Counseling services

The school counselors are going to continue to serve students during School 2.0. If you have any concerns about academic life or social or emotional issues, they will be happy to help directly or find the right person to do so.

At Chautauqua Elementary School, contact Kristina Miller or Lisa Radford. See their Student and Family Support site for more information.

At McMurray Middle School, Yvette Butler is the counselor for students with last names beginning with A–K, and Kailey Ketter is the counselor for students with last names L–Z. Their information, and more support services, are here.

At Vashon High School, Tara Vanselow is counselor for students with last names beginning with A-L; Paul Peretti is counselor for students with last names from M–Z. Learn more here.

School meals

Meal service will continue for ALL students whether instruction is in-person or remote (distance learning). This service will be provided for enrolled students ONLY. Meals will be charged to the student’s name and account number. Students who qualify for the Free and Reduced Lunch program will continue to receive lunches without charge or at a reduced price.

Pick-up (distance learning) - breakfast and lunch will be served “Grab ‘n’ Go” style similar to this past Spring. Parents, guardians, and students are allowed to pick up meals at the various locations. Student’s name and lunch account number will be required.

Delivery (distance learning) - similar to this past Spring, pick up locations around the island will continue as well. Routes and times will be available on the VISD website the week of August 24th-28th. Student’s name and lunch account number will be required.

Once VISD is able to commence in-person instruction, meals will be delivered to classrooms; Student’s name and lunch account will be required.

Partners

Note: These organizations are not part of, or directly affiliated with, the Vashon Island School District.

Vashon Youth and Family Services: The mission of Vashon Youth and Family Services is to foster a thriving community of emotionally healthy and resilient children, youth, adults and families.

Vashon Food Bank has regularly scheduled food pickups for anyone who needs food.

Vashon Be Prepared has developed a comprehensive response to the COVID-19 crisis. The page for Households and Neighborhoods includes support on issues of domestic violence, counseling services, rental assistance, and others.

Masks for Vashon has created more than 7,500 face masks for Vashon residents and is committed to providing masks to any that need them.

Journeymen serves Vashon and beyond, comprising "a diverse community of young adults, elders, volunteers, guides, youth and families wholly focused on bringing out the best in our boys."

Vashon Sisterhood is building programs for Vashon girls, with the goal "to honor the feminine, empower youth, build connection, and create space for listening, sharing, mentorship, and support."