Events under 'Schools'

Celebrate the groundbreaking for phases II & III for AHS Replacement & Modernization Project

AHS Groundbreaking Ceremony. February 28, 2017 1:45 p.m. War Memorial Field

The signature event of “Celebrate the Season” is the “Dream It” dinner and auction. This year it will be held on Saturday evening Dec. 2 - also at the Port’s Event Center. This will be a lively evening featuring dinner catered by Gere-a-Deli, a live auction followed by the Patrick McHenry live band. Doors open at 6:30 PM. At the Port of Anacortes Events Center, foot of Commercial Ave. Sponsored by Anacortes Schools Foundation. Tickets are available for $50 per person on the Web at anacortesschoolsfoundation.org/celebrate or in person at Johnny Picasso’s downtown.

Anacortes High School is holding a community open house on Friday, Sept. 28 @ 4 - 5:30 pm. Will include ribbon-cutting ceremony and ice cream social to celebrate the opening of the new high school. 

Captain Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper will share here experiences aboard two space flights and as part of the team assembling the International Space Station. Wednesday, October 30th 7:00 pm @ Anacortes High School Commons

The Anacortes School Board has called a special meeting, which will take place on Wednesday, April 8 at 5:30 p.m. via zoom or phone. 

The agenda is posted on the board's website:  https://board.asd103.org/agendas-minutes/2019-20-agendas 

Zoom: https://asd103.zoom.us/j/894307186

Phone: 1-971-247-1195 

Meeting ID: 894 307 186

Anacortes School Board meets online for regular business meeting. Agenda is online:  https://board.asd103.org/
Questions? (360) 503-1211 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xi1ZYMzOpbnHwW5F3bpAja9J5kfBUyMPypzLw9ntUVw/edit

School Board Special Meeting - June 24, 2020 -  5:30 p.m. 

Agenda - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gpVq48jxo5T8b32OS5Dap1MArj4Akm8ISV3UOaWo8Kg/edit

Zoom link:  https://asd103.zoom.us/j/99146226622

School Board Retreat 

July 15, 2020: Noon - 4 p.m. 

July 16, 2020: 2-6 p.m. 

Zoom  

Governor Inslee’s proclamation 20-28 of March 24, 2020 requires that all attendance at an open public meeting not take place in-person but occur remotely, including the board directors and the public. This meeting can be accessed via Zoom link, or via telephone. 

Please note that attendees will be placed into the Zoom “waiting room” until a district representative lets them into the meeting. 

July 15, 2020

Noon - 4 p.m. 

Day 1: https://asd103.zoom.us/j/94904822123

Agenda https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dXcSp6A8yWXDCw0E2g2-rwCQTa_LOVDZKxAqEJGE6R4/edit

School Board Retreat 

July 15, 2020: Noon - 4 p.m. 

July 16, 2020: 2-6 p.m. 

Zoom  

Governor Inslee’s proclamation 20-28 of March 24, 2020 requires that all attendance at an open public meeting not take place in-person but occur remotely, including the board directors and the public. This meeting can be accessed via Zoom link, or via telephone. 

Please note that attendees will be placed into the Zoom “waiting room” until a district representative lets them into the meeting. 

July 16, 2020 2-6 p.m. 

Day 2: https://asd103.zoom.us/j/92307287564

Agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dXcSp6A8yWXDCw0E2g2-rwCQTa_LOVDZKxAqEJGE6R4/edit

The district has scheduled several virtual Q&A sessions that are open to staff, students, families and the general public.

• July 31 - noon -- Online via Zoom 
• August 4 - 6 p.m. -- Online via Zoom 
• August 12 - 5:30 p.m. -- Online via Zoom 

The district has scheduled several virtual Q&A sessions that are open to staff, students, families and the general public.

• July 31 - noon -- Online via Zoom 
• August 4 - 6 p.m. -- Online via Zoom 
• August 12 - 5:30 p.m. -- Online via Zoom 

The Anacortes School Board will hold a special meeting on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 7:30 a.m. The agenda can be found here. 

Here is the zoom link for the meeting: undefined

The district has scheduled several virtual Q&A sessions that are open to staff, students, families and the general public.

• August 12 @ 5:30 p.m. -- ASD Hybrid & ASD@Home info session - Online via Zoom 
• August 14 @ noon -- ASD Hybrid & ASD@Home info session - Online via Zoom

The agendas for next week's School Board meetings are posted on the board's website: https://board.asd103.org/home 

Study Session 3-5:15 pm

Business Meeting/Budget Sessnion 6:15 pm

The agendas for next week's School Board meetings are posted on the board's website: https://board.asd103.org/home 

Study Session 3-5:15 pm

Business Meeting/Budget Sessnion 6:15 pm

The district has scheduled several virtual Q&A sessions that are open to staff, students, families and the general public.

