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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- May 14: Board/Community Forum - Cell Phone Policy
- May 21: VHS Scholarship Ceremony
- May 25: No School (Memorial Day)
- May 28: Regular Board Meeting
- May 28: ECEAP Open House
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A group of 7th graders recently took their learning beyond the classroom with a visit to the Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center. During this immersive field experience, students engaged in a hands-on gel electrophoresis lab in a real, working laboratory, using the same tools and techniques as professional scientists. They also toured the facility, heard from a range of research scientists, and had the unique opportunity to observe active labs in action. This experience brought their classroom studies to life and offered an inspiring glimpse into the world of scientific research. |
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FamilyLink students kicked off spring workshops with an all-school visit to the Vashon Heritage Museum. Students were guided by the museum's friendly volunteer docents through the various exhibits and enjoyed the numerous hands-on features, including the large interactive digital map display. |
The VHS Broadcast Club is bringing the VHS soccer magic to your screens! Check out http://visdtv.org for a replay of the stream. |
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Last month, StudentLink students enjoyed a warm and sunny day at the Pt. Defiance Zoo and Aquarium as part of their Science Lab and Field Experience programming. |
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Thank you to our high school students for their joyful Dia del Nino (Children's Day) performance at Chautauqua. Their dances representing Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico filled the assembly with pride and celebration! |
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On Thursday, May, 14 beginning at 6:00 p.m., the VISD Board of Directors will hold a Community Forum addressing the topic of cell phone policy. The meeting will be held in person at Vashon High School, 9600 SW 204th St, Vashon, WA 98070. Click here to view the agenda. Please note: This meeting will not be recorded/livestreamed.
On Monday, May 18, at 10:30 a.m., the VISD Board of Directors will take part in the Washington State Auditor's Exit Conference. This meeting will be held online via Microsoft Teams. No action will be taken. Click here to view the agenda.
Upcoming Meetings:
- May 14: Board/Community Forum
- May 18: Washington State Auditor's Exit Conference
- May 28: Regular Board Meeting
- June 11: Board Work Session
- June 25: Regular Board Meeting
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Washington State Ferries leadership will be hosting online community meetings on Tuesday, May 26. The meetings will include a look at World Cup and summer service, the latest on new vessel construction, an update on our pet policy, and a public Q&A session. These meetings are a valuable part of our community engagement.
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This summer, give your son an experience he'll carry for a lifetime - Journeymen is offering character-shaping camps for boys ages 8 and up, with programs designed for every stage of the journey. From Voyagers (ages 8–11), where younger boys play, explore, and begin discovering who they are, to Wayfinders (ages 12–14) and the Quest (ages 15–19), where teens are guided through meaningful rite-of-passage experiences, there's a camp perfectly suited to your son right now. Dads can even join in through the Passing the Torch Father & Son Campout over Labor Day Weekend. Set on beautiful Vashon Island, these camps combine play, adventure, and brotherhood to help boys grow in confidence, emotional intelligence, and character. Scholarships and financial aid are available, so every family can access this experience. Visit www.journeymen.us/camps to learn more and register today. |
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!
- Speech Therapist
- Head Volleyball Coach
- Spanish Teacher
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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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