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’s WASL Scores Relatively Unchanged: Changes in NCLB Requirements Lead to More Schools Not Meeting AYP
Although there are some notable improvements in WASL scores in some schools, Federal Way Public Schools’ 2008 WASL scores are mixed. Overall, scores remaining relatively unchanged from last year, with the most substantial changes coming from federal requirements in the methods used to calculate AYP. Read more »
School Supply Drive Enters 10th Year; Need Greater than Ever
As summer comes to an end, many students look forward to the happy ritual of back-to-school shopping. For children whose families are struggling to provide the basic necessities, though, the added expense of school supplies may be beyond their means. Recent economic challenges, including the cost of gasoline, are stressing more families than ever before. Read more »
Back to School Checklist
Find all the back to school information you need, including school lunch costs, school supply and uniform lists, bus routes and more. Read more »
TAF Academy Opening Now Scheduled for Sept. 8
The first day of classes for TAF Academy will be Monday, September 8th. Originally, the start of classes was scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, when the rest of the district begins classes. Read more »
Three FW Elementaries Receive OSPI Title I Improvement Awards
Adelaide, Olympic View and Sunnycrest Elementary Schools were among 48 schools statewide to receive the State’s Title I Improvement Award, which comes with a $3,500 grant to be used to their continuing efforts to increase student academic success. Read more »
Federal Way Public Schools Inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame Class To Be Honored at Memorial Field in September
The September 13, 2008, match-up between the Federal Way High School and Emerald Ridge High School football teams promises to stoke up a lot of memories for fans: Halftime of the game will be dedicated to honoring the first group of Federal Way athletic trailblazers to be inducted into the Federal Way Athletic Hall of Fame. 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 »