• August 12 @ 5:30 p.m. -- ASD Hybrid & ASD@Home info session - Online via Zoom 
• August 14 @ noon -- ASD Hybrid & ASD@Home info session - Online via Zoom

School Board Business Meeting: Budget Adoption - August 27, 2020 @ 6:15 p.m. 

Agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lmz4laP53kbnQ1PVrmJ6RZUz8Sp9itntb1Hyoj5YkJM/edit

Via zoom: https://asd103.zoom.us/j/96547411759?pwd=akx2RHZyYUFFQlljVlFIck80NmxUQT09

The agendas for the September 17 school board meetings are posted on the board's website: https://board.asd103.org/

• Study Session - 3-5:15 p.m.
• Business Meeting - 6:15 p.m.

The zoom link for each meeting is in the agenda. Governor Inslee’s proclamation 20-28 of March 24, 2020 requires that all attendance at an open public meeting not take place in-person but occur remotely, including the directors and the public. This meeting can be accessed via Zoom link, or via telephone. 

Special meeting of the Anacortes School Board

https://board.asd103.org/agendas-minutes/2020-21-agendas 

January 5, 2021 - 5 p.m.: Executive Session 

Here is the zoom link: https://asd103.zoom.us/j/81136477125?pwd=cmJRQS9iRGM1VWE5dmJHNFNrM1VFZz09

Meeting ID: 811 3647 7125

Passcode: ASD103

Phone: 1-253-215-8782

The agenda for the school board's mid-year retreat is posted on the board's website: 

1/9/21 Mid-year Retreat - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Here is the zoom link: https://asd103.zoom.us/j/88031958814?pwd=UW1mcTVMdGZ6RW9uN0RHQ1c1RXhRZz09
Meeting ID: 880 3195 8814
Passcode: ASD103

Governor Inslee’s proclamation 20-28 of March 24, 2020 requires that all attendance at an open public meeting not take place in-person but occur remotely, including the board directors and the public. This meeting can be accessed via Zoom link, or via telephone. 

Please note that attendees will be placed into the Zoom “waiting room” until a district representative lets them into the meeting. 

Two meetings of the Anacortes School Board are set for Feb. 18. The agendas for this week's school board meeting have been posted to the board's website: https://board.asd103.org/home

Feb 18: 

• - Study Session - 3-5:15
• - Evening Meeting - 6:15 p.m. 

The agendas for the March 18 school board meetings are on the board's website: https://board.asd103.org/agendas-minutes/2020-21-agendas

March 18: Brodniak Auditorium: 

• Study Session - 3-5:15
• Evening Meeting - 6:15 p.m. 

Updates to Attending Board Meetings: 

• New requirements under the Open Public Meetings Act allow in-person attendance up to 25 percent capacity, in addition to providing a remote attendance option. 
• In-person attendees must fill out a registration form to assist with contact tracing. Attendees are encouraged to do so in advance: School Board Pre-Registration Form 
• In-person attendees must wear face masks and socially distance.  
• Do not attend in person if you are experiencing any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19.

The agendas for the March 18 school board meetings are on the board's website: https://board.asd103.org/agendas-minutes/2020-21-agendas

March 18: Brodniak Auditorium: 

• Study Session - 3-5:15
• Evening Meeting - 6:15 p.m. 

Updates to Attending Board Meetings: 

• New requirements under the Open Public Meetings Act allow in-person attendance up to 25 percent capacity, in addition to providing a remote attendance option. 
• In-person attendees must fill out a registration form to assist with contact tracing. Attendees are encouraged to do so in advance: School Board Pre-Registration Form 
• In-person attendees must wear face masks and socially distance.  
• Do not attend in person if you are experiencing any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19.

The agendas for next week's school board meeting have been posted to the board's website:

https://board.asd103.org/agendas-minutes/2020-21-agendas

April 22: Brodniak Auditorium: 

- Study Session - 3-5:15

- Evening Meeting - 6:15 p.m. 

Attending Board Meetings: 

• New requirements under the Open Public Meetings Act allow in-person attendance up to 25 percent capacity, in addition to providing a remote attendance option. 
• In-person attendees must fill out a registration form to assist with contact tracing. Attendees are encouraged to do so in advance: School Board Pre-Registration Form 
• In-person attendees must wear face masks and socially distance.  
• Do not attend in person if you are experiencing any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19.

The Anacortes School District will host a town hall regarding its reopening plans, health department guidelines, and next steps, on Wednesday, May 12 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Seahawk Stadium’s Rice Field, 1600 20th Street. In-person attendance will be allowed up to 400 people, socially distanced and masked. The event will also be live streamed: youtube.com/ahslive

Superintendent Justin Irish, members of the Anacortes School Board, and district staff will provide an overview of the district’s decisions throughout this school year, including information on health department guidelines, chain of command, and next steps for fall, 2021. There will be an opportunity for audience members to ask questions. 

