Topic: Schools
New Mobile Pie Booth
Written on July 2, 2017 at 9:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
That’s the old booth above. Come see the new Mobile Pie Booth at the 4h of July Parade. The Friday Harbor Elementary School’s beloved Pie Booth has been rebuilt! The idea for the original Pie Booth was created by FHES parents in the early 1990’s and has become the longest running fundraiser at the school. Continue Reading
Immigration Workshop
Written on June 29, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Northwest Immigration Rights Project (NWIRP) will provide training regarding immigration for students, teachers, parents and community members. These sessions answer questions that community members may have about the immigration system, immigration enforcement, and how immigration issues affect the communities they serve. This training includes an overview of the immigration system and immigration status as well Continue Reading
3 School Board Meetings Today!
Written on June 28, 2017 at 10:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Wednesday June 28, 2017, the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold three meetings: Special School Board Meeting at 2:00 pm for a Board Communication Workshop, school district office, 285 Blair Ave, open public meeting Special School Board meeting at 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, EXECUTIVE SESSION ONLY, RCW 42.30.110(g) to Continue Reading
Letter from the Superintendent
Written on June 21, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Teachers, Staff, Parents, Students, and Community Members: On Saturday, June 10, I participated in the graduation ceremony of the Class of 2017. They were rising juniors when I started my position two years ago. The accomplishments of these talented young men and women are obvious and highlighted by the number of scholarships that were Continue Reading
SVC Commencement
Written on June 8, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College Commencement 2017 The San Juan Center invites our island communities to attend the San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College Commencement on June 14, at 1:00pm at Brickworks (150 Nichols Street) in Friday Harbor. This year the San Juan Center will have the honor of celebrating the achievement Continue Reading
Paideia Says “Thanks”
Written on May 31, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Paideia Classical School’s Board of Directors, staff, students & families would like to thank the San Juan Island Community Foundation for their generous donation to our Scholarship Fund. Paideia is a private school in Friday Harbor offering an excellent classical education for Kindergarten through 8th Grade. These funds go directly towards tuition aid for families Continue Reading
Side Show People in Shenandoah
Written on May 26, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
This year, Spring Street International School takes on the American Civil War, in Side Show People in Shenandoah – A Civil War Circus. 35 performers have built a musical play out of an actual telegram sent from Winchester Virginia to the New York Times, on October 14th, 1863, at 7:00 AM: Circus performers took last Continue Reading
Improvements at Spring Street International School
Written on May 25, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Spring Street International School is pleased to explain the many activities recently visible on its grounds. These are all outward expressions of the success of the high-quality programs available to local and off-island families. The school has grown to 100 students, a cap set by its strategic plan to maintain its small, rural community atmosphere. Continue Reading
Lady Wolverines have a Date at State
Written on May 24, 2017 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
For the 3rd time in a row and for the 9th time in school history The Friday Harbor Wolverines (18-4) fast pitch team is packing its luggage for a trip to the WIAA State Tournament in Yakima. The Wolverines will take on the Mary Walker Chargers of Springdale. Friday Harbor beat Mary Walker 14-4 in Continue Reading
6th Grade Transition
Written on May 20, 2017 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island School District Board of Directors Decision to Transition 6th grade from Friday Harbor Elementary School to Friday Harbor Middle School At a Special School Board Meeting/Public Hearing on Thursday May 18, 2017, the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors took action to approve the proposed transition of the 6th grade Continue Reading
Evaluators Needed For Community Projects
Written on May 18, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Community Service-Learning Projects class at Friday Harbor High School is a chance for juniors to explore their passions and strengths by designing a project with a community partner that addresses a need in the community. By designing and completing a meaningful project it is hoped that students will leave a lasting legacy for the Continue Reading
Wolverine Spring Playoff Update
Written on May 18, 2017 at 5:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rod Turnbull, FHHS Athletic Director shares this post season update with you… Below is the updated information for our high school teams post season play. Baseball – Our Baseball team won both of their games this past Saturday making them Bi-District Champions and they will now play in the Regional State Tournament at Anacortes’ Volunteer Continue Reading
Special School Board Meeting
Written on May 15, 2017 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold a Special School Board Meeting/Public Hearing on Thursday, May 18, 2017, 5:00 pm, at the high school library. AT the Public Hearing, the Board will take input on the proposed 6th Grade Transition from Friday Harbor Elementary School to Friday Harbor Middle School for Continue Reading
Wolverine Spring Playoff Update
Written on May 6, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rod Turnbull, Athletic Director at Friday Harbor High School shares this post season report… We are just beginning the spring portion of our post season events. Below is an update on the post season opportunities for our spring sports teams.
