Topic: Education
School Board Meeting
Written on June 24, 2020 at 12:16 pm, by Tim Dustrude
On Wednesday, June 24, 2020, the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold a regular School Board Meeting at 5:00 pm as a Zoom meeting. There will also be an Executive Session at 4:00 pm, not open to the public, in accordance with RCW In accordance with RCW 42.30.110(g) to evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment or to review the performance of Continue Reading
Visitors Bureau Awards $3000 in Scholarship
Written on June 19, 2020 at 8:03 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the recipients of its 3rd Annual Tourism/Business/Communications Scholarships, awarded to four members of the Class of 2020 who are graduating from island high schools. Congratulations to Tyler Sovelove (Lopez Island High School), Camryn Thompson (Orcas Island High School), Josephine Crosby (Friday Harbor High School), and Continue Reading
Soroptimists Award $3,000 Scholarship
Written on June 17, 2020 at 7:40 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor is the local club of a world-wide service organization whose mission is improving the lives of women and girls. This year, through the generous support of our Friday Harbor community, we are excited to award a $3,000 STEM scholarship to Rachel Snow of Friday Harbor High School. Rachel will attend Continue Reading
“Back with a Twist: Inner Journey Collage© Online”
Written on June 12, 2020 at 4:20 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Collage isn’t just a fun activity or a way of cleverly recycling old magazines and greeting cards. Collage can be one form of art therapy that heals! That research-based assertion inspired me to create Inner Journey Collage© (IJC) for women in 2012. Since then, IJC workshops have been held at island venues like XYZ Movement Continue Reading
Scouting has Restarted on San Juan Island
Written on June 12, 2020 at 10:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Troop Meetings are open for all young Men & Women ages 10.5 – 17 Thursdays 6:30-8 at Camp Bogardus Cub Pack Meetings are open for all young Boys & Girls ages 6 – 10.5 Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 at Camp Bogardus Sea Scout Meetings, will restart soon for all Men & Women ages 14-20 Please contact Scoutmaster Continue Reading
The Power to Change
Written on June 10, 2020 at 6:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you are suffering from the effects of domestic violence or sexual abuse, you are invited to take part in a women’s group which will lead you towards the love and care you desire for yourself and others. This 8 week course begins on June 23rd, 2020 and runs from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. The Continue Reading
Island Rec -Summer Virtual Class Offerings
Written on June 6, 2020 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is excited to offer a few virtual programs this Summer. Registration opens Monday June 8th at 7:00am online. We have offerings for a wide range of age groups available. Please visit our website for the complete list, and registration. www.islandrec.org For questions, please call 360-378-4953.
Free Summer Reading Program Take-Home Kits
Written on June 5, 2020 at 1:54 pm, by Tim Dustrude
To Be Distributed for Children and Teens at FHES on Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13 Due to community closures and social distancing measures, the San Juan Island Library’s summer program will be a bit different for 2020. San Juan Island Library Youth Services will be offering Summer Reading Program take-home kits for our Continue Reading
Medicare 101
Written on June 5, 2020 at 10:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you find Medicare a mystery? Are you unsure which Medicare plan is best for you? Join SHIBA online for a virtual Medicare 101 class where we will cover the “A, B, C, Ds” of Medicare. Our certified SHIBA volunteers will be available to answer all of your questions. Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 1:00 Continue Reading
Skagit Valley College Announces New Instant Chat Feature
Written on June 2, 2020 at 10:06 am, by Tim Dustrude
We’re Online with You! Just in time for Summer Quarter registration, Skagit Valley College is pleased to announce UChat, a new instant chat feature designed to easily connect students and prospective students with our teams in Enrollment Services, Admissions, TRIO Student Services, Athletics, Counseling and Advising, and Student Equity and Inclusion. Accessing UChat is simple: Continue Reading
FHHS 2020 Graduation Car Parade and Celebration
Written on June 1, 2020 at 8:04 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor High School Class of 2020 invites the community to their 2020 Graduation Car Parade and Celebration. On Saturday, June 6th, after Virtual Commencement, graduates will celebrate with a car parade through downtown Friday Harbor. The entire community is invited to line the sidewalks and show their support for this year’s graduates. The Continue Reading
Congratulations Class of 2020!
