Panther Lake
Elementary School
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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.
ENROLL IN PANTHER LAKE
EARLY RELEASE FRIDAY
Friday is early release and schools are let out 75 minutes early
Here Today, Ready for Tomorrow!
Attending school every day is a great opportunity to support learning & the growth of the whole child.
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
![Federal Way Scholars Explore the Future of Technology During Computer Science Education Week]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765585051/fwpsorg/b4csv0zppdvyswqniia7/2025ComputerScienceEducationWeek.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765585051/fwpsorg/b4csv0zppdvyswqniia7/2025ComputerScienceEducationWeek.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765585051/fwpsorg/b4csv0zppdvyswqniia7/2025ComputerScienceEducationWeek.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1765585051/fwpsorg/b4csv0zppdvyswqniia7/2025ComputerScienceEducationWeek.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1765585051/fwpsorg/b4csv0zppdvyswqniia7/2025ComputerScienceEducationWeek.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765585051/fwpsorg/b4csv0zppdvyswqniia7/2025ComputerScienceEducationWeek.png","width":1920}])
Federal Way Public Schools celebrated Computer Science Education Week from December 8 through December 12, uniting all FWPS schools with students around the globe who are participating in the worldwide Hour of Code and Hour of AI. This annual event introduces learners to the foundations of computer science and artificial intelligence in a fun and accessible way, reinforcing that anyone can learn the basics.
![Because of You Award!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1700096592/fwpsorg/dvkxva5swvqkxtzebi7e/BecauseofYouThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1700096592/fwpsorg/dvkxva5swvqkxtzebi7e/BecauseofYouThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1700096592/fwpsorg/dvkxva5swvqkxtzebi7e/BecauseofYouThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1700096592/fwpsorg/dvkxva5swvqkxtzebi7e/BecauseofYouThumbnail.png","width":1080}])
Calling all scholars in grades 3-12: Nominate a staff member for the Because of You Award!
![Attend Family Academy: Healthy Minds, Healthy Families on Dec. 11]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763662133/fwpsorg/dbasds1m54ngleywqi9u/BlogThumbnail-HealthyMindsHealthyFamilies.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763662133/fwpsorg/dbasds1m54ngleywqi9u/BlogThumbnail-HealthyMindsHealthyFamilies.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1763662133/fwpsorg/dbasds1m54ngleywqi9u/BlogThumbnail-HealthyMindsHealthyFamilies.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763662133/fwpsorg/dbasds1m54ngleywqi9u/BlogThumbnail-HealthyMindsHealthyFamilies.png","width":1080}])
Join us to support your child's physical, mental, digital, social, and emotional health. Through workshops, learn how to grow fresh food for your family, manage stress, navigate screen time and digital safety, foster a growth mindset in math, and more!
![FWPS Food and Meals Assistance Resources]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761929121/fwpsorg/x2egvz2ddyjicioxtfoo/FinalsiteBlogThumbnailTemplate.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761929121/fwpsorg/x2egvz2ddyjicioxtfoo/FinalsiteBlogThumbnailTemplate.png","width":500}])
To support FWPS families and the community, we’ve added additional food banks, community meal sites, and food assistance resources to the FWPS Community Resources webpage.
![Early Learning Gathering on October 23]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760734635/fwpsorg/mvrblqrxsydyngfwpjoh/2025-09-10STRDevelopmentalPreschool-8998.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760734635/fwpsorg/mvrblqrxsydyngfwpjoh/2025-09-10STRDevelopmentalPreschool-8998.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760734635/fwpsorg/mvrblqrxsydyngfwpjoh/2025-09-10STRDevelopmentalPreschool-8998.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760734635/fwpsorg/mvrblqrxsydyngfwpjoh/2025-09-10STRDevelopmentalPreschool-8998.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1760734635/fwpsorg/mvrblqrxsydyngfwpjoh/2025-09-10STRDevelopmentalPreschool-8998.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1760734635/fwpsorg/mvrblqrxsydyngfwpjoh/2025-09-10STRDevelopmentalPreschool-8998.jpg","width":2200}])
Calling all early learning professionals and caregivers! RSVP for the in-person Early Learning Gathering on Thursday, October 23 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Truman Early Learning Center, 31457 28th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003; or via ZOOM.
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Truman Early Learning Center, 31457 28th Ave S., Federal Way, or on Zoom
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Illahee Middle School (36001 1st Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003)
WHAT WE OFFER
Engaging Teaching & Learning
Clubs & Activities
Family Partnerships
