The Student Government students and advisors returned this morning from the spring AASG conference. Unalaska was well represented.
Day 3. The NYO team finished 3rd overall with 32 points. Kristal placed 2nd in seal hop, Gian Placed 3rd in seal hop, Lucy placed 4th in AK high kick, and Aaron placed 5th in stick pull.
Good job Raiders.
Day 2 results NYO. New state record by Anatoly in One Arm Reach. Lucy placed 4th in Scissor Broad Jump, and Sonny placed 5th in Eskimo Stick pull. Games are streamed through Bering Straight School District on NFHS network.
If you aren't following our NYO student athletes, you MUST! Lots of successes. I won't list here, as I am afraid I will miss some.
An Unalaska pride moment, though, was listening to Alaska News Source this morning, as Unalaska boys' athletes were the main focus. It highlights Deklan, Rafael and Kaidon with an interview that said so much. Kaidon Parker's words, "Unalaska is just a hardworking town. ... Everyone want to push their hardest. A town that likes to grind and gets things done."
Watch the full newscast here (min 22 is the NYO section). Go to videos on demand and select Morning Edition II for today.
https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/livestream/
With great appreciation to Unalaska families, our coaches, teachers and more ... we are growing amazing students!
Here is a brief recap of Day 1 at NYO. Rafael won the Toe Kick, Deklan won the Wrist Carry, and Kaidon won the AK High Kick.
The games are also streamed through Bering Strait School District's live stream. Tomorrow events begin around 10am with scissor broad jump.
Rafael takes 1st in Toe Kick at state-wide NYO tournament!
UCS Students made the news! These young people used their voice to advocate for state education funding. The Alaska Public Media news story associated with the photo can be found here: https://alaskapublic.org/
If you want to get your voice heard, contact your legislators NOW to override the Governor's veto.
UCSD Board Meeting: As scheduled, the UCSD April 16 board meeting WILL be held tonight at 7:00 pm in the UCS Library. The agenda and board packet are available on our district website.
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.
