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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

First page of the PDF file: HYS2023ParentandStudentInformationLetterArabic

Students in grades 6, 8,10, and 12, to take the Healthy Youth Survey this fall

Between October 9-27, 2023, students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12 across Washington state will take the Healthy Youth Survey. Scholars in Federal Way Public Schools will take the survey at their school site.

National Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month

September 15 marks the start of National Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, a time our district and schools recognize the contributions, achievements, histories, and celebrate the many diverse cultures of people of Hispanic or Latinx ancestry who come from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

Rainier View Elementary scholars navigating to classrooms on the second day of school.

Cheers to a Strong Start to the School Year

The 2023-24 school year successfully kicked off on Wednesday, August 30, and it was a joy to see scholars pour into our buildings excited for the year ahead. Learn what's happened so far and what some students hope for the year.

Learning Partnership Guides 2023-24 (opens in new window/tab)

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!

Early Release Friday. Scholar will be released 75 minutes Early

Remember! 2023-24 Early Release Days are Coming Up

Early release days have moved to Friday and schools are let out 75 minutes early. View early release dates, bell times, and download the bus stop time conversion chart.