District News & Highlights

We are thrilled to announce that Ms. Nicole Murphy has been awarded the prestigious Golden Apple recognition for her outstanding work with the RISE Program (wrap around supports for at-risk […]

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

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District (KPBSD) is proud to announce that Jenna Fabian, Principal of Nikiski North Star Elementary, has been named the recipient of The Alan Haskins Principal […]

The 2023 recipient of the School Nurse Excellence in Alaska award is Dixie St. John, BSN, RN, the school nurse at Kenai Middle School for the past eleven years in […]

AASSP Region 3 Principal of the Year for 2023 is awarded to KPBSD Principal Sargeant Truesdell Soldotna High School Principal Sargeant Truesdell has been named Alaska Association of Secondary School […]

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 […]

Congratulations to Jolee Peterson, Hope School and Noah Standifer, Tebughna School for being selected to represent students on the KPBSD BOE Small Schools Committee. This committee will review and make […]

The Board of Education will hold a joint budget work session with the Borough Assembly at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at the George A. Navarre Administration Building, […]

I’m not sure why it is so hard for so many of us to let others know that they are important. The fact that Chris so easily expresses appreciation toward […]

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 Administrative positions are openeffective March 7, 2023: PrincipalRedoubt Elementary SchoolNikiski Middle Senior High SchoolMountain View Elementary School Questions? Contact Kendra Villa, KPBSD Personnel Specialist at 907.714.8845 or teach@kpbsd.org

The following school board meetings and work sessions will be held in the Denali Conference Room at 148 Binkley Street, Soldotna, AK unless otherwise noted. PLEASE NOTE: The meetings are open […]

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 Kenai Peninsula Borough School District requests input from staff, parents, and community members at the districtwide KPBSD budget meetings scheduled at the following times: Homer Community – Tuesday, February […]

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

The following school board meeting 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 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 […]

Do you know an inspiring and passionate educator deserving of the recognition of Alaska Teacher of the Year? Nominations are now open for the 2022-2023 period. Has five or more […]

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 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, […]