Panther Lake
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WELCOME TO PANTHER LAKE ELEMENTARY!
Panther Lake Elementary, home of the Panthers, is located in Federal Way’s Kitts Corner neighborhood and serves scholars in grades PK-5.
ENROLLMENT & VERIFICATION BEGINS AUGUST 1, 2023
Every student attending FWPS in the 2023-24 school year should enroll online or complete the annual verification process before the first day of school
WELCOME TO THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR
Find all the resources you need for a successful start to a year of growth and learning.
REMINDER: EARLY RELEASE EVERY FRIDAY
Early release days have moved to Fridays and schools are let out 75 minutes early every Friday there is school beginning Sept. 15
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Who We are Container
WHO WE ARE
Panther Lake Elementary, home of the Panthers, is located in Federal Way’s Kitts Corner neighborhood and serves scholars in grades PK-5. Our mission is to cultivate a safe learning environment that embraces cultural diversity, encourages scholars to take risks, and maintains high expectations for teaching and learning by: Providing culturally responsive instruction; fostering scholar voice; partnering with our community to broaden the learning experience for each scholar; and implementing school programming that develops the whole child in partnership with all stakeholders. Scholars also benefit from an array of school activities, clubs, and strong family, PTA, and community partnerships.
EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
![National Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month thumbnail]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694795977/fwpsorg/wjdchz1dehrxmfvvewxr/2023-NHHM-SM-Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694795977/fwpsorg/wjdchz1dehrxmfvvewxr/2023-NHHM-SM-Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1694795977/fwpsorg/wjdchz1dehrxmfvvewxr/2023-NHHM-SM-Thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694795977/fwpsorg/wjdchz1dehrxmfvvewxr/2023-NHHM-SM-Thumbnail.png","width":1000}])
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.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694705941/fwpsorg/tev1smnjxhoa3aepurir/2ndDay-RVW-20230831-008.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694705941/fwpsorg/tev1smnjxhoa3aepurir/2ndDay-RVW-20230831-008.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1694705941/fwpsorg/tev1smnjxhoa3aepurir/2ndDay-RVW-20230831-008.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1694705941/fwpsorg/tev1smnjxhoa3aepurir/2ndDay-RVW-20230831-008.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1694705941/fwpsorg/tev1smnjxhoa3aepurir/2ndDay-RVW-20230831-008.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1694705941/fwpsorg/tev1smnjxhoa3aepurir/2ndDay-RVW-20230831-008.jpg","width":2200}])
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.
![2023-24 Learning Partnership Guides]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695319649/fwpsorg/om401ujcoxi0xyfqlqj3/LPGSocialMedia.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695319649/fwpsorg/om401ujcoxi0xyfqlqj3/LPGSocialMedia.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695319649/fwpsorg/om401ujcoxi0xyfqlqj3/LPGSocialMedia.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1695319649/fwpsorg/om401ujcoxi0xyfqlqj3/LPGSocialMedia.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695319649/fwpsorg/om401ujcoxi0xyfqlqj3/LPGSocialMedia.png","width":1401}])
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]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694465625/fwpsorg/hlacsjs2vbwcxvfoa68i/EarlyReleasePost3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694465625/fwpsorg/hlacsjs2vbwcxvfoa68i/EarlyReleasePost3.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1694465625/fwpsorg/hlacsjs2vbwcxvfoa68i/EarlyReleasePost3.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694465625/fwpsorg/hlacsjs2vbwcxvfoa68i/EarlyReleasePost3.png","width":1080}])
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]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1692311886/fwpsorg/rytcmntsl2o13ee3bpfw/IMG_2898.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1692311886/fwpsorg/rytcmntsl2o13ee3bpfw/IMG_2898.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1692311886/fwpsorg/rytcmntsl2o13ee3bpfw/IMG_2898.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1692311886/fwpsorg/rytcmntsl2o13ee3bpfw/IMG_2898.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1692311886/fwpsorg/rytcmntsl2o13ee3bpfw/IMG_2898.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1692311886/fwpsorg/rytcmntsl2o13ee3bpfw/IMG_2898.jpg","width":2200}])
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!
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Federal Way High School, 30611 16th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
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Federal Way High School, 30611 16th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
WHAT WE OFFER
Engaging Teaching & Learning
Clubs & Activities
Family Partnerships
