Topic: Schools
Donate To Expand Island Head Start
Written on November 14, 2020 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
By Carrie Unpingco, Executive Director, San Juan Island Community Foundation As many families in our community have been adversely impacted by COVID-19, these impacts are magnified when children don’t have a safe and supportive place to go to while their parents are at work. Please consider a gift to the Head Start building expansion project, Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Elementary School Reopens
Written on November 4, 2020 at 2:58 pm, by Hayley Day
By Fred Woods, Superintendent, San Juan Island School District On Thursday, Nov. 5, Friday Harbor Elementary School begins in-person instruction for kindergarten students. One week later, the first-grade students will join them. Then on Nov. 19, the second grade will begin. We are excited and look forward to seeing the faces of young children in Continue Reading
Forum to Cover County COVID-19 School Responses
Written on November 3, 2020 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
By San Juan Islands Community Network Join San Juan County school leaders to discuss responses to the COVID-19 crisis and address questions about students, staff and community safety at 1 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 8, online via Zoom and YouTube. Register at www.SJICN.org. Submit your questions via email to info@sjicn.org. The forum is capped at 100 Continue Reading
Community Fund COVID Donations In Action
Written on October 31, 2020 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
By San Juan Island Community Fund As we enter the eighth month of helping to measure and offset the impact of COVID-19 in our community, the San Juan Island Community Foundation remains focused on bringing ideas and funding together to meet the needs of San Juan islanders. Looking ahead to the fall, SJICF is anticipating Continue Reading
San Juan School District Holds Online Meeting
Written on October 27, 2020 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
By San Juan Island School District On Wednesday, Oct. 28, the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold a regular school board meeting at 5 p.m. as a Zoom meeting. Click here to join the webinar.
Buy a Wreath Or Pie, Support Friday Harbor Seniors
Written on October 12, 2020 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
By Travis Ayers, Friday Harbor High School Grad Night Committee Chair The Friday Harbor High School senior class of 2021 and the PTSA is now taking orders for their annual holiday wreath and pie sale. Get a beautiful, aromatic, long-lasting, 24-inch Northwest Noble Fir wreath with pinecones, berries and a handmade bow in one of Continue Reading
County Council Candidates Youth Forum
Written on October 2, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
County Council Candidates Youth Forum on October 12, 2020 The Environmental Systems class at Spring Street International School will be holding a Youth Forum on October 12th from 1-2pm. They will ask the County Council candidates from Orcas and San Juan Islands questions about the environment and climate change. All are welcome to join this Continue Reading
School Board Zoom Meeting
Written on September 29, 2020 at 10:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Wednesday,Sep 30, 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. https://sjisd.zoom.us/s/83455678355 Or join webinar with the following methods Phone one-tap Phone one-tap: US: +12532158782,,83455678355# or +16699006833,,83455678355# Join by Telephone For higher quality, dial a number based on your current location. Dial: US : +1 253 215 8782 or +1 669 900 Continue Reading
Community letter from SJISD School Superintendent Fred Woods
Written on September 25, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Friday Harbor community, I have always loved the month of September. Many years ago, when I decided to make education a life-long career I saw an opportunity to broaden my world, allowing me to extend beyond the limits of the little town where I was raised. Choosing education as a career eventually led me Continue Reading
Skagit Valley College Continuing and Community Education is online for Fall
Written on September 25, 2020 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College’s Continuing and Community Education program (CCE) is pleased to announce new online workshops for Fall Quarter. CCE allows you to engage, connect, learn, and grow from the comfort of your home in short-term, non-credit courses. Visit the CCE Fall 2020 Course Catalog for more information. Courses are designed for people who would like to Continue Reading
Spring Street says “Thanks!”
