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Sequoyah Middle School, home of the Phoenix, is located in Auburn's Lakeland South neighborhood and serves scholars in grades 6-8. Our mission is in an environment of high expectations, high support, and no excuses, the staff of Federal Way Public Schools will continually learn, lead, utilize data, and collaborate to ensure our scholars have a voice, a dream and a bright future.

EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Highly Capable Referral Window Now Open

The Federal Way Public Schools Highly Capable Program referral window is open through Jan. 10, 2024.

Because of You Award!

Calling all scholars in grades 3-12: Nominate a staff member for the Because of You Award!

Read More about Because of You Award!

Free tutoring available for FWPS scholars in grades 4-12

Need homework help? Scholars in grades 4-12 can access free tutoring from subject matter experts through Tutor.com.

National Native American Heritage Month

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

Memorial Field Ribbon Cutting

The brand-new Federal Way Memorial Field is complete! Help us celebrate by attending a ribbon cutting on November 13, from 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Scholar-Led Conferences are coming up and it’s time to sign up for your child’s conference time!

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.

How to Continue College and Career Exploration After DiscoverU Week

Though DiscoverU is over, FWPS scholars can continue learning about options for their future throughout the school year. Here are a few ways your child can continue college and career exploration.

Five Ways to Prepare for Life After High School

Choosing your path after high school can be intimidating. Luckily, the Life After High School college and career fair is on October 25, and we're giving you five ways to make the most of the event so you can get college and career-ready!

DiscoverU Week, October 16-20

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

Disability History and Awareness Month

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.

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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.

Student Safety Patrol officer helps scholars and family safely cross the intersection.

Getting to School Safely: Everyone Plays a Part

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

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.

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.

Black History Month

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