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What’s the latest on a COVID-19 vaccine for kids?

by WFIS | Jul 20, 2021 | Covid-19, Covid-19 WFIS updates, Student Safety, WFIS News

More than half a year has passed since the first vaccine for COVID-19 and almost half the US has protection against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. But there still isn’t one for children younger than 12. from Futurity Vaccine makers have been working to make their products...

Pfizer and BioNTech apply for full U.S. approval for their Covid vaccine

by WFIS | May 7, 2021 | Covid-19, Education News, WFIS News

NY Times May 7, 2021 Pfizer and the German company BioNTech have become the first companies to apply to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for full approval of their Covid-19 vaccine for use in people 16 and older. The vaccine is currently being administered to...

‘We Need To Be Nurtured, Too’: Many Teachers Say They’re Reaching A Breaking Point

by WFIS | May 2, 2021 | Education News, WFIS News

KQED by Kavitha Cardoza April 20, 2021   To say Leah Juelke is an award-winning teacher is a bit of an understatement. She was a top 10 finalist for the Global Teacher Prize in 2020; she was North Dakota’s Teacher of the Year in 2018; and she was awarded an...

Commitment to safely preserve the community of our school

by WFIS | Nov 20, 2020 | Covid-19, Education News, Environmental and Sustainability Education, Student Safety, The Advocate, Uncategorized, WFIS News

Back in April Erin Hart of Three Rivers Christian School in Longview shared her school’s transition to remote learning.  Erin, in addition to being a member of the WFIS Board of Directors, has supported the greater private school community throughout summer and...

Current Board Members

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    To prepare students from infancy thru 12th grade to impact the world for Christ.

Pacesetter Members

  • Eaton Arrowsmith Academy
    Cognitive development is foundational for learning and our education priority.
  • Northwest Christian School
    Preschool-8th Grade where students consider themselves a family of friends.
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    Leading Private Education
  • Spruce Street School
    Where students are valued for who they are.
  • St. Madeleine Sophie School
    Serve, Lead, Love and Learn
  • University Child Development School (UCDS)
    Igniting positive change

Recent News

  • Update on the Freedom Scholarship Tax Credit opportunity (formerly Federal Scholarship Tax Credit) April 6, 2026
  • Title II Funds Shifting as District Budgets Tighten April 6, 2026
  • Final PESB Clock Hour Provider Webinar April 8 April 6, 2026
  • Include Your Local Health Department Early in Facility Projects April 6, 2026
  • Washington’s Organics Management Law Requirements April 6, 2026

Open Jobs

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    • Seattle, Wa.
    • Bertschi School
    • Full Time
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    • Seattle, Wa
    • Bertschi School
    • Full Time
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    • Seattle, Wa.
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    • Part Time
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    • Yakima, Washingon
    • Metro Consulting Services, Montessori Leadership Searches
    • Full Time
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    • Seattle
    • Epiphany School
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