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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.

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

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. 

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.

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.

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.