Topic: Schools
Budget Workshop/Public Hearing
Written on September 13, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Notice of Special School Board Meeting – Budget Workshop/Public Hearing All interested parties are cordially invited to the budget overview and SJISD financial condition workshop on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, at 5:00 pm, at the high school library. This board meeting will be held in a public hearing format. Thank you for your interest in Continue Reading
“Tripping the light fantastic” for a Teacher
Written on September 6, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time for the September edition of the SJ Historical Society’s History Column… With school back in session, we’re thinking of teachers and students from times past, as well. Mark Rosler’s sweet note, pictured here, was found written inside a textbook now preserved in the San Juan Historical Society & Museum’s archives. Mark wrote this Continue Reading
School District Reaches Tentative Agreement With Teachers Association
Written on September 5, 2017 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From The San Juan Island School District… The San Juan Island School District and the San Juan Education Association reached a tentative agreement at 6:14 pm Monday, September 4, 2017. The teachers’ association ratified the proposed agreement this evening and the school board is expected to approve this tentative agreement at a special board meeting Continue Reading
Teachers Strike
Written on September 1, 2017 at 11:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island teachers are on strike today. According to one of the teachers who prefers to remain anonymous, this is the last chance they have to negotiate locally – because of recent state legislation, the state will take control starting next year and give out 3% pay increases based on current pay. They feel the Continue Reading
Special School Board Meeting
Written on September 1, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Friday September 1, 2017, the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold a Special School Board meeting Executive Session, then an Open Public Meeting. The purpose of the special meeting is to conduct an executive session to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), and then in an Continue Reading
No School Friday
Written on August 31, 2017 at 7:44 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island School District and San Juan Education Association reach impasse in Collective Bargaining At 6:20 pm on Thursday August 31, 2017, the San Juan Education Association (SJEA) informed the San Juan Island School District that the SJEA will hold a strike on Friday, September 1, 2017. Schools will remain closed (San Juan Island Continue Reading
Wolverine Football Cancelled
Written on August 30, 2017 at 7:14 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just got this notice from Rod Turnbull, Athletic Director at FHHS… Due to injuries and ineligible players, we would only be able to suit up 12 players for our first football game this Saturday and that would not be safe. So we have cancelled this Saturday’s football game with Seton Catholic. Please let me know Continue Reading
Request for Friday Harbor High School Community Service Projects
Written on August 28, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The first semester FHHS Community Service-Learning Class will begin August 31st. This class utilizes committed adult mentors who will guide students through the completion of a service project related to community improvement – both locally and globally. This is a great opportunity for a “win-win” partnership between students and local organizations. If you have a Continue Reading
Letter from the Superintendent
Written on August 25, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Students, Parents and Community Members: One of the many aspects that I love about being an educator is the fact that we get to have a new start each academic year. Perhaps one of my favorite events is joining Team SJISD at our convocation on Monday, August 28 at 7:45 am, Friday Harbor High Continue Reading
SVC is Open Again
Written on August 24, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College San Juan Center is now open after the summer break. Regular hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Fall Quarter starts September 18th and there is still time to register! It’s not too late. Interested students can call or stop by the Center for more information and for Continue Reading
Gaia the Octopus
Written on August 23, 2017 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Researcher Dominic Sivitilli from the University of Washington, has been studying a rare Giant Pacific Octopus that he found in the waters just off San Juan County Park on July 2nd. Her name is Gaia, and Dominic transported her to Friday Harbor Labs to study for the last month and a half. With degrees in Continue Reading
Carlos Ojeda Jr. to Speak at Superintendent’s Open House
Written on August 23, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island School District Superintendent Danna Diaz will hold her Second Annual Open House on Monday August 28, 2017 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Friday Harbor Middle School Commons. Dr. Diaz’s guest this year is renowned motivational speaker Carlos Ojeda Jr. Mr. Ojeda’s enthusiastic message is about empowering students to succeed. Continue Reading
FHES Summer Academy 2017
Written on August 21, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
On behalf of the student participants, faculty and staff of the Friday Harbor Elementary School Summer Academy 2017, we wish to thank the Community Foundation of San Juan Island and the Women’s Fund for their grant support of our program. The three-week session enabled our incoming 2017-2018 (first through fourth grade) children to be prepared Continue Reading
Results of the August 1 Primary to be determined August 14
Written on August 10, 2017 at 5:35 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A message from County Auditor, F. Milene Henley… The San Juan County Canvassing Board will convene Monday, August 14, at 8:30 a.m. for the purpose of canvassing challenged ballots cast in the August 1 primary. In order to protect the secrecy of the voters, all ballots cleared by the Canvassing Board for processing, as well Continue Reading
Pies o’ Plenty
Written on August 2, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Who Loves Pie? Calling All Pie Bakers! Bake your favorite fruit pie! Not a baker? Help serve slices at the Fair! The BRAND NEW FHES PTO Pie Booth debuts at the County Fair, August 16 – 19, and we need pies o’ plenty to sell and people to sell them! There are two ways you can help: Bake Continue Reading
School Board Meeting
Written on July 24, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Tuesday July 25, 2017, the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold a regular school board meeting at 5:00 pm at 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
