News and Information

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, a time for our district and schools to honor the contributions and celebrate the rich, diverse cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.

We’re #FWPSProud of our phenomenal scholars, staff, and community members and love recognizing them during the Good News Announcements at our board meetings! 

April marks Arab American Heritage Month, a time for our district and schools to celebrate the rich heritage and culture of Arab Americans and honor their significant contributions to society.

Attend this Family Academy event on April 24 to get empowered with resources to support your child through grade level transitions.

Over 4,200 attend to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math

Federal Way Public Schools is excited to celebrate Women's History Month this month! We’re joining alongside other celebrations nationwide with activities throughout our schools that showcase the contributions and lives of women throughout history.

Federal Way Public Academy celebrates 25 years of instruction and inspiration!

Celebrate Black History Month with Federal Way Public Schools this February! Join us as we honor the enduring legacy and impactful contributions of African Americans throughout history. This month-long celebration will feature dynamic assemblies, inspiring art projects, soul-stirring musical performances, and much more.

We’re #FWPSProud of our phenomenal scholars, staff, and community members and love recognizing them during the Good News Announcements at our board meetings! 

Eighth-grade scholars and families are invited to attend High School Planning Nights to learn more about the high school experience, including course offerings, programs, and more.

We’re #FWPSProud of our phenomenal scholars, staff, and community members and love recognizing them during the Good News Announcements at our board meetings!

Click here to see how we are better together in supporting our students and schools.

Thank you to the Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce for hosting the 2024 State of Education! 

As part of Dr. Pfeiffer's presentation, our Scholar Representatives to the School Board shared a powerful message that “We are Better Together” when it comes to supporting our students and schools.

FWPS middle and high school scholars and families explored options for the future by visiting booths, attending workshops, and listening to panel discussions.

During DiscoverU Week, FWPS scholars in grades PK-12 will participate in a week of college and career exploration activities.

Disability History and Awareness Month takes place during October to increase awareness, respect, and acceptance for people with disabilities, and to bring a greater sense of pride to people with disabilities.

Attend the annual college and career fair to explore post-secondary options including 2- and 4-year colleges, apprenticeships, and more!

Visit the Washington Department of Health Safety Study Hall website, a place for schools, students, and families to learn about health and safety topics.

September 15 marks the beginning of National Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, a time when our district and schools acknowledge the contributions, achievements, histories, and vibrant cultures of individuals of Hispanic or Latinx descent from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central, and South America.

School Open House Nights will be Sept. 17-19, 2024. Please be sure to attend these important events.

Each year brings fresh opportunities to learn and grow. Watch or read this special back-to-school message from Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer as she shared what we can look forward to in the new school year.

The 2024-25 school year is here! Watch this video to learn why scholars, staff, and families are excited about the new school year.

On Monday, August 19, Federal Way Public Schools hosted its fifth annual New to FWPS Breakfast at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Events Center, warmly welcoming over 140 new certificated staff members to the district.

Learn about our short list of the most powerful habits students can form and ways to get started, backed by FWPS subject experts. 

Make preparing for the school year a manageable process to experience a smooth and informed transition for your family, and of course, your FWPS scholar. 

We’re #FWPSProud of our phenomenal scholars, staff, and community members and love recognizing them during the Good News Announcements at our board meetings! Click through for an overview of each honoree’s cause for celebration. 

Everyone is excited about summer break, but before you put next school year’s tasks on the back burner, we’d like to remind you about a few health-related items to plan for now.

Congratulations, FWPS retirees! We want to take a moment to acknowledge our classified and certified employees who retire at the end of this school year.

In June, we celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month, dedicating this time to affirming the identities that create our strong and diverse district. During this month, we focus on the importance of creating space for our scholars, staff, and community to show up as their authentic selves. Scholars feel most empowered to do their best learning when they are comfortable being themselves.

We’re #FWPSProud of our phenomenal scholars, staff, and community members and love recognizing them during the Good News Announcements at our board meetings!

Join us on Wednesday, May 22, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson High School to celebrate the brilliance of middle and high school CTE scholars. The event includes scholar booths, special experiences, and more!

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, a time our district and schools recognize the contributions and celebrate the many diverse and vibrant cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.

We’re #FWPSProud of our phenomenal scholars, staff, and community members and love recognizing them during the Good News Announcements at our board meetings! 

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.

Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) hosted the seventh annual STEM Exploration Night, attracting a record-breaking crowd of over 3,600. Scholars and families explored science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and learned about career opportunities that lead to high-demand careers in the region.

This time is dedicated to hearing about your child’s academic goals and progress, and we hope to see each one of you there. Log into ParentVUE to schedule your child’s conference today. 

Join us at STEM Exploration Night to explore STEM-related opportunities and college and career pathways through engaging booths, demonstrations, workshops, and more!

This March, Federal Way Public Schools ignites the spirit of Women's History Month! We join the national celebration with vibrant student-led activities, showcasing the remarkable contributions of women throughout American history.

We’re #FWPSProud of our phenomenal scholars, staff, and community members and love recognizing them during the Good News Announcements at our board meetings! Scroll down for an overview of each honoree’s cause for celebration. 

Celebrate Black History Month with Federal Way Public Schools this February—a time dedicated to honoring the rich contributions and legacy of African Americans.

We’re #FWPSProud of our phenomenal scholars, staff, and community members and love recognizing them during the Good News Announcements at our board meetings! 

In just an hour of coding, this exciting event demonstrates that computer science is accessible to everyone. Scholars seized the opportunity to delve into programing and advance their understanding of software development.

November is National Native American Heritage Month, a time our district and schools celebrate the significant and countless contributions, rich and diverse ancestry, cultures, traditions, and histories of our nation’s first people. 

Federal Way Public Schools acknowledge that our schools are on the traditional homelands of the Puyallup and Muckleshoot Tribes

This time is dedicated to hearing about your child’s academic goals and progress, and we hope to see each one of you there. Log into ParentVUE to schedule your child’s conference today. 

We’re #FWPSProud of our phenomenal scholars, staff, and community members and love recognizing them during the Good News Announcements at our board meetings!

Disability History and Awareness Month takes place during October to increase awareness, respect, and acceptance for people with disabilities, and to bring a greater sense of pride to people with disabilities.

September 15 marks the start of National Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, a time our district and schools recognize the contributions, achievements, histories, and celebrate the many diverse cultures of people of Hispanic or Latinx ancestry who come from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

The 2023-24 school year successfully kicked off on Wednesday, August 30, and it was a joy to see scholars pour into our buildings excited for the year ahead. Learn what's happened so far and what some students hope for the year.

What will my child learn this year? What tools are available to support my child’s learning? This and more can be found in the Learning Partnership Guide available now in multiple languages!

On Thursday, August 17, Federal Way Public Schools hosted the fourth annual New to FWPS Breakfast at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Events Center, to give over 170 new certificated staff members a warm Federal Way welcome!

Student safety is our top priority. Here are our best practices when traveling to, from, and around schools for students, families, and local drivers.

Federal Way Public Schools elementary scholars participated in the annual Salmon Release at West Hylebos Wetlands Park, a culminating event to the annual Storming the Sound with Salmon program offered in partnership with the City of Federal Way.

FWPS celebrates Black History Month across its schools. These articles are highlights of those events and opportunities happening throughout the month.

Good News for April 10, 2018