Black History Month Presentation with James King, Jr.

Explorer West Middle School had an amazing guest, James King Jr., for a special Black History Month assembly. Mr. King is a social justice advocate and a community leader, and we are fortunate that he has worked with Explorer West as an outdoor education trip leader. First, the students were given lists of items for…

Read More

Fostering Creativity through Arts

Our arts curriculum is all about sparking creativity and keeping an open mind. The best part? Every student gets to experience the full spectrum of our arts program throughout their three years with us. No choosing – just exploring and discovering new passions! Students immerse themselves in a world of colors and shapes in visual…

Read More

Program Update: Drama with Tara

Welcome to Explorer West’s Drama Program! This Fall, it’s been exciting to see the progression of our students’ theatrical skills through 6th to 8th grade. I’ve been impressed by the creativity and excitement of our young playwrights and actors! 6th Grade In 6th grade drama, we are working on memorizing and staging our Elephant and…

Read More

Supporting Time Management for Tweens at Explorer West

At Explorer West Middle School, we understand the importance of developing key life skills, including time management and executive functioning, in our students. This is especially crucial as they navigate the transitional years of middle school. We were inspired by a recent article on Seattle’s Child, “Time Management for Tweens and Teens: Ask the Pediatrician,”…

Read More

Explorer West’s All-Skate Party at Southgate Roller Rink!

We’re still buzzing with excitement from our recent All-Skate Party at Southgate Roller Rink! It was a night filled with laughter, music, and, of course, lots of skating. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the community members who joined us for a fun-filled night. A special thank you to teacher and parent Daniela Hall…

Read More