Topic: Schools
FHHS Girls Soccer Thanks Donors
Written on November 23, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Paul Hopkins shares this note of thanks… It was a year of change. The Friday Harbor High School Wolverine Girls Soccer team enjoyed another successful season that included several changes. The biggest of which was a brand new field at the new John O. Linde Community Park (Carter Avenue ball fields). The field is much Continue Reading
Holiday Wreaths!
Written on November 17, 2016 at 4:30 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Seniors will be outside Lowe Construction—across the street from Brickworks during The Farmers Market – Saturday November 19th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm selling holiday wreaths. Don’t miss out! The proceeds support Grad Night, so come out and get your wreath and support a good cause.
Island Artisan Holiday Market
Written on November 16, 2016 at 4:44 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Island Artisan Lauren Jawer gives a bit of background and invites you to this popular island event… In Dr. Suess’, Horton Hears A Who, a world exists within a world that only Horton can hear with his attuned elephant ears. On our tender SJI their exists a low profile group that works year round in Continue Reading
The Grunch is in the House!
Written on November 16, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s Family Theatre production of The Grunch, A New Musical is all set for the Whittier THIS Thursday through Sunday, November 17-20. More than 60 Island youth and adults/parents take the stage in this heartwarming and funny story of Rudy Grunch, a grumpy 6th grader who always feels like an outsider. When the entire school Continue Reading
Letter from the Superintendent
Written on November 7, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Community Members Teachers, Staff, Parents, and Students, As I reflect on the past month, I am thankful for the opportunity to serve a generous and vibrant community. Last month, the San Juan Public Schools Foundation held its annual phone-a-thon. It was an honor to volunteer and call community members. The wonderful thing about the Continue Reading
Halloween Parade
Written on October 31, 2016 at 12:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The 2016 FHES Halloween Parade went through town this morning in spite of the rain. And what a long parade it was! Click the link below to see 214 images – your child is probably in there somewhere…
Kendra Pew Named as a “Commended Student”
Written on October 25, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
FHHS Student Kendra Pew named as a “Commended Student” in the National Merit Scholarship Program Fred Woods, Principal of Friday Harbor High School, announced today that Kendra Pew has been named a Commended Student in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), will Continue Reading
A Little Night Music
Written on October 24, 2016 at 3:19 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Spring Street International School Presents: A Little Night Music with Pianist Grisha Krivchenia A concert featuring seasonal works for piano, including Beethoven’s haunting “Moonlight” sonata. Saturday, October 29, 7pm Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church 425 Spring Street Donations gratefully accepted in support of arts programming at Spring Street International School
Games Cancelled
Written on October 14, 2016 at 9:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rod Turnbull, Athletic Director at the high school has a couple of notices about cancellations this weekend… Hi all, We have had to cancel our volleyball match with Sultan on Saturday, October 15 due to the predicted weather issues. We do not have a reschedule date at this time. Also due to the predicted weather, we Continue Reading
1st Community Dinner of the School Year
Written on October 6, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Liz Varvaro shares this announcment… I am happy to announce our first Community Dinner of the 2016-17 School Year will be October 12th from 5:30 to 7:30 in the High School Commons! We will be presenting a Fall Harvest Menu featuring local produce. We have increased the Suggested Donations to $15 for Adults and $7 for Children under 12 years old to offset rising Continue Reading
Phone-A-Thon
Written on October 6, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Public Schools Foundation is holding its annual Phone-A-Thon to raise money for our local public schools, on Monday and Tuesday, October 17th and 18th, from 4-8pm. “Our children deserve better than what the state offers in school funding,” says Rich Meenan, President of the San Juan Public Schools Foundation. The annual Phone-A-Thon, Continue Reading
Letter from School Superintendent
Written on October 2, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Teachers, Staff, Parents, Students and Community Members The fall season is here. School has been in session for a month and we are realizing the district’s new mission: To promote excellence, engaging every student, every day, through superior instruction, high expectations and academic content that is both challenging and individually relevant. I would like Continue Reading
Take a class at the San Juan Center!
Written on September 14, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fall weather is here . . . A perfect time to take a personal enrichment class at the San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College. Most classes begin the week of Sept. 19th, so sign up now. Call 378-3220 for more infomation. Energy and Society Join Dr. Michael Balise for an exploration of the scientific Continue Reading
FHHS Football on FH Tiny Radio
Written on September 13, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
This Saturday’s football game between the Raymond Seagulls and the Friday Harbor Wolverines will be broadcast live on the Friday Harbor Sports Radio Network. The game can be heard live on Friday Harbor Tiny Radio 1650 am and on the World Wide Web at fhtinyradio.com The broadcasting crew will include Oly Archibald in his 37th year of play Continue Reading
New Faculty Members at San Juan Center
Written on September 11, 2016 at 9:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fall Quarter at the San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College begins Monday, September 19th. The San Juan Center is pleased to welcome new faculty member, Jill McCabe Johnson. Jill will be teaching English Composition and writing courses. She is the author of two poetry collections, Diary of the One Swelling Sea, winner of a Continue Reading
A Letter from Dr. Danna Diaz
Written on August 16, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Teachers, Staff, Parents, Students and Community Members This summer my family and friends visited San Juan Island. Their visit reminded me how important it is to nurture the genius and greatness in everyone. Every moment I spent with them, I learned something new, an acronym, a Spanish word, or how much smarter they are Continue Reading
FHHS Girls Soccer Thanks Donors
Written on November 23, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Paul Hopkins shares this note of thanks… It was a year of change. The Friday Harbor High School Wolverine Girls Soccer team enjoyed another successful season that included several changes. The biggest of which was a brand new field at the new John O. Linde Community Park (Carter Avenue ball fields). The field is much Continue Reading
Holiday Wreaths!
