Topic: Schools
Wreaths for Grad Night
Written on November 15, 2018 at 8:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Haven’t placed your wreath or pie order yet? Don’t fret – WREATHS HAVE ARRIVED – BUY one THIS FRIDAY and SATURDAY at the Mullis Community Senior Center! And while you’re there, don’t forget to order your Pecan and/or Pumpkin Pie for Thanksgiving. ALL proceeds benefit FHHS Grad Night 2019.
Dictionaries for Students
Written on November 7, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
This story submitted by Carla Wright, Publicity officer for Rotary Club of San Juan Islands… The Rotary Club of San Juan Islands recently visited the Friday Harbor Elementary School for its annual distribution of dictionaries to 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. Pictured above are the 3rd grade students of Noel Harvey, Kim Warin, and Continue Reading
Wolverine Fall Playoff Update
Written on November 6, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
11/05/18 – Our first week of post season contests has been completed for some, and for others it is about to begin. All teams that made the post season are still in contention. Good luck to all as they continue to advance. You can check out all post season brackets and parings by navigating through Continue Reading
School Board Meeting
Written on November 5, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Wednesday November 7, the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold a Special School Board Meeting at 4:30 pm in the School District Office. This is an open public meeting. All public comment, with the exception of public hearings on policy, budget or other specific items, will be heard during the Continue Reading
FHES Halloween Parade
Written on October 31, 2018 at 5:24 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here it is – the elementary school kids parading through town in their Halloween costumes. See who you recognize…
Stillpoint Halloween
Written on October 31, 2018 at 5:06 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Happy Halloween from Stillpoint School!
Wolverine Fall Playoff Update
Written on October 27, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fall Season is again winding down, and it is time for those teams that qualified to make their post-season runs. This year we have the potential for 3 of our 4 fall teams to make the post season. A reminder, in general, all post season brackets and parings can be found by navigating through our Continue Reading
School Board Meeting
Written on October 24, 2018 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Wednesday Oct 24, 2018, 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. All public comment, with the exception of public hearings on policy, budget or other specific items, will be heard during Continue Reading
2 Year Contracts for Teachers and School Employees
Written on October 18, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island School District is happy to announce that we have achieved two-year contracts with both the teachers’ union, San Juan Education Association (SJEA), and the classified employees union, Public School Employees of Washington (PSE). Both contracts target additional funds for the purpose of honoring employees with the greatest longevity in the school district. Continue Reading
Shaw Wins First Place for Video
Written on October 18, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The students at the Shaw Island School recently won first place in a statewide contest promoting earthquake preparedness and safety. Sponsored by the Cascadia Regional Earthquake Workgroup, the competition solicited videos from schools across Washington. Timed to promote the Great Shake Out earthquake drill, this is the second year of the contest, and the second Continue Reading
SVC to Spain and Portugal
Written on October 18, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College to offer two travel abroad opportunities to Spain and Portugal If a visit to the Iberian Peninsula is on your bucket list, then you will want to join SVC Music Department Chair, Dr. Diane Johnson, on one of two travel abroad opportunities to Spain and Portugal in 2019. Dr. Johnson will lead Continue Reading
Holiday Wreath Sale
Written on October 17, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Class of 2019 Kicks off Grad Night Fundraising The Friday Harbor High School Senior Class of 2019/PTSA is now taking orders for their annual Holiday Wreath sale. Get your beautiful, aromatic, long-lasting, 24” Northwest Noble Fir wreath with pinecones, berries, and a handmade bow in the color of your choice for only $25! These Continue Reading
Phone-A-Thon
Written on October 13, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s that time of year! The San Juan Public Schools Foundation will hold its annual Phone-A-Thon on Tuesday, October 16th, and Wednesday October 17th, from 5 to 8:00 pm. During this time, volunteer students, parents, faculty and members of the community will be calling to ask for your support. The Foundation is a group of volunteer Continue Reading
Wolverine Football
Written on October 12, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
After being on the road for two straight weeks the Friday Harbor Wolverines get to stay home tonight to take on the LaConner Braves at 6:30. Both teams are 0-1 having lost to the Concrete Lions. Friday Harbor faces a familiar foe in the Braves from La Conner consisting of mainly sophomores and all starters Continue Reading
FHHS at Highline
