Planning continues to open 42 KPBSD schools, and the science and spread of COVID19 in Alaska continues to change–you likely have questions and concerns. One size does not fit everyone, and COVID19 is creating challenges we have never lived through. Together we will create solutions and help you choose the best option for learning this […]
COVID19 Risk Level in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District UPDATE: On July 28, 2020, Southern Peninsula rose from LOW to MEDIUM RiskOn July 27, 2020, Central Peninsula dropped from HIGH to MEDIUM Risk Current Risk Levels effective July 19, 2020, July 27, 2020, July 28, 2020, until further notice* Central Peninsula: HIGH (on 7-27-20 […]
COVID19 is creating a bumpy and difficult time. We know it may be very hard for you, and adaptions may require a new focus, mindset, and decisions. We promise to communicate and be proactive, even when we do not have all the answers. Let us trust that together we can and will continue offering learning […]
News Release: KPBSD Smart Start 2020 How will COVID19 risk levels Affect K-12 Education and the first day of school for students in KPBSD? During their Monday, July 13, 2020 meeting at 6:00 PM, the KPBSD Board of Education will take action to approve the KPBSD COVID19 Smart Start 2020 plan, and change the first […]
KPBSD Sports & Activities webpage There is a new opponent on the Kenai Peninsula—meet COVID-19, who changed the game plan and conditions for summer activities and play in KPBSD schools. Several schools have plans approved now, and youth are practicing. Read the “Playing Safely” Peninsula Clarion June 18, 2020 article. Pools at Skyview Middle School […]
KPBSD Sports & Activities webpage Dear KPBSD students, parents, and staff, KPBSD is dedicated to the continuation of our various athletic programs for the physical and mental well-being of our students. We are mindful of the risks associated with these events to take place and are taking necessary steps to create as safe an environment […]
KPBSD All Staff Communication Hello! This summer, many of us will travel within our great state, and out of state. While health guidelines and mandates do change, these may be helpful travel related resources for you: State of Alaska Travel information and declaration forms: https://covid19.alaska.gov/travelers/ Online Link to Travel Graphic Current State of Alaska Health […]
Our planning team is designing the safe start-up for school in August, when we will welcome all children and staff will be welcomed to the new 2020-2021 school year. Our sincere hope and planning goal is to open up all 42 schools for onsite and in-person teaching and learning.
Soldotna, June 11, 2020—Rising like a Phoenix, Chris Brown consistently greets his own inquisitive single-digit age children with delight. At Homer Flex High School, his smile and twinkling eyes offer a welcoming presence to each teen who walks through the door and pauses to remove shoes in the foyer to enter a new day of […]
Ms. Margaret Griffin, Soldotna High SchoolKenai Peninsula Borough School District Golden Apple Award | June 1, 2020 Ms. Margaret Griffin has been working in the education field for twenty-four years. She began teaching English, then earned her Master of Arts degree in School Counseling, moved to Soldotna, Alaska, and has been a school counselor for […]