FWHS Grand Opening
Staff, student, community and alumni in attendance
On Dec. 5, 2018, Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) hosted a grand opening celebration to mark the completion of the multi-phase Federal Way High School (FWHS) construction project. This was another exciting opportunity for the community to experience the new state-of-the-art FWHS, and see the new gym and theater, which were completed in the final phase.
“Thank you to all who supported the Federal Way High School construction project,” Dr. Tammy Campbell shared. “Your support allowed us to build a new, state-of-the art, flagship high school, that will serve thousands of students and endure for decades to come.”
Deija Tupua, a senior this year, appreciates the details that incorporate the memory of the previous building into this new, modern, learning environment. She said, “We’re moving forward, but we’re taking the memory of the old school with us.”
Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, attendees enjoyed food catered by the FWHS ProStart culinary arts class, viewed student art on display, and participated in student-led tours of the new building.
The evening wrapped up with student performances in the new theater and the selection of the top three pieces in the student art show, in both the judges’ selection and community selection categories.
Oct. 17, 2016 marked the first day in the new classrooms at FWHS. Since then, scholars have experienced learning in an environment designed to help them compete for, and succeed in, 21st century jobs.
FWHS senior Japeheth shared, “I do really appreciate those opportunities that we have. A smartboard goes a long way for us. Technology is obviously becoming a big deal for us, so it’s pretty nice to see that we have all these different opportunities.”
The FWHS construction project wouldn’t have been possible without the community’s support. Thank you to voters for helping build our scholars’ futures!
For more information:
Website: www.fwps.org
Location: 33330 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA, USA
Phone: 253-945-2000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fwps210/
Twitter: @FWPS210