Kenai
Kenai, AK · Education
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Anchorage School Board plans interim superintendent search, public input
The Anchorage School Board is moving forward with plans to appoint an interim superintendent while preparing for a community-informed search for the district’s next permanent leader. The board will conduct a two-week internal search for an interim superintendent following Dr. Bryantt’s resignation. Qualified Anchorage School District employees can...
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After a year in Anchorage, youngest Halong evacuees adjust to new life, new school
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Anchorage School District has about 140 students from Western Alaskan enrolled this year, 56 of the youngest students are at College Gate Elementary, many in the Yu’pik Immersion program. College Gate principal Darrell Berntsen said he’s enjoying the students, who are mostly from Kipnuk,...
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Lathrop Ends Soldotna’s Reign With 35-14 Win in Alaska High School Football State Championship
Boaz Balash throws five touchdown passes, including four to Wilson Lawson, as the Malemutes finish a perfect 10-0 season and claim their first Alaska Division II state championship since 2022.
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‘I cried a little bit’: HomeSTEAD Charter School receives state approval, prepares for 2027 opening
Organizers plan for the institution to open for its first school year in July 2027.
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Anchorage School District holds emergency reunification drill at Dimond High
The Anchorage School District used an in-service day Friday to prepare students, staff and families for emergencies, holding a training exercise at Dimond High School. Between 150 and 200 people participated, primarily school staff from across the district. The exercise focused on practicing how to safely reunite students with parents and loved ones during an emergency.
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Anchorage schools practice emergency reunification procedures in large-scale drill
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - There may be nothing more unsettling for parents than getting word that there’s an emergency at their child’s school. Anchorage School District Chief of Schools, Kersten Johnson, said that’s one reason the district held a large drill on Friday to practice procedures for getting students safely reunited with their parents in an emergency.
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North Pole skips into state final, will face Colony for all the marbles
For as good as the North Pole offense has been all season, the defense is no slouch and stood tall Friday against Dimond in the state semifinals. Jade Skipps registered two sacks, Amarah States had one sack and Taimane Skipps grabbed an interception to headline a 32-0 victory on Day 2 of the ASAA flag football state playoffs at Wasilla High School.
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North Pole flag beats Colony for second state title in three years
Three touchdowns in an eight-minute span Saturday helped the North Pole flag football team pull away from Colony to capture its second state title in three years. The sensational Skipps sisters combined for all three TDs during the pivotal stretch that powered a 27-21 victory over Colony in the ASAA First National Bowl at Wasilla High School. The Patriots won the sport’s inaugural state tournament in 2024 and now they are the first two-time champs.
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Anchorage community sees opportunity in superintendent’s departure
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage School District (ASD) Superintendent Dr. Jharrett Bryantt is leaving his role early next year. Bryantt announced on Thursday he would be leaving in early 2027 to start a new role as the superintendent for Alexandria City School Board in Virginia. “I care deeply about our...
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Knights rally, fall short in ASAA girls flag football state title game
What you need to know: * The Colony Knights lost 27-21 to North Pole in the ASAA girls flag football state title game at Wasilla High School, falling just short of a late comeback. * Sophomore Bri Parrent intercepted a pass and threw a 48-yard touchdown pass to Morgan Gallagher.
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Anchorage student ukulele band hopes to perform in Hawaii
The Thunderbird Ukulele Band at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School is fundraising for a March trip to Oahu. Students hope to perform at schools and public shows while sharing their love of music and building community.
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Parrent’s TD trifecta powers Colony on Day 1 of state tournament; North Pole, Dimond, South advance
Sophomore sensation Bri Parrent hit the touchdown trifecta Thursday in the quarterfinals of the ASAA flag football state playoffs in Wasilla, cashing in for passing, rushing and defensive scores to highlight a 53-6 victory over Service. The Railbelt Conference MVP threw for touchdowns of 9, 27, 6, 16 and 4...
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After 4 years, Anchorage schools superintendent to leave for Virginia job
Anchorage School District Superintendent Jharrett Bryantt is leaving early next year to lead a school district in Virginia. Bryantt made the announcement in a letter to families Thursday. He said he has taken a job as the superintendent of the Alexandria City School District and will start Feb. 1. “Anchorage...
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Anchorage Assembly member proposes making school board seats chosen by district
An Anchorage Assembly member wants to change the way school board members are elected. Currently, all school board seats are at-large, meaning all Anchorage voters elect them. A proposal from Assembly member Donald Handeland would instead have school board members elected to represent different Anchorage areas. “I'm not insinuating that...
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Two of the nation’s top playmakers converge on state tournament
Even in the daylight, the stars will come out at the flag football state tournament. The third annual ASAA playoffs kick off Thursday morning at Wasilla High School and will feature Alaska’s top-ranked teams and two of the nation’s top playmakers in North Pole’s Jade Skipps and Colony’s Bri Parrent.
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Staples solidifies himself as three-time state champion; West flies to first team title since 2017
Flashing the No. 3 with his right hand, Katahdin Staples was all smiles as he crossed the finish line to win his third consecutive title at the ASAA/First National Bank Alaska State Cross Country Running Championships, conquering the 5-kilometer course in 15 minutes, 34 seconds. The East High senior became...
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By land and by air, Cummings accounts for 7 TDs for Service
In a meeting of longtime rivals and contrasting styles, it was Service and its powerful running attack blazing to a big early lead and cruising to a 54-26 victory over Dimond on Friday night at Service High School. The quarterbacks for both squads put up video-game numbers as Service’s Noah...
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Anchorage career expo connects freshmen with future opportunities
More than 2,800 Anchorage School District freshmen attended the third annual Academies of Anchorage Career Expo at the Dena’ina Center. Students connected with nearly 100 businesses and organizations to explore different career paths and opportunities available in Alaska. The expo featured a range of industries, from health care to...