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The Vashon Promise

Every student is welcomed, known, and treasured, and graduates confident and competent to thrive in a future they imagine.

Portrait of a Graduate

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Place-based Learning

On Vashon, students experience a rigorous, friendly, and uniquely place-based education. Our community partners help offer enriching, one-of-a-kind experiences that make the VISD experience truly distinctive.

The VISD Experience

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Strong Roots to Successful Lifelong Transitions

Every student will develop curiosity, social-emotional skills, the ability to think and reason, and a joy of learning. Every student will successfully navigate ALL critical transitions in their schooling, and will acquire the confidence and competence for success during and after their formal schooling years.

Our Goals for Student Success

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Graduates in green gowns stand together, celebrating a special occasion.

The Vashon Promise

Every student is welcomed, known, and treasured, and graduates confident and competent to thrive in a future they imagine.

Portrait of a Graduate

A group of people are gathered outdoors, possibly near trees.

Place-based Learning

On Vashon, students experience a rigorous, friendly, and uniquely place-based education. Our community partners help offer enriching, one-of-a-kind experiences that make the VISD experience truly distinctive.

The VISD Experience

A group of students pose together in a classroom setting.

Strong Roots to Successful Lifelong Transitions

Every student will develop curiosity, social-emotional skills, the ability to think and reason, and a joy of learning. Every student will successfully navigate ALL critical transitions in their schooling, and will acquire the confidence and competence for success during and after their formal schooling years.

Our Goals for Student Success

Two people are seated at a table, working on projects.

District Updates & Announcements

September 16, 2025

Community Generosity Helps VISD Strengthen Family Engagement Team

The Vashon Island School District is excited to announce the hiring of a second family engagement coordinator, thanks to the generous support of the community through the Vashon Schools Foundation.

September 8, 2025

September 8 - Vashon Beacon

September 8, 2025 Hello VISD Community, Welcome to this week's issue of The Vashon Beacon. This newsletter is a source for news, updates, and stories from across the Vashon Island School Dis. . .

August 27, 2025

Nidia Sahagun Recognized for Family Engagement Work

Nidia Sahagun, the family engagement coordinator at Vashon Island School District, was recently named the recipient of the annual Doors of Opportunity Award.

August 26, 2025

Vashon High School Teacher Named 2025 Washington History Teacher of the Year

Vashon High School (VHS) teacher Heather Miller has been named the 2025 Washington History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.

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