Moving from elementary to middle school can be a big change. That’s why Juneau School District offered a summer school program this summer to teach incoming seventh graders what to expect.
Juneau Schools
Registration for now privately-owned RALLY after-school program off to a rocky start
Registration information is not available online, but families can submit applications to Auke Lake Preschool, which will run RALLY this school year.
Juneau School District, teachers’ union turn to mediation after negotiations stall
Both parties cite uncertainty in state education funding as an obstacle in negotiating an agreement.
Retired teacher, longtime Juneau School Board member no longer running for reelection
Deedie Sorensen says she will finish out her current term but plans to step down after this October’s municipal election for personal reasons.
Juneau school board maintains high school counselor position with grant funding
Grant funding from the Juneau Community Foundation will help keep counseling services at the middle and high school at the same level as last school year.
Juneau School Board pays off debt with extra state money as funding uncertainties persist
The board is paying off food and transportation debt with the additional funding, but it estimates more than $8 million could be cut due to state and federal changes.