A ribbon cutting at Illahee Middle School on Sept. 22 marked the completion of the school improvement projects paid for by a 2017 voter-approved bond in Federal Way.

The $450 million construction bond was approved by approximately 62 percent of the vote and funded eight projects.

“I want to commend the Federal Way community voters for their foresight and generosity in supporting this and many other projects that have added immeasurably to our neighborhoods, our young scholars and to their families. The new middle school will be an asset to this community, supporting scholars in their educational endeavors far into the future,” FWPS School Board Vice President Dr. Jennifer Jones said at the Illahee ribbon cutting.

This bond funded the rebuilding of Lake Grove Elementary School, Mirror La

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