Topic: Education
Friday Harbor High School Seniors win Competitive Art Competition Awards
Written on February 27, 2020 at 7:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Scholastics Art Competition is the largest national art competition in the country averaging nearly 340,000 student entries a year. The only two students from Friday Harbor High School who entered the Scholastics Art Competition, both received awards and recognition in the Western Region-at-Large. Senior Katie Place was awarded the Silver Key Individual Award and Continue Reading
Emergency Preparedness for Business
Written on February 26, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County/Town of Friday Harbor Department of Emergency Management is hosting a no-cost, 8 hour training for island businesses to learn more about how to prepare for emergencies and disruption to their business. When: Tuesday March 31st, 8:30am – 5:00pm Where: Friday Harbor (exact location is to be determined) To Register: CLICK HERE Continue Reading
School Board Meetings
Written on February 23, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Wednesday, February 26, 2020, the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold an Executive Session (closed meeting) from 3:00 pm – 4:50 pm at the school district office, and a regular School Board Meeting (open to the public) at 5:00 pm in the high school library. The Executive Session is in accordance with RCW 42.30.110(g), to evaluate the qualifications of Continue Reading
Island Rec- Volleyball Skills Clinic
Written on February 18, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bump, set, spike! This co-ed program is a 5-week skills clinic that will introduce participants to the basics of volleyball. Instructor Maureen Lamar is a former volleyball college athlete and has been coaching volleyball for over 5 years. Participants will learn the rules of the game as well as technical skills like passing, setting, and Continue Reading
Apply Now: College Scholarships up to $2,100
Written on February 17, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship Applications Due April 10 OPALCO’s is accepting scholarship applications from high school sophomores and juniors. Three scholars will receive a $1,000 scholarship from OPALCO and the family of Nourdine Jensen. Part of the scholarship includes an all-expenses paid trip to the Youth Rally, a co-op leadership camp in Idaho. Applications Continue Reading
Value-Added 101
Written on February 17, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC, San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild offer Value-Added 101 course Whether you grow a lot of food products or a little, value-added food processing is a great way to start – or expand – an ag business. Farmers and food business owners can join the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) and the San Continue Reading
Thank You!
Written on February 15, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Community, Thank you, thank you! San Juan Island School District continues to be humbled by the amazing and overwhelming turnout to support our schools and most importantly our students. Because of your support on this week’s vote to reauthorize our capital and technology levy, we will be able to ensure safe and modernized buildings, Continue Reading
FHHS Students Promote Tardigrade
Written on February 10, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you know what a tardigrade is? If not, it’s time to find out! It could soon become Washington State’s official micro-animal thanks to a partnership between students at Friday Harbor High School, Riverday School in Spokane, Jefferson Middle School in Olympia, along with Lynn Bahrych from the San Juan Islands Conservation District, and Katie Continue Reading
EDC to offer free Plumbing Basics training at Friday Harbor High School
Written on February 8, 2020 at 8:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will offer free training in plumbing basics this March, in partnership with the San Juan Island Community Foundation, the Raynier Foundation, the Town of Friday Harbor, San Juan County, Islanders Bank, and Friday Harbor High School. The course will be taught at the Friday Harbor High School Continue Reading
Business Management & Leadership Skills
Written on January 26, 2020 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Higher-wage employment can be open to many who learn the skills of business management and leadership. The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) invites workers in the San Juan Islands to join in a Business Management & Leadership Skills course; business owners and managers are also encouraged to enroll employees. This for-credit course will Continue Reading
Letters
Written on January 24, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find a letter to you from Summer Clark… On February 11th our community will be voting on a replacement capitol & technology levy for our schools. Vote YES for our schools! This is NOT a new tax, but a renewal of the one that has existed for Continue Reading
Winter Birding Workshop
Written on January 22, 2020 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Whale Museum is holding a “Winter Birding Workshop in the San Juans” in partnership with San Juan Islands Audubon. Taking place the weekend of February 7-9, 2020, the intent is to increase birding skills through field trips and presentations. This workshop is ideal for those wishing to continue their education as a naturalist or Continue Reading
Great Decisions: Climate Change and the Global Order
Written on January 22, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The program highlights eight critical foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. Held on the last Monday of the month, the annual series features a DVD on each topic, followed by a moderated discussion among the participants. Participants are asked to review the relevant chapter Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk
Written on January 21, 2020 at 7:17 am, by Tim Dustrude
The first Know Your Island Walk of the new year will be on Saturday, January 25, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, starting at American Camp’s Redoubt. Mike Vouri, retired National Park historian, will lead this walk — as he did the very first walk in the series in January 2011. The Redoubt, a military defensive Continue Reading
Wilderness First Responder Training
