Topic: Schools
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
Register for SVC
Written on March 20, 2018 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s not too late to register for Spring Quarter at Skagit Valley College Registration is going on now. Classes begin April 3rd. Trending programs include: Arts Basic Education for Adults Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Conservation Composites Engineering STEM Sustainable Agriculture Also, Business direct transfer (at Whidbey Island Campus) Or, if you would like to Continue Reading
March for Our Lives
Written on March 19, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Friday Harbor March for Our Lives” will take place Saturday, March 24th, beginning at noon. Islanders will take to the streets to demand that their lives, and safety, become a priority and that we end gun violence and mass shootings in our schools today. The demonstration here in Friday Harbor will join the estimated 821 Continue Reading
SJI Service Scholarship
Written on March 19, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
No cooking needed on Thursday March 29th! Eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner at one of the participating restaurants for a great cause! We are gearing up for our annual SJI Service Scholarship event ‘Dining for Scholars’. Please help us support the local restaurants that support our local scholarships by dining out at one of the Continue Reading
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
Register for SVC
Written on March 20, 2018 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s not too late to register for Spring Quarter at Skagit Valley College Registration is going on now. Classes begin April 3rd. Trending programs include: Arts Basic Education for Adults Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Conservation Composites Engineering STEM Sustainable Agriculture Also, Business direct transfer (at Whidbey Island Campus) Or, if you would like to Continue Reading
March for Our Lives
Written on March 19, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Friday Harbor March for Our Lives” will take place Saturday, March 24th, beginning at noon. Islanders will take to the streets to demand that their lives, and safety, become a priority and that we end gun violence and mass shootings in our schools today. The demonstration here in Friday Harbor will join the estimated 821 Continue Reading
SJI Service Scholarship
Written on March 19, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
No cooking needed on Thursday March 29th! Eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner at one of the participating restaurants for a great cause! We are gearing up for our annual SJI Service Scholarship event ‘Dining for Scholars’. Please help us support the local restaurants that support our local scholarships by dining out at one of the Continue Reading