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Celebrate Stephanie Cronin, 2017 BP Teacher of Excellence

Published on May 3, 2017 By Pegge Erkeneff

Stephanie Cronin, Seward High School, 2017 BP Teacher of Excellence “It is truly humbling to receive this award. I am very proud to accept it on behalf of my fellow 2017 Teachers of Excellence, and all the excellent teachers across our district. Thank you BP for this program and the recognition you give to public […]

#KPBSD Stephanie Cronin is 2017 Alaska Alternate Teacher of Year

Published on December 6, 2016 By Pegge Erkeneff

#KPBSD State Championship of Teaching! Stephanie Cronin [Seward High School] is 2017 Alternate Alaska Teacher of the Year! “The staff and students of Seward High, and entire community, could not be more proud of Ms. Cronin and her amazing accomplishment,” said Trevan Walker, Seward High School principal. “It’s gratifying to know that she is recognized, […]

Two KPBSD educators named Alaska Teacher of the Year finalists!

Published on October 22, 2016 By Pegge Erkeneff

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Contact: Pegge Erkeneff, 907.714.8888 News Release Two KPBSD educators are Teacher of the Year finalists   Soldotna, October 22, 2016—KPBSD is so proud! Two of the three finalists for the Alaska Teacher of the Year make a difference every day in our district. Join us to celebrate Stephanie Cronin, Seward […]

Maddy Rea’s senior year adventure | Seward High School #Classof2016

Published on March 2, 2016 By Pegge Erkeneff

Maddy Rea’s Adventure Maddy Rea [Seward High School, Class of 2016], set a goal early in her high school career to travel abroad and volunteer to work with animals. At first, her plan was to travel to Malaysia and work with Sea Turtles. When she discovered that this program was not accepting more applications, her research […]

2016 ASTE Technology Leadership Awards go to KPBSD employees

Published on March 1, 2016 By Pegge Erkeneff

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Contact: Pegge Erkeneff, 907.714.8888 News Release 2016 ASTE Technology Leadership Awards for KPBSD employees Soldotna, March 1, 2016—KPBSD celebrates employees Casey Olson and Trevan Walker, who received top statewide recognition with a 2016 Alaska Society for Technology in Education (ASTE) Leadership Award. Each year ASTE selects three people who demonstrate […]

First time: Maritime Awareness Day

Published on September 11, 2015 By Pegge Erkeneff

Thunder, lightening, and rain didn’t stop Seward High Students from painting, welding and working on heavy equipment at the Vigor Shipyard, September 10, 2015. The interactive tour started at AVTEC when students from Seward High, AVTEC’s Welding, Diesel Mechanics and Constructions classes met with employers, department officials from DOT, and the Deputy Commissioner of the Department […]

Seward High students grow greens

Published on April 1, 2015 By Pegge Erkeneff

Students at Seward High School are using their greenhouse to supply the school with healthy greens, which provides essential nutrients and supports the local student body. Greenhouse preparations began in November and planting started the first week of January. Seeds were planted a week apart in order to have a sustained yield, which means the […]

Job shadow: a big, heavy project

Published on April 1, 2015 By Pegge Erkeneff

Seward High School students Marcus Sharamek and Kris Hettick spent Friday March 20, 2015, with Troy Hager and his heavy equipment class. The job shadow day was arranged through the Kenai Peninsula School District and John Clare. It allowed Kris and Marcus to see what AVTEC is like and to get a taste of the […]