Topic: Schools
Lady Wolverines Fast Pitch
Written on May 24, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Oly Archibald shares another teaser about this weekend’s Lady Wolverines fast pitch game coming up in Yakima… No Debate Its State In Yakima For The Young Wolverines Fast Pitch team You know you have a good thing going when you have just cashed your ticket to the WIAA State Fast Pitch tournament in Yakima for Continue Reading
FHHS Wins at “Imagine Tomorrow”
Written on May 23, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
FHHS Team wins ‘Best Project from a Newly Competing Team’ at WSU’s Alaska Airlines Imagine Tomorrow science fair competition Over the weekend of May 18th – 20th, two teams from Friday Harbor High School (FHHS) competed in the Alaska Airlines Imagine Tomorrow Science Fair at Washington State University. The competition challenges 9th – 12th graders Continue Reading
Lady Wolverines at State
Written on May 23, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Listen to all of the live action of this Friday’s B-2 State Tournament 1st round match up from Yakima between the Friday Harbor Wolverines (15-7) and the Ocosta Wildcats (19-6) live on Friday Harbor Tiny Radio 1650 am and on the world wide web at fhtinyradio.com. The pre-game show starts at 10:45 am. Oly Archibald Continue Reading
SVC Honor Roll
Written on May 21, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College announces academic Honor Roll for Winter Quarter In support of student success, Skagit Valley College is pleased to announce that the following students were placed on the Academic Honor Roll for Winter Quarter, 2018. To qualify, students must maintain a 3.75 or higher grade point average while carrying 12 or more credits. Continue Reading
Letter from the School District
Written on May 21, 2018 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Editor, San Juan Island School Board Director Ralph Hahn announced his resignation from the school board on April 30, 2018. The school board accepted his resignation at the May 16, 2018 special board meeting. San Juan Island School District is currently seeking persons interested in public education to fill this unexpired term as a Continue Reading
Lady Wolverines at State
Written on May 19, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Oly Archibald shares the lowdown on the Lady Wolverines… With Concrete and Darrington deciding to not take to the diamond against the big bullies from Friday Harbor in the NW 2B District Tournament, the Lady Wolverines will make their 4th straight trip to the WIAA State Tournament in Yakima. The Wolverines will play the winner of Continue Reading
Mural Artist Wanted
Written on May 8, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College Whidbey Island Campus seeking artists for outdoor mural project Are you a muralist looking for a new and exciting local mural project? Skagit Valley College Whidbey Island Campus is currently seeking artists to design and paint an outdoor mural project on an exterior wall of Hayes Hall, located at 1900 SE Pioneer Continue Reading
SJISD Communique
Written on May 2, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island School District Superintendent and Board of Directors Communique News from the April 25, 2018 Board of Directors meeting May 7 – 11 is Professional Educators Appreciation Week. The San Juan Island School District is honored to work with all of our staff every week. This would be a good week to personally Continue Reading
May Pole Dance at Stillpoint
Written on May 2, 2018 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Stillpoint School shares this photo from yesterday’s May Day dance around the May Pole. Great weather for such an event. Thanks for sharing your photo!
FHHS Island Orbital Technologies Wins Design Competition
Written on May 1, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor High School’s Island Orbital Technologies Wins Northwest Semi-Finals of the International Space Settlement Design Competition (ISSDC) Over the weekend of April 28-29, the Friday Harbor Aerospace Design Team, known as Island Orbital Technologies, competed in and won the first ever Northwest Semi-Finals of the International Space Settlement Design Competition (ISSDC). This event, held Continue Reading
Community Dinner Next Wednesday
Written on April 26, 2018 at 9:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Liz Varvaro, the Culinary Arts teacher at FHHS shares this announcement with you… Wednesday May 2nd, 2018 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in the FHHS Commons it’s the Cinco de Mayo Celebration (on May 2nd) Dancing Performance AGAIN by the talented Ballet Folkloriko Monarca! (we are so lucky!) MENU: Pork Carnitas – braised until tender Continue Reading
Every 15 Minutes
Written on April 17, 2018 at 5:55 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Today was the grim exercise of what can happen when people drink and drive (or are texting while driving or under the influence of marijuana). At the high school, a full scale mock up of a car accident with multiple critical injuries, at least one fatality and a lot of messed up lives took place Continue Reading
San Juan Island School District Community Budget Workshop
Written on April 17, 2018 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
A San Juan Island School District community budget workshop was held by the Board of Directors on March 15, 2018 to review the district current budget status and to identify budget parameters for the upcoming year. Implications of the Educational Programs and Operations Levy (formerly the M&O levy) were also discussed. The goal for the workshop was a Continue Reading
Grad Night Fundraiser
Written on April 5, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
This Saturday, April 7th, the FHHS PTA, in coordination with the Senior class parents will hold their annual Spring Rummage Sale in the high school cafeteria from 9:00am-1:00pm. All proceeds directly fund a safe and exciting adventure the night of high school graduation. Donations of useful and reusable items for the rummage sale gladly accepted Continue Reading
From the Mailbag
Written on March 30, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter from Bob & Shannon Wilson… Vote YES for our schools! This year, more than ever it is so important that we vote YES on the school levy. It is NOT a new tax, but a renewal of the one that has existed for many Continue Reading
Letter from Dr. Diaz
