Explorer West Middle School

Middle School - Seattle, WA

Redefining the Middle School Experience.

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Greater Good Magazine “5 Ways to Help Teens Feel Good About Themselves”

July 18, 2018 By Barbara Travers

Explorer West parent Amy Eva recently wrote this article for Greater Good Magazine at UC-Berkeley. In it she references EW Social Studies Tim Owens and the 8th grade Change The World project. "Adolescents who are kind and helpful in general have higher self-esteem." We agree! Great, article, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Outreach, Core Values, Education Program, Student News, Uncategorized, website Tagged With: Change The World, Education, NASA. Explorer West, Social Studies, Soundview, sustainability, Tim Owens

Teacher Tim Owens Honored as Washington State Civic Educator for 2018

June 8, 2018 By Barbara Travers

Explorer West Social Studies Teacher Tim Owens, has been honored as one of the top six Washington State Civic Educators for 2018. In classrooms and community organizations around Washington, civic educators are at work laying the foundations for engaged citizens. The Washington State Legislature … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Outreach, Core Values, Education Program, Sustainability, Uncategorized Tagged With: civic education, Education, environment, Middle School, Social Studies, sustainability, Tim Owens, washington state legislature

Explorer West Core Value – Creativity and Inquiry

April 9, 2018 By Barbara Travers

"Creativity and Inquiry" is a popular Explorer West Core Value.  Our students explore their creative sides by tapping into their curiosity and imagination. Amazing things happen. Whether it's in art, music, science, drama or even Latin, when our creativity is stretched, our world expands. Our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Core Values, Drama, Education Program, Student News, Uncategorized, website Tagged With: Core Values, Creativity and Inquiry, Orion Hunter

ACT Theatre Honors Explorer West Playwrights – AGAIN!

January 5, 2018 By Barbara Travers

Every year, Explorer West figures prominently in the annual ACT Theatre Young Playwrights Program (YPP) and this year is no different. 7th grader Connor Clemons was awarded top honors in this year's competition. Connor's musical "Pencil Pushers" will be performed by a professional team of local … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Outreach, Drama, Education Program, Parent Community, Save the Date, Student News, Uncategorized Tagged With: ACT Theatre, ACT Theatre Young Playwrights Program, Avery Berg, Connor Clemons, David Kelly, Drama, Education, Faye Turcott, Middle School, NASA. Explorer West, YPP

Explorer West Alumni Present Global Gender Equity Event May 1

April 28, 2017 By Barbara Travers

West Seattle High School's UNICEF Club is presenting a "Global Gender Equity Community Night" on Monday, May 1 from 5:30-7pm at West Seattle High School. This event is being hosted and organized by 2015 Explorer West Alumni Gaby Rose and Morgayne Lawson. This educational and fun evening of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Outreach, Education Program, Student News Tagged With: Alumni, Change The World, Gender Equality, Tim Owens, UNICEF, West Seattle High SChool

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Explorer West Middle School
10015 28th Avenue SW
Seattle, WA 98146
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