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WELCOME TO DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL!
ENROLL IN OUR SCHOOL
We are a wonderfully diverse school district, situated in south King County, and we're excited to have your child enroll in our school.
WELCOME TO THE 2024-25 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
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
Decatur High School’s mission is to empower respectful, critically thinking scholars to explore their future college and careers in a way that is individualized to their needs and identities. Gator staff provide supportive, loving guidance through a safe, rigorous, diverse, and equitable environment.
EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
![Explore the World of Coding During Computer Science Education Week!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733533149/fwpsorg/xuqww8xq7bootpz2fkeu/CSEWeek2024InstagramPost.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733533149/fwpsorg/xuqww8xq7bootpz2fkeu/CSEWeek2024InstagramPost.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733533149/fwpsorg/xuqww8xq7bootpz2fkeu/CSEWeek2024InstagramPost.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733533149/fwpsorg/xuqww8xq7bootpz2fkeu/CSEWeek2024InstagramPost.png","width":1080}])
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about Explore the World of Coding During Computer Science Education Week!
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Click here to see how we are better together in supporting our students and schools.
Thank you to the Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce for hosting the 2024 State of Education!
As part of Dr. Pfeiffer's presentation, our Scholar Representatives to the School Board shared a powerful message that “We are Better Together” when it comes to supporting our students and schools.
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We’re #FWPSProud of our phenomenal scholars, staff, and community members and love recognizing them during the Good News Announcements at our board meetings!
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National Apprenticeship Week is November 17-13, and during this week Federal Way Public Schools is joining many other trades-related organizations to share the benefits of becoming skilled in a trade profession, and how to get started now.
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Calling all scholars in grades 3-12: Nominate a staff member for the Because of You Award!
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TAF@Saghalie (33914 19th Ave SW, Federal Way, WA 98023)
WHAT WE OFFER
CTE PROGRAMS
FWPS offers Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses at select middle schools and all four comprehensive high schools. CTE courses enable scholars in grades 6-12 to explore various fields of interest, connect their learning with the real-world, and gain important skills necessary for life after high school and future careers.
ATHLETICS
ATHLETICS
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
FWPS offers Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses at select middle schools and all four comprehensive high schools. CTE courses enable scholars in grades 6-12 to explore various fields of interest, connect their learning with the real-world, and gain important skills necessary for life after high school and future careers.