Written on September 23, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Spring Street International School would like to thank the San Juan Island Community Foundation for hosting, coordinating, and including us in the SJICF Fair Matching Grant Program. The Fair Matching Grant Program helped us raise $4,605 that went towards preparing our school to open up safely this fall and provide our students with an innovative Continue Reading
Food for Thought
Written on September 10, 2020 at 7:12 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island School District’s Food for Thought Program is back at it! Though most of the staff was furloughed, Chef Andy, Ashley Spendiff and Kerri Starr are working hard to provide healthful FROM SCRATCH meals to all children in San Juan County ages 1-18 FOR FREE. Check out the school website for current Continue Reading
A Salute to Teachers and the Last Cow in Friday Harbor
Written on September 2, 2020 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
SJI Historical Museum is back with their History Column for September… September is traditionally when we devote the history column to something related to “back to school days.” We have featured students, schoolhouses, and teachers of many different eras. Since this is such an unusual year for all our students and teachers, we thought it appropriate Continue Reading
Griffin Bay School Virtual Fair Grant Opportunity
Written on August 14, 2020 at 10:28 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
San Juan Island School District would like to thank the San Juan Community Foundation for the annual “Fair matching grant” in support of our community! We are grateful to be included in this year’s “line up” of worthy causes that help our community stay strong and healthy. SJISD is asking for support for the K-12 Continue Reading
San Juan Island Public Schools Fall Re-opening Plan
Written on August 7, 2020 at 10:33 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
At last evening’s special board meeting, the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors approved a fall reopening plan for schools. After several months of planning with the district workgroups and steering committee, Superintendent Fred Woods recommended to the Board that the San Juan Island public schools begin the 2020-2021 school year under a Continue Reading
SJISD School Board To Hold Open Public Meeting Tonight, Aug 6, Via Zoom
Written on August 6, 2020 at 12:16 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from Maude at the School District… The San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold a Special School Board Meeting on Thursday August 6, at 5:00 pm as a Zoom meeting. This meeting is open to the public. To access the Zoom meeting, please click on “Video” within the electronic Board Agenda, or call the Continue Reading
New School Reopening Guidance Announced Today
Written on August 5, 2020 at 6:19 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
Governor Inslee announces education recommendations for 2020-2021 school year… San Juan County is among 5 counties in Washington State that are considered “Low Risk” for COVID-19. Plans regarding school reopening are made by the local health jurisdiction and school district. Gov. Jay Inslee, Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal and DOH’s state health officer, Dr. Continue Reading
Running Start and SVC
Written on July 20, 2020 at 9:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
High School Juniors and Seniors can earn tuition-free college credit at Skagit Valley College through the Running Start program Did you know that High School Juniors and Seniors can earn tuition-free college credit at SVC while still in high school through the Running Start program? Students and families are invited to attend a virtual info Continue Reading
Virtual Hoop Camp
Written on July 4, 2020 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College Continuing and Community Education to offer virtual Hoop Camp for youth This summer, area youth can improve their basketball fundamentals and skills with virtual Hoop Camps taught via Zoom by Skagit Valley College Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Carl Howell. The camp will be offered via Zoom on July 21 and 22 from Continue Reading
Paying It Forward
Written on July 2, 2020 at 9:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
This FHL Tide Bite was written by Jen Burnaford… My first trip to UW Friday Harbor Labs was in 1995. After completing my undergraduate thesis on freshwater zooplankton and spending a post-bac year chasing primates through the jungles of Borneo, I had been accepted into the PhD program at Oregon State University in the Menge/Lubchenco Continue Reading
Summer Hours for SVC
Written on June 26, 2020 at 11:14 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College campuses and centers announce Summer Hours of Operation now through August 28 Skagit Valley College announces summer hours of operation this week through August 28. For specific department hours, visit https://www.skagit.edu/about/svc-locations/ All SVC offices will be closed on: Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day Monday, September 7 in Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Labs closed on the 4th of July
