Around the United States, people are increasingly being asked to help narrow the gap between what schools need and the money available. This New York Times article explores the dynamic, which echoes the way we do things here on the island. Click here for the article.
You can expect the call. The San Juan Public Schools Foundation will hold its annual Phone-A-Thon on Tuesday, October 7th, and Wednesday October 8th, from 4 to 8:00 pm. During this time, volunteer students, parents, faculty and members of the community will be calling to ask for your support. The Foundation is a group of…
Senior Alaina Scheffer (’14) impressed judges at the 41th Annual OSPI Superintendent’s High School Art Show. Alaina’s two art pieces both won accolades, including Judge’s Choice Award and the Superintendent of Public Instruction’s Choice Award after winning, overall, the Superintendent’s High School Art Show Competition. This is quite a feat when you consider that the…
In summer 2013, the Washington State Legislature granted the San Juan Island School District a $1 million dollar capital gift to renovate the vocational/technology building behind Friday Harbor High School. The project is on schedule for a 2015 opening – here’s more about the program: The San Juan Island School District has been named one of…
This year’s Phone-A-Thon could use a hand… do you have a couple of hours to help out? It’s easy – you call your friends & neighbors and ask them to help keep the support coming for the students. The fundraiser is October 7th & 8th this year – can you lend a hand? Call SJPSF…
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…
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!)