Art Update: November, 2025

Art Room Show and Tell: Fall Installment 6th Grade Students are working on their Elements of Art books. Each page demonstrates a different element using a variety of materials. The covers of the books are made with faux rice paper made from crushed paper painted with watercolors, then embellished with a yarn and bead closure.…

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Discover Explorer West Middle School

Explorer West Middle School is buzzing with connection and community this fall—and we’d love for your family to be part of it! October has been full of joyful gatherings. We welcomed family and friends for Grandparents and Special Friends Day, meeting loved ones from as far away as Hawaii, California, and the East Coast. Our…

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Teaching for Black Lives Reading Group

Since last fall, our faculty and staff have been coming together for a monthly reading group facilitated by the inspiring Mary Louise, an educator from Giddens School. This group is part of our broader commitment to equity and inclusion, offering a space to reflect, learn, and take action toward creating anti-racist classrooms and school communities.…

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Outdoor Adventures: Hiking with Tweens

8.2 hiking group with Tim

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…

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