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Community Service Day 2020
Community Responsibility is one of the core values at Explorer West, and our community takes it to heart. Every year, we spend a day in the spring to make our world a better place. This year’s Community Service Day looked different than in years past. We couldn’t all be together in person, but we were…
Read MoreSchool-wide Geography Bee Update from Tim Owens
A National Geographic Pristine seas expedition helped gather scientific data to support the creation of a marine protected area surrounding Ascension Island. Ascension Island is located in the South Atlantic and is part of an overseas territory of what country? Last week, thirty Explorer West students took part in the National Geographic Geography Bee.…
Read MoreWinter VAM Night a Success!
On Wednesday, Explorer West faculty, students, and families gathered at the Chief Sealth auditorium for Visual Arts and Music (VAM) Night! Students from all grades proudly presented the songs they have been practicing this Fall. 6th grade played some favorite winter songs, 7th grade played the Star Wars theme song, and 8th grade treated us…
Read MoreAlumni Visit from Seattle Prep Students
We prepare our students for high school throughout their time at Explorer West. For eighth-grade students, we invite a variety of high schools to help them learn about the unique offerings at different schools. Staff representatives and students talk about their school and allow our students to ask questions. Our 8th graders explore possibilities and…
Read More7th Graders Epic Outdoor Education Trip to Ross Lake!
This year’s fall Explorer West Outdoor Education trip for our 7th graders was backpacking at Ross Lake in the North Cascades. Starting out the school year, campers reestablished their connections with fellow students and rekindled their relationship with the outdoors. Head of School Barbara Frailey was along on the trip and was impressed with how…
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