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Soldotna Montessori Charter School awarded 2021 National Blue Ribbon School

September 30, 2021

“It is a tremendous honor to be recognized for academic excellence as a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School. Our staff and families are dedicated to educating the whole child, and receiving this recognition is a tribute to each one’s effort. It is rewarding to see our students’ commitment to each other result in success, both […]

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New Collective Bargaining Agreements

September 21, 2021

Collective Bargaining Agreement “I am very happy that KPBSD agreements with KPEA and KPESA were ratified and unanimously approved by the Board of Education. This is the first time that the District and the Associations have gone through the Interest Based Bargaining (IBB) process. It was a long, and not always an easy path, but […]

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Free Developmental, Vision, and Hearing Screenings for preschoolers

September 20, 2021

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District (KPBSD) provides free screening for children 3 through 5 years old (not yet in kindergarten) Areas screened include: speech and language, learning and understanding, coordination and movement, social-emotional skills, self-help skills (feeding, dressing, and toileting), vision or hearing. Children already identified with disabilities should also be screened if not receiving special education […]

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Sources of Strength Family Toolkit

September 20, 2021

Dear KPBSD Families, Students, and Staff, Take a deep breath. It is very important to keep doing this. Several times a day, a pause to inhale and exhale for even a minute. Leaning into autumn and winter, eighteen months into the COVID-19 pandemic, resiliency is becoming more of a challenge for many people. Parents, caregivers, […]

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Talk to KPBSD: 2021 Career & Education Fair

September 14, 2021

KPBSD is joining the 2021 Career & Education Fair in Kenai, Alaska. Come and talk to our Human Resource specialists about an opportunity for you! Mark the date! Tuesday, September 21, 202110:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Kenai Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center parking lot11471 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai, Alaska 99611 “Get the chance to explore […]

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KPBSD Seeks Substitutes!

September 8, 2021

Begin at the “Substitutes” tab on the KPBSD website Do you have time and interest to be a substitute in a KPBSD school? It takes a village! KPBSD Seeks Substitutes—all types of positions are needed! Substitute Positions Total Rate of Pay Base Rate of Pay   COVID Relief Pandemic Compensation Teacher (Certified and at least […]

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COVID-19 School Health ECHO for KPBSD Parents

August 25, 2021

COVID-19 School Health ECHO for Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Parents Date: Thursday evening, August 26, 2021 Time:  5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Webinar link: https://alaska.zoom.us/j/81493607682Facebook event page link: https://fb.me/e/TUTJ12i2 This special session is designed for parents of students in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District to address questions that they may have related to the […]

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Ms. Myla S. Liljemark named 2021 Alaska History Teacher of the Year

August 19, 2021

Ms. Myla S. Liljemark, a teacher at Seward Middle School is beginning her seventeenth year as an educator in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, and is the 2021 Alaska History Teacher of the Year! The annual award is presented by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to K-12 […]

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New School Year Welcome!

August 13, 2021

Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year! Our district is very excited to have all of our students, staff, and parents back in school after a tumultuous few years. Our 42 schools are committed to meet the needs of every student, every day. This includes a safe and supportive learning environment for students and staff. Our […]

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New! KPBSD 100% Remote Learning Option

August 12, 2021

News Release The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District will offer a districtwide 100% Remote Learning option during the 2021-2022 school year. The new learning option will provide remote education to support the learning needs of KPBSD students and their families who have concerns about attending their neighborhood school in person during the pandemic. The districtwide […]

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