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To change the Mascot\/Logo, click on the image and then click \"Replace\" in the toolbar. (Your toolbar will either be along the top or floating near the area clicked, according to your previous editing preferences). -->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 35%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nikiski North Star Elementary<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Home of the Shooting Stars!<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"742\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/kpbsd.org\/schools\/nikiski-north-star\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/05\/website4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3774 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kpbsd.org\/schools\/nikiski-north-star\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/05\/website4.jpg 742w, https:\/\/kpbsd.org\/schools\/nikiski-north-star\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/05\/website4-300x224.jpg 300w, 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North Star Elementary is committed to working with students, parents, and the community to provide opportunities for all children to explore and develop their maximum potential.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns school-profile-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column school-profile-left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group school-profile-contact\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<!-- Please edit your school phone number on the right hand side -->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"bi 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6.75-3.934 6.75-7.951\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"school-profile-facebook-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NikiskiNorthStarElementary\">Nikiski North Star Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group school-profile-demographics\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Demographics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<!-- Please edit your demographics and maintain the list format as seen below, click on each line, highlight the existing text, and type over -->\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Principal Tenure:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>6th year at NNS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10th year as Administrator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15 years of KPBSD service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20 years in education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>21 Certified staff\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 Doctorate degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 Masters degrees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 Bachelors degrees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 Classified staff\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4 Associates or higher<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5 Paraeducator Online Training &amp; Assessments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 HS Diploma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>19:1 P\/T ratio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 average Staff years of service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enrollment: 210 students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attendance Rate: 88.9%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Intervention Support<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NNS receives federal funds through Title I<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For the 2026-2027 school year, NNS will operate a schoolwide program model (K through 5th grade) based on our school\u2019s needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current focus areas include: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Small group math and reading support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>emphasis on conflict resolution and self-regulation strategies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>increasing attendance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>communication with families and other stakeholders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group school-profile-demographics\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academics Assessments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<!-- Please edit your secondary stats and maintain the list format as seen below, click on each line, highlight the existing text, and type over -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>mCLASS-DIBELS Assessment<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>78% mCLASS Kinder at benchmark or above on End-of-Year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>66% mCLASS 1st grade at benchmark or above on End-of-Year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>64% mCLASS 2nd grade at benchmark or above on End-of-Year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>67% mCLASS 3rd grade at benchmark or above on End-of-Year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>56% mCLASS 4th grade at benchmark or above on End-of-Year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>48% mCLASS 5th grade at benchmark or above on End-of-Year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcd6 K\u20135 Literacy Growth (mCLASS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schoolwide literacy growth remained a major area of celebration this year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students scoring Above Benchmark increased from 18% to 36%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students in the Well Below Benchmark category decreased from 33% to 21%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kindergarten students Above Benchmark increased from 7% to 44% by spring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2026 MAP Growth &amp; Achievement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd22 Math<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Grade 3<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spring Achievement: 68th percentile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>61% of students scored in the 61st percentile or higher nationally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Growth Highlight: Grade 3 students demonstrated the highest overall math achievement in the school<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grade 4<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spring Achievement: 62nd percentile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>55% of students scored in the 61st percentile or higher nationally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Growth Highlight: More than half of students performed above national average benchmarks in math<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grade 5<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spring Achievement: 48th