Written on May 29, 2020 at 5:12 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Graduation – Friday Harbor High School Class of 2020 on June 6, 2020 The faculty and staff of Friday Harbor High School would like to invite you to join us in celebrating our graduating class of 2020 during our virtual commencement ceremony. According to FHHS Principal Fred Woods, “The class of 2020 is an amazing Continue Reading
“Grow Your Own Food” Program
Written on May 27, 2020 at 2:16 pm, by Tim Dustrude
With so many unknowns happening for all of us it is easy to stray from the positive events happening every day that make our world better. Often, those events are acts of kindness that deserve celebration. Sometimes those events are as simple as helping others plant a garden. Last spring, the WSU Master Gardener program, Continue Reading
Letter to the Community from San Juan Island School District Superintendent Kari McVeigh
Written on May 26, 2020 at 12:20 pm, by Tim Dustrude
May 2020 Dear Wonderful Community Members, The 2019-2020 school year is winding to a close, and what a year it has been! We started last summer with our Aerospace Design team under the guidance of teacher Dan Garner, becoming international champions and we end this school year with our First/Second grade Science Team under the Continue Reading
FHHS Aerospace Team earns Entry into the 2020 International Space Settlement Design Competition
Written on May 21, 2020 at 7:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
Last summer, the Friday Harbor High School Aerospace Design team brought home a World Championship title from the International Space Settlement Competition held at NASA. This year, the FHHS Aerospace Team (Island Orbital Technologies) has once again earned their way back to the International Space Settlement Design Competition World Finals with a top-four design proposal Continue Reading
A Note from Skagit Valley College
Written on May 21, 2020 at 7:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
We’re Online with You! Skagit Valley College announces Summer Quarter will be offered mostly online Yes, Skagit Valley College is open! We’re just doing things a little differently. Our key focus is to meet you where you are right now. We’ve adapted our instruction, services, and resources to meet your needs and support the health Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/SJISD-Circle-Logo.jpg)
School Board Meeting
Written on June 24, 2020 at 12:16 pm, by Tim Dustrude
On Wednesday, June 24, 2020, the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold a regular School Board Meeting at 5:00 pm as a Zoom meeting. There will also be an Executive Session at 4:00 pm, not open to the public, in accordance with RCW In accordance with RCW 42.30.110(g) to evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment or to review the performance of Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/visitors-bureau-logo.jpg)
Visitors Bureau Awards $3000 in Scholarship
Written on June 19, 2020 at 8:03 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the recipients of its 3rd Annual Tourism/Business/Communications Scholarships, awarded to four members of the Class of 2020 who are graduating from island high schools. Congratulations to Tyler Sovelove (Lopez Island High School), Camryn Thompson (Orcas Island High School), Josephine Crosby (Friday Harbor High School), and Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/soroptimist-best-for-women.jpg)
Soroptimists Award $3,000 Scholarship
Written on June 17, 2020 at 7:40 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor is the local club of a world-wide service organization whose mission is improving the lives of women and girls. This year, through the generous support of our Friday Harbor community, we are excited to award a $3,000 STEM scholarship to Rachel Snow of Friday Harbor High School. Rachel will attend Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/deb-langhans.jpg)
“Back with a Twist: Inner Journey Collage© Online”
Written on June 12, 2020 at 4:20 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Collage isn’t just a fun activity or a way of cleverly recycling old magazines and greeting cards. Collage can be one form of art therapy that heals! That research-based assertion inspired me to create Inner Journey Collage© (IJC) for women in 2012. Since then, IJC workshops have been held at island venues like XYZ Movement Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/boy-scouts-girl-scouts.jpg)
Scouting has Restarted on San Juan Island
Written on June 12, 2020 at 10:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Troop Meetings are open for all young Men & Women ages 10.5 – 17 Thursdays 6:30-8 at Camp Bogardus Cub Pack Meetings are open for all young Boys & Girls ages 6 – 10.5 Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 at Camp Bogardus Sea Scout Meetings, will restart soon for all Men & Women ages 14-20 Please contact Scoutmaster Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2020-06-17-1700-The-Power-to-Change.jpg)
The Power to Change
Written on June 10, 2020 at 6:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you are suffering from the effects of domestic violence or sexual abuse, you are invited to take part in a women’s group which will lead you towards the love and care you desire for yourself and others. This 8 week course begins on June 23rd, 2020 and runs from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. The Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2020-06-08-virtual-classes-promo.jpg)
Island Rec -Summer Virtual Class Offerings
Written on June 6, 2020 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is excited to offer a few virtual programs this Summer. Registration opens Monday June 8th at 7:00am online. We have offerings for a wide range of age groups available. Please visit our website for the complete list, and registration. www.islandrec.org For questions, please call 360-378-4953.
