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Illahee Middle School, home of the Royals, is located in the Federal Way South neighborhood and serves scholar in grades 6-8. Our mission is we welcome, celebrate, and prepare all Royals from all backgrounds to become life-long learners and positive contributors to society.

EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Students in grades 6, 8,10, and 12, to take the Healthy Youth Survey this fall

Between October 9-27, 2023, students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12 across Washington state will take the Healthy Youth Survey. Scholars in Federal Way Public Schools will take the survey at their school site.

National Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month

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.

Rainier View Elementary scholars navigating to classrooms on the second day of school.

Cheers to a Strong Start to the School Year

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.

Learning Partnership Guides 2023-24 (opens in new window/tab)

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!

Early Release Friday. Scholar will be released 75 minutes Early

Remember! 2023-24 Early Release Days are Coming Up

Early release days have moved to Friday and schools are let out 75 minutes early. View early release dates, bell times, and download the bus stop time conversion chart.

FWPS Leadership team cheering and welcoming new certificated staff to the breakfast event

FWPS Welcomes New Certificated Staff Members at Annual Breakfast

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!

Welcome to Our New Website!

Today is an exciting day! After many months of planning, writing, and designing, we are thrilled to show you the new Federal Way Public Schools website! We invite you to take a tour around the pages and see it all for yourself.

Get Ahead With This School Year Checklist

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.

Illahee Middle School Groundbreaking Celebration

Federal Way Public Schools held a groundbreaking celebration for the brand-new Illahee Middle School on Thursday, June 15, 2023, to mark the start of construction on its new and improved building.

Storming the Sound with Salmon Release Event

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.

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Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Black History Month

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