Recent News from Federal Way Public Schools
Public Academy Celebrates “10 Years of Excellence”
On Saturday, December 13, from 1 to 4 p.m., Federal Way Public Academy (FWPA) will hold an open house to celebrate the school’s tenth year of serving academically focused students in Federal Way. The program, featuring the school’s founding principal, Dr. Ray Griffin, will begin at 2 p.m. FWPA staff members are looking forward to seeing former students, parents and others who have been integral to the success of FWPA. Read more »
LEAP Student Leadership Regional Forum
Federal Way Public Schools is co-sponsoring a student leadership forum in Federal Way in cooperation with the Latino/a Educational Achievement Project, Highline Community College, and the City of Federal Way. The forum is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13, at Federal Way City Hall, 33325 8th Ave. S., Federal Way. Read more »
Live Blog with Supt. Tom Murphy This Wednesday
Join us online for a live blog with Federal Way Public Schools Superintendent Tom Murphy, 7-8 p.m., Wednesday, December 10.
Supt. Murphy will take questions from parents, students, staff and community members on topics related to Federal Way schools and education initiatives. To participate in the conversation, go to the Live Blog page during that time.
Stroll Down Candy Cane Lane with the Decatur Choir
The Decatur High School Concert Choir and Choir Boosters are proud to present “Candy Cane Lane”, an annual holiday premiere event on Friday evening, December 5th, in the Performing Arts Center, 2800 S.W. 320th St., Federal Way. Read more »Twenty-six Decatur High School Students and Grads Earn AP Scholar Awards
The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program® (AP®) announced last week that 26 Decatur High School Students and Grads have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP Exams. The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on students’ performance on AP Exams. Read more »