Budget Workshop/Public Hearing
Written on September 13, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Notice of Special School Board Meeting – Budget Workshop/Public Hearing All interested parties are cordially invited to the budget overview and SJISD financial condition workshop on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, at 5:00 pm, at the high school library. This board meeting will be held in a public hearing format. Thank you for your interest in Continue Reading
“Tripping the light fantastic” for a Teacher
Written on September 6, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time for the September edition of the SJ Historical Society’s History Column… With school back in session, we’re thinking of teachers and students from times past, as well. Mark Rosler’s sweet note, pictured here, was found written inside a textbook now preserved in the San Juan Historical Society & Museum’s archives. Mark wrote this Continue Reading
School District Reaches Tentative Agreement With Teachers Association
Written on September 5, 2017 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From The San Juan Island School District… The San Juan Island School District and the San Juan Education Association reached a tentative agreement at 6:14 pm Monday, September 4, 2017. The teachers’ association ratified the proposed agreement this evening and the school board is expected to approve this tentative agreement at a special board meeting Continue Reading
Teachers Strike
Written on September 1, 2017 at 11:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island teachers are on strike today. According to one of the teachers who prefers to remain anonymous, this is the last chance they have to negotiate locally – because of recent state legislation, the state will take control starting next year and give out 3% pay increases based on current pay. They feel the Continue Reading
Special School Board Meeting
Written on September 1, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Friday September 1, 2017, the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold a Special School Board meeting Executive Session, then an Open Public Meeting. The purpose of the special meeting is to conduct an executive session to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), and then in an Continue Reading
No School Friday
Written on August 31, 2017 at 7:44 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island School District and San Juan Education Association reach impasse in Collective Bargaining At 6:20 pm on Thursday August 31, 2017, the San Juan Education Association (SJEA) informed the San Juan Island School District that the SJEA will hold a strike on Friday, September 1, 2017. Schools will remain closed (San Juan Island Continue Reading
Wolverine Football Cancelled
Written on August 30, 2017 at 7:14 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just got this notice from Rod Turnbull, Athletic Director at FHHS… Due to injuries and ineligible players, we would only be able to suit up 12 players for our first football game this Saturday and that would not be safe. So we have cancelled this Saturday’s football game with Seton Catholic. Please let me know Continue Reading
Request for Friday Harbor High School Community Service Projects
Written on August 28, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The first semester FHHS Community Service-Learning Class will begin August 31st. This class utilizes committed adult mentors who will guide students through the completion of a service project related to community improvement – both locally and globally. This is a great opportunity for a “win-win” partnership between students and local organizations. If you have a Continue Reading
Letter from the Superintendent
Written on August 25, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Students, Parents and Community Members: One of the many aspects that I love about being an educator is the fact that we get to have a new start each academic year. Perhaps one of my favorite events is joining Team SJISD at our convocation on Monday, August 28 at 7:45 am, Friday Harbor High Continue Reading
SVC is Open Again
Written on August 24, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College San Juan Center is now open after the summer break. Regular hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Fall Quarter starts September 18th and there is still time to register! It’s not too late. Interested students can call or stop by the Center for more information and for Continue Reading
Gaia the Octopus
Written on August 23, 2017 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Researcher Dominic Sivitilli from the University of Washington, has been studying a rare Giant Pacific Octopus that he found in the waters just off San Juan County Park on July 2nd. Her name is Gaia, and Dominic transported her to Friday Harbor Labs to study for the last month and a half. With degrees in Continue Reading
Carlos Ojeda Jr. to Speak at Superintendent’s Open House
Written on August 23, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island School District Superintendent Danna Diaz will hold her Second Annual Open House on Monday August 28, 2017 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Friday Harbor Middle School Commons. Dr. Diaz’s guest this year is renowned motivational speaker Carlos Ojeda Jr. Mr. Ojeda’s enthusiastic message is about empowering students to succeed. Continue Reading
FHES Summer Academy 2017
Written on August 21, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
On behalf of the student participants, faculty and staff of the Friday Harbor Elementary School Summer Academy 2017, we wish to thank the Community Foundation of San Juan Island and the Women’s Fund for their grant support of our program. The three-week session enabled our incoming 2017-2018 (first through fourth grade) children to be prepared Continue Reading
Results of the August 1 Primary to be determined August 14
Written on August 10, 2017 at 5:35 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A message from County Auditor, F. Milene Henley… The San Juan County Canvassing Board will convene Monday, August 14, at 8:30 a.m. for the purpose of canvassing challenged ballots cast in the August 1 primary. In order to protect the secrecy of the voters, all ballots cleared by the Canvassing Board for processing, as well Continue Reading
Pies o’ Plenty
Written on August 2, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Who Loves Pie? Calling All Pie Bakers! Bake your favorite fruit pie! Not a baker? Help serve slices at the Fair! The BRAND NEW FHES PTO Pie Booth debuts at the County Fair, August 16 – 19, and we need pies o’ plenty to sell and people to sell them! There are two ways you can help: Bake Continue Reading
School Board Meeting
Written on July 24, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Tuesday July 25, 2017, the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold a regular school board meeting at 5:00 pm at 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