percentile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>30% of students scored in the 61st percentile or higher nationally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Growth Highlight: Students showed continued growth and progress toward grade-level expectations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udcda Reading<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Grade 3<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spring Achievement: 61st percentile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>50% of students scored in the 61st percentile or higher nationally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Growth Highlight: More than half of students finished the year Above Benchmark in mCLASS reading<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grade 4<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spring Achievement: 60th percentile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>50% of students scored in the 61st percentile or higher nationally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Growth Highlight: Students demonstrated continued growth in both reading achievement and benchmark performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grade 5<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spring Achievement: 40th percentile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>30% of students scored in the 61st percentile or higher nationally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Growth Highlight: Students demonstrated increased performance in the Above Benchmark category throughout the year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group school-profile-demographics\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Elementary Specific Programming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<!-- Please edit your secondary stats and maintain the list format as seen below, click on each line, highlight the existing text, and type over -->\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Afterschool Programs<\/strong><br>Nikiski North Star offers a variety of afterschool opportunities to keep students engaged and active beyond the school day. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Intramural Sports<\/strong> \u2013 Offered in multiple seasons throughout the school year, intramurals promote participation, teamwork, and physical activity in a fun, supportive environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boys and Girls Club \u2013 Kenai Clubhouse<\/strong> \u2013 Provides afterschool care and enrichment activities. This program is operated by the Boys and Girls Club-Students ride Bus 117 to the Kenai Clubhouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Girl Scouts<\/strong> \u2013 Encourages leadership, friendship, and service. This organization also rents space in our building to host meetings and events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Good News Club<\/strong> \u2013 Offers students the opportunity to learn and grow through Bible lessons, songs, games, and valuable life lessons. This club is independently operated by CEF and rents facility space at NNS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These programs reflect our school community\u2019s commitment to supporting the whole child\u2014academically, socially, and physically\u2014while partnering with outside organizations that share our vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">iReady (Math)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The i-Ready Diagnostic data showed substantial growth from fall to spring, with many students moving closer to or above grade-level expectations. A total of 197 out of 210 students participated in the spring assessment window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students performing <strong>on or above grade level<\/strong> increased from <strong>13% in the fall to 54% in the spring<\/strong>, growing from 25 students to 106 students. Students performing <strong>Mid or Above Grade Level<\/strong> increased from <strong>5% to 28%<\/strong>, while students performing <strong>Early On Grade Level<\/strong> increased from <strong>8% to 26%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, the number of students requiring additional intervention decreased significantly. Students performing <strong>One Grade Level Below<\/strong> decreased from <strong>60% to 37%<\/strong>, students performing <strong>Two Grade Levels Below<\/strong> decreased from <strong>21% to 7%<\/strong>, and students performing <strong>Three or More Grade Levels Below<\/strong> decreased from <strong>7% to 3%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These results reflect strong academic growth across the school, with more students meeting grade-level expectations and fewer students requiring intensive intervention support. The data demonstrates the positive impact of targeted instruction, intervention supports, and the hard work of our students and staff throughout the school year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CKLA (<strong>Core Knowledge Language Arts<\/strong>)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>During the 2025\u20132026 school year, Nikiski North Star Elementary continued the implementation of the <strong>Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA)<\/strong> curriculum. Now adopted districtwide as the Tier I language arts program, CKLA is designed to build strong foundational literacy skills through a structured, knowledge-rich approach. It emphasizes reading, writing, speaking, and listening while introducing students to a broad range of content in history, science, literature, and the arts. This continued implementation supports the development of critical thinking and comprehension skills, providing a consistent and high-quality language arts experience across all grade levels.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group school-profile-projects\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">School Projects\/Initiatives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<!