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High accolades for speech, language, and hearing contributions

Published on October 26, 2015 By Pegge Erkeneff

High accolades for three KPBSD employees who receive praise and recognition during the Alaska Speech–Language-Hearing Association (AKSHA) conference, October 16-17, 2015, in Anchorage, Alaska! “The speech-language pathologists working in the KPBSD are incredible,” said Clayton Holland, director of pupil services. “It is wonderful that Cynthia Detrow, Judy Gonsalves, and Amy Hogue were recognized for their outstanding contribution to […]

How-to invest millions in public education on the Kenai

Published on September 30, 2015 By Pegge Erkeneff

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District News Release Contact: Pegge Erkeneff, 907.714.8888 Does a quality education and the future success for every young person living on the Kenai Peninsula matter to you?  Yes? … please participate in the budget development meeting which takes place at 23 KPBSD school sites on Thursday, October 15, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. […]

Battle of Binkley – School District vs Borough at Tsalteshi Trails

Published on July 7, 2015 By Pegge Erkeneff

KPBSD employees, Let’s win the Battle of Binkley! This fun series promotes play, wellness, and a dash of fierce competition! Walkers and runners are welcome, every Wednesday, beginning July 8th Details… About the Salmon Run Series The Salmon Run Series is a series of 5 races hosted at the Tsalteshi Trails.  Each race is 5K and utilizes […]

Borough funds Kenai Peninsula education with maximum allowable contribution

Published on June 5, 2015 By Pegge Erkeneff

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Contact: Pegge Erkeneff, 907.714.8888 News Release KPBSD is grateful our Borough funds public education Soldotna, June 5, 2015—The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District will receive the maximum amount of funding for K-12 public education from the Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) in 2015-2016 (FY16). At the KPB assembly meeting on June […]

Celebrate KPBSD Natalie Kant, Alaska Counselor of the Year

Published on May 20, 2015 By Pegge Erkeneff

Natalie Kant, Alaska Counselor of the Year! Skyview Middle School (SMS) counselor Natalie Kant received top acknowledgment from the State of Alaska for her “exceptional leadership skills, work ethic, enthusiasm for the profession, and care for students.” Sarge Truesdell, principal of SMS said, “There is this old saying in schools that the head secretary and […]

Nanwalek School Contributes to Retention of Ancestral Language

Published on May 18, 2015 By Pegge Erkeneff

Good morning! Today is Wednesday, May 13, 2015! Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.” …. A typical school morning announcement? Yes! Until…. “Camai uciitilat, camai uciiniit. Ernerpak nupugpet Ipitaqa aniuq.” Nestled at the foot of beautiful mountains and along the shores of Cook Inlet, Nanwalek, or “a place with a lagoon,” is home to […]

News Release: KPBSD and Proposed Education Funding Reductions in HB72

Published on April 10, 2015 By Pegge Erkeneff

Soldotna, April 10, 2015—The Senate and House Conference Committee for HB 72 Operating Budget formed. The first meeting is Friday, April 10, 2015, at 4:00 PM. KPBSD understands that difficult financial decisions have to be made. We have confidence in our legislators and Speaker of the House Chenault, who have demonstrated support and advocacy for […]

Homeless liaison Kelly King receives Golden Apple award

Published on March 2, 2015 By Pegge Erkeneff

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Golden Apple Award | March 2, 2015 Kelly King, Homeless Liaison  One of the more challenging tasks that we face is educating our homeless students. Because of the extraordinary effort and dedication of Kelly King, KPBSD homeless liaison, the district is able to do its best to meet this challenge. Ms. […]

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

Published on February 10, 2015 By Pegge Erkeneff

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 […]

Librarian Lisa Whip receives Golden Apple award

Published on February 3, 2015 By Pegge Erkeneff

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Golden Apple Award | February 2, 2015 Lisa Whip, School Librarian   “The moment when a student of any level or age discovers a book that they are passionate about is the most exciting part of my job as a librarian. At that point the student’s desire to read unlocks […]