Wilderness First Aid Class to be held at Explorer West

By admin | July 26, 2016

Explorer West Middle School, in partnership with Longleaf Wilderness Medicine, is presenting a 2-day (16 hour) Wilderness First Aid class on Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28. This is a great local opportunity to learn basic medical skills needed to respond confidently to medical emergencies in remote environments and earn a nationally recognized certification.…

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2016 Manvel Schauffler Award goes to EW graduate Devin Graves

By admin | July 13, 2016

2016 Explorer West graduate Devin Graves was recognized as a student of excellence with the Manvel Schauffler Award during this year’s commencement ceremony. Manvel Schauffler, a founding board member of Explorer West, played an integral role in the development of the school. “Schauff” used to say “the sun always shines on the righteous.” We see many sunny…

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Explorer West 8th Graders Spread Awareness – Collect 763 Signatures

By admin | May 19, 2016

For the third straight year, Explorer West Middle School 8th grade students canvassed West Seattle and Burien spreading awareness of their chosen social issues as part of their school’s Change the World project. Groups of students spent Friday, May 6 talking with people in four locations – Alki, Lincoln Park, the Junction, and Burien Town Square. Students…

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Explorer West Wins TOP honors In Environmental Issues Slam 2016

By admin | May 9, 2016

Explorer West did it again! For the third time in four years, an Explorer West team took one of the top prizes for the Environmental Issues Slam, sponsored by the Washington Foundation for the Environment. The Environmental Issues Slam presents seven important environmental issues in the region allowing audience members to decide on which issues are…

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