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Mrs. Sharon Hale awarded Golden Apple

June 4, 2020

Mrs. Sharon Hale, Redoubt Elementary SchoolGolden Apple Award | June 1, 2020Kenai Peninsula Borough School District “Mrs. Sharon Hale is an incomparable human who goes beyond her duties as if there were no other option,” said nominator Stephanie Belger. “She is the librarian aide at Redoubt Elementary, and the whole community knows her as much […]

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Volunteer Red Asselin Martin awarded Golden Apple

June 4, 2020

Ms. Red Asselin Martin, Paul Banks Elementary volunteer Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Golden Apple Award | June 1, 2020 “As the principal of Paul Banks Elementary in Homer, Alaska, I have witnessed firsthand the incredible resource that “Red” or Ms. Lisa Asselin Martin is for our school,” wrote nominator Eric Pederson. “She is a […]

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KPBSD 6.3.20 update: Survey | Strength | Safety

June 3, 2020

Q: What did you–youth and parents or guardians–experience during remote learning? A: Tell KPBSD in a simple SURVEY for students, parents & guardians How did the March to May remote learning work for you and your family? Your response will help KPBSD plan for a Smart Start for school in August. Our 20 person planning […]

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Sources of Strength Family Toolkit

June 3, 2020

Dear KPBSD Families, Students, and Staff, Take a deep breath. It is very important to keep doing this. Breathing in and out. So many things have changed in the Spring of 2020, and transitions are hard. KPBSD offers you these tools to help you navigate the transitions you are facing. Sources of Strength is a […]

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Principal Eric Pederson, named Alaska Association of Elementary School Principals 2020 National Distinguished Principal

May 29, 2020

Superintendent John O’Brien said, “I am so proud that one of our principals received this prestigious national honor when the Alaska Association of Elementary School Principals selected Eric Pederson as the Alaska National Distinguished Principal for 2020! Congratulations to Eric and the entire Paul Banks Elementary School learning community—this recognition is so well deserved!” Nominated and […]

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Students and Parents: Remote Learning Survey Invitation

May 20, 2020

Planning for the future: What is the remote learning experience from the KPBSD student, parent, and guardian perspective? #survey When health mandates closed 42 schools on the Kenai Peninsula to students this spring, KPBSD shifted to remote learning for students. We’ve all learned and experienced a lot, and want to capture the learnings. To both […]

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Virtual Job Fair via Facebook Live is May 12, 2020

May 8, 2020

For 90 minutes on Tuesday, May 12th, tap into the Alaska Teacher Placement Virtual Job Fair (VJF) with guest Kenai Peninsula Borough School District! Join us from 3:30-5:00 PM AST, Tuesday. May 12, 2020. Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Virtual Job FairHost (s): Kevin Downs, Student Support Services Program Coordinator and Sarge Truesdell, Principal, Skyview […]

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Skyview Middle School: Sources of Strength mentors and trusted adults

May 4, 2020

Skyview Middle School, Soldotna Alaska Trusted Mentors Mentor Mysteries “Wanted Posters” in a Month of Mentors! To highlight Skyview Middle School mentors, the Sources of Strength team sent students on a mystery to determine the WHO in the wanted-poster mentors for the week! The investigation and mystery encouraged students to connect with mentors, ask them […]

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Free KPBSD webinars to support remote learning

April 27, 2020

KPBSD: Shifting to Remote Learning free online webinars for parents & guardians You can find on-demand videos of past webinars, current offerings, and registration information on the Remote Learning Resource for Parents webpage and scroll to the section titled, “Trainings and Webinars for Parents” To register for these free parent webinars taught by KPBSD professional development coaches, complete […]

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