SCHOOLS

“We are hoping to do this again and again in the coming years, and hopefully the community will be more involved,” said first grade teacher Judith Withers. “Because that is what makes us strong people, right? We come together."

On Wednesday, the school board approved a ninth and final new teacher contract, marking the end of a challenging effort to recruit amid a nationwide teacher shortage. To help with other hiring efforts, the board also approved a new salary schedule for administrative coordinator roles.

The Unalaska City School District has filled nearly all vacant teaching positions for next school year.

A Monday morning stroll through Unalaska’s elementary and high school hallways reverberates with an unnerving and overwhelming silence. The expected…

The Unalaska City School District has to fill about six vacancies before the next school year.Superintendent John Conwell made that announcement at a…

Updated 2/14/20 at 10:30 a.m.The state medical examiner has ruled hypothermia as the cause of death of Alexis Magalong, an 18-year-old high school senior…

Updated 2/10/20 at 11:30 a.m.More than 100 people gathered Saturday at Unalaska's high school to mourn the death of 18-year-old Alexis Magalong, a senior…

Unalaska's girls' basketball team swept Glenallen in last weekend's homestand.On Friday, the Raiders beat the Panthers 41-19, before claiming a 47-27…

This year, the Unalaska City School District has offered teacher and principal contracts weeks earlier than usual.Superintendent John Conwell made the…

The Unalaska Raiders are headed to the state volleyball tournament this week after playing an undefeated season and capturing the 2A regional title.To…