Posts by Dawn Fornear
Financial Aid Information Webinars with Clarity
Our financial aid platform, Clarity, offers several Family Information Webinars this year. From Clarity: We are proud to have offered two Family Information Webinars so far. Together, we had over 500 families in attendance and responded to over 350 questions! The recording links can be found on the Resources wiki, which is accessible via the…
Read MorePreparing for Middle School: Is your Fifth Grader Ready?
As fifth graders approach the end of elementary school, many families wonder how to best prepare for the transition to middle school. Explorer West’s Head of School, Barbara Frailey, shares her top tips to help students and families navigate this exciting and sometimes nerve-wracking transition with confidence. Middle school brings significant changes—new teachers, classes, and…
Read MoreOutdoor Adventures: Hiking with Tweens
Discover Family-Friendly Hikes in the Seattle area. Looking for fun and easy hikes to enjoy with your family? Here are some great local trails that are perfect for outdoor adventures. These hikes offer beautiful scenery and are close to our West Seattle community. Lincoln Park Just minutes from Explorer West Middle School, Lincoln Park offers…
Read MoreThe Importance of Outdoor Education
At Explorer West, we believe in the transformative power of the outdoors. Our students trade classroom walls for natural landscapes for ten days a year, taking unforgettable journeys that blend learning, adventure, and community. Fall Trips: Setting the Stage for Adventure Students gear up for three-day excursions designed to kickstart the school year with a…
Read MoreCascadia Latin Conference at Explorer West!
A Day of Fun, Competition, and Achievement Last Saturday, Explorer West hosted the much-anticipated Cascadia Convention, a gathering that brought together students from various schools to engage in a day filled with athletic, creative, and academic competitions. We were excited to host the convention for the second year! Joining us were students from Our Lady…
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