Adelaide Elementary

05/21/2026

Hello Families,
This year Adelaide students will be participating in a Walk-A-Thon to raise money for field trips and assemblies! Families are welcome to come. Please register your student(s). Even if you can't make it to the event, you can still support your student with the link here: Givebacks - Support the causes you care about

*The event will take place on June 8th. Grades KG-2nd will walk from 1:00-1:30pm AND grades 3rd-5th will walk from 2:05-2:35pm.

We are in need of volunteers. Please click on the link to volunteer. Must have a background check. Sign up to volunteer here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A49ABA72DA1F4C25-62947514-walkathon

05/21/2026

Federal Way Public Schools will have no school on the following days:
🗓️ Friday, May 22 – Snow Make-Up Day
🗓️ Monday, May 25 – Memorial Day
We hope our scholars, staff, and families enjoy the long weekend and take time to relax and recharge, as we honor the meaning of Memorial Day.

05/08/2026

We are proud to be one of the State recognized schools!

We’re to share that seven of our schools have been recognized by the Washington School Recognition Program for the 2024–25 school year!

The following schools were recognized in one of three categories:

Adelaide Elementary – Growth in One or More Student Groups
Star Lake Elementary – Growth in One or More Student Groups
Twin Lakes Elementary – Closing the Gap
Valhalla Elementary – Growth in One or More Student Groups
Olympic View K-8 – Closing the Gap
Woodmont K8 – Growth in One or More Student Groups
Lakota Middle School – Closing the Gap

These recognitions, announced by The Washington State Board of Education, reflect the hard work of our students, educators, and families who came together and made a shared commitment to student success across our district.

Only 16% of schools across the state were recognized.

Learn more about how our schools were recognized here: https://sbe.wa.gov/school-recognition

05/08/2026

05/04/2026

This week is Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week. We asked several students to share what they love about their teachers. Take a look and listen to how much our teachers are loved and the difference they make in our students’ lives.
We appreciate each of you for all that you do. Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to our students—we couldn’t do it without YOU!

05/03/2026

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is here!
This week, we celebrate our amazing teachers and staff for all their hard work and dedication. We invite you to help your child show their appreciation by writing a thank‑you card. A kind note can truly make a difference and let them know how much they are valued.

05/02/2026

Our intermediate track stars!

05/02/2026

Ready to run at the district track meet!

05/01/2026

🏆 New week, new goals! Week 3 of the Attendance Cup is here.
We are officially at the midpoint of April! Whether your school is leading the district or working hard on "Most Improved," every single day counts. When students are here today, they are building the consistency they need to be ready for tomorrow.
Let’s keep the energy high and the classrooms full! Who will claim this week's challenge award? 🥇
📍 Live Leaderboard: www.fwps.org/attendancecup

04/30/2026

Parents,
The District Track Meet is on Saturday, May 2nd. See the flyer with more details. We hope to see you there!