Scholarship Dinner & Auction
Written on May 5, 2017 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday, May 5, 2017 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm, at Friday Harbor House, 130 West Street, Friday Harbor, $100 per person Tickets are available in the front office. Come experience why local families choose Spring Street. All proceeds go to scholarships Space is limited to 60 guests. The evening will feature a gourmet dinner of Continue Reading
School District Update
Written on May 1, 2017 at 10:36 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Teachers, Staff, Parents, Students and Community Members: This semester, we have been busy planning for the next academic year. The school board adopted new literacy instructional materials for the elementary school and new Spanish instructional materials for the high school. Our secondary math teachers are researching the best instructional materials while our science teachers Continue Reading
New Mobile Pie Booth
Written on July 2, 2017 at 9:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
That’s the old booth above. Come see the new Mobile Pie Booth at the 4h of July Parade. The Friday Harbor Elementary School’s beloved Pie Booth has been rebuilt! The idea for the original Pie Booth was created by FHES parents in the early 1990’s and has become the longest running fundraiser at the school. Continue Reading
Immigration Workshop
Written on June 29, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Northwest Immigration Rights Project (NWIRP) will provide training regarding immigration for students, teachers, parents and community members. These sessions answer questions that community members may have about the immigration system, immigration enforcement, and how immigration issues affect the communities they serve. This training includes an overview of the immigration system and immigration status as well Continue Reading
3 School Board Meetings Today!
Written on June 28, 2017 at 10:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Wednesday June 28, 2017, the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold three meetings: Special School Board Meeting at 2:00 pm for a Board Communication Workshop, school district office, 285 Blair Ave, open public meeting Special School Board meeting at 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, EXECUTIVE SESSION ONLY, RCW 42.30.110(g) to Continue Reading
Letter from the Superintendent
Written on June 21, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Teachers, Staff, Parents, Students, and Community Members: On Saturday, June 10, I participated in the graduation ceremony of the Class of 2017. They were rising juniors when I started my position two years ago. The accomplishments of these talented young men and women are obvious and highlighted by the number of scholarships that were Continue Reading
SVC Commencement
Written on June 8, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College Commencement 2017 The San Juan Center invites our island communities to attend the San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College Commencement on June 14, at 1:00pm at Brickworks (150 Nichols Street) in Friday Harbor. This year the San Juan Center will have the honor of celebrating the achievement Continue Reading
Paideia Says “Thanks”
Written on May 31, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Paideia Classical School’s Board of Directors, staff, students & families would like to thank the San Juan Island Community Foundation for their generous donation to our Scholarship Fund. Paideia is a private school in Friday Harbor offering an excellent classical education for Kindergarten through 8th Grade. These funds go directly towards tuition aid for families Continue Reading
Side Show People in Shenandoah
Written on May 26, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
This year, Spring Street International School takes on the American Civil War, in Side Show People in Shenandoah – A Civil War Circus. 35 performers have built a musical play out of an actual telegram sent from Winchester Virginia to the New York Times, on October 14th, 1863, at 7:00 AM: Circus performers took last Continue Reading
Improvements at Spring Street International School
Written on May 25, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Spring Street International School is pleased to explain the many activities recently visible on its grounds. These are all outward expressions of the success of the high-quality programs available to local and off-island families. The school has grown to 100 students, a cap set by its strategic plan to maintain its small, rural community atmosphere. Continue Reading
Lady Wolverines have a Date at State
Written on May 24, 2017 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
For the 3rd time in a row and for the 9th time in school history The Friday Harbor Wolverines (18-4) fast pitch team is packing its luggage for a trip to the WIAA State Tournament in Yakima. The Wolverines will take on the Mary Walker Chargers of Springdale. Friday Harbor beat Mary Walker 14-4 in Continue Reading
6th Grade Transition
Written on May 20, 2017 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island School District Board of Directors Decision to Transition 6th grade from Friday Harbor Elementary School to Friday Harbor Middle School At a Special School Board Meeting/Public Hearing on Thursday May 18, 2017, the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors took action to approve the proposed transition of the 6th grade Continue Reading
Evaluators Needed For Community Projects
Written on May 18, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Community Service-Learning Projects class at Friday Harbor High School is a chance for juniors to explore their passions and strengths by designing a project with a community partner that addresses a need in the community. By designing and completing a meaningful project it is hoped that students will leave a lasting legacy for the Continue Reading
Wolverine Spring Playoff Update
Written on May 18, 2017 at 5:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rod Turnbull, FHHS Athletic Director shares this post season update with you… Below is the updated information for our high school teams post season play. Baseball – Our Baseball team won both of their games this past Saturday making them Bi-District Champions and they will now play in the Regional State Tournament at Anacortes’ Volunteer Continue Reading
Special School Board Meeting
Written on May 15, 2017 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold a Special School Board Meeting/Public Hearing on Thursday, May 18, 2017, 5:00 pm, at the high school library. AT the Public Hearing, the Board will take input on the proposed 6th Grade Transition from Friday Harbor Elementary School to Friday Harbor Middle School for Continue Reading
Wolverine Spring Playoff Update
Written on May 6, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rod Turnbull, Athletic Director at Friday Harbor High School shares this post season report… We are just beginning the spring portion of our post season events. Below is an update on the post season opportunities for our spring sports teams.
Scholarship Dinner & Auction
Written on May 5, 2017 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday, May 5, 2017 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm, at Friday Harbor House, 130 West Street, Friday Harbor, $100 per person Tickets are available in the front office. Come experience why local families choose Spring Street. All proceeds go to scholarships Space is limited to 60 guests. The evening will feature a gourmet dinner of Continue Reading
School District Update
Written on May 1, 2017 at 10:36 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Teachers, Staff, Parents, Students and Community Members: This semester, we have been busy planning for the next academic year. The school board adopted new literacy instructional materials for the elementary school and new Spanish instructional materials for the high school. Our secondary math teachers are researching the best instructional materials while our science teachers Continue Reading