Written on October 5, 2018 at 10:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Night under the lights at Highline High School in Burien, the Friday Harbor Wolverines defense will be looking to make a statement. After giving up 26 points total in their first four games of the season the Wolverines’ defense surrendered 27 points to the Concrete Lions last Friday night. The winless Highline Pirates will Continue Reading
Friday Harbor at Highline Game Preview
Written on October 4, 2018 at 10:07 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Friday Night under the lights at Highline High School in Burien, the Friday Harbor Wolverines defense will be looking to make a statement. After giving up 26 points total in their first four games of the season the Wolverines’ defense surrendered 27 points to the Concrete Lions last Friday night. The winless Highline Pirates will Continue Reading
EDC presents Climate Change for Business
Written on September 30, 2018 at 6:10 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
EDC presents Climate Change for Business – a workshop on mitigating climate change impacts… Business and farm owners or managers are invited to join the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) for a 5-hour workshop and discussion on the topic of Climate Change for Business, Thursday, October 18th, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Continue Reading
FHHS Band Performs at 66th Annual UW Band Day
Written on September 29, 2018 at 6:03 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Last Spring, the Friday Harbor High School Band was selected to participate in the University of Washington’s 66thannual Band Day event. Nine FHHS band members, seniors Julian Brown and Lucy Urbach, juniors Jack Knapik, Jonah Strasbourger, and Sander Van Hamersfeld, and sophomores Emily Atwell, Blaze Borgquist, Olivia Brown, and Lizzie Lee, joined other Washington high school bands to Continue Reading
School Superintendent’s Fall Letter to the Community
Written on September 28, 2018 at 6:05 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Dear Members of our Fabulous Community, The new school year has started and we are all, already, making sure that each and every one of our students is well served in our school district. And because it is a new school year, we have new people and new plans to share with you! First we are Continue Reading
FHHS band members to participate in UW Band Day
Written on September 22, 2018 at 1:26 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from Jill Urbach… “FHHS band members are on their way to participate in UW Band Day today. They’ll get to play on the field during half time tonight. Anna Faris was on our Ferry and was gracious enough to take a picture with all of us.”
Ground n Pound Football Friday
Written on September 21, 2018 at 2:30 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Story by Mike Martin… There’s something special cooking at Friday Harbor High School this Friday night. As the FHHS Wolverines’ offense serves up a steady dose of ground and pound rushing attack, the Purple and Gold boosters club will be serving up a half pound of beef ala In & Out-styled Animal Burger. The Continue Reading
Wolverines Football Friday Night
Written on September 14, 2018 at 4:32 pm, by Tim Dustrude
~ Story written by Kaila Olin “As they go, we go,” FHHS Head Football Coach said of his ground-and-pound offensive line. And they have gone…off. In the first game of the season, playing up one level and on the road, his offensive line bashed open holes for Wolverines’ ground-and-pound rushing attack. In that game, Continue Reading
Wreaths for Grad Night
Written on November 15, 2018 at 8:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Haven’t placed your wreath or pie order yet? Don’t fret – WREATHS HAVE ARRIVED – BUY one THIS FRIDAY and SATURDAY at the Mullis Community Senior Center! And while you’re there, don’t forget to order your Pecan and/or Pumpkin Pie for Thanksgiving. ALL proceeds benefit FHHS Grad Night 2019.
Dictionaries for Students
Written on November 7, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
This story submitted by Carla Wright, Publicity officer for Rotary Club of San Juan Islands… The Rotary Club of San Juan Islands recently visited the Friday Harbor Elementary School for its annual distribution of dictionaries to 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. Pictured above are the 3rd grade students of Noel Harvey, Kim Warin, and Continue Reading
Wolverine Fall Playoff Update
Written on November 6, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
11/05/18 – Our first week of post season contests has been completed for some, and for others it is about to begin. All teams that made the post season are still in contention. Good luck to all as they continue to advance. You can check out all post season brackets and parings by navigating through Continue Reading
School Board Meeting
Written on November 5, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Wednesday November 7, the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold a Special School Board Meeting at 4:30 pm in the School District Office. This is an open public meeting. All public comment, with the exception of public hearings on policy, budget or other specific items, will be heard during the Continue Reading
FHES Halloween Parade
Written on October 31, 2018 at 5:24 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here it is – the elementary school kids parading through town in their Halloween costumes. See who you recognize…
Stillpoint Halloween
Written on October 31, 2018 at 5:06 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Happy Halloween from Stillpoint School!
