Education
San Juan Island School District: Cost of full-size electric bus too high
LWVSJ Observer Corps*: San Juan Island School Board September 30, 2026. Public Comment: Parent Eliza Habegger is concerned about the use of AI in the classroom. She made three recommendations: 1. Remove Google Gemini in all Chrome books. 2. Consider Los Angeles…
It was a soggy but spirited Friday Harbor HS Homecoming parade
Friday Harbor High School students kept their spirits up despite a downpour Friday, September 25, 2026. The homecoming parade proceeded despite the wet weather. Ironically, the skies cleared about half an hour after the parade. …
Grants for Farmers – deadlines October 12 and October 28
For Farmers Movement Grants for small and mid-sized American farmers to support needs defined by the farmers themselves, including infrastructure, equipment, supplies, innovation, land stewardship, and transformational projects. Foundational Grants: $500–$1,000 Land…
Honeywell Charitable Fund Boosts 2027 Student Scholarships with $25,000 Grant
The Friday Harbor Kiwanis Club is proud to announce that the Honeywell Charitable Fund has awarded a $25,000 grant to support scholarships for Friday Harbor students pursuing traditional college degrees or trade school training in 2027. This generous gift continues a…
San Juan Island School District Superintendent’s Message to the community
Dear Friday Harbor Community, There is something special about this time of year. The long summer days are beginning to give way to the familiar rhythm of school. Teachers, students, and families are returning to familiar routines, and the entire community comes…
Building a Scalable EV Program Through Student Engagement: How Friday Harbor Went Hands-On
The following article by Brandon Watt appeared on the Switch Vehicles Inc website. Washington’s workforce needs are increasingly tied to STEM literacy and postsecondary credentials. ESD 112’s Career Connected Learning initiative reports that by 2030, more than 70%…
September 4: EDC and Northwest Regional Council to Host Free Workshop on The WA Cares fund
San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) with the Northwest Regional Council (NWRC) will host a free workshop and info session, Learn about the WA Cares program, most Washington workers are already contributing to this program, learn about benefits,…
SJICF Awards $115,500 in Scholarships to Local Students
The San Juan Island Community Foundation (SJICF) is proud to announce $115,500 in new scholarship awards to 14 local students pursuing higher education. The scholarships support 10 graduating high school seniors entering college and four students continuing their…
Smiles for miles
After the two-hour ceremony, it was time to celebrate with family and friends. Then it was time for the graduates to board the bus and head off to grad night festivities. Matt Pranger photos
Diplomas, hugs, tears and $560,000 in scholarships
Fifty students received their diplomas on Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Turnbull Gym at Friday Harbor High School. The 51st member of the class was studying abroad in Germany. The ceremony included the processional, the history of the class, speeches by the…