Topic: Education
High School Aviation Field Trip
Written on March 14, 2017 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
A group of FHHS kids and their teachers had a fun field trip to Seattle on Sunday. Mari Peterson, Assistant Chief Pilot at Westwind Aviation is teaching an aviation class (sort of an “introduction to aviation” type course) along with Derek Smith this semester at Friday Harbor High School. She coordinated a visit for her students down to King Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Labs Open House
Written on March 14, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mark your calendar now… On Saturday, May 20, 2017, the University of Washington’s Friday Harbor Laboratories will hold its annual Open House. This event offers a splendid opportunity to meet scientists and students at the Labs and check out the research and teaching facilities. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Labs will be open Continue Reading
Photography for Business
Written on March 13, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers workshop on Photography for Business 67% of consumers consider image quality “very important” when making a purchase online. To turn browsers into buyers, business owners must show potential customers their products in the best possible light, and help them to connect with products and services in a way that words – or mediocre Continue Reading
Tennis Lessons
Written on March 13, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is offering Tennis Lessons this April/May for youth and adults with Caroline Hansen. Classes are held Wednesdays; April 19- May 10. Youth lessons for grades 3-5, from 3-4:30pm at Cahail Park. Adult lesson for ages 16 and up are from 5:45pm-7:15 at the High School Tennis Courts. Register before April 13th for the Continue Reading
Cultural Anthropology Class
Written on March 9, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Cultural Anthropology Class offered at the San Juan Center Join Dr. Deborah Neff for a broad and rich introduction to the field of Cultural Anthropology. Learn what is known about humans as social and culture-bearing groups and individuals, from our early history — going back 50,000 years — through the present. The course will include the Continue Reading
2017 Rotary Spelling Bee
Written on March 8, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Alpinist” was the correct spelling for Emma Mughal, an eighth grader from Friday Harbor Middle School, the first-place winner at the 12th Annual Rotary Spelling Bee on March 2. Emma received a trophy and a check for $100. Her 8th grade class, taught by Mr. McMain, was awarded $200, and her school received $300. In second place Continue Reading
Business Feasibility Workshop
Written on March 8, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers free workshop on business feasibility for entrepreneurs All entrepreneurs wonder if there is a market for their business ideas, or if they will make money from them. Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for a FREE workshop to learn more about Business Feasibility. One of the most important steps for entrepreneurs in Continue Reading
Full Day Kindergarten at Paideia
Written on March 7, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Paideia Classical School’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce full day kindergarten starting with the 2017/2018 school year. Open enrollment began on March 1, 2017. Families are encouraged to sign up early as space is limited. We also have space available in our 1st – 8th grade classes. Please contact our school Administrator, Jodi Continue Reading
Letter From Dr. Diaz
Written on March 6, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
School District Superintendent Dr. Danna Diaz shares this letter to the community… Greetings Teachers, Staff, Parents, Students and Community Members: When I was searching for a way to begin writing this letter, I was wondering why is it still cold today. I wore my hat, gloves and used my space heater at work. I was Continue Reading
SVC Reception in Eastsound
Written on March 4, 2017 at 11:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Orcas Rotary, a satellite of the San Juan Island Rotary Club, will sponsor a special Skagit Valley College President’s Reception with Dr. Thomas Keegan, SVC President, on Friday, March 10 Open to the public, with encouragement of students to attend, the reception will be held 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Fire Station in Eastsound. Continue Reading
Preschool Open House
Written on March 4, 2017 at 8:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Open House at Lighthouse Preschool Friday, March 10th 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lighthouse Preschool will be hosting an open house for prospective students this coming Friday, March 10th from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. Visit Lighthouse Preschool classrooms, meet the teachers and learn about our curriculum. Open enrollment begins March 13th. Scholarships Continue Reading
Mindfulness for Business
Written on March 1, 2017 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers free workshop on mindfulness for business The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE workshop on the topic of mindfulness in business, on Wednesday, March 8th from 10:00 to 11:00 am on San Juan Island. Advance registration is required. Mindfulness was once considered a fringe movement in the Western world, but Continue Reading
Marine Trades Education
Written on February 28, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC receives Washington State Department of Commerce grant for trades education The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) is pleased to announce the award of a Washington State Department of Commerce Work Start grant for a county-wide Marine Trades Education program, which will be run in partnership with Commerce, San Juan County, the Town Continue Reading
Opalco Scholarship Doubled
Written on February 21, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Opalco Scholarship Amount Doubled: $1,000 + Applications Due March 31 Applications are now being accepted for OPALCO’s Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship Program. Thanks to the generosity of the family of Nourdine Jensen on San Juan Island, the OPALCO scholarship amount is doubled in 2017 to $1,000. In addition, Nourdine Jensen Scholars spend an all-expenses paid Continue Reading
Business Feasibility Workshop
Written on February 21, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers free workshop on business feasibility for entrepreneurs All entrepreneurs wonder if there is a market for their business ideas, or if they will make money from them. Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for a FREE workshop to learn more about Business Feasibility, on February 28th from 10-11:30 a.m. on Orcas Continue Reading
Vote for Adriena!
