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West Homer Elementary named a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School

Published on September 7, 2012 By Pegge Erkeneff

PRESS RELEASE   West Homer Elementary named a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School Soldotna, September 7, 2012—U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan recognizes West Homer Elementary School as a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School. Based on overall academic excellence or for making progress in improving student academic achievement levels, 269 schools are honored as a […]

Making News: Project GRAD Kenai Peninsula

Published on September 26, 2011 By Pegge Erkeneff

The US Department of Education awards Project GRAD Kenai Peninsula a 128,000 grant! I posted a news release–along with others–on the KPBSD Media and Public Relationships Communications page. I’m excited about this grant–Project GRAD empowers and inspires  low income students students to obtain a high school diploma, and achieve success in post-secondary education.  The $128,000 Gear Up Grant […]