Written on November 17, 2016 at 4:30 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Seniors will be outside Lowe Construction—across the street from Brickworks during The Farmers Market – Saturday November 19th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm selling holiday wreaths. Don’t miss out! The proceeds support Grad Night, so come out and get your wreath and support a good cause.
Island Artisan Holiday Market
Written on November 16, 2016 at 4:44 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Island Artisan Lauren Jawer gives a bit of background and invites you to this popular island event… In Dr. Suess’, Horton Hears A Who, a world exists within a world that only Horton can hear with his attuned elephant ears. On our tender SJI their exists a low profile group that works year round in Continue Reading
The Grunch is in the House!
Written on November 16, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s Family Theatre production of The Grunch, A New Musical is all set for the Whittier THIS Thursday through Sunday, November 17-20. More than 60 Island youth and adults/parents take the stage in this heartwarming and funny story of Rudy Grunch, a grumpy 6th grader who always feels like an outsider. When the entire school Continue Reading
Letter from the Superintendent
Written on November 7, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Community Members Teachers, Staff, Parents, and Students, As I reflect on the past month, I am thankful for the opportunity to serve a generous and vibrant community. Last month, the San Juan Public Schools Foundation held its annual phone-a-thon. It was an honor to volunteer and call community members. The wonderful thing about the Continue Reading
Halloween Parade
Written on October 31, 2016 at 12:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The 2016 FHES Halloween Parade went through town this morning in spite of the rain. And what a long parade it was! Click the link below to see 214 images – your child is probably in there somewhere…
Kendra Pew Named as a “Commended Student”
Written on October 25, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
FHHS Student Kendra Pew named as a “Commended Student” in the National Merit Scholarship Program Fred Woods, Principal of Friday Harbor High School, announced today that Kendra Pew has been named a Commended Student in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), will Continue Reading
A Little Night Music
Written on October 24, 2016 at 3:19 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Spring Street International School Presents: A Little Night Music with Pianist Grisha Krivchenia A concert featuring seasonal works for piano, including Beethoven’s haunting “Moonlight” sonata. Saturday, October 29, 7pm Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church 425 Spring Street Donations gratefully accepted in support of arts programming at Spring Street International School
Games Cancelled
Written on October 14, 2016 at 9:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rod Turnbull, Athletic Director at the high school has a couple of notices about cancellations this weekend… Hi all, We have had to cancel our volleyball match with Sultan on Saturday, October 15 due to the predicted weather issues. We do not have a reschedule date at this time. Also due to the predicted weather, we Continue Reading
1st Community Dinner of the School Year
Written on October 6, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Liz Varvaro shares this announcment… I am happy to announce our first Community Dinner of the 2016-17 School Year will be October 12th from 5:30 to 7:30 in the High School Commons! We will be presenting a Fall Harvest Menu featuring local produce. We have increased the Suggested Donations to $15 for Adults and $7 for Children under 12 years old to offset rising Continue Reading
Phone-A-Thon
Written on October 6, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Public Schools Foundation is holding its annual Phone-A-Thon to raise money for our local public schools, on Monday and Tuesday, October 17th and 18th, from 4-8pm. “Our children deserve better than what the state offers in school funding,” says Rich Meenan, President of the San Juan Public Schools Foundation. The annual Phone-A-Thon, Continue Reading
Letter from School Superintendent
Written on October 2, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Teachers, Staff, Parents, Students and Community Members The fall season is here. School has been in session for a month and we are realizing the district’s new mission: To promote excellence, engaging every student, every day, through superior instruction, high expectations and academic content that is both challenging and individually relevant. I would like Continue Reading
Take a class at the San Juan Center!
Written on September 14, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fall weather is here . . . A perfect time to take a personal enrichment class at the San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College. Most classes begin the week of Sept. 19th, so sign up now. Call 378-3220 for more infomation. Energy and Society Join Dr. Michael Balise for an exploration of the scientific Continue Reading
FHHS Football on FH Tiny Radio
Written on September 13, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
This Saturday’s football game between the Raymond Seagulls and the Friday Harbor Wolverines will be broadcast live on the Friday Harbor Sports Radio Network. The game can be heard live on Friday Harbor Tiny Radio 1650 am and on the World Wide Web at fhtinyradio.com The broadcasting crew will include Oly Archibald in his 37th year of play Continue Reading
New Faculty Members at San Juan Center
Written on September 11, 2016 at 9:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fall Quarter at the San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College begins Monday, September 19th. The San Juan Center is pleased to welcome new faculty member, Jill McCabe Johnson. Jill will be teaching English Composition and writing courses. She is the author of two poetry collections, Diary of the One Swelling Sea, winner of a Continue Reading
A Letter from Dr. Danna Diaz
Written on August 16, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Teachers, Staff, Parents, Students and Community Members This summer my family and friends visited San Juan Island. Their visit reminded me how important it is to nurture the genius and greatness in everyone. Every moment I spent with them, I learned something new, an acronym, a Spanish word, or how much smarter they are Continue Reading