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The Unalaska City School District is set to get an extra chunk of money from the state this year.According to Superintendent Kim Hanisch, the district expects over $500,000 more in state funds than they originally planned. That comes after Gov. Mike Dunleavy recently chose not to veto a one-time boost for Alaska schools.
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In this episode of “Island Interviews,” UCSD third and fourth grade teacher Sierra Gilman discusses wind, art projects and community in Unalaska.
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23 students graduated from the Unalaska City School District May 18, collectively earning around $175,000 in scholarships.
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In this episode of “Island Interviews,” UCSD high school science and math teacher Kyle Holloway discusses his previous stint with the school district and how Unalaska has changed since he first arrived.
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Students in Unalaska City School District’s wood shop program wrapped up construction of a new steam bath May 1. It will be sold to the highest bidder at the start of June, with proceeds going toward shop programs for the school.
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In this episode of "Island Interviews," Russel Laforteza, a clerk and aide at the high school, discusses how UCSD's Multicultural Celebration Day is a time to celebrate and raise cultural awareness within the community. He says it also gives students a sense of purpose.
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In this episode of “Island Interviews,” Unalaska City School District’s Briannah Malloy discusses the switch from student teaching to working as a full-time educator.
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In this episode of “Island Interviews,” UCSD's Kindergarten teacher Kathleen Pettinotti discusses her approach to instructing and how she’s integrating into the community.
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In this episode of "Island Interviews," Edelyn Rabanal talks about her journey to becoming the food service coordinator, how the school creates breakfast and lunch menus and the challenges of incorporating fresh ingredients in Unalaska, where fruits and vegetables can be difficult to access.
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Unalaska City School District officials are hopeful that a senate education bill, also known as “Internet for Schools,” will not be vetoed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy.