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In December 2010, McNiel Canyon Elementary School participants in the first Kenai Regional Robotics Tournament included: top row from left, Coach Sheryl Sotelo, Lauren Jones, Johanna Allen, Logan Harris, Eryn Gillam and Ustina Chernishoff; front row from left, Denauli Asbell, Erin Farrell, Maya Jone...
Wed, 04/10/2013 - 12:32pm -
During Sheryl Sotelo’s three decades in education, 18 in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, nine of them at McNeil Canyon Elementary School, she has earned an impressive, long list of awards and honors. Among them are the 2002 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching and a $...
Wed, 04/10/2013 - 12:25pm -
Things that cross the minds of high school students around this time of year: If it seems like we’re excited for summer, it’s because we are. “Mr. Campbell? Can we have class outside today?” “Hey, Mr. Rife, can we, maybe, have class outside today?” “Hey! Mrs. Spence! Can we go outside ...
Wed, 04/10/2013 - 12:23pm -
Not just one, but three southern Kenai Peninsula schools were represented at the National Geographic state-level bee held at the Egan Center in Anchorage April 5. Having won in each of their schools and then passing a qualifying test, sixth-grader Jakob Nelson of McNeil Canyon Elementary School, six...
Wed, 04/10/2013 - 12:21pm -
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Pre-Kindergarden Title I Assessments Children who will be four years old by Sept. 1 may attend pre-kindergarten classes at their local area school in the fall. Parents and guardians must: 1. Contact their local area school to ...
Wed, 04/10/2013 - 12:20pm -
With a few guidelines for direction, West Homer Elementary School’s third- through sixth-graders let their scientific wondering roam. The resulting science fair gave the 16 judges plenty to consider. ...
Wed, 04/03/2013 - 9:34am -
From teaching four grades to being principal of two schools, Sheryl Hingley has had her hands full since moving to Seldovia in 2006. Now, Hingley has decided its time for a change. When the 2013-2014 school year begins, Hingley will be principal of two other schools in the Kenai Peninsula Borough Sc...
Wed, 04/03/2013 - 9:31am -
The Nanwalek Summer Youth Group has been chosen 2013 Spirit of Youth award winners in the Cultural Activities category based on contributions to their community. The youth group was selected by the Spirit of Youth’s teen advisory council after reviewing more than 130 nominations. The ...
Wed, 04/03/2013 - 9:29am -
Student News Nicholas Faulkner of Homer has been named to the honor role at Phillips Academy for the winter term. to be named to the honor, roll, students must maintain at least a five-point grade average on a six-point scale. Rebecca Temple of Home...
Wed, 04/03/2013 - 9:28am -
The Kachemak Bay Chapter of Alaska State Employees Association is offering a scholarship in the amount of $750 to a graduating senior from the Kachemak Bay area. For information, contact Carla at 235-8191 or a school counselor. Deadline to apply is April 19. ...
Wed, 03/27/2013 - 10:57am