Written on March 30, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Students, Staff, Parents and Community Members: When we hear news of school-related tragedies, we, as a school district, become ever more resolved in our commitment to student safety. San Juan Island School District principals and school staff have been working hard to create a safer environment for our students. One year ago the school Continue Reading
Skagit Valley College Earns National Honors
Written on March 24, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
SVC Named among the Top 100 community colleges for Adult Learners Skagit Valley College (SVC) is pleased to announce that it has received national recognition as one of the best community colleges in the nation. Washington Monthly magazine published its ranking of the Top 100 Best Two-Year Colleges for Adult Learners and SVC was named Continue Reading
Upcoming School Board Meetings
Written on March 24, 2018 at 5:08 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Wednesday March 28, 2018, the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold a Special School Board Meeting at 3:00 pm in the School District Office. This is an open public meeting. On Wednesday March 28, 2018, the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold a Regular School Board Continue Reading
Adam Says Vote “YES”
Written on March 23, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find a letter from Adam Eltinge… On April 24th, join me in voting Yes for the San Juan Island School District’s levy renewal. This levy represents vital funding that the school district needs in order to continue offering the programs and services that we currently have. The Continue Reading
Early Childfind
Written on March 22, 2018 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you have a child who may need special help in speech, motor skills or other developmental areas? San Juan Island School District is having a free screening clinic for children aged three to five years to screen development in motor, communication, or adaptive skills, where there may be a concern. Date: Wednesday, March 28, Continue Reading
Local Students Celebrate Poetry Month
Written on March 21, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Land Bank and San Juan Island National Historical Park, along with students from Stillpoint School and Spring Street International School, celebrate the “Year of the Bird” for National Poetry Month. Beginning April 1st, the Land Bank’s Westside Lake trail loop at Limekiln Preserve will feature bird-inspired poems written by students Continue Reading
Middle School PTA Fundraiser
Written on March 21, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Middle School PTA Spring Fundraiser Kick’s Off Thursday Night! The Friday Harbor Middle School PTA is kicking off its Spring Basket Fundraiser at the this week’s FH Middle School Players’ performances of “The Humor Games,” running Thursday, March 22 through Sunday, March 25 at San Juan Community Theatre. Raffle tickets will be sold Continue Reading
Lady Wolverines Fast Pitch
Written on May 24, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Oly Archibald shares another teaser about this weekend’s Lady Wolverines fast pitch game coming up in Yakima… No Debate Its State In Yakima For The Young Wolverines Fast Pitch team You know you have a good thing going when you have just cashed your ticket to the WIAA State Fast Pitch tournament in Yakima for Continue Reading
FHHS Wins at “Imagine Tomorrow”
Written on May 23, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
FHHS Team wins ‘Best Project from a Newly Competing Team’ at WSU’s Alaska Airlines Imagine Tomorrow science fair competition Over the weekend of May 18th – 20th, two teams from Friday Harbor High School (FHHS) competed in the Alaska Airlines Imagine Tomorrow Science Fair at Washington State University. The competition challenges 9th – 12th graders Continue Reading
Lady Wolverines at State
Written on May 23, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Listen to all of the live action of this Friday’s B-2 State Tournament 1st round match up from Yakima between the Friday Harbor Wolverines (15-7) and the Ocosta Wildcats (19-6) live on Friday Harbor Tiny Radio 1650 am and on the world wide web at fhtinyradio.com. The pre-game show starts at 10:45 am. Oly Archibald Continue Reading
SVC Honor Roll
Written on May 21, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College announces academic Honor Roll for Winter Quarter In support of student success, Skagit Valley College is pleased to announce that the following students were placed on the Academic Honor Roll for Winter Quarter, 2018. To qualify, students must maintain a 3.75 or higher grade point average while carrying 12 or more credits. Continue Reading
Letter from the School District
Written on May 21, 2018 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Editor, San Juan Island School Board Director Ralph Hahn announced his resignation from the school board on April 30, 2018. The school board accepted his resignation at the May 16, 2018 special board meeting. San Juan Island School District is currently seeking persons interested in public education to fill this unexpired term as a Continue Reading
Lady Wolverines at State
Written on May 19, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Oly Archibald shares the lowdown on the Lady Wolverines… With Concrete and Darrington deciding to not take to the diamond against the big bullies from Friday Harbor in the NW 2B District Tournament, the Lady Wolverines will make their 4th straight trip to the WIAA State Tournament in Yakima. The Wolverines will play the winner of Continue Reading
Mural Artist Wanted
Written on May 8, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College Whidbey Island Campus seeking artists for outdoor mural project Are you a muralist looking for a new and exciting local mural project? Skagit Valley College Whidbey Island Campus is currently seeking artists to design and paint an outdoor mural project on an exterior wall of Hayes Hall, located at 1900 SE Pioneer Continue Reading
SJISD Communique
Written on May 2, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island School District Superintendent and Board of Directors Communique News from the April 25, 2018 Board of Directors meeting May 7 – 11 is Professional Educators Appreciation Week. The San Juan Island School District is honored to work with all of our staff every week. This would be a good week to personally Continue Reading
May Pole Dance at Stillpoint
Written on May 2, 2018 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Stillpoint School shares this photo from yesterday’s May Day dance around the May Pole. Great weather for such an event. Thanks for sharing your photo!
