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 District. Each issue will highlight important district initiatives, shine a spotlight on the great work happening in our schools, and share upcoming events, key information, board news, and much more.
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- December 9: VHS Band Concert
- December 10: Non-resident Tour
- December 11: McM Band and Choir Concert
- December 11: CES PTO Holiday Shop
- December 11: VISD Board Special Meeting
- December 12-13: VHS Theatre presents Our Town
- December 17: McM PTO Holiday Shop
- December 18: VISD Regular Board Meeting
- December 19: CES Winter Sing-a-long Assembly
- December 22: Winter Break begins
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Vashon High School's first production of the year concludes this weekend with Our Town. Described by Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written,” Our Town presents the small town of Grover’s Corners in three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and Eternity.”
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Did you know that nearly one in seven families on Vashon Island rely on food from the Vashon Food Bank? With all of the upheaval around SNAP benefits at the federal level, consider making a donation to the VHS Canned Food Drive.
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Last week, middle school students at FamilyLink applied their critical thinking skills during their short story presentations--students demonstrated a mastery of annotation, textual evidence, and analysis as they presented to their peers. |
The Vashon High School Outdoor Adventure Club had an incredible opportunity made possible by funding from PIE through a Robin Appleford Enrichment Fund Grant. Fifteen club members completed six hours of online course work followed by 16 hours of hands-on training with Backcountry Medical Guides, culminating in all 15 being certified in Wilderness First Aid, CPR, and EpiPen administration! Students had two incredible days together learning and then practicing wilderness emergency scenarios.
Our students had a great time while also understanding the intensity and seriousness of the content and the potential for using what they were learning in real-world scenarios. This training not only benefits the students and the club, but potentially anyone in the outdoors who might need their help.
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With the start of winter brings the threat of inclement weather school delays or closure. As a reminder of general policy, VISD operates on a 1.5-hour late start (Friday schedule) or no school.
All delay or closure notices will be made as early as possible and will be communicated to families via ParentSquare.
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Thank you to all the parents who joined us at our Open House. We appreciate your feedback, conversations, and input. We look forward to your partnership in upcoming events!
The Family Engagement Center Reading Club with students has been going strong all year. A special thanks to our volunteers! We are hoping to expand our reading program, so if you are interested in becoming a reading buddy, please contact Nidia Sahagun.
- Family Engagement Team Nidia Sahagun and Richard Rivas
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Last Friday, the VISD Board of Directors informed the community that it has suspended the search and will resume the process in the fall of 2026. Additionally, Dr. Jo Moccia has agreed to continue serving in her role as interim during this period. The Board will vote on extending her contract at a December 11 Special Meeting.
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On Thursday, December 11, beginning at 6:00 p.m., the VISD Board of Directors will hold a Special Board Meeting and will then adjourn to a work session. The meeting will be held in-person at the District Office Conference Room #302, on the third floor of Chautauqua Elementary, 9309 SW Cemetery Rd. Click here to view the agenda.
Upcoming Meetings:
- December 11: Special Meeting and Work Session
- December 18: Regular Meeting
- January 8: Work Session
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Initiators is a transformational training course for high school age youth of all genders that delivers hands-on training in key leadership skills. With session themes such as leadership styles, the power of play, group dynamics, and mentorship, this experience provides aspiring young leaders with a reliable toolkit to create change in themselves and their communities.
Initiators is free to participate and meals are provided at each session. Biweekly on Wednesdays, beginning January 14, 5:30-8:00 p.m.
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Are you interested in joining the VISD team and making a difference for our island's youth? The following jobs are currently open. Apply today! |
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The Vashon Island School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities based on sex, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or non-program-related RCW 49.60 Law Against Discrimination, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and any other youth group listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society.
The Vashon Island School District is an equal opportunity employer. Vashon Island School District is tobacco-free, drug-free and weapons-free. Appropriate fingerprint screening results are required for employment.
For specific information, contact:
- VISD Title IX, HIB Compliance Officer, and ADA/504 Coordinator, Kathryn Coleman, P.O. Box 547, Vashon, Washington 98070, (206) 463-8532, kcoleman@vashonsd.org.
- VISD Compliance Coordinator for 28A.640 and 28A.642 RCW, Amy Sassara, Human Resource Director, P.O. Box 547, Vashon, WA 98070, (206) 463-8529, asassara@vashonsd.org.
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