-- Please edit your projects and maintain the list format as seen below, click on each line, highlight the existing text, and type over -->\n\n\n\n<p>At Nikiski North Star Elementary, we are proud to be a PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) school. This means we focus on recognizing and reinforcing positive student behavior to help prevent challenges before they arise. Staff actively acknowledge students through positive office referrals and praise tickets that include specific, encouraging feedback. Our goal is to build a safe, supportive, and respectful school environment where all students can thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the 2026\u20132027 school year, our tentative classroom structure will include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kindergarten<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kindergarten<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1st Grade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1st Grade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2nd Grade <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3rd Grade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3rd Grade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4th Grade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4th\/5th Grade (4\/5)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5th Grade <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We also offer a well-rounded, integrated Specials program following the STREAM model:<br><strong>Science, Technology, Recreation, Engineering, the Arts<\/strong> (including Music, Theater, and Dance), and <strong>Mathematics<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each student receives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>3 days of Physical Education<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 Lab day<\/strong> (hands-on science and tech learning)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 Arts Room day<\/strong> (focused on creativity and expression)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to academics, we proudly support several schoolwide programs that help students develop self-regulation and conflict resolution skills, including <em>Kelso\u2019s Choices<\/em>, <em>Zones of Regulation<\/em>, <em>Second Step<\/em>, and <em>Empowering Education<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Intermediate grade students also have the opportunity to participate in intramural sports, such as cross country running, cross country skiing, and basketball\u2014promoting teamwork, fitness, and fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We look forward to a fantastic year of learning and growth!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group school-profile-projects\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Honors, Awards and Recognitions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<!-- Please edit your honors, awards and recognitions and maintain the list format as seen below, click on each line, highlight the existing text, and type over -->\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nikiski North Star Elementary (NNS) has earned several honors and recognitions that reflect its commitment to excellence in education and community engagement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Schoolwide Recognitions<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>National Blue Ribbon School (1994)<\/strong>: NNS was honored as a National Blue Ribbon School for Exemplary High Performance, a prestigious national recognition of academic excellence. <a href=\"https:\/\/kpbsd.org\/schools\/nikiski-north-star\/school-profile\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kenai Peninsula Borough School District<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>STEM Design Challenge Champions (2021\u201322)<\/strong>: Two NNS teams achieved first place in the KPBSD STEM Design Challenge, with their toothpick bridges holding over 40 pounds of water without structural failure. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Student Achievements<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Future Problem Solving Team (2020)<\/strong>: A team comprising Jackson Hooper, Eli Brigham, Alena Ellis, and Milly Hornung qualified for the state competition for the first time in over 15 years. They secured first place in the presentation of scenario division and second place in the problem-solving competition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Academic Competitions<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Masonic Outstanding Student<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Spelling Bee Winner <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Staff Recognition<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alan Haskins Principal of the Year (2023)<\/strong>: Principal Jenna Fabian received this district-level award, acknowledging her leadership and dedication to the school community. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Community and Cultural Engagement<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NNS has demonstrated a strong commitment to community involvement and cultural enrichment through various initiatives<a href=\"https:\/\/kpbsd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/superintendent\/reports-documents\/Annual-Report_2020-2021.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community Partnerships<\/strong>: Collaborations with local businesses, such as Nikiski Hardware &amp; Supply, have provided students with hands-on learning experiences, including building planter boxes and participating in reading events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Arts and Performance<\/strong>: Students have engaged in musical productions, including a fifth-grade musical titled &#8220;Pirates,&#8221; and participated in local theater productions like &#8220;Mary Poppins&#8221; at the Triumvirate Theater. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student Wellbeing Learning<\/strong>: The school has implemented programs to support students&#8217; emotional well-being, with data indicating that 90% of primary students could articulate strategies to manage their emotions effectively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These accomplishments highlight Nikiski North Star Elementary&#8217;s dedication to fostering academic excellence, student development, and community engagement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/education.alaska.gov\/compass\/Report\/2022-2023\/24\/240350#overview\" style=\"border-radius:5px\">State Report Card to the Public<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column school-profile-right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group school-culture-highlights\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">School Culture Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Nikiski North Star Elementary, the vibrant and diverse student population reflects a rich tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. Approximately 8% of the students proudly identify with tribal affiliations, enriching the school&#8217;s cultural landscape. Additionally, 26% of the students receive Special Education support, including those with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and gifted services, while another 25% benefit from targeted intervention support. Our school population experiences transiency, as students relocate to our community from other areas on the Kenai and even from out of state, which adds to the dynamic learning environment. 