District News & Highlights

The KPBSD Effective Literacy Team will be responsible for developing a district roadmap that articulates literacy improvement goals and guidance that will help identify steps that will be taken to […]

The following school board meetings and work sessions will be held in the Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers at 144 Binkley Street, Soldotna, AK unless otherwise noted. PLEASE NOTE: The meetings […]

Wednesday, October 19, 2022 On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, the KPBSD will send TEST emergency messages via email, text message, and automated call. These are the methods we have available […]

Saturday, October 22, 202212:15pm – 3:00pmSkyview Middle School

Would you like more information about your child’s development? CHILD FIND Can Help! The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District (KPBSD) provides free screening for children 3 through 5 years old […]

The following school board meetings and work sessions will be held in the Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers at 144 Binkley Street, Soldotna, AK unless otherwise noted. PLEASE NOTE: The meetings […]

The following school board meetings and work sessions will be held at Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers at 144 Binkley Street, Soldotna AK unless otherwise noted. PLEASE NOTE: The meetings are open […]

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education has a vacancy for District 5 Sterling / Funny River.

October 11th, 10:00AM – 1:00PM@ Soldotna High School Gym FREE TO ATTEND! Your chance to speak to the representatives from 40+ participating colleges and career partners. Visit our College & […]

The following school board meetings and work sessions will be held at Homer High School, 600 E Fairview Avenue, Homer, AK in the Mariner Theater. The public is welcome to attend. […]

School ends 90 minutes early for students Friday, September 9, 2022 Buses will run 90 minutes earlier than normal at end of day PreK on early release days, afternoon PreK […]

The following school board meetings and work sessions will be held in the Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers at 144 Binkley Street, Soldotna, AK unless otherwise noted. PLEASE NOTE: The meetings are […]

KPBSD is grateful for all our school leaders who served, and retired or moved onto new adventures at the end of the school year in June. Let us collectively welcome […]

The following school board meetings and work sessions will be held in the Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers at 144 Binkley Street, Soldotna, AK unless otherwise noted. PLEASE NOTE: The meetings are […]

Soldotna, June 30, 2022—The USDA discontinued universal free meals for students, and parents and guardians are encouraged to complete their online meal application so children will have access to meal […]

The Kids Kenai River Spring Cleanup was another huge success! Nearing the end of the school year, on a sunny day, followed by yet another chilly day with snow, approximately […]

The following school board meetings and work sessions will be held in the Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers at 144 Binkley Street, Soldotna, AK unless otherwise noted. PLEASE NOTE: The meetings are open […]

The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development announced four teachers as finalists for the 2023 Teacher of the Year, including our very own Heather Baker who teaches a multiage […]

“As graduation ceremonies take place across the school district, I’m reflecting about how a gradation is not just a celebration for students and their families, but also a celebration of […]

Soldotna, May 2, 2022—Presented with the award at a surprise assembly on May 2, 2022, with her family, school community, AAESP board members, and Kenai Peninsula Borough School District leaders […]

“This week is National Teacher Appreciation week! I want to thank all of our teachers for their hard work and dedication to our students, their families, and our communities. The […]

“What can I do, invent or create to better care for the environment of the Kenai Peninsula or improve the area’s preparedness for a natural disaster?” In the 32nd year, […]

The following school board meetings and work sessions will be held in the Seward High School Theater at 2100 Swetmann St., Seward, AK 99664 unless otherwise noted. PLEASE NOTE: The meetings are open […]

During the month of April over 100 pieces of art made by AnnMarie Rudstrom’s Kindergarten students from Soldotna Elementary are on display at Kaladi Brother’s Coffee on Kobuk Ave. in […]

Principal Vaughn Dosko, Kenai Middle School, is awarded the 2022 Alaska Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP) “The positive culture and traditions at Kenai Middle School are a direct result […]

The following school board meetings and work sessions will be held in the Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers at 144 Binkley Street, Soldotna, AK unless otherwise noted. PLEASE NOTE: The meetings are open […]

Hiring a School Principal Public Involvement Opportunities Everyone is invited to watch the principal candidate interviews live via Zoom, and then provide written feedback through a new survey link provided […]

