San Juan Island School District
End of school year message from SJISD Superintendent Fred Woods
Some people call it spring fever. Others have labeled it senioritis. Whatever the name, students know that vacation is only days away, and the anticipation is evident. As we finish the final chapter of another successful school year at the San Juan Island School…
FHHS Student Named Regional Art Show Finalist
Congratulations to FHHS art student Kristina Girvan, one of fifteen students selected as winners in the Regional High School Art Show. Her exceptional ceramic sculpture of an octopus, titled “Octavius,” will represent NWESD 189, a region encompassing five counties and…
SJICF Scholarship Applications Now Open
The San Juan Island Community Foundation is pleased to announce applications are now open for its 2026 scholarship program, supporting local students in their pursuit of higher education and career training. Graduating seniors, current college students, and adult…
Update from San Juan Island School District Superintendent
Dear Friday Harbor community, We haven’t seen any snow this winter, and while diehard winter enthusiasts might be disappointed, I enjoyed the reprieve. Waking up at 4:00 a.m. to scout island roads for school closures is a stress I am happy to skip. It’s still cold out…
San Juan Island School Board: received $132,000 grant for Career Preparation & Launch program
LWVSJ Observer Corps summary San Juan Island School District Regular Board Meeting, February 24, 2026 meeting. Middle School Principal, teachers and students presented comments on the use of pre-teaching for students needing extra help in reading and math. Data…
Volunteers to recondition part of elementary school field with donated materials
LWVSJ Observer Corps* Notes for the San Juan Island School Board January 28, 2026 meeting. A member of the public spoke about a plan to recondition part of the elementary school field with volunteers providing all material and labor at no cost to the school…
SJISD Superintendent and 2 board members visit Stuart Island school
LWVSJ Observer Corps* Notes from the San Juan Island School Board December 17, 2025 meeting. Superintendent Fred Woods, wearing a wonderful holiday tie, reported that he and Directors Heller and Kurtz along visited the Stuart Island one room school for a day,…
SJISD Superintendent updates the community
Update from San Juan Island School District Superintendent Dear Friday Harbor community, At a recent Washington State School Directors’ Association conference, our board of directors and I heard a quote by Alvin Toffler that has stayed with me: “ The illiterate of the…
College Board Celebrates Kira Clark’s Creativity in the 2025 AP Art and Design Exhibition
Imprint of Home Friday Harbor High School is thrilled to announce that the 2025 AP Art and Design Digital Exhibition is now live https://apartanddesign.collegeboard.org/2025-ap-art-and-design-exhibit featuring one of our talented students, Kira Clark! Kira Clark This…
Harbor Freights donated $35k to San Juan Island School District for Trades and Career and Technical Education Program
LWVSJ Observer Corps* Notes about the San Juan Island School Board, October 28, 2025 meeting. Superintendent Fred Woods reported the district received a grant from Office of Superintendent Public Instruction to cover the cost of emergency replacement of two…