Wolverine Fall Playoff Update
Written on October 27, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fall Season is again winding down, and it is time for those teams that qualified to make their post-season runs. This year we have the potential for 3 of our 4 fall teams to make the post season. A reminder, in general, all post season brackets and parings can be found by navigating through our Continue Reading
School Board Meeting
Written on October 24, 2018 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Wednesday Oct 24, 2018, 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. All public comment, with the exception of public hearings on policy, budget or other specific items, will be heard during Continue Reading
2 Year Contracts for Teachers and School Employees
Written on October 18, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island School District is happy to announce that we have achieved two-year contracts with both the teachers’ union, San Juan Education Association (SJEA), and the classified employees union, Public School Employees of Washington (PSE). Both contracts target additional funds for the purpose of honoring employees with the greatest longevity in the school district. Continue Reading
Shaw Wins First Place for Video
Written on October 18, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The students at the Shaw Island School recently won first place in a statewide contest promoting earthquake preparedness and safety. Sponsored by the Cascadia Regional Earthquake Workgroup, the competition solicited videos from schools across Washington. Timed to promote the Great Shake Out earthquake drill, this is the second year of the contest, and the second Continue Reading
SVC to Spain and Portugal
Written on October 18, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College to offer two travel abroad opportunities to Spain and Portugal If a visit to the Iberian Peninsula is on your bucket list, then you will want to join SVC Music Department Chair, Dr. Diane Johnson, on one of two travel abroad opportunities to Spain and Portugal in 2019. Dr. Johnson will lead Continue Reading
Holiday Wreath Sale
Written on October 17, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Class of 2019 Kicks off Grad Night Fundraising The Friday Harbor High School Senior Class of 2019/PTSA is now taking orders for their annual Holiday Wreath sale. Get your beautiful, aromatic, long-lasting, 24” Northwest Noble Fir wreath with pinecones, berries, and a handmade bow in the color of your choice for only $25! These Continue Reading
Phone-A-Thon
Written on October 13, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s that time of year! The San Juan Public Schools Foundation will hold its annual Phone-A-Thon on Tuesday, October 16th, and Wednesday October 17th, from 5 to 8:00 pm. During this time, volunteer students, parents, faculty and members of the community will be calling to ask for your support. The Foundation is a group of volunteer Continue Reading
Wolverine Football
Written on October 12, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
After being on the road for two straight weeks the Friday Harbor Wolverines get to stay home tonight to take on the LaConner Braves at 6:30. Both teams are 0-1 having lost to the Concrete Lions. Friday Harbor faces a familiar foe in the Braves from La Conner consisting of mainly sophomores and all starters Continue Reading
FHHS at Highline
Written on October 5, 2018 at 10:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Night under the lights at Highline High School in Burien, the Friday Harbor Wolverines defense will be looking to make a statement. After giving up 26 points total in their first four games of the season the Wolverines’ defense surrendered 27 points to the Concrete Lions last Friday night. The winless Highline Pirates will Continue Reading
Friday Harbor at Highline Game Preview
Written on October 4, 2018 at 10:07 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Friday Night under the lights at Highline High School in Burien, the Friday Harbor Wolverines defense will be looking to make a statement. After giving up 26 points total in their first four games of the season the Wolverines’ defense surrendered 27 points to the Concrete Lions last Friday night. The winless Highline Pirates will Continue Reading
EDC presents Climate Change for Business
Written on September 30, 2018 at 6:10 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
EDC presents Climate Change for Business – a workshop on mitigating climate change impacts… Business and farm owners or managers are invited to join the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) for a 5-hour workshop and discussion on the topic of Climate Change for Business, Thursday, October 18th, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Continue Reading
FHHS Band Performs at 66th Annual UW Band Day
Written on September 29, 2018 at 6:03 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Last Spring, the Friday Harbor High School Band was selected to participate in the University of Washington’s 66thannual Band Day event. Nine FHHS band members, seniors Julian Brown and Lucy Urbach, juniors Jack Knapik, Jonah Strasbourger, and Sander Van Hamersfeld, and sophomores Emily Atwell, Blaze Borgquist, Olivia Brown, and Lizzie Lee, joined other Washington high school bands to Continue Reading
School Superintendent’s Fall Letter to the Community
Written on September 28, 2018 at 6:05 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Dear Members of our Fabulous Community, The new school year has started and we are all, already, making sure that each and every one of our students is well served in our school district. And because it is a new school year, we have new people and new plans to share with you! First we are Continue Reading
FHHS band members to participate in UW Band Day
Written on September 22, 2018 at 1:26 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from Jill Urbach… “FHHS band members are on their way to participate in UW Band Day today. They’ll get to play on the field during half time tonight. Anna Faris was on our Ferry and was gracious enough to take a picture with all of us.”
Ground n Pound Football Friday
Written on September 21, 2018 at 2:30 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Story by Mike Martin… There’s something special cooking at Friday Harbor High School this Friday night. As the FHHS Wolverines’ offense serves up a steady dose of ground and pound rushing attack, the Purple and Gold boosters club will be serving up a half pound of beef ala In & Out-styled Animal Burger. The Continue Reading
Wolverines Football Friday Night
Written on September 14, 2018 at 4:32 pm, by Tim Dustrude
~ Story written by Kaila Olin “As they go, we go,” FHHS Head Football Coach said of his ground-and-pound offensive line. And they have gone…off. In the first game of the season, playing up one level and on the road, his offensive line bashed open holes for Wolverines’ ground-and-pound rushing attack. In that game, Continue Reading