Written on June 26, 2020 at 7:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
For many islanders, it is a long-standing tradition to come to UW Friday Harbor Labs (FHL) on the 4th of July to sit on the breakwater or bluffs to watch the fireworks in the harbor – it’s one of the best viewing sites! So we are saddened to announce that this year, access to the FHL Continue Reading
Donate To Expand Island Head Start
Written on November 14, 2020 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
By Carrie Unpingco, Executive Director, San Juan Island Community Foundation As many families in our community have been adversely impacted by COVID-19, these impacts are magnified when children don’t have a safe and supportive place to go to while their parents are at work. Please consider a gift to the Head Start building expansion project, Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Elementary School Reopens
Written on November 4, 2020 at 2:58 pm, by Hayley Day
By Fred Woods, Superintendent, San Juan Island School District On Thursday, Nov. 5, Friday Harbor Elementary School begins in-person instruction for kindergarten students. One week later, the first-grade students will join them. Then on Nov. 19, the second grade will begin. We are excited and look forward to seeing the faces of young children in Continue Reading
Forum to Cover County COVID-19 School Responses
Written on November 3, 2020 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
By San Juan Islands Community Network Join San Juan County school leaders to discuss responses to the COVID-19 crisis and address questions about students, staff and community safety at 1 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 8, online via Zoom and YouTube. Register at www.SJICN.org. Submit your questions via email to info@sjicn.org. The forum is capped at 100 Continue Reading
Community Fund COVID Donations In Action
Written on October 31, 2020 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
By San Juan Island Community Fund As we enter the eighth month of helping to measure and offset the impact of COVID-19 in our community, the San Juan Island Community Foundation remains focused on bringing ideas and funding together to meet the needs of San Juan islanders. Looking ahead to the fall, SJICF is anticipating Continue Reading
San Juan School District Holds Online Meeting
Written on October 27, 2020 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
By San Juan Island School District On Wednesday, Oct. 28, the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold a regular school board meeting at 5 p.m. as a Zoom meeting. Click here to join the webinar.
Buy a Wreath Or Pie, Support Friday Harbor Seniors
Written on October 12, 2020 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
By Travis Ayers, Friday Harbor High School Grad Night Committee Chair The Friday Harbor High School senior class of 2021 and the PTSA is now taking orders for their annual holiday wreath and pie sale. Get a beautiful, aromatic, long-lasting, 24-inch Northwest Noble Fir wreath with pinecones, berries and a handmade bow in one of Continue Reading
County Council Candidates Youth Forum
Written on October 2, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
County Council Candidates Youth Forum on October 12, 2020 The Environmental Systems class at Spring Street International School will be holding a Youth Forum on October 12th from 1-2pm. They will ask the County Council candidates from Orcas and San Juan Islands questions about the environment and climate change. All are welcome to join this Continue Reading
School Board Zoom Meeting
Written on September 29, 2020 at 10:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Wednesday,Sep 30, 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. https://sjisd.zoom.us/s/83455678355 Or join webinar with the following methods Phone one-tap Phone one-tap: US: +12532158782,,83455678355# or +16699006833,,83455678355# Join by Telephone For higher quality, dial a number based on your current location. Dial: US : +1 253 215 8782 or +1 669 900 Continue Reading
Community letter from SJISD School Superintendent Fred Woods
Written on September 25, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Friday Harbor community, I have always loved the month of September. Many years ago, when I decided to make education a life-long career I saw an opportunity to broaden my world, allowing me to extend beyond the limits of the little town where I was raised. Choosing education as a career eventually led me Continue Reading
Skagit Valley College Continuing and Community Education is online for Fall
Written on September 25, 2020 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College’s Continuing and Community Education program (CCE) is pleased to announce new online workshops for Fall Quarter. CCE allows you to engage, connect, learn, and grow from the comfort of your home in short-term, non-credit courses. Visit the CCE Fall 2020 Course Catalog for more information. Courses are designed for people who would like to Continue Reading
Spring Street says “Thanks!”
