Kenai Students and Families,

I can’t express to all of you how much I love this community and our amazing, fun-loving students.  Kenai Central High is the 9^th school that I have worked in and I can say with proud conviction that it has been the very best 6 ½ years of my professional career.

Unfortunately, life brings unexpected changes and challenges, both requiring serious thought and decision-making.  On Friday, January 8^th, this will be my last day at KCHS.  My best friend in the whole world is very sick and seeking medical attention out of state.  It is required that I be by his side through this experience.  The care that is required by me will be 24/7 and for the past couple of months, I have been preparing my mind, body and soul for this upcoming challenge.  When you get married to the most wonderful human being in the world, part of that commitment lies in taking care of that person, through the good, bad, and ugly.  Right now, he needs me more than ever and I am ready to be there for him.

Parents,

Thank you for your children!   As we are all tired of Covid, it does makes my heart smile that our students will get to come back into our buildings.  I want to thank each and every one of you for your continued, unwavering support given to your children and our staff.  I am particularly appreciative for everything that you have been doing to support learning from home.  This has not been easy!  Trying to juggle multiple schedules and trying to deal with all of the normal challenges of family life simultaneously has been extremely tough.  Thank you so much.

Students,

It has been a remarkable yet crazy journey with all of you, especially that last year and a half.  I wish all of you the very best and hope that you realize that your wisdom is the most precious gift that you can ever possess.  ALWAYS strive to grow your knowledge and experiences.   Take chances left and right so that you will have a greater appreciation for life and achieve greater heights in your future.  BE KIND to everyone, even if you don’t feel like it.  It is amazing how paying it forward, opening a door for someone, or just giving a random smile or hello can make you feel inside.  Imagine how it makes the other one feel!!!

My hope is to be back in Alaska as soon as possible, but healing takes its own time.  My dream was to live in Alaska and for the last 12 years, my dream has come true every single day.

Love and happiness,

Briana Randle

KCHS Principal

Hello Kenai Central High School Families

Yesterday, January 5^th, the district leadership announced that face to face instruction will resume Monday, January 11^th on an A/B schedule for grades 7-12. I cannot express how excited we all are to have our Kardinal family back with us; it has been a long time coming and it is with open arms that we open up Kenai Central to our most valued population, our students and families.

Choice of Learning Mode:

Let me begin by first making clear that in either learning mode, a full 5 days of learning will be the expectation for both students and teachers.

Kardinal families will be given the opportunity to choose between 2 learning modes, whether it be, live two days a week or 100% remote. This choice will be available for students and families until mid-quarter eligibility checks (2/1/2021 – Quarter 3 and 4/12/2021 – Quarter 4) at which point, their choice will be set for the remainder of the quarter. The choice for learning modes will open again at the beginning of 4^th quarter and will extend until April 12 2021.

Face to Face Instruction:

Face to face instruction will occur on the following schedule during high-risk red levels:

·       Monday and Wednesday:  A-K:  Group RED

·       Tuesday and Thursday:  L-Z :   Group BLACK

·       Friday:  100% Remote and Vulnerable/Intervention Students/High

         Risk Special Education Students

100% Remote by Choice:

Students that choose 100% remote learning as their learning mode will engage in their academics through our Kenai Central High School Website and will follow the regular 7 period bell schedule (found on our website in the “Parent” portal). Students will have access to their online classes and Zooms through the “Online” portal (in red) at the top of the website.

Please Submit your learning choice here as soon as possible: Learning Mode Survey

KPBSD Covid 19 Compliance:

In accordance with the state and district Covid 19 protocol, Kenai Central has updated its Return to School Guidance. I encourage you to review the KCHS Return to School Guidance and please contact the school with any questions/concerns that you may have, as your feedback is paramount.

Thank you all for choosing Kenai Central as your school home, and GO KARDS!

Will Chervenak

Kenai Central High School

Assistant Principal

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held virtually this year on October 29th, from 12:00pm-7:00pm. If you are unable to meet during those times, please contact the school and we will work with you to set up an appointment time that works for you and the teacher.

To set up a Parent Teacher Conference you will need to click on the below link, find the teacher you would like to meet with and click on their name. Once you select the teacher it will direct you to the conference form, please fill out the required fields. You will receive a confirmation email letting you know the form was submitted successfully.

The Teacher will then contact you with either a zoom link, or they will call you during the time you have signed up for. Please repeat the process for each teacher you would like to meet with. Please don’t hesitate to contact the school if you have any questions

Parent Teacher Conferences