FHHS Island Orbital Technologies Wins Design Competition
Written on May 1, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor High School’s Island Orbital Technologies Wins Northwest Semi-Finals of the International Space Settlement Design Competition (ISSDC) Over the weekend of April 28-29, the Friday Harbor Aerospace Design Team, known as Island Orbital Technologies, competed in and won the first ever Northwest Semi-Finals of the International Space Settlement Design Competition (ISSDC). This event, held Continue Reading
Community Dinner Next Wednesday
Written on April 26, 2018 at 9:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Liz Varvaro, the Culinary Arts teacher at FHHS shares this announcement with you… Wednesday May 2nd, 2018 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in the FHHS Commons it’s the Cinco de Mayo Celebration (on May 2nd) Dancing Performance AGAIN by the talented Ballet Folkloriko Monarca! (we are so lucky!) MENU: Pork Carnitas – braised until tender Continue Reading
Every 15 Minutes
Written on April 17, 2018 at 5:55 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Today was the grim exercise of what can happen when people drink and drive (or are texting while driving or under the influence of marijuana). At the high school, a full scale mock up of a car accident with multiple critical injuries, at least one fatality and a lot of messed up lives took place Continue Reading
San Juan Island School District Community Budget Workshop
Written on April 17, 2018 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
A San Juan Island School District community budget workshop was held by the Board of Directors on March 15, 2018 to review the district current budget status and to identify budget parameters for the upcoming year. Implications of the Educational Programs and Operations Levy (formerly the M&O levy) were also discussed. The goal for the workshop was a Continue Reading
Grad Night Fundraiser
Written on April 5, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
This Saturday, April 7th, the FHHS PTA, in coordination with the Senior class parents will hold their annual Spring Rummage Sale in the high school cafeteria from 9:00am-1:00pm. All proceeds directly fund a safe and exciting adventure the night of high school graduation. Donations of useful and reusable items for the rummage sale gladly accepted Continue Reading
From the Mailbag
Written on March 30, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter from Bob & Shannon Wilson… Vote YES for our schools! This year, more than ever it is so important that we vote YES on the school levy. It is NOT a new tax, but a renewal of the one that has existed for many Continue Reading
Letter from Dr. Diaz
Written on March 30, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Students, Staff, Parents and Community Members: When we hear news of school-related tragedies, we, as a school district, become ever more resolved in our commitment to student safety. San Juan Island School District principals and school staff have been working hard to create a safer environment for our students. One year ago the school Continue Reading
Skagit Valley College Earns National Honors
Written on March 24, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
SVC Named among the Top 100 community colleges for Adult Learners Skagit Valley College (SVC) is pleased to announce that it has received national recognition as one of the best community colleges in the nation. Washington Monthly magazine published its ranking of the Top 100 Best Two-Year Colleges for Adult Learners and SVC was named Continue Reading
Upcoming School Board Meetings
Written on March 24, 2018 at 5:08 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Wednesday March 28, 2018, the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold a Special School Board Meeting at 3:00 pm in the School District Office. This is an open public meeting. On Wednesday March 28, 2018, the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold a Regular School Board Continue Reading
Adam Says Vote “YES”
Written on March 23, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find a letter from Adam Eltinge… On April 24th, join me in voting Yes for the San Juan Island School District’s levy renewal. This levy represents vital funding that the school district needs in order to continue offering the programs and services that we currently have. The Continue Reading
Early Childfind
Written on March 22, 2018 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you have a child who may need special help in speech, motor skills or other developmental areas? San Juan Island School District is having a free screening clinic for children aged three to five years to screen development in motor, communication, or adaptive skills, where there may be a concern. Date: Wednesday, March 28, Continue Reading
Local Students Celebrate Poetry Month
Written on March 21, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Land Bank and San Juan Island National Historical Park, along with students from Stillpoint School and Spring Street International School, celebrate the “Year of the Bird” for National Poetry Month. Beginning April 1st, the Land Bank’s Westside Lake trail loop at Limekiln Preserve will feature bird-inspired poems written by students Continue Reading
Middle School PTA Fundraiser
Written on March 21, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Middle School PTA Spring Fundraiser Kick’s Off Thursday Night! The Friday Harbor Middle School PTA is kicking off its Spring Basket Fundraiser at the this week’s FH Middle School Players’ performances of “The Humor Games,” running Thursday, March 22 through Sunday, March 25 at San Juan Community Theatre. Raffle tickets will be sold Continue Reading