Dear All Seward and Moose Pass Families,

Late in the day on Thursday, October 8^th, new positive COVID19 cases have come to light that there hasn’t been sufficient time to investigate.  Rather than put students or staff in jeopardy, all Seward schools and Moose Pass will move to remote learning on Friday, October 9^th, 2020. Typically, kindergarten and Intensive Needs students would still attend school in red.  However, no students will be in school on Friday. A follow-up communication with more information concerning distribution of materials for students will be issued later this evening. As additional information through contact tracing is collected, a return to in-person learning date will be determined.

Students located in Petersburg, Seward or the Homer communities are invited to apply for a scholarship towards their vocational education.

Three (3) scholarships will be awarded for $5,000 each.

Qualifications:

• Received High-school diploma or GED certificate within the past two years;
• Is a resident of the Petersburg, Seward or Homer community;
• Pursuing training, certification, or a degree in vocational or trade studies (such as HVAC, plumbing, electrician, refrigeration, IT, Heavy equipment or engine tech, culinary, welding, construction tech, office and biz tech, etc.)
• A letter of recommendation from a school counselor, teacher, or adult mentor

Preference:

• Individuals with the intention to return to work in home community or at least within the state of Alaska

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

$160,000 (40 Awards) Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program Deadline: October 30, 2020 For Eligibility: Click Here   $1,000 (1 Award) Vivo Scholarship Deadline: October 31, 2020 For Eligibility: Click Here   $5,000 (50 Awards) Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Deadline: November 10, 2020 For Eligibility: Click Here   $1,500 (1 Award) Pay it Forward Scholarship Deadline: November 30, 2020 For Eligibility: Click Here

Did you know that the district provides over 2,700 audio and ebooks for FREE?

The APP is called Sora, and you can either access it through the “Find It Fast Tab” on the SHS website, the student/parent section of the KPBSD website or download the App on your phone (free)

Search for the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Main Collection by searching with the zipcode 99669 (district office’s zip)

Then, log in using your usual credentials (the ones you use to log into your school computer). You can have 2 out at a time and place holds on 3 at a time.

Even better, after you’re in you can also access all of the virtual titles at the Seward Community library but just searching their collection from the drop down at the top of the screen.

here’s a link to a YouTube video Ms. Bamford (Seward Middle School’s award-winning librarian) made:

https://safeYouTube.net/w/hh0V

ENJOY!

The SAT test is being offered at SHS is November 7th, deadline to register is NEXT Friday October 9th- This will be the last test until SPRING. Juniors and Seniors should seriously consider taking this!

$1,000 (7 Awards) NSHSS STEM Scholarships Deadline: October 15, 2020 For Eligibility: Click Here   $125,000 (20 Awards) Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway Deadline: October 18, 2020 For Eligibility: Click Here   $1,000 (1 Award) Persevering Through Injury Scholarship Deadline: October 31, 2020 For Eligibility: Click Here   $500 (2 Awards) vCISO Cybersecurity Scholarship Deadline: November 30, 2020 For Eligibility: Click Here

Seward schools “Stay Put” mode today. Staff and students are safe

On Thursday, October 1, 2020, out of an abundance of precaution due to police activity in our community, Seward schools moved into “stay put” mode from 11:00am to 11:45am. We are no longer in Stay Put, and operating normally. Your children were safe, and I appreciate how everyone responded. For reference:

Stay Put: A “stay put” takes place when a potential threat is identified in the school’s neighborhood. All school doors are locked but classes continue inside as normal. No entry into or exit from the school is allowed. Students will not be released until the situation is resolved and the “stay put” has been rescinded.

School Safety

School safety is a top priority in the KPBSD. It is important for you to know what to do before, during, and after a school emergency, weather related delay start, or school closure:

• KPBSD Emergency Guidelines for Parents and Guardians
• KPBSD regularly practices safety drills in schools, and includes law enforcement in ALICE trainings for school emergencies 
• School delays and closures protocol