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The Vashon Promise

Every student is welcomed, known, and treasured, and graduates confident and competent to thrive in a future they imagine.

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Place-based Learning

On Vashon, students experience a rigorous, friendly, and uniquely place-based education. Our community partners help offer enriching, one-of-a-kind experiences that make the VISD experience truly distinctive.

The VISD Experience

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Strong Roots to Successful Lifelong Transitions

Every student will develop curiosity, social-emotional skills, the ability to think and reason, and a joy of learning. Every student will successfully navigate ALL critical transitions in their schooling, and will acquire the confidence and competence for success during and after their formal schooling years.

Our Goals for Student Success

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Graduates in green gowns stand together, celebrating a special occasion.

The Vashon Promise

Every student is welcomed, known, and treasured, and graduates confident and competent to thrive in a future they imagine.

Portrait of a Graduate

A group of people are gathered outdoors, possibly near trees.

Place-based Learning

On Vashon, students experience a rigorous, friendly, and uniquely place-based education. Our community partners help offer enriching, one-of-a-kind experiences that make the VISD experience truly distinctive.

The VISD Experience

A group of students pose together in a classroom setting.

Strong Roots to Successful Lifelong Transitions

Every student will develop curiosity, social-emotional skills, the ability to think and reason, and a joy of learning. Every student will successfully navigate ALL critical transitions in their schooling, and will acquire the confidence and competence for success during and after their formal schooling years.

Our Goals for Student Success

Two people are seated at a table, working on projects.

District Updates & Announcements

August 27, 2025

Nidia Sahagun Recognized for Family Engagement Work

Nidia Sahagun, the family engagement coordinator at Vashon Island School District, was recently named the recipient of the annual Doors of Opportunity Award.

August 26, 2025

Vashon High School Teacher Named 2025 Washington History Teacher of the Year

Vashon High School (VHS) teacher Heather Miller has been named the 2025 Washington History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.

August 25, 2025

Regular Board Meeting Notice - August 28

The Vashon Island School District Board of Directors will hold a Regular School Board Meeting on Thursday, August 28, starting at 6:00 pm. This board meeting will be conducted in person in the Distric. . .

June 3, 2025

Announcing Interim Superintendent Dr. Josephine (Jo) Moccia

Dear VISD Community, Im writing with some great news. The Vashon Island School Board has reached a preliminary agreement with an Interim Superintendent, Dr. Josephine (Jo) Moccia. We are thrilled . . .

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