Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

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School board fields criticism of remote learning

Students, parents and teachers are struggling and dissatisfied with remote learning.

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Remote learning extended for 17 KPBSD schools; Connections enrollment grows

KPBSD announced the extension of remote learning for 17 schools in response to COVID-19 case numbers

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Participants in a roundtable discussion hosted via Zoom are seen in a screenshot from the interview, which was conducted on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 from Kenai, Alaska. Clockwise from top left: Selma Casagranda, Ashlyn O’Hara, Tegan Retzer, Quinn Cox, Kaegan Koski and Olivia Davis.

‘There is something more I can do with my voice’

The Kenai’s young political leaders share their thoughts on the state of Alaska and the nation

Participants in a roundtable discussion hosted via Zoom are seen in a screenshot from the interview, which was conducted on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 from Kenai, Alaska. Clockwise from top left: Selma Casagranda, Ashlyn O’Hara, Tegan Retzer, Quinn Cox, Kaegan Koski and Olivia Davis.
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Remote learning extended for 35 schools

Central, southern, eastern peninsula and Susan B. English schools continue to operate remotely.

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Linoleum prints made by Seward Middle and High School students are seen on display at Fine Thyme Cafe in Soldotna, Alaska on Oct. 23, 2020. Anyone who brings in a receipt showing they donated $10 or more to the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward gets to take home a print of their choice. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Sea life on display

Seward students make linoleum prints to raise money for SeaLife Center

Linoleum prints made by Seward Middle and High School students are seen on display at Fine Thyme Cafe in Soldotna, Alaska on Oct. 23, 2020. Anyone who brings in a receipt showing they donated $10 or more to the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward gets to take home a print of their choice. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
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School district finalizing long-term plans

Plans are being made in light of growing COVID-19 case numbers across the peninsula.

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This graphic shows the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District risk levels associated with different numbers of new COVID-19 cases. (Image courtesy Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)

Schools still at high risk

Weekly update on the status of peninsula schools.

This graphic shows the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District risk levels associated with different numbers of new COVID-19 cases. (Image courtesy Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)
This graphic shows the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District risk levels associated with different numbers of new COVID-19 cases. (Image courtesy Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)

Eastern peninsula schools will continue remote learning through Oct. 28

Eastern peninsula schools include Moose Pass School, Seward Elementary, Seward Middle School and Seward High School.

This graphic shows the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District risk levels associated with different numbers of new COVID-19 cases. (Image courtesy Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)
This graphic shows the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District risk levels associated with different numbers of new COVID-19 cases. (Image courtesy Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)

High case counts to keep schools remote for another week

Central and southern peninsula schools to continue remote learning through Oct. 28

This graphic shows the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District risk levels associated with different numbers of new COVID-19 cases. (Image courtesy Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)
This graphic shows the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District risk levels associated with different numbers of new COVID-19 cases. (Image courtesy Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)

With COVID cases rising, district focusing on flexibility

Central, eastern and southern peninsula schools are now all at high-risk levels.

This graphic shows the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District risk levels associated with different numbers of new COVID-19 cases. (Image courtesy Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)
A screenshot from the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District’s COVID-19 dashboard shows current case trends and threat levels as of Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. (Screenshot courtesy Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)
A screenshot from the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District’s COVID-19 dashboard shows current case trends and threat levels as of Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. (Screenshot courtesy Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)
Homer’s Gracie Gummer and Kenai’s Erin Koziczkowski meet across the net during a Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020 volleyball game in the Alice Witte Gymnasium in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

Activities, athletics adjust to new landscape

Tuesday, ASAA announced the cancellation of all fall state events and playoffs.

Homer’s Gracie Gummer and Kenai’s Erin Koziczkowski meet across the net during a Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020 volleyball game in the Alice Witte Gymnasium in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
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17 central peninsula schools to shift to remote learning starting Wednesday

All central peninsula schools will shift to 100% remote learning starting Wednesday.

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Soldotna’s Dennis Taylor follows the blocking of Brock Wilson and Austin Escott past Kenai Central’s James Sparks on Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, at Justin Maile Field in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Soldotna’s Dennis Taylor follows the blocking of Brock Wilson and Austin Escott past Kenai Central’s James Sparks on Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, at Justin Maile Field in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Risk levels

Peninsula schools adapt to keep up with growing case numbers

Nikiski North Star Elementary and Skyview Middle School each reported a positive COVID case Monday.

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Prep hockey delayed after Anchorage tournament outbreak

The Anchorage health department is investigating a cluster of cases associated with an invitational.

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A row of footballs at the Homer-Seward game at Homer, Alaska, on Aug. 29, 2020. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
A row of footballs at the Homer-Seward game at Homer, Alaska, on Aug. 29, 2020. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
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State reports 116 new cases, all residents

DHSS announced 116 new COVID-19 cases in Alaska on Wednesday.

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