District News & Highlights

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 […]

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 […]

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 2022-2023 school year College and […]

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, […]