Evergreen Middle School
October 26, 2026
Message from Principal Maria
Grizzly Families,
We are heading into the final week of October, and there is so much to celebrate at Evergreen!
Our 6th graders continue to lead the way with strong attendance, earning another celebration! We are proud of their commitment to being at school, getting to class on time, and being ready to learn.
We encourage all our Grizzlies to keep building these positive habits.
Spirit Week is Here! October 26–30
Let's show our Grizzly spirit and have some fun!
Monday, 10/26: Pajama Day
Tuesday, 10/27: 90's Day
Wednesday, 10/28: Meme Day
Thursday, 10/29: Anything but a Backpack Day
Friday, 10/30: Costume Day
This week is also Discover U Week! Students will explore future careers, college, and other postsecondary opportunities through classroom and advisory activities.
We are also celebrating positive student behavior! 89% of our scholars have zero recorded behavior incidents. We will continue recognizing students who meet expectations while partnering with families to support students who need additional guidance.
Reminder: Friday, October 30, is an Early Release Day.
Thank you for your continued partnership in making Evergreen a place where every scholar feels connected, supported, and challenged to grow.
Every scholar. Every classroom. Every day.
Thank you,
Denise Maria (she/her)
Principal | Evergreen Middle School
dmaria@fwps.org | (253) 945-5100
Picture re-take day is Oct. 27th
If you'd like your child to retake their photo, please have your child bring their packet to retake day
Spirit Week Oct. 26th-30th
Mon 10/26- Pajama Day (no slippers, robes, stuffies, pillows or blankets)
Tue 10/27- 90's Day
Wed 10/28- Meme Day
Thur 10/29- Anything But A Backpack **dance after school**
Fri 10/30- Costume Day (no weapons, real or fake & no masks)
Fall School Dance Thursday, October 29th @ 3-4:30pm
School Dance Tickets
$3 with ASB
$5 without ASB
$7 Day of dance, regardless of ASB status.
No costumes accessories or masks
Brought to you by Evergreen Football & Softball.
Yearbooks back on sale Nov. 1st through 12/18
Student-Led Conferences coming up Wed, Nov. 4th & Thur, Nov. 5th
This year's Fall Student-Led Conferences will be held on:
- Wednesday, November 4th from 3pm-7pm
- Thursday, November 5th from 7:30am-1pm & 2pm-6:30pm (closed from 1-2pm)
- There will be no conferences held on Friday.
Conferences may be scheduled online through ParentVue, by returning this form to your child's school, or by emailing your preferred date and time to your child's advisory teacher.
If you need an interpreter, please specify your preferred language with your request.
Dining to Donate
Join us for a fun night at Applebee's while raising money for ASB. 15% of the proceeds from food purchased all day
EAT FOR EVERGREEN
Thursday, Nov. 5th - ALL DAY
Restaurant dining: mention "EAT FOR EVERGREEN"
To-Go ordering: use code: DoinGood
Veteran's Day Assembly Guest Speaker?
Are you a veteran who wants to help with our Veterans Day presentation?
This form collects the information we need from veterans who would like to play a role in our Veterans Day presentation.
Please fill out the form in the link below if you'd be willing to be a guest speaker at our annual Veteran's Day presentation.
Are you a veteran that wants to help with our Veterans Day presentation?
