School Stories

Fireweed Academy Principal interviews

Posted by on May 2, 2022 at 3:00 pm

The final three candidate interviews for the new Fireweed Academy principal will be on Zoom, Wednesday, May 4, 2022, beginning at 6:00 PM. Everyone who participates will receive a survey link to provide audience input. Zoom doors to the audience open for ten minutes at 3:00; 4:00; 5:00; 6:00; 7:00; and 8:00 PM Zoom Link Meeting […]

KMS brings you Lion King. Jr the musical *movie*

Posted by on May 8, 2021 at 12:17 pm

Treat yourself from the comfort of home! The Kenai Middle School Drama Department created an incredible show for you – Lion King. Jr the musical *movie*! Stream the FREE movie from the comfort of your own home or device wherever you are this weekend or next! Streaming Dates & Times:May 7, 8, 14, 15 – […]

Seward Elementary shifts to 100% Remote Learning on 9/28/20 and 9/29/20

Posted by on September 25, 2020 at 10:15 pm

September 25, 2020 Communication to Seward Elementary staff and families. Principal Haskins will send a message via School Messenger on Saturday, September 26, 2020. Dear Seward Elementary students, parents, and staff, Friday evening September 25, 2020, we learned a second student or staff member at Seward Elementary School has been diagnosed with COVID-19, and as […]

Flex day: 215 Hours of Community Service Learning

Posted by on December 18, 2018 at 2:56 pm

215 Hours of Community Service Learning in Skyview Middle School Flex Day I.N.S.P.I.R.I.N.G. rippled throughout Kasilof, Soldotna, and Sterling on Thursday, December 14, 2018, when Skyview Middle School students assisted in elementary schools, at the Food Bank, visited Kenai Peninsula College, and visited local Soldotna businesses. Principal Sarge Truesdell explained, “The Skyview Middle school staff […]

Understanding Disabilities and Celebrating Kindness

Posted by on July 5, 2018 at 2:54 pm

Individuals with disabilities, as well as experts in the field of disabilities, came to Mountain View Elementary to set up eight different stations for presentations on a wide variety of physical and cognitive disabilities. These experts presented information about disabilities to our students and staff and provided engaging activities that facilitated the understanding of challenges […]

Christmas Cheer in the Ninilchik Senior Center

Posted by on January 2, 2018 at 11:13 am

“Singing in a small choir group this year was the best decision I have made! It was my way of relaxing after a long day of school. I became closer with some of the girls I barely knew. When we had a chance to sing carols at the senior center, I refused to pass this […]

Tebughna youth learning traditional Native American skills

Posted by on October 23, 2017 at 4:20 pm

Tebughna School middle and high school students are participating in a Native American unit of study, where they read Native American themed novels, write Native American folk tales, and practice picture-writing. Students are studying Native American geographical regions, and researching famous Native Americans. In science, students are using STEAM* engineering challenges to create the various […]

Great Caribou Migration builds teamwork

Posted by on October 23, 2017 at 3:38 pm

The tradition continues! K-Beach Elementary participates in their annual Great Caribou Migration in early fall. Proudly donning their bright red t-shirts to record laps, the students stormed the field to support the PTO and school. This yearly event has become a tradition in which students, staff, parents and community members share in exercise, teamwork and […]

Cinderella’s Closet is open for prom shopping!

Posted by on March 6, 2017 at 3:39 pm

The Soldotna Prep School music room is transformed, and open Monday and Tuesday from 3:00-6:00 for all area teens from schools in the KPBSD. Local area ladies in 9th through 12th grade are invited to shop for prom shoes, dresses, and makeup. Thank you to the volunteers, and for donations from businesses, and ladies in […]

K-Beach fourth grade engineering and design

Posted by on February 20, 2017 at 5:12 pm

Fourth grade students were guided through the engineering design process by a parent who is an engineer! Hands-on learning included brainstorming, designing, constructing, testing, and redesigning. The three day tower project included seismic, wind, and strength tests. Winners were determined based on their performance. We had a lot of fun and learning! “We are thankful […]