News Release: contact Pegge Erkeneff, Communications Specialist | 907.714.8888 KPBSD Ski Teams in Bus Accident Soldotna, January 10, 2014—While traveling to the Valdez Invitational, Kenai Central High School and Skyview High School cross-country ski teams were in a bus accident at approximately 11:44 a.m., at mile 55 on the Richardson Highway. Valdez City Schools sent buses […]
KPBSD third through fifth grade students from Redoubt Elementary, K-Beach Elementary, Kaleidoscope School, Ninilchik, and Chapman Schools played with the Kenai Peninsula Orchestra through Link Up, a program of Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute. “One of the district’s unsung sources of pride is our elementary music programs,” said Steve Atwater, superintendent. “These concerts are a […]
“One of the more challenging tasks that we face is educating our homeless students. Because of the extraordinary effort and dedication of Kelly King, the district is able to do its best to meet this challenge.” –Steve Atwater, superintendent “I am blessed with the opportunity to do what I love every day. Having the work […]
I’m happy to report the KPBSD team that has worked so long and hard to ensure a successful implementation of our upgrade to the APECS 2.0 software came through with a win. We aren’t done yet, but we’ve made it through the first payroll successfully, which we considered the biggest test. This sums up the general […]
Applause! Dan Bohrnsen is named AACTE Outstanding Career and Technical Education Administrator of the Year! Congratulations to Dan Bohrnsen, our Career and Technical Education Work Force Development and Coordinator! Honored at a banquet sponsored by the Alaska Association of Career and Technical Education in Anchorage, Alaska, Bohrnsen was selected by his peers throughout the state […]
Every fall as the seasons change, the Kenai Peninsula turns into a winter playground for many. Unfortunately, the cold and snow that creates our recreational opportunities also creates icy parking lots and sidewalks. Each year multiple KPBSD employees have experienced falls on these icy surfaces resulting in bodily injury. In an effort to reduce […]
News Release Advisory Committee recommendations for Soldotna schools 7-12 grade reconfiguration Soldotna, November 8, 2013—The Soldotna area 7-12 grade schools Advisory Committee completed its work and presented recommendations to the KPBSD Board of Education during a work session on November 4, 2013. Last spring, the school board voted to reconfigure the three Soldotna area secondary […]
Media Release KPBSD announces Soldotna 7-12 grade administrators for 2014-2015 Soldotna, October 2, 2013—The principals and assistant principals for the Soldotna schools reconfiguration were determined this week after an interview process. Dr. Steve Atwater, superintendent, made the final decision. The assignments will take effect in the 2014-2015 school year, and each of the five is […]
Media Release General Obligation Bond, Proposition 2 Soldotna, September 10, 2013—On October 1, 2013, Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) voters will be asked to consider $22,987,018 in bonds to repair ten school roofs ($20,995,282) and install a turf field at Homer High School ($1,991,736). These projects have been approved by the State Department of Education for […]
Media Release Soldotna Schools Reconfiguration Advisory Committee Soldotna, September 9, 2013—The fourteen person advisory committee will meet for the first time at Soldotna Middle School library on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 5:30 p.m. The committee will make recommendations about cultural and historic issues (colors, school names, mascots, and so forth). This committee will serve in […]