Moose Pass School
Home of the Moose!
Vision
Every KPBSD student will be a lifelong learner who will graduate with the knowledge, skills, integrity, perseverance, and community connectedness needed to pursue their passions and desired post secondary opportunities.
Mission
Supporting students in life success
Demographics
- Principal Tenure: 1st year
- 2 Certified staff
- 3 Classified staff (2 college degrees 1 some college)
- 17:1 P/T ratio
- 10 average Staff years of service
- 17 Enrollment
- 87% Attendance Rate
- Intervention Support – We have a Speech Path work with kids twice a week, OT once a week, PT once a week, School Counselor twice a month and we have an itinerant SpEd teacher as well as an adaptive PE specialist that sends equipment and resources as needed.
Academics Assessment
MAP – Math
By the winter MAP assessment, all students will show progress toward achieving grade-level proficiency in math, with a minimum growth target of 5 RIT points from their fall baseline. Focused interventions and differentiated instruction will be utilized to address specific areas of need, aiming to improve skills in number operations, problem-solving, and mathematical reasoning. The goal is to have 80% of students meet or exceed their projected growth targets, fostering a strong foundation for spring benchmarks and overall academic success in math.
MAP – ELA
By the winter MAP assessment, all students will demonstrate progress in English Language Arts, with a targeted growth of at least 5 RIT points from their fall baseline. Instructional focus will be on enhancing reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and critical analysis skills. Through tailored support and consistent progress monitoring, the goal is for 80% of students to meet or exceed their projected growth targets, setting a strong foundation for continued improvement and success on the spring assessments.
Elementary Specific
- iReady
- CKLA
- % mCLASS Kinder at benchmark or above on EOY
- % mCLASS 1st grade at benchmark or above on EOY
- % mCLASS 2nd grade at benchmark or above on EOY
- % mCLASS 3rd grade at benchmark or above on EOY
Afterschool Programs
- Knitting Club: Held weekly at the public library, offering students a chance to learn and practice knitting
- Movie Screenings: Shown at the public library on early release days for student enjoyment
- KMTA Fresh Air Fridays and Snow School: Outdoor-focused programs that encourage students to explore and learn about their natural surroundings
- Basketball Clinic: A four-session fall basketball clinic, led by a local high school student and former Moose Pass student, held twice for young athletes to develop their skills.
These programs provide students with diverse learning experiences, from hands-on activities to outdoor adventures.
School Projects/Initiatives
These activities provide Moose Pass students with hands-on, creative, and athletic experiences throughout the school year!
- Downhill Skiing Program – Annual skiing lessons at Alyeska, in collaboration with Cooper Landing School and Hope
- Cross-Country Skiing – Yearly cross-country skiing activity for all students
- LEGO Robotics – A robotics program led by a dedicated community volunteer coach
- Spring Forensics Presentation – Students publicly present poetry or prose in this individual public speaking event (not scientific forensics)
- Battle of the Books – Participation in the district-wide reading competition
- Holiday Musical – Annual musical performance for the community in December
- School-Wide Art Projects – Various art initiatives led by the school’s SPED Aide.
Honors, Awards and Recognitions
- Our LEGO Robotics Coach and our SPED Aide are both Golden Apple Award winners
- Our 5th-6th Battle of the Books Team won 2nd place in the district last year
School Climate and Mindset Key Data
School Culture Highlights
Our school culture nurtures the individual student academically, while providing a family environment where everyone has friends and everyone feels welcome.
Family and Community Engagements/Highlights
We frequently have community members volunteer to teach the students about the history of Moose Pass, card making, fire safety, LEGO Robotics, and more. Parents are involved in fundraising, chaperoning field trips and we have 100% attendance for Parent/Teacher Conferences.
Goals for the year
By the end of the school year, all students will demonstrate measurable growth in reading and math, as evidenced by their fall and spring benchmark assessments. The target is for each student to improve by at least one proficiency level, or to maintain advanced performance, with a focus on strengthening foundational skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Regular progress monitoring and personalized support will be provided to ensure each student reaches their full potential.