Written on February 17, 2017 at 12:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a letter from Maude at the School District… Please help support one of our High School students in her journey to get to college! Adriena Pew is currently one of ten finalists in the “Make College Happen Challenge” which will award a $15,000 scholarship to the winner. Click on the link below and vote Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/aviation-field-trip-1.jpg)
High School Aviation Field Trip
Written on March 14, 2017 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
A group of FHHS kids and their teachers had a fun field trip to Seattle on Sunday. Mari Peterson, Assistant Chief Pilot at Westwind Aviation is teaching an aviation class (sort of an “introduction to aviation” type course) along with Derek Smith this semester at Friday Harbor High School. She coordinated a visit for her students down to King Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/FHL-Open-House.jpg)
Friday Harbor Labs Open House
Written on March 14, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mark your calendar now… On Saturday, May 20, 2017, the University of Washington’s Friday Harbor Laboratories will hold its annual Open House. This event offers a splendid opportunity to meet scientists and students at the Labs and check out the research and teaching facilities. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Labs will be open Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/EDC-logo.jpg)
Photography for Business
Written on March 13, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers workshop on Photography for Business 67% of consumers consider image quality “very important” when making a purchase online. To turn browsers into buyers, business owners must show potential customers their products in the best possible light, and help them to connect with products and services in a way that words – or mediocre Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/island-rec-logo1.jpg)
Tennis Lessons
Written on March 13, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is offering Tennis Lessons this April/May for youth and adults with Caroline Hansen. Classes are held Wednesdays; April 19- May 10. Youth lessons for grades 3-5, from 3-4:30pm at Cahail Park. Adult lesson for ages 16 and up are from 5:45pm-7:15 at the High School Tennis Courts. Register before April 13th for the Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/anthropology-neff-photo.jpg)
Cultural Anthropology Class
Written on March 9, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Cultural Anthropology Class offered at the San Juan Center Join Dr. Deborah Neff for a broad and rich introduction to the field of Cultural Anthropology. Learn what is known about humans as social and culture-bearing groups and individuals, from our early history — going back 50,000 years — through the present. The course will include the Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2017-spelling-bee-winner.jpg)
2017 Rotary Spelling Bee
Written on March 8, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Alpinist” was the correct spelling for Emma Mughal, an eighth grader from Friday Harbor Middle School, the first-place winner at the 12th Annual Rotary Spelling Bee on March 2. Emma received a trophy and a check for $100. Her 8th grade class, taught by Mr. McMain, was awarded $200, and her school received $300. In second place Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/EDC-logo.jpg)
Business Feasibility Workshop
Written on March 8, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers free workshop on business feasibility for entrepreneurs All entrepreneurs wonder if there is a market for their business ideas, or if they will make money from them. Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for a FREE workshop to learn more about Business Feasibility. One of the most important steps for entrepreneurs in Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Paideia-logo.jpg)
Full Day Kindergarten at Paideia
Written on March 7, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Paideia Classical School’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce full day kindergarten starting with the 2017/2018 school year. Open enrollment began on March 1, 2017. Families are encouraged to sign up early as space is limited. We also have space available in our 1st – 8th grade classes. Please contact our school Administrator, Jodi Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Dr-Danna-Diaz.jpg)
Letter From Dr. Diaz
Written on March 6, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
School District Superintendent Dr. Danna Diaz shares this letter to the community… Greetings Teachers, Staff, Parents, Students and Community Members: When I was searching for a way to begin writing this letter, I was wondering why is it still cold today. I wore my hat, gloves and used my space heater at work. I was Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Dr_Thomas_Keegan.jpg)
SVC Reception in Eastsound
Written on March 4, 2017 at 11:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Orcas Rotary, a satellite of the San Juan Island Rotary Club, will sponsor a special Skagit Valley College President’s Reception with Dr. Thomas Keegan, SVC President, on Friday, March 10 Open to the public, with encouragement of students to attend, the reception will be held 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Fire Station in Eastsound. Continue Reading
Preschool Open House
Written on March 4, 2017 at 8:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Open House at Lighthouse Preschool Friday, March 10th 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lighthouse Preschool will be hosting an open house for prospective students this coming Friday, March 10th from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. Visit Lighthouse Preschool classrooms, meet the teachers and learn about our curriculum. Open enrollment begins March 13th. Scholarships Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/EDC-logo.jpg)
Mindfulness for Business
Written on March 1, 2017 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers free workshop on mindfulness for business The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE workshop on the topic of mindfulness in business, on Wednesday, March 8th from 10:00 to 11:00 am on San Juan Island. Advance registration is required. Mindfulness was once considered a fringe movement in the Western world, but Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/EDC-logo.jpg)
Marine Trades Education
Written on February 28, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC receives Washington State Department of Commerce grant for trades education The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) is pleased to announce the award of a Washington State Department of Commerce Work Start grant for a county-wide Marine Trades Education program, which will be run in partnership with Commerce, San Juan County, the Town Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2015-opalco-youth.jpg)
Opalco Scholarship Doubled
Written on February 21, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Opalco Scholarship Amount Doubled: $1,000 + Applications Due March 31 Applications are now being accepted for OPALCO’s Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship Program. Thanks to the generosity of the family of Nourdine Jensen on San Juan Island, the OPALCO scholarship amount is doubled in 2017 to $1,000. In addition, Nourdine Jensen Scholars spend an all-expenses paid Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/EDC-logo.jpg)
Business Feasibility Workshop
Written on February 21, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers free workshop on business feasibility for entrepreneurs All entrepreneurs wonder if there is a market for their business ideas, or if they will make money from them. Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for a FREE workshop to learn more about Business Feasibility, on February 28th from 10-11:30 a.m. on Orcas Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Adriena-Pew.jpg)
Vote for Adriena!
Written on February 17, 2017 at 12:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a letter from Maude at the School District… Please help support one of our High School students in her journey to get to college! Adriena Pew is currently one of ten finalists in the “Make College Happen Challenge” which will award a $15,000 scholarship to the winner. Click on the link below and vote Continue Reading