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https:\/\/kpbsd.org\/schools\/nikiski-north-star\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/05\/IMG_5590-667x500.jpg 667w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group family-community-highlights\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Family and Community Engagements\/Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nikiski North Star Elementary<\/strong> fosters strong connections between families and the broader community through a variety of meaningful initiatives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Parent\/Teacher Conferences<\/strong><br>\u2013 Strengthens the partnership between home and school through regular opportunities for collaboration and goal setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Family Resource Center<\/strong><br>\u2013 Provides games and educational activities for families to borrow, supporting learning and connection at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Communication<\/strong><br>\u2013 Uses the schoolwide platform <em>Bloomz<\/em> to keep families informed and engaged in their children\u2019s education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Family Engagement Events<\/strong><br>\u2013 Supported by the NNS PTO and Title I, events include <em>Bingo for Books<\/em> and a wide variety of <em>Family Nights<\/em> that brings families and community members together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intramural Sports for Intermediate Students<\/strong><br>\u2013 Offers cross country running, cross country skiing, and basketball to promote physical activity, teamwork, and school involvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Community Participation<\/strong><br>\u2013 Attends local events such as <em>Industry Appreciation Day<\/em> and the <em>Fun in the Midnight Sun Festival<\/em> through the North Peninsula Recreation Center.<br>\u2013 Encourages family involvement by promoting attendance at Nikiski Middle-High School sporting events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">School Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/kpbsd.org\/schools\/nikiski-north-star\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/10\/Your-paragraph-text-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kpbsd.org\/schools\/nikiski-north-star\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/10\/Your-paragraph-text-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/kpbsd.org\/schools\/nikiski-north-star\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/10\/Your-paragraph-text-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/kpbsd.org\/schools\/nikiski-north-star\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/10\/Your-paragraph-text-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kpbsd.org\/schools\/nikiski-north-star\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/10\/Your-paragraph-text-768x768.png 768w, 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Together with our strong, supportive community, we strive to create an inspiring and nurturing environment where every student can thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Supporting a Positive and Safe School Environment at NNS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Nikiski North Star, we are committed to creating a school environment where every child feels safe, supported, and ready to learn. Over the past two years, we\u2019ve focused on building a positive school culture by teaching social-emotional skills and reinforcing positive behavior through schoolwide expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What We Focused On:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Last year, we introduced tools like <em>Kelso\u2019s Choices<\/em>, <em>Zones of Regulation<\/em>, and <em>Second Step<\/em> to help students learn how to solve problems, manage emotions, and treat others with respect. We also began using Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to create clear behavior expectations across our school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What We Saw:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Office interaction data helps us monitor student behavior trends and evaluate how effectively we are supporting positive school culture and student well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Office Interaction Entries<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2023\u20132024:<\/strong> 157 entries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2024\u20132025:<\/strong> 164 entries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2025\u20132026:<\/strong> 121 entries (as of May 19, 2026)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This reflects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>22.9% decrease<\/strong> from 2023\u20132024 to 2025\u20132026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>26.2% decrease<\/strong> from 2024\u20132025 to 2025\u20132026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past year, we continued focusing on student wellbeing lessons, consistent schoolwide expectations, restorative conversations, and proactive student support. These efforts contributed to a significant reduction in office interactions across the school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Student perception data from the district\u2019s Student Climate and Mindset Survey also reflected positive trends:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>97%<\/strong> of students reported feeling safe at school<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>89%<\/strong> said adults at school treat students with respect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>86%<\/strong> said students try to help when another student is being picked on<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>94%<\/strong> said teachers care about their well-being<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These results demonstrate encouraging growth in both student behavior and school connectedness. We are proud of the positive culture our students, staff, and families continue building together at NNS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Students Are Saying:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2026 KPBSD Student Climate and Mindset Survey showed strong positive feedback from our students in grades 3\u20135 and highlighted continued growth in school connectedness, safety, and student mindset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2b50 96% of students said they are encouraged to do their best at school.<br>\u2b50 97% of students said they feel safe at school.<br>\u2b50 97% of students said they care about our school community.<br>\u2b50 94% said their teachers care about their well-being.<br>\u2b50 91% said they meet the goals their teachers set for them.<br>\u2b50 95% said they have goals for their future.<br>\u2b50 94% said they believe they will graduate from high school.<br>\u2b50 88% said they believe they can excel in all of their classes.<br>\u2b50 89% said adults at school treat students with respect.<br>\u2b50 86% said when another student is being picked on, students try to stop it.<br>\u2b50 83% said they think it is important to participate in community service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students also reported strong growth in instructional practices connected to deeper learning, including problem solving, evaluating sources, and making connections across subjects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These responses show that students feel supported, challenged, and connected at NNS. 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