Please pre-register if you plan to attend in person: https://forms.gle/zidq1MXVuTHt47Uy6

Questions? Contact Torhil Ramsay, (360) 503-1211 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

The agendas for next week's school board meeting have been posted to the board's website:

https://board.asd103.org/agendas-minutes/2020-21-agendas

May 20, 2021 - Brodniak Auditorium 

Study Session - 3-5:15 p.m.

Business Meeting - 6:15 p.m.

Attending Board Meetings: 

• New requirements under the Open Public Meetings Act allow in-person attendance up to 25 percent capacity, in addition to providing a remote attendance option. 
• In-person attendees must fill out a registration form to assist with contact tracing. Attendees are encouraged to do so in advance: School Board Pre-Registration Form 
• In-person attendees must wear face masks and socially distance.  
• Do not attend in person if you are experiencing any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19.

The agendas for the August 12 school board meeting have been posted to the board's website: https://board.asd103.org/home 

Thursday, August 12 - 6:15 p.m. at Anacortes High School Library 

Evening Business Meeting/ Budget Hearing - 6:15 p.m. 

Attending school board meetings: 

• The school board will resume meeting in the Anacortes High School Library, at full capacity. 
• Masks are required for all attendees. 
• Please pre-register if you plan to attend in person. School Board Pre-Registration Form 
• We will continue to provide a zoom link for remote attendance. 
• Zoom links are listed in the individual meeting agendas. 
• Do not attend in person if you are experiencing any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19. 
• Public comment is welcome during the evening business meeting, both in-person and via zoom. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker. The board does not typically respond to the comments during the meeting, but will follow up as necessary.
• During the meeting, board/ staff do not engage in dialogue with remote and/or in-person meeting guests and are not able to answer questions (other than technical support) posed in remote chat sessions.

The agendas for this week's school board meetings are now posted on the board's website:

All meetings will take place at the Anacortes High School Library:

Board retreat:
8/25 & 8/26 - 3-7 p.m. both days

Business meeting:
8/26 - 7 p.m.

Attending Board Meetings:
New requirements under the Open Public Meetings Act allow in-person attendance at full capacity, in addition to providing a remote attendance option.
In-person attendees must fill out a registration form to assist with contact tracing. Attendees are encouraged to do so in advance: School Board Pre-Registration Form
In-person attendees must wear face masks and socially distance.
Do not attend in person if you are experiencing any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19.

The agendas for this week's school board meetings are now posted on the board's website:

All meetings will take place at the Anacortes High School Library:

Board retreat:
8/25 & 8/26 - 3-7 p.m. both days

Business meeting:
8/26 - 7 p.m.

Attending Board Meetings:
New requirements under the Open Public Meetings Act allow in-person attendance at full capacity, in addition to providing a remote attendance option.
In-person attendees must fill out a registration form to assist with contact tracing. Attendees are encouraged to do so in advance: School Board Pre-Registration Form
In-person attendees must wear face masks and socially distance.
Do not attend in person if you are experiencing any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19.

The agendas for next week's school board meeting have been posted to the board's website:

https://board.asd103.org/home

Thursday, September 30th - Anacortes High School Library 

Study Session - 3-5:15 p.m.

Business Meeting - 6:15 p.m.

Attending Board Meetings: 

• New requirements under the Open Public Meetings Act allow in-person attendance at full capacity, in addition to providing a remote attendance option. 
• In-person attendees must fill out a registration form to assist with contact tracing. Attendees are encouraged to do so in advance: School Board Pre-Registration Form 
• In-person attendees must wear face masks.  
• Do not attend in person if you are experiencing any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19.

November 18 - AHS Library 

• Study Session - 3-5:15 p.m.
• Evening Business Meeting - 6:15 p.m.

Attending Board Meetings: 

• New requirements under the Open Public Meetings Act allow in-person attendance at full capacity, in addition to providing a remote attendance option. 
• In-person attendees must fill out a registration form to assist with contact tracing. Attendees are encouraged to do so in advance: School Board Pre-Registration Form 
• In-person attendees must wear face masks and socially distance.  
• Do not attend in person if you are experiencing any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19.

November 18 - AHS Library 

• Study Session - 3-5:15 p.m.
• Evening Business Meeting - 6:15 p.m 

Attending Board Meetings: 

• New requirements under the Open Public Meetings Act allow in-person attendance at full capacity, in addition to providing a remote attendance option. 
• In-person attendees must fill out a registration form to assist with contact tracing. Attendees are encouraged to do so in advance: School Board Pre-Registration Form 
• In-person attendees must wear face masks and socially distance.  
• Do not attend in person if you are experiencing any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19.

