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SoHi serves up Family and Consumer Science classes

February 28, 2015

Soldotna High School is a leader in Family and Consumer Sciences, offering six courses: Nutrition, Culinary Arts, Child Development, Interior Design, Interpersonal Relationships, and Independent Living. Many of these classes have articulation agreements with the University of Alaska where students can earn college credit. They also earn certifications in First Aid, CPR, AED, ServSafe, and […]

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

February 28, 2015

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 […]

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American Sign Language (ASL) on the upswing in KPBSD

February 28, 2015

Sign Language is busting out all over the district! This year interest is surging to learn American Sign Language (ASL). Why? New students who are deaf are enrolling in our district. When that happens, a whole school perks up and notices there are people signing in the halls and the classroom. Classroom teachers like Lyn […]

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PBiS: If you’re peaceful you get a ticket

February 28, 2015

According to kindergartener, Kalena Schriner, “The Warrior Way is peaceful. If you are peaceful, then you get a ticket.” First grader,  Kaptelina Fefelov says, “The Warrior Way makes the school better.” And kindergartener, Alexander Stading says simply, “The Warrior Way is fun!” Nikolaevsk School is in its second year of implementing school-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and […]

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Twenty year partnership prepares students for their future

February 28, 2015

Kenai Central High School (KCHS) Job Shadow Day: helping students plan for the future Nearly twenty years ago the KCHS Job Shadow program had its beginnings as a partnership between Kenai Central High School, the Kenai Chamber of Commerce, and the Peninsula Job Center to help students determine their plans after high school. The annual job […]

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Become fluent: KPBSD English Language Learner program

February 28, 2015

February 2015 KPBSD’s English Language Learner (ELL) program has seen a 55 percent increase in the number of Limited English Proficient (LEP) students in the district since 2010. Currently: 286 LEP students are enrolled across 34 KPBSD schools 23 languages are represented in the following categories: Eastern European-Russian Asian-SE Asian Northern European Pacific Islander Native […]

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KPBSD Health Care plan tip: Open Enrollment period

February 28, 2015

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 […]

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Student Success Quietly Built on School Breakfast Success

February 28, 2015

Student success quietly built on school breakfast success: 1,000 times every school day Each KPBSD school day, about an hour before the first bell, dedicated Student Nutrition Services (SNS) staff members quietly begin the preparation for School Breakfast Service. As the breakfast preparation begins in the 34 KPBSD schools that sponsor a National School Breakfast […]

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News Release: Hospital Career Fair for KPBSD High School Students

February 12, 2015

Contact: Pegge Erkeneff, Communication Specialist 907-714-8838 News Release Careers in the Health Sciences are in High Demand Soldotna, February 12, 2015—High school students are invited to learn how to become part of the fastest growing career track in Alaska and the nation. Hospital Career Fair Tuesday, February 24, 2015 10:00-1:30 p.m. Central Peninsula Hospital Students […]

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News Release: KPBSD Public Budget Forum and Public Pool Use meetings

February 10, 2015

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Contact: Pegge Erkeneff, 907.714.8888 News Release How would you spend 167 million dollars? Soldotna, February 10, 2015—KPBSD faces a multi-million dollar deficit for a status quo budget in 2015-2016. If you care about quality schools and an excellent public education for our Kenai Peninsula K-12 students, please attend a public […]

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