STEM: Helping women move ahead

STEM: Helping women move ahead

Besides the obvious, the FHHS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) program plays an important part in giving women on the island a better chance to succeed in fields often dominated by men. Here’s more from Tae Yoo & the Huffington Post: ++++++++ Tae Yoo, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Cisco It’s a startling pair…

Hitting the high notes…

Hitting the high notes…

In February the Friday Harbor High School Jazz Band participated in the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival at the University of Idaho. Both the Friday Harbor High School full jazz band and a six-member jazz combo performed for adjudication. 130 schools attended the 4-day event. Over two thousand students participated and 200 soloists were recognized. Among…

Where does the money go?

Where does the money go?

Last year, the Foundation dispersed a little over $104,000 to programs throughout the school district. Wondering where the money was allocated? Here’s a rundown of the Foundation’s efforts to improve the District’s offerings for our students. (Click here for the PDF!)