"Celebrate the Season" Gala Fundraiser Dinner

Saturday, December 4, 2021
6:00-9:00 PM
Port of Anacortes Transit Shed

Tickets are sold out for our in-person Gala Fundraiser Dinner. Virtual tickets are still available!

Tickets for the Gala are $125 per guest and include:

• Gourmet dinner by Chef Andy Ferguson of Maribella (formerly Bella Isola)
• Complimentary wine & beer
• ASD entertainment, door prizes & more
• Live Auction & Raise the Paddle
• Access to Virtual Festivities Nov. 24 - Dec. 4

Anacortes Senior College is resuming in-person clsses in January. Registration opens Monday, Dec. 13 at seniorcollege.org.

The Anacortes Senior College plans to resume in-person classes this Winter term starting January 11, after a long hiatus due to the pandemic. Classes will meet on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 4 to 6pm at the Anacortes Middle School. CDC and Skagit County Health Department guidelines will be followed to provide a safe learning environment for our students, instructors and volunteers. All students must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination and wear masks. Instructors will wear masks. 

Two meeting of the Anacortes School Board today. Both are available for live audience and on zoom. Check the agendas for more information.

Study Session - 3-5:15 p.m.

Evening Business Meeting - 6:15 p.m.

The agendas for this week's school board meetings are posted on the board's website: https://board.asd103.org/agendas-minutes/2021-22-agendas

 1/6 - Site Visit at Anacortes High School - 8:15 - 10:30 (meeting time moved up to allow for student arrival) 

1/8 - Mid-Year Retreat - 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Anacortes High School 

The agendas for the upcoming school board meeting have been posted to the board's website:

https://board.asd103.org/home

January 20 - AHS Library 

Study Session - 3-5:15 p.m. 

Evening Business Meeting - 6:15 p.m.

Attending Board Meetings: 

• New requirements under the Open Public Meetings Act allow in-person attendance at full capacity, in addition to providing a remote attendance option. 
• In-person attendees must fill out a registration form to assist with contact tracing. Attendees are encouraged to do so in advance: School Board Pre-Registration Form 
• In-person attendees must wear face masks and socially distance.  
• Do not attend in person if you are experiencing any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19.

The agenda for the School Board's Site Visit is posted on their website: https://board.asd103.org/agendas-minutes/2021-22-agendas

 Thursday, Feb 3, 8-10:30 a.m. - Anacortes Middle School (Room 212) 

The agendas for next week's Anacortes school board meeting have been posted to the board's website:

https://board.asd103.org/home 

February 17 -- Zoom only*

Study Session - 3-5:15 p.m. 

Evening Business Meeting - 6:15 p.m.

* The February 17 board meetings will be held via zoom only, with no in-person meetings. Several board members will be out of town, and this option allows them to fully participate in the meetings, and continue progress on the district's work.

The agendas for this week's school board meeting have been posted to the board's website: https://board.asd103.org/home

 March 17 - AHS Library 

Study Session - 3-5:15 p.m.
Evening Business Meeting - 6:15 p.m.

 Attending Board Meetings: 

• We encourage in-person attendees to pre-register to plan seating accordingly: School Board Pre-Registration Form 
• Do not attend in person if you are experiencing any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19.

The agendas for next week's school board meeting have been posted to the board's website:https://board.asd103.org/home

April 28- AHS Library 

Study Session - 3-5:15 p.m.

Evening Business Meeting - 6:15 p.m.

 Attending Board Meetings: 

• The school board meets in the Anacortes High School Library - 1600 20th Street, unless otherwise noted (site visits are at specified schools).
• Please pre-register if you plan to attend in person. School Board Pre-Registration Form
• We will continue to provide a zoom link for remote attendance. 

The agendas for the next school board meeting have been posted to the board's website:

https://board.asd103.org/home

May 19, 2022 - AHS Library

Study Session - 3-5:15 p.m. 

Evening Business Meeting - 6:15 p.m.

Dr. Erin Duez and Dr. Brian Hanrahan have been named as finalists for the principal position at Anacortes High School. Staff, families, students, and community members are invited to a public forum on Monday, May 23, 2022, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Brodniak Auditorium at Anacortes High School to hear a brief presentation from each candidate and engage in an audience Q&A. This presentation will also be live-streamed (youtube.com/ahslive). Feedback will be collected both in-person and electronically, although only in-person audience members will be able to ask questions of the candidates. 

The agendas for the upcoming school board meeting have been posted to the board's website: https://board.asd103.org/home

June 16, 2022 - AHS Library

• Study Session - 3-5:15 p.m.
• Evening Business Meeting - 6:15 p.m.

Please note:  The Evening Business Meetings will be broadcast via zoom; other meetings will not be broadcast. All board meetings are open to the public. Additional information about attending board meetings can be found on the board's website: https://board.asd103.org/home