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 »
Federal Way Public Schools Face Deep Budget Cuts for Next Year
Based on Governor Gregoire's proposed state budget, the state funding to Federal Way Public Schools in the coming school year will be a minimum of $5 million less than what is needed to maintain current levels of service. This will require difficult reductions in the district’s operating budget for the coming school year, which begins Sept. 1, 2009. Read more »
Heading to High School? Have a Plan!
Every high school in Federal Way hosts a High School Planning Night to help eighth-grade students and their parents learn what to expect at high school – and to develop a plan to make the most of their educational opportunities before graduation. Read more »
Snow On the Way? Get Emergency Information Now
With winter weather getting colder, there is the possibility of weather-related changes to school schedules and transportation. How can you be prepared? Read more »
Tell Us How We’re Doing By Jan. 20
Federal Way Public Schools is committed to preparing our students to be tomorrow's innovators, leaders and engaged citizens, and we need your opinion. We're inviting students, staff, parents, and guardians to complete the Speak Up 2008 survey.Take advantage of your downtime during the Winter Break to think about your schools, the challenges and opportunities we face in the future, and how we can better meet and take advantage of them.
This survey will provide new and timely data regarding technology, student achievement, and 21st century learning. To fill out a school survey, go to the website above and follow the directions. The survey deadline has been extended to January 9th for Federal Way staff, students and parents. Go to http://www.netdayspeakup.org/extension08/. When prompted for your secret word, enter: fwps. Read more »
Board Work Study Meetings Now Scheduled for Tuesdays
Regularly scheduled work study meetings will now be held on Tuesdays. The next work study will take place Tuesday, January 6, 2009, when the board is scheduled to receive information, discuss and make a decision on board communication. They will also receive information on and discuss the upcoming year’s budget. This meeting was previously advertised as scheduled for Wed., Jan. 7. For a complete schedule of regularly scheduled board meetings and work studies, as well as more information about our school board, go to http://www.fwps.org/info/board/. Read more »
Police Chief Awards Commendation Medal to TBHS Student
On November 13, 2008, 17-year old grocery bagger and Todd Beamer High School student Moisei B. found a bag containing $10,000 in the bathroom of Top Foods Grocery. After realizing it contained the large sum of cash, Moisei turned the money over to the store manager who then contacted police. Read more »
Medical Miracle in a Box: Your School’s AED Is a Failing Heart’s Best Hope
Imagine you’re supervising your school’s playground full of gleeful, energetic youngsters. Suddenly, without warning, one collapses. What should you do? FWPS Health Services Coordinator Sue Overton hopes you’ll remember these three simple steps:Read more »
Construction Bond Update – Breaking Ground and Breaking the Mold
In May, 2007, voters in the Federal Way Public Schools service area approved a $149 million bond construction package. Sixteen months later, groundwork is underway at Valhalla Elementary, and Panther Lake Elementary groundwork will be started shortly. This coming Spring, 2009, ground will be broken at Lakota Middle School. Read more »
Quality Schools Help Business Week Rate Federal Way Among Best Places to Raise Kids
Federal Way received an honorable mention in BusinessWeek Magazine’s second annual roundup of the best places to raise your kids Nov. 10. The ranking was based on a variety of factors – but notably, the predominant factors were school performance, and community safety and affordability. Read more »
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 »