2026-2027 After School Clubs
2026-2027 After-School Clubs
· Arts & Crafts (Wednesday) 2:30-4:00- overseen by Ms. Granger, Rm. 305
· El Centro de la Raza-(Mon-Thur)- 2:45pm-5:30pm- Rm. 104- Overseen by Addi & Sophia & Mimi
· Game Club (Monday) 2:30-4:30- overseen by Mr. Austin Rm. 212, We play a variety of card & board games
· Hip Hop Club- Start date & time- TBD- Overseen by Ms. Harris
· Homework Club- Start date & time- TBD- Overseen by Americorp & staff TBD
· K (Korean) Club- (Wednesdays) 2:30- 4 pm- Overseen by Ms. Yeo in Rm. 310
· LEGO League Robotics –(Mon. 2:30-4:30 & Fri. 1:15-3:30)- Shared Library Space- Overseen by Ms. Andrea Craig
· Prism- (Tuesday) 2:30 – 4 pm- Overseen by Ms. Craig in Rm. 302
· Speech & Debate- Start date & time- TBD- - Overseen by Mr. Tanner in Rm. 107
· Strategy Gaming Club (Tuesday) 2:30-4:30- overseen by Mr. Austin Rm. 212
We play collectible card games (Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, etc. Wargaming, and Dungeons and Dragons)
· Yeo’s Math Help-(Monday 2:30-4:00pm)- Yeo rm. 310. Time for her students to get extra help if needed.
· Pacific Islander (PI) Club- Not currently running
· Black Student Union (BSU) Club- Not currently running
**There will be limited transportation leaving Evergreen @ 4:20pm Tues/Wed/Thurs. ONLY those students that are participating in clubs, and have a valid bus pass can ride. **sorry, no sports athletes
Winter Sports Schedules
Winter 1 Season Starts November 9th
Sportsmanship at Federal Way Public Schools
For the most UP-TO-DATE schedules, please visit: Athletics - Federal Way School District
Sportsmanship at Federal Way Public Schools: Sportsmanship at Federal Way Public Schools
Fan Expectations
Federal Way Public Schools believes activities and athletics are important choices to be offered in a comprehensive and challenging educational experience for all scholars. The goals of the activities and athletic programs are to teach sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect for fellow competitors, officials, opposing team members, and opposing team fans.
All participants as well as spectators are expected to demonstrate sportsmanship and respect toward opponents, officials and event staff at all times. Our goal is to provide a safe environment where everyone feels respected. Event management have the authority to remove individuals for inappropriate behavior or comments.
Watch our video about sportsmanship in FWPS!
How to be a Positive Spectator
- Maintain a positive attitude
- Remain in the spectator area
- Keep your composure
- Let the coaches coach and player play
- Refrain from negative comments towards officials and opponents
- Honor the game and enjoy the competition
Clear Bag Policy
There is a Clear Bag Policy in effect for all events held at Federal Way Memorial Field limiting the size and types of bags that are allowed in the facility.
Approved Bags:
Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that are 12”x6”x 12” or smaller. This includes one-gallon clear, resealable plastic storage bags.
Not Approved:
Any bags or storage containers that are not clear and/or are larger than 12”x6”x12”. Please note, this includes camera cases, binocular cases, and multi-compartment diaper bags. Cushions with pocket zippers may not be used as a bag.
Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items or single compartment diaper bags (a child must be present).
IMPORTANT DATES:
2026-27 Annual Notifications to Families
Federal Way Public Schools has a firm commitment to educating all scholars. An important part of that is communicating fully and clearly with our scholars’ parents and guardians. This publication includes annual notices required by both state and federal law. Please read this annual notification, and should you have any questions about specific sections contacts are provided throughout the publication.
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MONDAY-OCTOBER 26- Spirit Week: Mon 10/26- Pajama Day (no slippers, robes, stuffies, pillows or blankets)
- **canceled until further notice** Parent Advisory to the Assistant Principal- NEW TIME: 8:45 am-9:30 am
- Discover U Week: Career Exploration
- Game Club (board & card games)- after school Mon's 2:30-4:30 pm
- Robotics Club- after school Mon's 2:30-4:30 pm & Friday 1:15-3:30 pm
- **canceled** El Centro de la Raza- after school Mon-Thur- 2:30-5:30pm
TUESDAY-OCTOBER 27
- Spirit Week: Tue 10/27- 90's Day
- Picture retake day- Bring your picture packet if you want to get retakes done.
