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WELCOME TO NAUTILUS K-8!
Nautilus K-8, home of the Navigators, is located in Federal Way’s Marine Hills neighborhood and serves scholars in grades K-8.
ENROLL IN NAUTILUS K-8
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.
High School Planning Nights 2025
Eighth grade scholars and families, attend an upcoming High School Planning Night to learn about course offerings and what to expect in high school.
Learn More
Join us at STEAM Exploration Night on March 13!
Attend this fun annual district-wide event, STEAM the Dream, to learn how you can design your future in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math)!
Learn Morehttp://www.fwps.org/steamnight
Who We are Container
WHO WE ARE
Nautilus K-8, home of the Navigators, is located in Federal Way’s Marine Hills neighborhood and serves scholars in grades K-8. Our mission is to Prepare, Inspire, and Educate all students. Our vision is to be a high performing school community with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics that prepares all students to compete, lead, and exceed in an ever changing world. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment, and engage students in ownership of their learning and growth through project-base, collaborative learning opportunities. Scholars also benefit from an array of school activities and clubs to enhance their learning along with strong family and community partnerships.
EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
![Enroll in FWPS!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746472976/fwpsorg/kfuqaslinrkv1xlhenq1/Enrollment2025-26BlogThumbnailGIF.gif","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746472976/fwpsorg/kfuqaslinrkv1xlhenq1/Enrollment2025-26BlogThumbnailGIF.gif","width":500}])
Online enrollment is now open for the 2025-26 school year. Join FWPS where scholars have a voice, a dream, and a BRIGHT future.
![FWPSProud: Celebrating Every Step — Milestone Moments Across FWPS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750198897/fwpsorg/nkzie02guqfzdyvurvx0/MilestoneTransitions.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750198897/fwpsorg/nkzie02guqfzdyvurvx0/MilestoneTransitions.png","width":500}])
As the school year ended, Federal Way Public Schools celebrated scholars at every level making milestone transitions.
![Good News Announcements]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1700090930/fwpsorg/kbsrjfqqkldxcdz3owmv/GNAThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1700090930/fwpsorg/kbsrjfqqkldxcdz3owmv/GNAThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1700090930/fwpsorg/kbsrjfqqkldxcdz3owmv/GNAThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1700090930/fwpsorg/kbsrjfqqkldxcdz3owmv/GNAThumbnail.png","width":1080}])
We’re #FWPSProud of our phenomenal scholars, staff, and community members and love recognizing them during the Good News Announcements at our board meetings!
![Congratulations, 2025 FWPS Retirees!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749162702/fwpsorg/gtqbrp6rfeapdcyegojt/RetirementCelebration2025-32.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749162702/fwpsorg/gtqbrp6rfeapdcyegojt/RetirementCelebration2025-32.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749162702/fwpsorg/gtqbrp6rfeapdcyegojt/RetirementCelebration2025-32.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1749162702/fwpsorg/gtqbrp6rfeapdcyegojt/RetirementCelebration2025-32.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1749162702/fwpsorg/gtqbrp6rfeapdcyegojt/RetirementCelebration2025-32.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1749162702/fwpsorg/gtqbrp6rfeapdcyegojt/RetirementCelebration2025-32.jpg","width":2200}])
We are proud to honor the incredible group of Federal Way Public Schools employees who are retiring at the end of this school year.
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Last night, Federal Way Public Schools proudly hosted our annual Native Graduation Celebration at Olympic View K-8, honoring 18 incredible students from 5th, 8th, and 12th grades. This heartfelt event celebrated academic milestones while uplifting Native identity, culture, and community.
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