Posts by Carol LaMotte
Community Service Day
Earlier this month, our entire school participated in our annual community service day. It was a wonderful opportunity to make an impact and connect with various community members – plus, we were lucky to work outside and enjoy some glorious warm, sunny weather. Here are some of the community groups and activities that we worked with this…
Read MoreExplorer West Earns a First Place Finish – 2015 Environmental Issues Slam!
For the second time in three years, an Explorer West team took first place at the region-wide Environmental Issues Slam sponsored by the Washington Foundation for the Environment. This year two teams represented Explorer West took on both middle school and high school teams from the Bush School, Seattle Academy, Vashon Island High School, the…
Read MoreOne-Act Play Festival – Tickets Available
Our annual One-Act Play Festival is coming up in mid-April. All plays are written, directed and produced by Explorer West Students. Six, 15 minutes plays in one evening. April 8th & 9th, at 7pm Tickets can be purchased by going to: Brown Paper Tickets All sales support the Drama Program, production costs, and the partnership…
Read MoreState Geographic Bee – Student Competes on Friday
We are proud to announce that Devin Graves of Explorer West Middle School will head to Tacoma this Friday (March 27th) to compete in the Washington State National Geographic Bee. Devin edged out over eighty other students to be crowned the school champion in February. He tested high enough on a written exam to qualify…
Read MoreEnvironmental Slam – April 21
Save the Date 5th Annual Environmental Issues Slam April 21st, 6:30-8:30pm, Miller Community Center The Washington Foundation for the Environment (WFFE) is sponsoring the slam again this year. This is the third year that Explorer West students have participated. This year two of our student teams will be competing against teams from seven other local…
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