- Discover U Week: Career Pathways Discovering My Interest
- Club Prism- after school Tues 2:30-4 pm
- Strategy Gaming Club - after school Tues 2:30-4 pm
- **canceled** El Centro de la Raza- after school Mon-Thur- 2:30-5:30pm
WEDNESDAY-OCTOBER 28
- Spirit Week: Wed 10/28- Meme Day
- Snack Bar Day!- Snacks available for purchase. Popcorn $1, water $1, fudge bars $2 & Izze's $2
- 7th Grade Health Screenings
- Discover U Week: Identifying Your Network
- Cross Country Banquet: 2:30-3:30pm
- Football Varsity- EVG vs. Lakota @ Decatur **location changed Rev. 2**
- Arts & Crafts Club- after school Weds 2:30-4pm
- K (Korean) Club- after school Weds 2:30-4pm
- El Centro de la Raza- after school Mon-Thur- 2:30-5:30pm
THURSDAY-OCTOBER 29
- Spirit Week: Thur 10/29- Anything but a Backpack **dance after school**
- Discover U Week: Reflection
- Fall Dance- after school 3 pm- 4:30 pm
$3 w/ASB
$5 w/o ASB
$7 day of dance, regardless of ASB status
Concessions will be sold
- **canceled due to dance** El Centro de la Raza- after school Mon-Thur- 2:30-5:30pm
FRIDAY-OCTOBER 30
- Spirit Week: Fri 10/30- Costume Day (no weapons, real or fake & no masks)
- Discover U Week: College Gear Day
- Early Release Friday- School is out at 1:15 pm
- Robotics Club- after school Mon's 2:30-4:30pm & Friday 1:15-3:30p
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MONDAY- NOVEMBER 2
- Football Banquet 2:30-3:30pm
- Game Club (board & card games)- after school Mon's 2:30-4:30 pm
- Robotics Club- after school Mon's 2:30-4:30 pm & Friday 1:15-3:30 pm
- El Centro de la Raza- after school Mon-Thur- 2:30-5:30pm
TUESDAY- NOVEMBER 3
- AVID field trip to Clover Park Technical College 9:30-12:30pm
- Club Prism- after school Tue's 2:30-4pm
- Strategy Gaming Club - after school Tue's 2:30-4pm
- El Centro de la Raza- after school Mon-Thur- 2:30-5:30pm
WEDNESDAY- NOVEMBER 4
- Snack Bar Day!- Snacks available for purchase. Popcorn $1, water $1, fudge bars $2 & Izze's $2
- Student-Led Conferences: 3pm-7pm
- Arts & Crafts Club- after school Weds 2:30-4pm
- K (Korean) Club- after school Weds 2:30-4pm
- El Centro de la Raza- after school Mon-Thur- 2:30-5:30 pm
THURSDAY- NOVEMBER 5
- No regular classes- just SLC's
- Student-Led Conferences: 7:30am-1pm & 2pm-6:30pm
- Eat for Evergreen- Applebee's fundraiser all day! Federal Way Applebee's on 320th. Mention Eat for Evergreen. Available To-Go, use code DoinGood *Evergreen ASB earns 15% of the food proceeds*
FRIDAY-NOVEMBER 6
- No school & No conferences- Teacher planning day
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MONDAY- NOVEMBER 9
- Winter Sports Season 2 Starts- Wrestling & Girls Basketball
- Game Club (board & card games)- after school Mon's 2:30-4:30pm
- Robotics Club- after school Mon's 2:30-4:30pm & Friday 1:15-3:30pm
- El Centro de la Raza- after school Mon-Thur- 2:30-5:30pm
TUESDAY-NOVEMBER 10
- El Centro de la Raza- after school Mon-Thur- 2:30-5:30pm
- Strategy Gaming Club - after school Tue's 2:30-4pm
WEDNESDAY-NOVEMBER 11
- No school - Veterans Day Holiday
THURSDAY-NOVEMBER 11
- El Centro de la Raza- after school Mon-Thur- 2:30-5:30pm
FRIDAY-NOVEMBER 8
- Early Release Friday- School is out at 1:15 pm
- Robotics Club- after school Mon's 2:30-4:30pm & Friday 1:15-3:30pm