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sj-library-logo.jpg)
Free Summer Reading Program Take-Home Kits
Written on June 5, 2020 at 1:54 pm, by Tim Dustrude
To Be Distributed for Children and Teens at FHES on Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13 Due to community closures and social distancing measures, the San Juan Island Library’s summer program will be a bit different for 2020. San Juan Island Library Youth Services will be offering Summer Reading Program take-home kits for our Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/SHIBA-logo2.jpg)
Medicare 101
Written on June 5, 2020 at 10:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you find Medicare a mystery? Are you unsure which Medicare plan is best for you? Join SHIBA online for a virtual Medicare 101 class where we will cover the “A, B, C, Ds” of Medicare. Our certified SHIBA volunteers will be available to answer all of your questions. Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 1:00 Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/SVC-logo2.jpg)
Skagit Valley College Announces New Instant Chat Feature
Written on June 2, 2020 at 10:06 am, by Tim Dustrude
We’re Online with You! Just in time for Summer Quarter registration, Skagit Valley College is pleased to announce UChat, a new instant chat feature designed to easily connect students and prospective students with our teams in Enrollment Services, Admissions, TRIO Student Services, Athletics, Counseling and Advising, and Student Equity and Inclusion. Accessing UChat is simple: Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/FHHS-2020-Graduation-Car-Parade-and-Celebration.jpg)
FHHS 2020 Graduation Car Parade and Celebration
Written on June 1, 2020 at 8:04 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor High School Class of 2020 invites the community to their 2020 Graduation Car Parade and Celebration. On Saturday, June 6th, after Virtual Commencement, graduates will celebrate with a car parade through downtown Friday Harbor. The entire community is invited to line the sidewalks and show their support for this year’s graduates. The Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/SJISD-Circle-Logo.jpg)
Congratulations Class of 2020!
Written on May 29, 2020 at 5:12 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Graduation – Friday Harbor High School Class of 2020 on June 6, 2020 The faculty and staff of Friday Harbor High School would like to invite you to join us in celebrating our graduating class of 2020 during our virtual commencement ceremony. According to FHHS Principal Fred Woods, “The class of 2020 is an amazing Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Grow-Your-Own-Food-family.jpg)
“Grow Your Own Food” Program
Written on May 27, 2020 at 2:16 pm, by Tim Dustrude
With so many unknowns happening for all of us it is easy to stray from the positive events happening every day that make our world better. Often, those events are acts of kindness that deserve celebration. Sometimes those events are as simple as helping others plant a garden. Last spring, the WSU Master Gardener program, Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/kari-mcveigh.jpg)
Letter to the Community from San Juan Island School District Superintendent Kari McVeigh
Written on May 26, 2020 at 12:20 pm, by Tim Dustrude
May 2020 Dear Wonderful Community Members, The 2019-2020 school year is winding to a close, and what a year it has been! We started last summer with our Aerospace Design team under the guidance of teacher Dan Garner, becoming international champions and we end this school year with our First/Second grade Science Team under the Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/FHHS-Aerospace-Team-in-part.jpg)
FHHS Aerospace Team earns Entry into the 2020 International Space Settlement Design Competition
Written on May 21, 2020 at 7:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
Last summer, the Friday Harbor High School Aerospace Design team brought home a World Championship title from the International Space Settlement Competition held at NASA. This year, the FHHS Aerospace Team (Island Orbital Technologies) has once again earned their way back to the International Space Settlement Design Competition World Finals with a top-four design proposal Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/SVC-SJC-Logo.jpg)
A Note from Skagit Valley College
Written on May 21, 2020 at 7:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
We’re Online with You! Skagit Valley College announces Summer Quarter will be offered mostly online Yes, Skagit Valley College is open! We’re just doing things a little differently. Our key focus is to meet you where you are right now. We’ve adapted our instruction, services, and resources to meet your needs and support the health Continue Reading