UCSD School Closure: Due to continued poor weather and road conditions, UCSD is closing schools for the full day (Wednesday, April 16). Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!
Due to poor road conditions and blowing snow, UCSD will have a 2-hr late start today. Student transportation routes will run two hours later than normal times. Breakfast will not be served. School doors will open at 10:00 AM.
Based upon current borderline weather conditions and forecasted worsening weather, UCSD is cancelling school for the full day.
Due to today’s late start and weather conditions, AK STAR testing for grades 6–9 is cancelled for today (Tuesday).
If we have a regular school day tomorrow (Wednesday), we will begin testing then.
Thank you for your understanding!
UCSD will have a 2 hour late start today due to poor road conditions. Breakfast will not be served.
🎉 UCS Students Win Big at National History Day! 🏆
We are thrilled to announce that two Unalaska City School students have placed first in the entire state of Alaska for their outstanding project in this year’s National History Day competition! Congratulations to Crina & Natnicha! Their hard work, curiosity, and deep dive into historical research have earned them top honors—and an incredible opportunity.
As state champions, these students, along with their dedicated advisor Ms. Dena Royal, will travel to Washington, D.C. this summer to represent Alaska at the National History Day national competition. This is not only a celebration of academic excellence but a chance for our students to connect with history firsthand in our nation's capital, engage with peers from across the country, and showcase the talent coming from our small but mighty community.
Please join us in congratulating them for this exceptional achievement. Your pride and encouragement mean the world as they prepare to take the national stage!
#UCSPride #NationalHistoryDay #StudentSuccess #UnalaskaLearns #ThrivingTogether
Starting Tuesday through Friday, Unalaska City School students in grades 6-10 will be participating in AK STAR testing. This assessment helps us understand how well students are learning and where we can support them best, so we ask that all students take the test seriously. Please help set your child up for success by ensuring they get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive to school on time each day.
Our UCS band is in Valdez participating in the region's competition. Below are the Livestream and YouTube links to the events at the festival. Also, Mr. Withers posted part of their 1st performance on Facebook. Check it out!
Aurora Music Festival Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@AuroraMusicFestival
April 10 (Opening Concert) 7-8pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rC5rA_bdfKM
April 11 (Solo and Ensemble Command Performance Concert)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JipY8CucQY4
April 12 (Festival Finale Concert, Awards)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0D0pxF_12wo
A message from the Unalaska City School District: Schools are CLOSED today, Friday, April 4th due to inclement weather conditions. For more information, call the district at 581-7706 or 907-940-0008.
Interested in becoming more involved in your schools' success?
Join the PTA/PTO planning meeting April 19th @ 2 pm in the city library.
If you have questions, contact Pete Withers.
UCSD encourages everyone to advocate for an increase in education funding within the BSA. The Senate Education Committee will take Public Testimony today. See flyer for details. If you are not comfortable testifying, please consider sending an email to our legislators and Governor and urge them to support public education by increasing the BSA at least $1000 to help us avoid reductions in programs our students, and all Alaska students, need and deserve.
Thank you,
Kim Hanisch,, Supt.
Dear Families,
We are excited to invite you to the mid-semester student-parent-teacher conferences. The Unalaska City School District is committed to high-quality education for all families, and we value your involvement in building a strong network that benefits our youth and our shared future. This positive environment benefits all students and community members, enhancing the overall educational experience in Unalaska. We look forward to seeing you and your child!
Conferences have been divided into time blocks, each conference should take about 15 min, please bring your child with you. All conferences will be held in teachers’ classrooms. Please check in at the office to pick up a report card before visiting rooms.
Both teams advanced today. Tomorrow they both play for a chance to qualify for state. The girls play at 10:30am and the boys play at noon. Games are streamed on NFHS network under Lumen Christi. If you are in Anchorage come out and support our teams.
The regional basketball team made it out this evening. They will play in the regional tournament tomorrow evening starting at 6 and 7:30. The games will be at Lumen Christi High School and streamed on NFHS network.
UCSD invites you to join a Community Meeting to learn more about our FY26 budget challenges and possible solutions. This will be an opportunity for questions, answers and sharing of creative ideas.
The meeting will be at 5:00 pm on Thursday, March 6 In the City of Unalaska Public Library conference room.
Please Join Us!
Soldotna JVs made it in so we will have Games tonight
Girls Varsity starts at 5
Boys Varsity starts at 6:30
Home Games this Thursday 2/27. Soldotna JV boys and Girls are coming out to Unalaska.
We seldom publicly share the many good things happening in our schools and school community. Enjoy this photo collage highlighting just a few: Art integration with our Middle School science and social studies classes; woodshop students applying new learning as they build shelves (and more); our school board in Juneau advocating for education funding; Raider Volleyball being recognized by the City of Unalaska.
Unalaska City School's Spanish team is off for their state competition! Good luck Raiders!
Here is the update for the games with St Paul and the Varsity in Met.
