a transparent, inclusive, and efficient process for hiring a new superintendent. This process begins with listening sessions in November for community members, staff and students. Read more »
Student Led Conferences Scheduled for Oct. 29 & 30
Thursday and Friday, October 29 and 30, are set aside for Student Led Conferences at both the elementary and secondary levels. Students do not have regular classes but are expected to conference with their parents and teachers. For more information on SLCs, go to http://www.fwps.org/cur/conferences/. Read more »
Fear-Free SAT Open to All FWPS Students
Here's a student’s best chance to prepare for the SAT. Sign up for the Fear-Free SAT, sponsored by TJ DECA and the Princeton Review. For just $25, students will take the test on Saturday, Oct. 24th, 7:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and come back on Monday, Nov. 2, 6 p.m., for their results. Read more »
‘Life After High School’ Happening Oct. 21
Federal Way School District will host its annual Life After High School Career and College Fair on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Todd Beamer High School, 35999 16th Ave S. Student from the district’s secondary schools and their parents are invited to attend. Read more »
TBHS Street Law Class Sponsors Program on Students’ Legal, Constitutional Rights
What constitutional rights do students have in school, particularly in the areas of free speech, religion, search and seizure, and due process? How do these correspond to civil liberties and rights of citizens in general? Students, parents, teachers, administrators, and the public are invited to a public forum sponsored by the Todd Beamer High School Street Law class beginning at 10 a.m., October 17, 2009. Read more »
Other Recent News
- Free PSAT Testing For 9th & 11th Grade FWPS Students on Oct. 14
- Free Immunization Clinic Scheduled
- Federal Way Public Schools Approves 4 Collective Bargaining Agreements
Federal Way Education Association (FWEA) Signs 5-year Contract - Federal Way’s WASL Scores Show Mixed Results: Math Scores for African American Students Improve, 19 Elementary Schools make AYP
- FWPS Family Engagement Practices Featured in Harvard Policy Brief
- Truman Offers High School to Fit Students’ Unique Needs