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Facebook Live Q and A with Superintendent Dusek

January 9, 2018

You’re invited to a Facebook LIVE Q & A with KPBSD Superintendent Sean Dusek Tuesday, January 23, 2018 7:00 – 7:30 p.m. How-to watch: It’s simple. Go to the KPBSD Facebook page on 1/23/18, at 7:00 PM, via your device or computer, and connect! You’ll see that KPBSD is live – click to view. How-to ask questions or […]

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How RESPONSIVE fits into the KPBSD educational strategy

January 8, 2018

Four key areas define the KPBSD five year strategic plan. In this two minute video, Superintendent Sean Dusek explains how Responsive is a core element: Learn more about the KPBSD 2017 – 2022 Strategic Plan Video text Hello! This is Sean Dusek and today we are going to examine what Responsiveness means in KPBSD. As you know, we […]

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Seventh graders personalize reading at Nikiski Middle High

January 2, 2018

“I’m very big on giving students as much choice as possible in their middle school years,” said Laura Niemczyk, Nikiski Middle-High School teacher. “I am also very big on turning kids into lifelong readers. With those two objectives in mind, I issued the 25 book challenge to my seventh graders this year. This is not […]

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Celebrate Audra Faris, NNS music teacher

January 2, 2018

School Band and Orchestra SBO 20th Annual “50 Directors Who Make a Difference” in 2017!    Audra Faris, Nikiski North Star Elementary music teacher, represents Alaska! “I feel quite honored and totally undeserving of this award. Somewhere, some kind soul nominated me for this modern band award. I am thankful that someone noticed I was […]

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Christmas Cheer in the Ninilchik Senior Center

January 2, 2018

“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 […]

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How-to measure KPBSD student success #KPI

December 15, 2017

KPBSD measures student and organizational success with multiple Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Superintendent Sean Dusek explains in short two minute video: Learn more about the KPBSD 2017 – 2022 Strategic Plan, and KPBSD KPIs Video text: Hello! Sean Dusek here with you again today to continue our discussion on the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District […]

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KPBSD Winter Music Lineup

December 7, 2017

 Celebrate what’s right in the world, and treat yourself – attend a music concert or school play! Programs are at school location unless otherwise noted. Also, some schools have more than one program, and so the location may vary by date. Aurora Borealis Charter School – November 30, 7:00 p.m., Winter Program, Soldotna High School […]

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News Release: Title VI Native Education Meeting

December 5, 2017

News Release Title VI Native Education Meeting Soldotna, December 5, 2017—The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Title VI Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. The Title VI Committee is comprised of parents and guardians of Title VI students who have been appointed by school site councils. Interested tribal elders, […]

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Upstream Academy: STEM, speed, drones, connect, learn!

November 17, 2017

KPBSD’s second Upstream Academy in October expanded to include students from both Title VI and Migrant Education–this brought a new dynamic and an element of cultural diversity and sharing to the academy! Students from Kachemak-Selo joined other migrant students from Homer, Soldotna, and Sterling and were able to share their lifestyle and culture with our Title […]

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Tuesday: KPBSD Facebook LIVE Q and A with Superintendent Dusek

November 13, 2017

You’re invited to the launch of KPBSD Facebook LIVE Q & A with KPBSD Superintendent Sean Dusek Tuesday, November 14, 2017 7:00 – 7:30 p.m. How-to watch: It’s simple. Go to the KPBSD Facebook page on 11/14/17, at 7:00 PM, via your device or computer, and connect! You’ll see that KPBSD is live – click […]

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