Written on January 21, 2020 at 7:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island EMS is offering Wilderness First Responder Training (WFR), February 10 – 19 at Camp Orkila on Orcas Island. This training is the perfect course for anyone working in a position of leadership in an outdoor setting or for individuals who want a high level of wilderness medical training for extended personal backcountry Continue Reading
Lego Camp
Written on January 20, 2020 at 7:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jedi Engineering with LEGO The Force Awakens in this introductory engineering course for young Jedi. Explore engineering principles as we construct the Ewok Village on Endor, fly through space on our X-Wings, and defend the Echo Base on Hoth. Create motorized and architectural projects with imagination and engineering to defeat the Empire. An instructor from Continue Reading
EDC presents Creative Careers Forum
Written on January 17, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
This announcement has been updated since it was first published, to include an additional supporting organization… The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) invites students and career-seekers to their first Creative Careers Forum, a free informative session on working in careers such as design, applied and performing arts, architecture and more on Saturday, February Continue Reading
Continuity and Emergency Planning
Written on January 14, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County DEM is hosting a one day no-cost training on continuity and emergency planning for small businesses. When disasters strike, small and medium sized businesses often endure the worst of the impacts. In the islands, our geographic isolation and economic reliance on a few key industries make the challenge even greater. This no-cost Continue Reading
San Juan EDC Wraps up 2019 Trades Courses
Written on January 9, 2020 at 12:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
After the success of the San Juan County Economic Development Council’s previous trades training courses and a tremendous need in our community for trained building tradespeople, they worked to create a large-scale, in-depth building program that would offer training to new and underemployed workers. The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) was grateful to Continue Reading
Master Gardeners Native Plant Workshop
Written on January 9, 2020 at 12:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
An introduction to the benefits of natives and a review of plants available for order in the Native Plant Sale. Presented by Jane Wentworth, botanist, native plant enthusiast and Master Gardener Saturday, January 11, from 9:00 to 11:00 am at the San Juan Island Grange, Friday Harbor Order plants at the Workshop and online at Continue Reading
Get Your Boater Education Card
Written on January 7, 2020 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Power Squadron will be offering “America’s Boating Course” at Skagit Valley College on 4 Sunday afternoons – January 12, 19, 26 and February 2nd from 1:00-4:00 PM. (note: the last class on Feb. 2nd (SuperBowl Sunday) can be rescheduled if the class desires). This is a basic comprehensive course covering all aspects Continue Reading
Let the Pastel Dust Fly
Written on January 6, 2020 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Pastel for the Joy of It- Mini Workshop From the 16th century to the 21st, pastel has amazed and delighted artists and art patrons alike. Join award winning pastel artist, Cinda Sue Dow for a day of fun, exploring this versatile and vibrant medium. Learn about different pastels and pastel papers. Explore various techniques of Continue Reading
Friday Harbor High School Seniors win Competitive Art Competition Awards
Written on February 27, 2020 at 7:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Scholastics Art Competition is the largest national art competition in the country averaging nearly 340,000 student entries a year. The only two students from Friday Harbor High School who entered the Scholastics Art Competition, both received awards and recognition in the Western Region-at-Large. Senior Katie Place was awarded the Silver Key Individual Award and Continue Reading
Emergency Preparedness for Business
Written on February 26, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County/Town of Friday Harbor Department of Emergency Management is hosting a no-cost, 8 hour training for island businesses to learn more about how to prepare for emergencies and disruption to their business. When: Tuesday March 31st, 8:30am – 5:00pm Where: Friday Harbor (exact location is to be determined) To Register: CLICK HERE Continue Reading
School Board Meetings
Written on February 23, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Wednesday, February 26, 2020, the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold an Executive Session (closed meeting) from 3:00 pm – 4:50 pm at the school district office, and a regular School Board Meeting (open to the public) at 5:00 pm in the high school library. The Executive Session is in accordance with RCW 42.30.110(g), to evaluate the qualifications of Continue Reading
Island Rec- Volleyball Skills Clinic
Written on February 18, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bump, set, spike! This co-ed program is a 5-week skills clinic that will introduce participants to the basics of volleyball. Instructor Maureen Lamar is a former volleyball college athlete and has been coaching volleyball for over 5 years. Participants will learn the rules of the game as well as technical skills like passing, setting, and Continue Reading
Apply Now: College Scholarships up to $2,100
Written on February 17, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship Applications Due April 10 OPALCO’s is accepting scholarship applications from high school sophomores and juniors. Three scholars will receive a $1,000 scholarship from OPALCO and the family of Nourdine Jensen. Part of the scholarship includes an all-expenses paid trip to the Youth Rally, a co-op leadership camp in Idaho. Applications Continue Reading
Value-Added 101
Written on February 17, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC, San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild offer Value-Added 101 course Whether you grow a lot of food products or a little, value-added food processing is a great way to start – or expand – an ag business. Farmers and food business owners can join the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) and the San Continue Reading
Thank You!
