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.
ENROLL IN PANTHER LAKE
EARLY RELEASE FRIDAY
Friday is early release and schools are let out 75 minutes early
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
Attending school every day is a great opportunity to support learning & the growth of the whole child.
National Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month
September 15 marks the beginning of National Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month
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
![Join us at Community Connect 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744829281/fwpsorg/nt6ieqb20sfy04a0zvmx/InstagramCommunityConnect1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744829281/fwpsorg/nt6ieqb20sfy04a0zvmx/InstagramCommunityConnect1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744829281/fwpsorg/nt6ieqb20sfy04a0zvmx/InstagramCommunityConnect1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744829281/fwpsorg/nt6ieqb20sfy04a0zvmx/InstagramCommunityConnect1.jpg","width":1200}])
Join FWPS staff, families, students, and community members at our annual Community Connect event to help shape the future for nearly 23,000 students!
![A smiling girl sits at a desk in front of a laptop.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743205434/fwpsorg/ezbgj9gueh5wef0zakcw/BridgingtheGap-Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743205434/fwpsorg/ezbgj9gueh5wef0zakcw/BridgingtheGap-Thumbnail.png","width":500}])
Attend this Family Academy event on April 24 to get empowered with resources to support your child through grade level transitions.
![Welcome Back From Winter Break graphic of FWPS scholars]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711752998/fwpsorg/akbdgsrxvokvhoh1rjsw/AttendanceCupPost.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711752998/fwpsorg/akbdgsrxvokvhoh1rjsw/AttendanceCupPost.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1711752998/fwpsorg/akbdgsrxvokvhoh1rjsw/AttendanceCupPost.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711752998/fwpsorg/akbdgsrxvokvhoh1rjsw/AttendanceCupPost.png","width":1200}])
The race is on! Schools across FWPS are competing for top attendance, and every day counts toward the challenge. Show up, stay engaged, and help your school climb the leaderboard!
![FWPS Celebrates National Arab American Heritage Month]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743436270/fwpsorg/bvqctcknnioc35eqwkuc/2024-04-18VLHArabAmericanHeritage-8633sq.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743436270/fwpsorg/bvqctcknnioc35eqwkuc/2024-04-18VLHArabAmericanHeritage-8633sq.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743436270/fwpsorg/bvqctcknnioc35eqwkuc/2024-04-18VLHArabAmericanHeritage-8633sq.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743436270/fwpsorg/bvqctcknnioc35eqwkuc/2024-04-18VLHArabAmericanHeritage-8633sq.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743436270/fwpsorg/bvqctcknnioc35eqwkuc/2024-04-18VLHArabAmericanHeritage-8633sq.jpg","width":1220}])
April marks Arab American Heritage Month, a time for our district and schools to celebrate the rich heritage and culture of Arab Americans and honor their significant contributions to society.
![summer learning registration]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742431395/fwpsorg/xyez6kcga7oj1wxeku5p/summerlearningpost2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742431395/fwpsorg/xyez6kcga7oj1wxeku5p/summerlearningpost2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742431395/fwpsorg/xyez6kcga7oj1wxeku5p/summerlearningpost2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742431395/fwpsorg/xyez6kcga7oj1wxeku5p/summerlearningpost2025.png","width":1080}])
Federal Way Public Schools is excited to offer multiple in-person summer learning experiences for scholars again this summer. Space is limited so register early!
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