I am happy to announce the 2023 Alaska Telecom Association (ATA) scholarships application period is open. These scholarships are available for Alaska resident students who plan to attend accredited higher education institutions. The application deadline is April 7, 2023. For more information, or to apply, check out the link. https://fs30.formsite.com/AlaskaTel/2023Scholarship/index
CRSD Superintendent Search Update
This past October, the CRSD Board of Education contracted with McPherson and Jacobson, LLC to recruit for a new Superintendent . Since then, a total of 16 applicants were reviewed. Of these 16, five were chosen for interviews and three of these advanced to the final stage of consideration. Unfortunately, all three finalists withdrew their applications over the last week and a half. Two accepted positions with other school districts and one withdrew for family reasons.
Beginning today, McPherson and Jacobson, LLC has begun a second round of advertisements to continue recruiting a new Superintendent for our District. Although we are disappointed with the outcome of the first recruitment round, we remain confident in finding a Superintendent that will be a good fit for the CRSD. The Board will keep posting updates on the search process as we continue to move forward.
The community involvement in the search process has been wonderful to witness and has been especially helpful during the first recruitment cycle. The Board used community input to help craft interview questions. Several of the applicants reviewed the community comments on what makes our District great and where we need to improve. Your continued involvement will again be helpful during this second round of recruitment.
During the search process the District is in the confident hands of our administrative team, led by Interim Superintendent Carlson. Our students are actively learning and we thank our teachers and support staff for the excellent work they continue to do guiding our kids to become lifelong learners. Although significant challenges continue to arise, District operations continue to move forward and the long-term outlook for the CRSD is positive.
Thank you
Mark Somerville
CRSD BOE Personnel Committee Chair
Slana School Archers will be competing in both the
Alaska State NASP 2023 Bullseye Virtual Tournament
and Alaska State NASP 2023 3D Virtual Tournament
Saturday, February 18, 2023@ 3:00 pm and
Sunday, February 19, 2023 @ 3:00 pm .
Glennallen Schools: Starting Tomorrow (2/8/23) the bus routes will resume as usual.
Thank you everyone for you patience and cooperation
GHS Geography & Travel is hosting another movie night. February 13th at 6pm in the Glennallen school. They will be showing Turning Red. Come out for a family movie night and support Glennallen students for their trip to Europe in the Spring.
Movie entrance is free, donations appreciated. Popcorn and water will be served.
Upcoming Weekly Events for Slana School
Copper River Hockey Club Bold 'N Cold Starts this afternoon!
First games start at 2pm. Come out and cheer our players on!
Glennallen StuCo is selling Candy Grams! They will be available to purchase from now to February 10th. They will be sold in the StuCo booth (in the commons) from 11am-1pm daily.
Items purchased will be delivered on Valentine's Day, February 14th.
The Rural Alaska Honor's Institute (RAHI) is a competitive program that gives rural and Alaska Native students a chance to find out what it's like to be a college student. For six action-packed weeks, students live in dorms on UAF's Troth Yeddha' campus, take an average of 9 college credits, explore interior Alaska through a variety of outdoor activities, and volunteer in the Fairbanks community. The best part, aside from getting college credits and gaining lifelong friends from across the state, is that the entire experience is completely FREE. Applications are due by 03/01/23. Please talk to Mr. Dale for assistance with the application process. Click the link to apply. https://www.uaf.edu/rahi/apply.php
The Copper River Wrestling Booster Club wishes to recognize a graduating senior from 2023 that experienced a positive change as a result of his involvement with the wrestling program. Scholarships funds may apply to any two-year college, traditional four-year college, or vocational/technical training. A check for the full scholarship amount of ($500.00) will be made directly to the post-secondary institution upon written request from the student or institution.
Please visit the link to apply. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VoXkWakHl8aCWchdP2veRm1GNVWsqCFluJwnYx1yZ2c/edit?usp=sharing
Due to a driver shortage First Student will have to combine routes 4&5 and 4&6 like we have in the recent past. Unfortunately First Student does not know when they will have enough drivers to cover route 4 so please bear with them as they try to find an available substitute driver.
Glennallen Hockey Club is hosting their annual Bold N' Cold tournament. Starting Friday afternoon and all day Saturday at the Glennallen School Hockey Rinks.
Come out and support our kids of all ages!
GHS Seniors: The Glennallen PTO has released the application for the 2022-2023 PTO Scholarship! Those interested in applying will submit a typed 500 word essay based on a prompt. The chosen applicant will receive a $500 award that will be paid directly to the post-secondary institution. All GHS seniors interested in any type of post-secondary education are encouraged to apply. For more information, and to apply, please visit the link. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WVvsbTjfGEMb9TfEbqujROxN28ywT04Gn13DtfDGLbs/edit?usp=sharing
Upcoming Weekly Events for Slana School
Employment Opportunity for Young Adults: The application period for the National Park Service's YCC program is now open! There are two different positions available. Both positions provide valuable work experience, teach about different career paths, give time to enjoy the outdoors, and allow for the chance to help conserve natural resources. The application period closes on 03/31/23. For more information or to apply, please visit the link. https://www.nps.gov/wrst/learn/management/ycc.htm
Glennallen: With heavy snowfall west of Glennallen route 3 (Nelchina, Lake Louise, Tolsona Lake, Glennallen, Terrace Drive) will possibly be running late.
Thank you and be safe everyone!!
Kenny lake: Route 8 is not picking up students beyond mile 17 on the Edgerton due to icy road conditions.
Thank you and be safe everyone!!
Date Correction- Bingo night is Friday, January 27th- NOT the 28th.
GHS Geography and Travel are hosting another fundraising Bingo Night for the spring Europe Trip. Friday, January 27th at the American Legion at 6pm. $25 for games. Dinner with be served and there will be a bake sale.
Dinner Menu is Ham & Bean Soup with fresh bread and a drink.
GLN: Bus routes will resume as usual starting today (1/23)
Don't forget Parent Teacher conferences are on Monday, January 23 and Tuesday, January 24 at Kenny Lake School. Please call the school at 907-822-3870 to schedule your conference time. Monday is also an Early Release day with school dismissing at 2:00.