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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
WELCOME TO THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR
Find all the resources you need for a successful start to a year of growth and learning.
EARLY RELEASE FRIDAY
Friday is early release and schools are let out 75 minutes early
STEM Exploration Night Draws 3,600+ in Attendance
On Thursday, March 14, Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) hosted the seventh annual STEM Exploration Night, attracting a record-breaking crowd of over 3,600. Scholars and families enjoyed STEM booths and special attractions including workshops, demonstrations, and more.
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
![National Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month 2024]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726243682/fwpsorg/ghpnreskeipazanborzw/HispanicHeritageMonth-Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726243682/fwpsorg/ghpnreskeipazanborzw/HispanicHeritageMonth-Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726243682/fwpsorg/ghpnreskeipazanborzw/HispanicHeritageMonth-Thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726243682/fwpsorg/ghpnreskeipazanborzw/HispanicHeritageMonth-Thumbnail.png","width":1080}])
September 15 marks the beginning of National Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, a time when our district and schools acknowledge the contributions, achievements, histories, and vibrant cultures of individuals of Hispanic or Latinx descent from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central, and South America.
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School Open House Nights will be Sept. 17-19, 2024. Please be sure to attend these important events.
![Learning Partnership Guide 2024-25]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726243491/fwpsorg/ai4ev9ikicxswqbwswbc/LearningPartnershipGuidesSquare.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726243491/fwpsorg/ai4ev9ikicxswqbwswbc/LearningPartnershipGuidesSquare.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726243491/fwpsorg/ai4ev9ikicxswqbwswbc/LearningPartnershipGuidesSquare.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726243491/fwpsorg/ai4ev9ikicxswqbwswbc/LearningPartnershipGuidesSquare.png","width":1080}])
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!
![Dr. Pfeiffer Welcomes You to the 2024-25 School Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725059897/fwpsorg/okqbynzxscii87pmgmy1/DrPfeifferB2SThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725059897/fwpsorg/okqbynzxscii87pmgmy1/DrPfeifferB2SThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725059897/fwpsorg/okqbynzxscii87pmgmy1/DrPfeifferB2SThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725059897/fwpsorg/okqbynzxscii87pmgmy1/DrPfeifferB2SThumbnail.png","width":1080}])
Each year brings fresh opportunities to learn and grow. Watch or read this special back-to-school message from Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer as she shared what we can look forward to in the new school year.
![WATCH: Why FWPS Scholars, Staff, and Families Are Excited About This School Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725051685/fwpsorg/afioo0cjepwbbcmjmhyh/B2SCountdown2024-25Archived4.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725051685/fwpsorg/afioo0cjepwbbcmjmhyh/B2SCountdown2024-25Archived4.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725051685/fwpsorg/afioo0cjepwbbcmjmhyh/B2SCountdown2024-25Archived4.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725051685/fwpsorg/afioo0cjepwbbcmjmhyh/B2SCountdown2024-25Archived4.png","width":1080}])
The 2024-25 school year is here! Watch this video to learn why scholars, staff, and families are excited about the new school year.
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1701 S. 320th, Federal Way 98003 | In the SOUTH parking lot along 324th & Pacific Hwy
WHAT WE OFFER
Engaging Teaching & Learning
Clubs & Activities
Family Partnerships