Written on February 15, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Community, Thank you, thank you! San Juan Island School District continues to be humbled by the amazing and overwhelming turnout to support our schools and most importantly our students. Because of your support on this week’s vote to reauthorize our capital and technology levy, we will be able to ensure safe and modernized buildings, Continue Reading
FHHS Students Promote Tardigrade
Written on February 10, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you know what a tardigrade is? If not, it’s time to find out! It could soon become Washington State’s official micro-animal thanks to a partnership between students at Friday Harbor High School, Riverday School in Spokane, Jefferson Middle School in Olympia, along with Lynn Bahrych from the San Juan Islands Conservation District, and Katie Continue Reading
EDC to offer free Plumbing Basics training at Friday Harbor High School
Written on February 8, 2020 at 8:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will offer free training in plumbing basics this March, in partnership with the San Juan Island Community Foundation, the Raynier Foundation, the Town of Friday Harbor, San Juan County, Islanders Bank, and Friday Harbor High School. The course will be taught at the Friday Harbor High School Continue Reading
Business Management & Leadership Skills
Written on January 26, 2020 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Higher-wage employment can be open to many who learn the skills of business management and leadership. The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) invites workers in the San Juan Islands to join in a Business Management & Leadership Skills course; business owners and managers are also encouraged to enroll employees. This for-credit course will Continue Reading
Letters
Written on January 24, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find a letter to you from Summer Clark… On February 11th our community will be voting on a replacement capitol & technology levy for our schools. Vote YES for our schools! This is NOT a new tax, but a renewal of the one that has existed for Continue Reading
Winter Birding Workshop
Written on January 22, 2020 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Whale Museum is holding a “Winter Birding Workshop in the San Juans” in partnership with San Juan Islands Audubon. Taking place the weekend of February 7-9, 2020, the intent is to increase birding skills through field trips and presentations. This workshop is ideal for those wishing to continue their education as a naturalist or Continue Reading
Great Decisions: Climate Change and the Global Order
Written on January 22, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The program highlights eight critical foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. Held on the last Monday of the month, the annual series features a DVD on each topic, followed by a moderated discussion among the participants. Participants are asked to review the relevant chapter Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk
Written on January 21, 2020 at 7:17 am, by Tim Dustrude
The first Know Your Island Walk of the new year will be on Saturday, January 25, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, starting at American Camp’s Redoubt. Mike Vouri, retired National Park historian, will lead this walk — as he did the very first walk in the series in January 2011. The Redoubt, a military defensive Continue Reading
Wilderness First Responder Training
Written on January 21, 2020 at 7:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island EMS is offering Wilderness First Responder Training (WFR), February 10 – 19 at Camp Orkila on Orcas Island. This training is the perfect course for anyone working in a position of leadership in an outdoor setting or for individuals who want a high level of wilderness medical training for extended personal backcountry Continue Reading
Lego Camp
Written on January 20, 2020 at 7:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jedi Engineering with LEGO The Force Awakens in this introductory engineering course for young Jedi. Explore engineering principles as we construct the Ewok Village on Endor, fly through space on our X-Wings, and defend the Echo Base on Hoth. Create motorized and architectural projects with imagination and engineering to defeat the Empire. An instructor from Continue Reading
EDC presents Creative Careers Forum
Written on January 17, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
This announcement has been updated since it was first published, to include an additional supporting organization… The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) invites students and career-seekers to their first Creative Careers Forum, a free informative session on working in careers such as design, applied and performing arts, architecture and more on Saturday, February Continue Reading
Continuity and Emergency Planning
Written on January 14, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County DEM is hosting a one day no-cost training on continuity and emergency planning for small businesses. When disasters strike, small and medium sized businesses often endure the worst of the impacts. In the islands, our geographic isolation and economic reliance on a few key industries make the challenge even greater. This no-cost Continue Reading
San Juan EDC Wraps up 2019 Trades Courses
Written on January 9, 2020 at 12:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
After the success of the San Juan County Economic Development Council’s previous trades training courses and a tremendous need in our community for trained building tradespeople, they worked to create a large-scale, in-depth building program that would offer training to new and underemployed workers. The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) was grateful to Continue Reading
Master Gardeners Native Plant Workshop
Written on January 9, 2020 at 12:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
An introduction to the benefits of natives and a review of plants available for order in the Native Plant Sale. Presented by Jane Wentworth, botanist, native plant enthusiast and Master Gardener Saturday, January 11, from 9:00 to 11:00 am at the San Juan Island Grange, Friday Harbor Order plants at the Workshop and online at Continue Reading
Get Your Boater Education Card
Written on January 7, 2020 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Power Squadron will be offering “America’s Boating Course” at Skagit Valley College on 4 Sunday afternoons – January 12, 19, 26 and February 2nd from 1:00-4:00 PM. (note: the last class on Feb. 2nd (SuperBowl Sunday) can be rescheduled if the class desires). This is a basic comprehensive course covering all aspects Continue Reading
Let the Pastel Dust Fly
Written on January 6, 2020 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Pastel for the Joy of It- Mini Workshop From the 16th century to the 21st, pastel has amazed and delighted artists and art patrons alike. Join award winning pastel artist, Cinda Sue Dow for a day of fun, exploring this versatile and vibrant medium. Learn about different pastels and pastel papers. Explore various techniques of Continue Reading