Take 5 minutes to review these 5 important education bills Talk to 5 friends, colleagues, or family members about these topics, and then: Five action ideas Contact your state legislator […]

Student teams from around the district tackled this year’s ‘STEM Design Challenge’ called the ‘Toothpick Bridge Challenge’ for the past few months (either at school, virtually, or a combination), with […]

The following school board meetings and work sessions will be held in the Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers at 144 Binkley Street, Soldotna, AK unless otherwise noted. PLEASE NOTE: The meetings are open […]

The 2022 ASTE Teacher of the Year journey began for Billeen Carlson in 2008 as a substitute teacher in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, then in 2017 after earning […]

Friday Early Release Update in the KPBSD “Thank you to all of our staff and families who provided input regarding early release days. From the more than 1,800 survey responses, […]

*variance: Kachemak-Selo, Nanwalek, Nikolaevsk, Razdolna, and Voznesenka schools are in session and have a different spring break “March is a time of hope and optimism on the Kenai with increasing […]

A Kenai Central High School graduate [Class of 1990] and a teacher at K-Beach Elementary for 24 years, Jason Daniels received national recognition as the Science Awardee for the Presidential […]

The statewide award recognizes her commitment and dedication to school nutrition! Fun fact: every day KPBSD Student Nutrition serves a daily average of 1,200 breakfasts and 3,200 lunches! For thirty […]

KPBSD School Counselors, you are appreciated! Please join me to celebrate our school counselors during National School Counselor Appreciation week! Now, more than ever, we recognize and appreciate the great […]

February is School Board Appreciation Month in Alaska! Together throughout our school district and state, let us honor school board members who provide grassroots governance of public schools. Kindly make […]

`The following school board meetings and work sessions will be held in the Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers at 144 Binkley Street, Soldotna, AK unless otherwise noted. PLEASE NOTE: The […]

Open positions KPBSD Human Resources Work, lead, and live in Alaska’s Playground! Newly announced leadership positions for the 2022-2023 school year are open for applicants until filled: Principal Openings for […]

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will hold a joint budget work session with the Borough Assembly at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 01, 2022, at the […]

The KPBSD Migrant Education Program went on a long-awaited trip to Washington D.C. through the Close Up program. The trip was sponsored by Title I-C (Migrant Education), and gave 14 […]

The following school board meetings and work sessions will be held in the Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers at 144 Binkley Street, Soldotna, AK unless otherwise noted. PLEASE NOTE: The […]

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December 20, 2021 – January 3, 2022**variance calendar for Nanwalek and Port Graham schools Dear KPBSD Staff and families, As we head into winter break, I wish you Happy Holidays, […]

Addition of Three Friday Early Release Student Days Dear KPBSD Parents and Guardians, I’m writing to give you advance planning notice about three additional early release days for students that […]

Celebrate what is right in the world, and treat yourself–attend or watch a school music concert or play! Programs are at school location unless otherwise noted, and some will be […]

Spencer Kuan Co, now a sophomore at Homer High School, is one of only a couple hundred people worldwide to receive not just a score of 5 on the AP […]

The following school board meetings and work sessions will be held in the Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers at 144 Binkley Street, Soldotna, AK unless otherwise noted. PLEASE NOTE: The […]

Open Enrollment: November 15, 2021 – December 15, 2021 Election Changes will be Effective January 1, 2022 ENROLLMENT DEADLINE: You MUST enroll no later than 4:30 pm AKST on December 15, […]

The Alaska Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP) named Kenai Central High School Assistant Principal Will Chervenak the 2022 State of Alaska Assistant Principal of the Year! Previously on November […]

In the 2020-2021 school year, the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, through River City Academy (RCA), launched a middle college pilot program! The Kenai Peninsula Middle College School (KPMCS) is […]

Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year! Our district is very excited to have all of our students, staff, and parents back in school after a tumultuous few years. Our 42 […]

The current Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is up-to-date, with actions and procedures that are practiced regularly. KPBSD requires employee safety and emergency action training in […]

Updates September 13, 2021: the KPBSD Board of Education approved the FY22-24 Kenai Peninsula Education Association (KPEA) and Kenai Peninsula Education Support Association (KPESA) Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA). September 2, […]