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...

For many students, the thought of leading a conference can be scary, especially if they’re not doing well as they’d like in a particular class or even worse, many classes. Keep in mind, though, these...

    Spring Break is just around the corner and students are eagerly preparing for the day to finally arrive. From traveling overseas to staying indoors, FWPA students are ready to make...

For many teachers and staff members, the bell ringing at the end of the school day marks the beginning of a different kind of adventure. While they dedicate their working hours to shaping young minds,...

Lunar New Year is right around the corner, one of the most celebrated holidays among many Asians. It’s a staple in Asian culture, celebrating the arrival of spring and the start of a new year in the...

  The night of December 18th, 1966, was interesting across the country of the U.S. Many families were snuggled in blankets, had a cup of hot chocolate and some cookies, and sat around their TVs...

Many days of hard work, research, and interviews took place to answer the question, who brings the best lunch to school? Time and time again, there was one name that came up the most. That name was Love...

Every year, Federal Way Public Academy has an annual event held during the fall, called the Festival of Giving. During this event, students, families, staff, and friends join together to enjoy the fall...

Clubs at FWPA are a way for students to make friends, engage in community building activities, and participate in groups about subjects they are passionate for. Due to the impressive number of clubs at...

March 12th, 1939 was a strange day for America. The streets were empty and filled with silence almost like there was no one at all. This was because everyone was listening to their radios. Playing on their...