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 […]
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 […]
Who is your favorite KPBSD teacher? Please make time to nominate the educator you want to be recognized as a 2013 BP Teacher of Excellence! BP is pleased to be able to recognize teachers throughout the entire state of Alaska for their dedication to teaching and for inspiring students. Each Teacher of Excellence chosen by our […]
NEWS RELEASE Status of Negotiations following the January 22, 2013, post advisory arbitration bargaining session between KPBSD and the KPEA and KPESA. Soldotna, January 23, 2013—The following email was sent to all Kenai Peninsula Borough School District employees this morning. Sent to: All KPBSD staff Subject: info: 1/22/13 collective bargaining update from KPBSD Dear KPBSD […]
Soldotna, December 14, 2012—A tragic day in the United States is unfolding as the world learns of a school shooting and the death of children and educators at a Connecticut elementary school. The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District offers care and condolences to everyone affected in this tragedy. Our hearts ache with colleagues and school […]
KPBSD NEWS RELEASE Project SEARCH open house is November 27, 2012 Soldotna, November 15, 2012—Imagine what can happen if a school district and hospital collaborate to create a business-led, one-year, school-to-work program for students with disabilities that takes place entirely at the workplace… Join KPBSD and Central Peninsula Hospital on Tuesday, November 27, 2012, for […]
KPBSD curriculum director to meet with parents Soldotna, October 23, 2012—Parents, guardians and students are invited to an interactive meeting with the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District curriculum director, Dr. Doris Cannon. Purpose: Talk about the curriculum revision process and to offer an opportunity for parents and students to express needs in regards to the […]