KPBSD School “Safety Closure” information After extensive research and study of historical and recent school safety incidents, the U.S. Department of Education issued a new document with new guidelines for school safety entitled “Guide For Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operation Plans.” One of the major findings was that the lone option to lockdown was no longer […]
News Release Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Contact: Pegge Erkeneff, 907.714.8888 Soldotna, April 21, 2015—“Mom, I forgot my lunch money!” Have you ever wanted to add money to a school meal account, for a student activity fee, donation, or lost book via an online payment? Now you can! KPBSD is working with RevTrak, which allows […]
Please contact Conference Committee members* and legislators to voice your opinion about the proposed reductions to education funding. The Senate Finance Committee amended HB 72, with a 4.1 percent reduction to the Foundation Formula educational funding on April 2, 2015. The impact to KPBSD is: Reduction of state contribution to KPBSD: $4,238,432 Reduction of local […]
KPBSD Information Alaska Measures of Progress (AMP) Assessment FAQs Soldotna, April 2, 2015—The annual student assessment required by state law to meet federal requirements takes place for our students in grades 3 through 10 between March 30 and May 1, 2015. In 2015, the Alaska Measures of Progress (AMP) assessment replaced the Standards Based Assessment […]
More than 60 educational institutions will send representatives to meet with KPBSD high school students on Tuesday, October 23, 2012, from 10:00—1:00 at the Soldotna Sports Center in Soldotna, Alaska. That same evening, a financial aid informational program will be offered from 6:30—7:30 p.m. The third annual Kenai Peninsula College Fair is October 23, 2012, […]
The Kenai Peninsula Borough asked the school district to share information about State Disaster Assistance: For Individuals and Families with damaged homes and essential personal property lost in the Kenai Peninsula Borough during the 2012 Severe Storms. To apply, please visit the Disaster Assistance Center at: Anchor Point Fire Department – 72440 Milo Fritz Rd. October […]
February 23, 2012–KPBSD encourages your support of SB 182: Pupil Transportation Funding. We’ve made announcements that public testimony would be taken on Friday morning, at 8:00 am. This afternoon the LIO office announced that the scheduled SB 182 public testimony hearing scheduled for Friday, February 24, 2012, at 8:00 AM status has been changed to testimony by […]
KPBSD is participating in the Alaska Shield 2012 simulation exercise. Thank you to staff, Soldotna Middle School, custodians, Student Nutrition Services staff, and locals who will stay at the SMS shelter. The Kenai Peninsula Borough Office of Emergency Management explains: The Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) is participating in Alaska Shield 2012. Alaska Shield is an […]
Alaska Department of Education and Early Development announcement: Alaska Performance Scholarship Information for 2011 Graduates Application Extension for APS Class of 2011 Closes December 15 The extended application window for the Alaska Performance Scholarship closes December 15, 2011. The extended application window provides an opportunity for High School graduates who graduated prior to June 30, […]
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 […]