UNALASKA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

On Friday, Unalaska's swim team held a closed-door swim meet with attendees permitted only by reservation. The team has been unable to host or participate in normal swim meets due to COVID-19 health regulations. But students, coaches, captains, and family members gathered—at safe distances—to cheer the team on for the first and possibly only time this season.

Despite COVID-19 health regulations that stopped Unalaska's cross country team from traveling, the school district still moved forward with the season and students were able to compete with one another on the island and even virtually against some teams throughout the state. 

And, along with sunshine, numerous community members showed up at the team's final meet on Saturday to show support as several runners recorded new personal records.

Along with new mask-wearing, social distancing, and hand-washing measures, Unalaska City School District welcomed six new teachers this school year.

Over the past couple of weeks, I've met with the new staff members to learn more about their backgrounds, hobbies, and their transition into the community.

I sat down with Leticia Holloway, Unalaska's new junior high and freshman science teacher during her first week as a new instructor. She's been in Unalaska since 2015 with her husband Kyle Holloway who is also a teacher at the school.

The Unalaska City School District opened its doors to students once again last month. And along with new mask-wearing, social distancing, and hand-washing measures, the district has welcomed six new teachers.