From the superintendent’s office: Connie Martin has accepted the position of Interim Principal at FHES effective July 1, 2011.  Connie came highly recommended from the Auburn School District where she is currently serving as an interim middle school assistant principal.  Connie also served as an Elementary Language Arts Specialist in the Auburn School District for  Continue Reading

This is one of my favorite events of the year, and it always plays to a crowded room of science-loving jazz fans. (I originally said “jazz nut” but found out that was Morris Almond when he was drafted by the Utah Jazz in ’07). As you know, JATL is the sole fundraiser for the Labs’  Continue Reading

In a press release from the superintendent’s office late yesterday: Here is an update on the search at the elementary school. Today our search committee met from 8:00 to 4:30 to interview six candidates who are qualified for the position. Each candidate was scored by the thirteen member search committee. Following the interviews, three candidates  Continue Reading

Here’s the latest from the superintendent’s office… Update on FHES Principal Search By Superintendent Rick Thompson 378-4133 May 12, 2011 The search committee met on May 12, 2011 and decided to move forward with reviewing candidates for the position of Interim Elementary School Principal.  The committee is composed of: Rick Thompson, Superintendent Tessa Degavre, teacher  Continue Reading

Last week, the school district announced that there would be two candidates for the elementary school principal position on-island this week, who had been selected from the pool of applicants. Last night the second of the two withdrew from the process, after the first withdrew late last week. What’s next? Here’s a note from San  Continue Reading

When I found out that Greg Sawyer was going to finally have a kidney transplant a couple of weeks ago, it seemed like the completion of a cycle that began a long time ago, and now has come to a place of incredible promise. He wanted to take a moment before his surgery Monday (the  Continue Reading

I saw ace FHHS teacher Greg Sawyer Saturday night at the prom, and he told me the good news – in a couple of weeks he’ll receive a new kidney, as a matching donor has been found. The donor is a friend (who says they’d rather be kinda quiet about it), and the years-long search  Continue Reading

I’m loving it that Alice is offering these classes for kids – seems it gives young ones a chance to get in touch with their “inner kid” in the best of ways. Here’s the details for her yoga class & her adventure games classes:

It’s this week – here’s the word from Marty at the elementary school: Kindergarten Registration Friday Harbor Elementary School welcomes the Kindergarten class of 2011-2012! Registration for next year’s Kindergarten class will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 12 and 13 in the school office. Parents who wish to enroll their children for the  Continue Reading

Cole Hull says the program at St. David’s is expanding – here’s the scoop: Saint David’s Day School announces the opening of their new Kindergarten Readiness Program designed specifically for Pre-K 4 and 5 year-old children.  The program dovetails into their existing Kindergarten Enrichment program that itself is structured to work in tandem with the  Continue Reading

We don’t have that many home track meets this year….only one. So that means this is your only chance to catch our talented squad without having to travel off-island. Drop by FHHS after school on Thursday – see you there!

Debbi Fincher is helping put together the master list – here’s the scoop: I was hoping I could put out a request to anyone offering new summer programs/activities for youth and families. We would like to add new programs to the annual San Juan Island Prevention Coalition Summer Calendar for our youth and families. The  Continue Reading

Wasn’t Saturday a great day for getting around & seeing the kids in action? Baseball & softball played at home, while the track team was back from a Friday meet. Today the soccer team travels to University Prep, while softball & Baseball trek to LaConner…golf & tennis played yesterday.

Nancy Young and the SJPSF have some good news: The San Juan Public Schools Foundation was pleased to recently donate $32,000 to the San Juan School District. $26,000 went to the FHHS/FHMS to purchase new Literature books, $5,000 went to FHES for Everyday Math Curriculum supplies, and $1,000 went to FHES for Science Curriculum supplies.  Continue Reading

Last season, the San Juan Dragons surprised the state high school lacrosse world by reaching the state finals, and this year the guys are back in action. Their home games this year are on Saturdays, so you have a chance to see them at the high school football/soccer field: 3/26 Woodinville at San Juan 4/2  Continue Reading