Written on September 23, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Spring Street International School would like to thank the San Juan Island Community Foundation for hosting, coordinating, and including us in the SJICF Fair Matching Grant Program. The Fair Matching Grant Program helped us raise $4,605 that went towards preparing our school to open up safely this fall and provide our students with an innovative Continue Reading
Food for Thought
Written on September 10, 2020 at 7:12 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island School District’s Food for Thought Program is back at it! Though most of the staff was furloughed, Chef Andy, Ashley Spendiff and Kerri Starr are working hard to provide healthful FROM SCRATCH meals to all children in San Juan County ages 1-18 FOR FREE. Check out the school website for current Continue Reading
A Salute to Teachers and the Last Cow in Friday Harbor
Written on September 2, 2020 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
SJI Historical Museum is back with their History Column for September… September is traditionally when we devote the history column to something related to “back to school days.” We have featured students, schoolhouses, and teachers of many different eras. Since this is such an unusual year for all our students and teachers, we thought it appropriate Continue Reading
Griffin Bay School Virtual Fair Grant Opportunity
Written on August 14, 2020 at 10:28 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
San Juan Island School District would like to thank the San Juan Community Foundation for the annual “Fair matching grant” in support of our community! We are grateful to be included in this year’s “line up” of worthy causes that help our community stay strong and healthy. SJISD is asking for support for the K-12 Continue Reading
San Juan Island Public Schools Fall Re-opening Plan
Written on August 7, 2020 at 10:33 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
At last evening’s special board meeting, the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors approved a fall reopening plan for schools. After several months of planning with the district workgroups and steering committee, Superintendent Fred Woods recommended to the Board that the San Juan Island public schools begin the 2020-2021 school year under a Continue Reading
SJISD School Board To Hold Open Public Meeting Tonight, Aug 6, Via Zoom
Written on August 6, 2020 at 12:16 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from Maude at the School District… The San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold a Special School Board Meeting on Thursday August 6, at 5:00 pm as a Zoom meeting. This meeting is open to the public. To access the Zoom meeting, please click on “Video” within the electronic Board Agenda, or call the Continue Reading
New School Reopening Guidance Announced Today
Written on August 5, 2020 at 6:19 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
Governor Inslee announces education recommendations for 2020-2021 school year… San Juan County is among 5 counties in Washington State that are considered “Low Risk” for COVID-19. Plans regarding school reopening are made by the local health jurisdiction and school district. Gov. Jay Inslee, Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal and DOH’s state health officer, Dr. Continue Reading
Running Start and SVC
Written on July 20, 2020 at 9:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
High School Juniors and Seniors can earn tuition-free college credit at Skagit Valley College through the Running Start program Did you know that High School Juniors and Seniors can earn tuition-free college credit at SVC while still in high school through the Running Start program? Students and families are invited to attend a virtual info Continue Reading
Virtual Hoop Camp
Written on July 4, 2020 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College Continuing and Community Education to offer virtual Hoop Camp for youth This summer, area youth can improve their basketball fundamentals and skills with virtual Hoop Camps taught via Zoom by Skagit Valley College Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Carl Howell. The camp will be offered via Zoom on July 21 and 22 from Continue Reading
Paying It Forward
Written on July 2, 2020 at 9:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
This FHL Tide Bite was written by Jen Burnaford… My first trip to UW Friday Harbor Labs was in 1995. After completing my undergraduate thesis on freshwater zooplankton and spending a post-bac year chasing primates through the jungles of Borneo, I had been accepted into the PhD program at Oregon State University in the Menge/Lubchenco Continue Reading
Summer Hours for SVC
Written on June 26, 2020 at 11:14 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College campuses and centers announce Summer Hours of Operation now through August 28 Skagit Valley College announces summer hours of operation this week through August 28. For specific department hours, visit https://www.skagit.edu/about/svc-locations/ All SVC offices will be closed on: Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day Monday, September 7 in Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Labs closed on the 4th of July
Written on June 26, 2020 at 7:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
For many islanders, it is a long-standing tradition to come to UW Friday Harbor Labs (FHL) on the 4th of July to sit on the breakwater or bluffs to watch the fireworks in the harbor – it’s one of the best viewing sites! So we are saddened to announce that this year, access to the FHL Continue Reading