Soldotna, October 20, 2011— The Youthful Offender Program (YOP), currently located in Seward, Alaska, will move from the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District to the Anchorage School District June 30, 2012. Spring Creek School is part of the Youthful Offender Program (YOP) located in Spring Creek Correctional Center—a maximum security state operated correctional facility in […]
KPBSD MEMO KPBSD sets United Way goal of $12,000.00 Soldotna, October 18, 2011—KPBSD supports United Way, and encourages KPBSD employees to consider contributing via a payroll deduction, or a one-time donation to help meet our KPBSD $12,000 goal. Dr. Steve Atwater writes: “The District is again pleased to partner with United Way. We recognize […]
Financial Aid Information Night October 25, 2011 6:30—8:00 p.m. Kenai Central High School, Renee Henderson Auditorium Do you wonder how to fund a college education–where to begin, what your first and second steps can and should be? Make time to attend this valuable ninety minute informative evening. Learn about: College search resources Timelines for high school […]
2nd Annual Kenai Peninsula College Fair October 25, 2011 “You are unique, and if that is not fulfilled then something has been lost.” — Martha Graham, dancer, choreographer Do you want to find a great college to help you become the best you can be? College and post-secondary education helps you discover and achieve your dreams. […]
October 14, 2011: PSA: Safety Precaution Reminder Parental supervision requested for children at bus stops, and while walking and biking to and from school. KPBSD reminds parents and guardians not to leave young children unattended at bus stops. Ideally, children should walk and bike to school in groups. Children are reminded to report any suspicious […]
What do Constantinople and Kenai have in common? To answer this question, embark on a journey into Russia’s past, live from Kenai, Alaska, with Classroom Without Walls. Three KPBSD high school world history teachers collaborate in Classroom Without Walls, offering innovative world history learning to 350 students from Kenai Central High School, Soldotna High School, and Skyview High School. Wednesday, October 19, […]
The 2011 Dig Pink Volleyball Match between Soldotna High School STARS and Kenai Central High School Kardinals cleared $6,179.00! This is a record amount, and demonstrates what vision, sports, collaboration, and positive rivalry accomplishes. 2011 Dig Pink makes a difference for KCHS graduate Cassie Walker graduated from Kenai Central High School in 2003. In May she was diagnosed with breast cancer. […]
Monday morning: I flew to a small school in Port Graham, Alaska, which is south and east of Homer. I’ve had the opportunity to tag along on several trips to our diverse schools where I’m learning about the KPBSD school district, taking photos, meeting students and educators. Arriving at the school, two framed paintings hinged with a mirror caught […]
Fifty-eight student teams from twenty-two schools designed, built, and flew paper airplanes on Saturday, October 8, 2011, in the annual KPBSD Mind A-Mazes contest sponsored by Quest. A KPBSD problem-solving competition, 3 to 4 students work in a team to solve a long-term problem, prior to the competition. In addition, the day of the competition, a spontaneous problem […]
Today I met a remarkable teacher, new to the school district. She and two of her students captivate me. I thought I’d spend an hour with them at the Kenai Middle School Vision Room to write a highlight story. Three hours passed swiftly, and I didn’t want to leave. You can read why next week. […]