KPBSD employees

2016 Inclusive Practices Award goes to Nikiski special education team

Posted by on February 19, 2016 at 6:17 pm

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Contact: Pegge Erkeneff, 907.714.8888 News Release KPBSD team from Nikiski awarded top state recognition Soldotna, February 19, 2016—A team of six KPBSD employees make a difference every day at Nikiski Middle-High School for their students with disabilities. Recognizing excellence, the Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education awarded the 2016 […]

Battle of Binkley – School District vs Borough at Tsalteshi Trails

Posted by on July 7, 2015 at 3:34 pm

KPBSD employees, Let’s win the Battle of Binkley! This fun series promotes play, wellness, and a dash of fierce competition! Walkers and runners are welcome, every Wednesday, beginning July 8th Details… About the Salmon Run Series The Salmon Run Series is a series of 5 races hosted at the Tsalteshi Trails.  Each race is 5K and utilizes […]

After 13 years, student takes flight and lands back at Razdolna School

Posted by on February 28, 2015 at 1:19 pm

Meet Polagia Basargin Polagia was born in the village, and attended the small school there for thirteen years, graduated, and now works in the school! Prezi: A Student Takes Flight A Student Takes Flight…. At the end of her 8th grade year, the students outgrew their building, and she waited a full year for a […]

KPBSD Health Care plan tip: Open Enrollment period

Posted by on February 28, 2015 at 10:50 am

Outside of KPBSD’s Annual Open Enrollment period, employees may make changes to the Health Plan policy if they are in connection with certain qualifying life events. Please read the important Health Plan information below for details! When should I notify the Benefits Manager of any change in status for myself or my dependents? You have 31 […]

Educator James Reinseth receives Golden Apple award

Posted by on November 4, 2014 at 12:55 pm

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Golden Apple Award | November 3, 2014 James Reinseth, Educator Dr. Atwater encourages us to teach students to be conscientious, resilient, and prudent. Mr. James Reinseth, a devoted K-1 teacher at Nanwalek School, exemplifies these qualities while also teaching them to his students through a culture of respect, high expectations, and […]

Nadejda Reutov receives Golden Apple award

Posted by on November 4, 2014 at 12:45 pm

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Golden Apple Award | November 3, 2014 Nadejda Reutov, Support Staff “Nadejda Reutov is a custodian who is dedicated to her job and the Voznesenka School. Her eight and a half years of exceptional service have made our school a welcoming place for students, staff and visitors,” said Michael Wojciak, school […]

Assistant Superintendent Dusek will take over district leadership December 1, 2014

Posted by on October 23, 2014 at 10:15 am

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Contact: Pegge Erkeneff, 907.714.8888 News Release Assistant Superintendent Dusek will take over district leadership December 1, 2014 Soldotna, October 23, 2014—At the October 20, 2014, Board of Education meeting, the school board, “unanimously approved a Contract Amendment for the Interim Superintendent.” Thus, current assistant superintendent Sean Dusek will become the […]

Celebrate! Principal David Kingsland is 2014 National Distinguished Elementary Principal

Posted by on June 19, 2014 at 11:34 am

The Alaska Association of Elementary Principals announces the  National Distinguished Principal for 2014 is David Kingsland!  “I was thrilled to learn that one of our own is being recognized by his peers as a National Distinguished Principal for 2014,” said Dr. Steve Atwater, Superintendent. “Mr. Kingsland’s unwavering commitment to the students of William H. Seward Elementary […]

KPBSD celebrates nurses!

Posted by on June 16, 2014 at 3:16 pm

These numbers may surprise you! Fast facts: in September, October, and November 2013, KPBSD nurses served an average of 382 students each school day. Staff and community visits were not included in this number. In addition, viruses and respiratory infections were abundant, and fall sports and football injuries always keep school nurses busy. More specifically, […]

Homer High School intensive needs classroom receives 2014 Inclusive Practice Award

Posted by on April 3, 2014 at 4:18 pm

“The intensive needs (IN) team at Homer High School is outstanding and goes to incredible lengths to make sure that our students have meaningful inclusion,” said Clayton Holland, director of pupil services. “Along with the other wonderful staff at Homer High School, they have created a school culture that accepts, includes, and is accountable for […]