Have you ever wanted to learn to crochet, knit, or embroider? Well I have some news for you, 6th graders Ruby Nordstrom and Amelia Hervin are starting a student-led yarn club next school year. This club...
As the end of year approaches, the 9th graders took their field trip to the Seattle Aquarium, located on Pier 59 with a variety of different fish to see. There were other aquatic animals such as shorebirds,...
Every year, FWPA decides to change up its schedule in one way or another, bringing in some classes and taking out others. People are often confused by the change in classes in the beginning of the school...
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The 6th graders went on a field trip to the Federal Way Performing Arts Center, on Wednesday, February 11th. Once they got there, they watched actors teaching the 6th graders history...
On February 7th, the annual Math is Cool competition took place at Liberty High school for middle schoolers. This competition is important for FWPA, as it is one of the three annual competitions our math...
For years, people have complained about the Veterans Day assembly being boring. So, ASB has decided to switch things up with a new format this year. Instead of the slideshow students were expecting, they...
In previous years, Mr. Klumpenhower taught Current World Problems during sixth period, but starting this year, he is teaching FWPA Citizenship, a new elective exclusive to sixth graders.
FWPA Citizenship...
FWPA has undergone many changes since its first creation, but what will next year's be? Maybe a new 6th grade elective, more AP classes, and maybe even a new PE class.
Mrs. Thornton, and others who...
How can 9th and 10th graders earn college credit?
FWPA students had their chance for the first time this year. Principal Thornton decided to add an Advanced Placement (AP) class to FWPA because she...
The chattering and cultural music overlap each other as people walk around in the commons. Smells of different foods fill the air, as adults and children alike can make connections with different stands....
The bell arrived in the Illahee parking lot, beckoning a new crop of students. Dr. Charles “Ray” Griffin appeared in front of them all, mallet in hand to ring in a new school year for everyone. In...
As the FWPA 2025 graduates prepare to move on to the next chapter of their lives, they each have different and unique aspirations and goals that will shape their futures. From aviation to beauty, construction...
