FWPS Celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, a time for our district and schools to honor the contributions and celebrate the rich, diverse cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.

According to the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs, our state and the greater Federal Way community are home to individuals from approximately 42 different nations across Asia and the Pacific Islands.

These vibrant cultures are an integral part of what makes our district one of the most diverse in the state — a strength we cherish and incorporate into our school communities and the education of our students.

At FWPS, we strive to make our schools reflect the diversity of our community — places where every student feels a sense of belonging and can see themselves represented.We look forward to sharing how our schools are recognizing Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander heritage with assemblies, art projects, musical performances and more. We want to share these experiences with the entire District, so be sure to email photos to socialmedia@fwps.org.

View additional recognitions in the FWPS Cultural & Religious Calendar here: https://www.fwps.org/culturalcalendar