Skyview Middle School
A Tradition of Excellence.
Vision
S-Supportive M-Motivated S-Success
Mission
Through a cooperative effort between school, home, and community, our students will demonstrate increasing proficiency in core subjects as determined by state and national standards. We will encourage the exploration of fine arts, applied arts, and extra-curricular activities. We commit to a comprehensive system of support to assure this outcome.
Contact
907.260.2500
46188 Sterling Highway
Soldotna, AK 99669
Demographics
- Principal Tenure: 4 years
- 27 Certified staff (66% Masters degree)
- 15 Classified staff (50% Associates degree or higher)
- 16:1 P/T ratio
- 12.21 average Staff years of service
- 345 Enrollment
- 91.5237% Attendance Rate
Intervention Support
Our intervention support is multi-faceted. We not only review test scores each quarter, but meet with teachers to assure we are placing students in correct classes and guarantee them the best chance at success. Skyview offers math, reading and language arts intervention classes and has moved from a semester system to a quarter system to make quarterly changes to accommodate for intervention.
Academics Assessment
- MAP – Math
- 222.51
- MAP – ELA
- Reading 216.51
- Lang Arts 214.78
- Dual Enrollment
- Algebra – HS credit
- Geometry- HS credit
School Climate and Mindset Key Data
Our school climate promotes safety, community, and encourages leadership and building social relationships. We encourage students to view their abilities as assets that contribute to their development.
School Culture Highlights
Skyview culture focuses on the strengths of our community. We believe in a positive interventions to encourage good behavior and enhance academic performance. We advocate for positive relationships between staff, students, and parents and believe that clear communication supports a safe environment for all. We celebrate students’ achievements each quarter during our Panther Celebrations at school assemblies and events within our school community.
Family and Community Engagements/Highlights
- Coffee Club
- Activity Nights
- Sporting Events
- Power School Parent Boot Camp
- Music Concerts
- Parent Night
School Projects/Initiatives
Updating and modernizing our school’s appearance
We have taken steps to enhance and modernize our school’s appearance, creating an inviting atmosphere for all. By updating the school’s aesthetic, we aim to instill a sense of pride that fosters a welcoming and comfortable learning environment for our students and supports our culture. Additionally, we believe that these improvements resonate with the community and parents, making them feel more connected and engaged with our school.
Coffee Club for Volunteers
Members of the community are invited to converse with administration and staff regarding current Skyview needs. The response has been encouraging and the extra help is much appreciated. Their input as a part of our community as well as their contributions to our school is invaluable to our ongoing growth.
Booster Club
A new addition to Skyview that has been overwhelmingly helpful this year. The Booster Club has already provided lunches for our students in need, volunteered during our activity night, and continue to support us with each new venture.
Angel Tree
This recently expanded program aims to provide for our students in need throughout the year. The community has shown their kindness and support yearly for this project through donations that provide students with the necessities to grow both academically and as people.
Goals for the year
- By the end of the 2024-2025 academic school year, 7th grade students will increase their growth and achievement from the 64th percentile to the 66th percentile.
Honors, Awards and Recognitions
RAMP Award
This award recognizes schools committed to delivering school counseling programs aligned with the ASCA National Model framework. The RAMP designation demonstrates to administrators, school boards, families, and the community at large that the school is committed to supporting the mission of the school and district. To date, approximately 1,300 schools have earned the RAMP designation nationally. Skyview is proud to once again have earned RAMP designation.
Verizon’s Alaska Teacher Representative
Patrick Herding was chosen to be the Alaska representative to attend the Victra = Ron Clark Academy Professional Development seminar.
Academic and Co-curricular activities
These awards ranged from Spelling Bee, Math Counts, Battle of the Books to Mass Band and Choir. Additionally Skyview provides extra curricular athletic opportunities for students. Every year several teams finish as borough champs. Skyview’s wrestling team has won state each year they competed. These activities and competitions accentuate the school experience for many of our students.
Awards/Championships
- State Wrestling Girls 2023
- State Wrestling Overall Team 2024
- 2024 Girls Soccer Borough Champ