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Valhalla Elementary, home of the Voyagers, is located in Auburn’s Star Lake neighborhood and serves scholars in grades K-5. Our mission is that in an environment of high expectations, high support, and no excuses, the staff of Valhalla Elementary will continually learn, lead, utilize data, and collaborate to ensure our scholars have a voice, a dream, and a bright future. We strive to be SAFE, KIND AND PRODUCTIVE and help students be successful with this by explicitly teaching behavior expectations for all areas in the school, including within our classrooms, and by rewarding students demonstrating positive behavior choices with Valhalla Bucket tickets. Scholars also benefit from an array of school activities and clubs to enhance their learning.
EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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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.
Calling all scholars in grades 3-12: Nominate a staff member for the Because of You Award!
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.
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!
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.
FWPS returns to school on Tuesday, September 3. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2024-25 school year.
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.
Schools across the district celebrated major milestone transitions with various celebrations and ceremonies to honor scholars and their next steps as they continue pursuing their bright futures!
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.
Since the start of the 2023-24 school year, students at Rainier View Elementary have been eating breakfast in class. This change came after adopting the Breakfast in the Classroom program, and the shift has brought positive results.
Beginning this summer of 2024, the state of Washington will launch a new Summer EBT program called SUN Bucks. The program will provide families with $120 for each eligible school-aged child to buy food when school is out.
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!
Check our weekly school attendance leaderboard for the highest 5-day attendance and the most improved 5-day attendance from the previous week.
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.
For the 2023-24 school year and beyond, all FWPS kindergarteners will visit a college campus as part of a new initiative to expand K-12 college and career readiness.