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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- August 27: CES Open House
- August 27: VISD Regular Board Meeting
- August 28: McM New Student Orientation
- August 31: First Day of 2026-27 School Year
- August 31-September 1: Kindergarten Conferences
- September 1: VISD Board Retreat
- September 2: First Day of Kindergarten
- September 7: Labor Day (No School)
- September 10: VISD Board Work Session
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We are currently aware of an issue with our vendor InTouch on payment processing for food service and fees. We have contacted our vendor and are actively working on the situation. |
The Vashon Island School District is gathering community feedback to help inform long-range facilities planning and potential future capital improvement projects. This survey is intended to collect community input only. No decisions have been made regarding a future bond measure, project list, or funding amount. Responses will help the District better understand community priorities, concerns, and preferred communication methods. Estimated completion time: 5-8 minutes.
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On Thursday, August 27, beginning at 6:00 p.m., the VISD Board of Directors will hold a Regular Board Meeting. 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.
On Tuesday, September 1, beginning at 10:00 a.m., the VISD Board of Directors will hold a Board Retreat. 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.
Please note: No action will be taken at the retreat and it will not be broadcast live.
Upcoming Meetings:
- September 1: Board Retreat
- September 10: Board Work Session
- September 24: Regular Board Meeting
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The Vashon-Maury Chamber of Commerce invites your 14-18-year-old to Snapdragon on Saturday, August 29, 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. for one last night of celebration before the school year begins.
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The district does not sponsor or endorse the events or information under the "Information and Other Community Events" section of this newsletter, and the district assumes no responsibility for it. In consideration of the privilege to distribute materials, the Vashon Island School District will be held harmless from any cause of action filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials, including costs, attorney’s fees and judgments or awards. |
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, Anna Marie Dufault, P.O. Box 547, Vashon, Washington 98070, (206) 463-8532, adufault@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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