About Our District
How are we doing? To see our state "Report Card" Please access the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) website and select our district name or the name of one of our schools:
The Community
Located in the Salish Sea off the northwest coast of Washington State, San Juan Island is the largest of the many islands in the world-famous archipelago of the same name. Over nine thousand permanent residents share this fifty-five square mile natural paradise. Connected to the mainland by ferry and airlines, island living combines a cohesive small-town community with comprehensive services and commercial diversity unusual in a rural setting. The community has a comprehensive library, a state-of-the-art theater that features diverse performing arts, many wonderful restaurants, a historical museum, a hospital, an art museum, two national parks, miles of public shoreline, and a vibrant agricultural community. San Juan Island residents work together to craft a unique blend of country living and urban amenities. The many land and water-based recreational opportunities that support the tourist-based economy are available year-round to residents. There are over 100 non-profit organizations dedicated to a variety of goals, such as land stewardship, wildlife preservation, and helping children and families.
The District
We serve over 750 students with an elementary school and a secondary campus containing a middle school, high school and alternative program. The schools are unique learning communities with growing economic and ethnic diversity. Students are encouraged to reach their highest potential in academics, athletics, and the arts. The district is noted for high levels of parent and community involvement, low staff turnover, and strong voter support for levy and bond measures. We are also proud of our STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Learning Center.
Community Support for our School District
Our athletics are almost fully funded by the San Juan Island Park and Recreation District, freeing up hundreds of thousands of dollars annually for academics. The University of Washington Marine Labs provides marine biology immersion to our K-12 students with field work and science methodology. The San Juan Public Schools Foundation and the San Juan Island Community Foundation each contribute many thousands more to school programs. Citizens pass our local levies at the highest rate allowed by state law. They also generously support us with adequate capital funds. State Senator Ranker successfully led our delegation in procuring funding for the STEM Learning Center. Every spring our community awards over $400,000 in scholarships to our graduating seniors. This is a place that values and supports schools.
San Juan Island School District #149
285 Blair Avenue
PO Box 458
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Phone: (360) 378-4133, Fax: (360) 378-6276
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Fred Woods
Superintendent
Diana Fearn
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
Dr. Becky Bell
Director, Special Services
Aileen Howe
Assistant to the Special Services Director
Jose Domenech
Director, Finance
Jeff Thompson
Director, Human Resources
Jill Sandwith
Fiscal Specialist
Brock Hauck
Capital Projects
Director, Athletics
Greg Truesdale
Director, Maintenance & Facilities
Kraig Hansen
Director, Transportation
Kara Carlson
Food Service Business and Compliance Administrator
Kevin Cooper
Director, Information Technology
Office Hours: 8 am – 4:30 pm
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