Topic: Education
Town Seeks Applicants for Scholarship Fund
Written on January 6, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town is now accepting applications for the AWC Center for Quality Communities Scholarship Fund. The scholarship is available through a statewide competitive process for students who are actively engaged in their city government and/or community and plan to attend post-secondary school in fall 2020. Up to six $1500 scholarships will be awarded. As a member of Continue Reading
Letter from Kari McVeigh
Written on January 4, 2020 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Fabulous Community Members, Happy 2020!!! As the San Juan Island School District enters into the year 2020, we are excited to share a new and actionable district strategic plan. Four Strategic Planning teams (mixed teams of staff, parents and community members) met throughout the fall to look at current and desired perceptions of our district, Continue Reading
Swim Lessons
Written on December 31, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is excited to offer another installment of Swim Lessons at SJI Fitness. The fun starts on Saturday, January 25th with Parent and Child (Ages 6 mo- 3 yrs) at 9:15–9:45 am, Beginner Skills (Ages 4+) at 9:55- 10:25 am, and Pre‑K Water Play (ages 4–5) at 10:35–11:05 am. These Saturday classes will run Continue Reading
2020 Application Open for Youth Heritage Project
Written on December 30, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s happening in Port Townsend in 2020, from July 7th to 10th… The Washington Trust is pleased to announce that the application for our annual Youth Heritage Project is now open. This year’s program will focus on the recently designated Maritime Washington National Heritage Area, exploring the rich maritime history of Port Townsend and experiencing the Continue Reading
Fred Woods Named as Final Candidate for School District Superintendent
Written on December 20, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
At the December 18, 2019 regular School Board Meeting, The San Juan Island School District Board of Directors named Fred Woods as the final candidate for the position of Superintendent of San Juan Island School District, pending contract negotiations. Through a focused mentoring plan, Mr. Woods has been conferring regularly with current Superintendent, Kari McVeigh. Continue Reading
School Board Meeting
Written on December 16, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Wednesday Dec 18, 2019, the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold a regular School Board Meeting at 5:00 pm in the high school library. This is an open public meeting. We will also celebrate the school/community collaboration that lead to the development of the District’s Strategic Plan 2020–2025. All are welcome!
Youth Arts Mentorship at Alchemy Art Center
Written on December 11, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Alchemy Art Center, in partnership with the San Juan County Arts Council, is offering a mentorship opportunity for young people in Spring of 2020. This mentorship program will match two high school students with one adult artist in each department at Alchemy (ceramics, photography, and printmaking/painting/drawing). This program will take place over the course of 8 Continue Reading
MIchael J. Cohen Day
Written on December 10, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
How often does the mayor proclaim a day in your name? Ask Mike Cohen, who will turn 90 this week! Here’s what the Town had to say: “Michael J. Cohen” Our friend and fellow Island resident Mike Cohen will turn 90 on Saturday, December 14th. This is a noteworthy life event for anyone, and we wish to honor Mike, Continue Reading

Town Seeks Applicants for Scholarship Fund
Written on January 6, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town is now accepting applications for the AWC Center for Quality Communities Scholarship Fund. The scholarship is available through a statewide competitive process for students who are actively engaged in their city government and/or community and plan to attend post-secondary school in fall 2020. Up to six $1500 scholarships will be awarded. As a member of Continue Reading

Letter from Kari McVeigh
Written on January 4, 2020 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Fabulous Community Members, Happy 2020!!! As the San Juan Island School District enters into the year 2020, we are excited to share a new and actionable district strategic plan. Four Strategic Planning teams (mixed teams of staff, parents and community members) met throughout the fall to look at current and desired perceptions of our district, Continue Reading

Swim Lessons
Written on December 31, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is excited to offer another installment of Swim Lessons at SJI Fitness. The fun starts on Saturday, January 25th with Parent and Child (Ages 6 mo- 3 yrs) at 9:15–9:45 am, Beginner Skills (Ages 4+) at 9:55- 10:25 am, and Pre‑K Water Play (ages 4–5) at 10:35–11:05 am. These Saturday classes will run Continue Reading

2020 Application Open for Youth Heritage Project
Written on December 30, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s happening in Port Townsend in 2020, from July 7th to 10th… The Washington Trust is pleased to announce that the application for our annual Youth Heritage Project is now open. This year’s program will focus on the recently designated Maritime Washington National Heritage Area, exploring the rich maritime history of Port Townsend and experiencing the Continue Reading

Fred Woods Named as Final Candidate for School District Superintendent
Written on December 20, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
At the December 18, 2019 regular School Board Meeting, The San Juan Island School District Board of Directors named Fred Woods as the final candidate for the position of Superintendent of San Juan Island School District, pending contract negotiations. Through a focused mentoring plan, Mr. Woods has been conferring regularly with current Superintendent, Kari McVeigh. Continue Reading

School Board Meeting
Written on December 16, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Wednesday Dec 18, 2019, the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold a regular School Board Meeting at 5:00 pm in the high school library. This is an open public meeting. We will also celebrate the school/community collaboration that lead to the development of the District’s Strategic Plan 2020–2025. All are welcome!

Youth Arts Mentorship at Alchemy Art Center
Written on December 11, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Alchemy Art Center, in partnership with the San Juan County Arts Council, is offering a mentorship opportunity for young people in Spring of 2020. This mentorship program will match two high school students with one adult artist in each department at Alchemy (ceramics, photography, and printmaking/painting/drawing). This program will take place over the course of 8 Continue Reading

MIchael J. Cohen Day
Written on December 10, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
How often does the mayor proclaim a day in your name? Ask Mike Cohen, who will turn 90 this week! Here’s what the Town had to say: “Michael J. Cohen” Our friend and fellow Island resident Mike Cohen will turn 90 on Saturday, December 14th. This is a noteworthy life event for anyone, and we wish to honor Mike, Continue Reading