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Tenured Teachers invited back for 2018-2019 school year

The Valdez City School Board will approve rehiring of Tenured Teachers this Monday night. A teacher is considered tenured after three years of service. This list does not include non-tenured teachers, classified staff or teachers taking advantage of the Teachers Retirement Incentive offered by the School Board. According the Superintendent Nygaard, there are several teachers taking advantage of the Teachers Retirement Incentive offered by the School Board and the district is already actively looking to hire new teachers for next year.

CLICK HERE to see list of Tenured Teachers approved for re-hire

LIST OF TEACHERS TAKING THE TEACHERS RETIREMENT INCENTIVE BELOW

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Scott McKay

Kristin Risk*

Ron Langseth

Josh Miller

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Diane Huisingh

Jeannie Kirkland

Ray Sutton

Anita Franciosi

HHES

Molly Ramos

Cathy Crepin

Sheri Beck

Jeanne Rasmussen

District Office

Korri Ragan

Alvin Murray

Jim Nygaard

Those with asterisk by their names were not eligible for incentive. Jennie Kirkland and Jeanne Rasmussen are paraprofessionals

 

HHES Named National Title I Distinguished School

Hermon Hutchens Elementary School in the Valdez City School District and Larson Elementary School in the Matanuska-Susitna School District have been named National Title I Distinguished Schools by the Department of Education & Early Development, Alaska Education Commissioner Dr. Michael Johnson announced.

Hermon Hutchens Elementary School was recognized for exceptional student performance for two or more consecutive years. Larson Elementary School was recognized for excellence in serving special populations of students.

Title I schools receive federal funds to support programs that supplement instruction to meet the educational needs of low-achieving students in high-poverty schools. The National Title I Distinguished Schools Program is a project of the National Title I Association. Selected schools must have demonstrated exceptional student performance for two or more consecutive years or have demonstrated excellence in serving special populations of students. Each state, using its own selection process, may select two schools for the honor.

“The students, parents, and educators that have shared a vision and done the hard work necessary to have a great school deserve this recognition,” said Commissioner Johnson. “Both Hermon Hutchens Elementary and Larson Elementary serve as examples to other communities who want to ensure every student gets an excellent education every day.”

Alaska identifies eligible schools for the award based on their students’ performance on the Performance Evaluation for Alaska’s Schools (PEAKS) assessment in English language arts and mathematics. Schools selected for the 2016-2017 school year performed in the top ten percent of Title I schools on PEAKS. Identified schools choose to apply for the honor, providing evidence of effectiveness in research-based instructional strategies, providing opportunities for all children to achieve, coordinating Title I with other programs, offering professional development for staff, and partnering with parents, families, and communities.

Hermon Hutchens Elementary School is located in Valdez, a small town in Southcentral Alaska. The staff strive to provide a rigorous academic schedule along with a variety of innovative enrichment opportunities. By utilizing research-based curricula and instructional strategies, 2 using data to inform instructional decisions, and fostering partnerships with other significant programs and community members, all Hermon Hutchens Elementary students have the opportunity to achieve high aspirations.

Larson Elementary School in Wasilla has made significant gains in student achievement with Alaska Native, economically disadvantaged, and students with disabilities student groups and continues to strive for academic excellence. This success can be attributed to a combination of several key factors including a focus on student data, dedicated staff, multiple opportunities for students to be academically and behaviorally successful, well established partnerships with families, and leadership with an academic focused vision that involves all stakeholders.

Contact: Melissa Reese, Principal, Hermon Hutchens Elementary School, (907) 835-4728

Beckie Murphy, Principal, Larson Elementary School, (907) 352-2300

 
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KVAK’s Frosty Fever 2018 Event Schedule

Friday, February 23rd through Sunday, March 4th

Tentative Schedule

Contact KVAK if you would like to be a part of Frosty Fever!

CLICK HERE  for the event sign-up form

Need more info?

E-Mail KVAK at valdeznews@gci.net or

call 835-5825

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd

KVAK Frosty Fever Live Show

Sponsored by Copper Valley Electric

Date and Time: Friday Feb 23rd, 10am

Location: LIVE at 93.3FM, 1230 AM or stream on-line at www.kvakradio.com

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KVAK Frosty Fever Button Giveaway

Sponsored by CVT and 93.3 FM & 1230AM

Date and Time:  Friday Feb 23rd, 4:30 – 6pm

Location: Copper Valley Telecom

 

KVAK Frosty Fever Button Giveaway & Family Pizza & Prize Extravaganza

Sponsored by Fat Mermaid and 93.3FM & 1230AM

Date and Time:  Friday Feb 23rd, 6 – 7:30pm

Location: Fat Mermaid

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Frosty Fever Kick Off Party – LIVE Music with Acoustic Avalanche at Fat Mermaid

Sponsored by Fat Mermaid & 93.3FM & 1230AM

Date and Time:  Friday Feb 23rd, 7:30pm

Location:  Fat Mermaid

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24th

All Day – Start of Frosty Fever Discounts & Specials

Location: Around Town

Sponsor:  Check Specials & Discount Sheet

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KVAK Frosty Fever Button Giveaway

Sponsored by Prospector and 93.3 FM & 1230AM

Date and Time:  Saturday Feb 24th, 10 – 11:30am

Location: Prospector

   

KVAK Frosty Fever Button Giveaway

Sponsored by Subway and 93.3 FM & 1230AM

Date and Time:  Saturday Feb 24th, 11:30am – 1pm

Location: Subway

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KVAK Frosty Fever Button Giveaway

Sponsored by South Central and 93.3 FM & 1230AM

Date and Time:  Saturday Feb 24th, 1 – 2:30pm

Location: South Central (in town)

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International Food Fair

Sponsored by the Valdez Emblem Club #514

Date and Time:  Saturday Feb 24th, 5 – 7pm

Location: Elks Lodge

One Night in The Enchanted Garden Wine Tasting & Silent Auction

Sponsored by Valdez Preschool

Date and Time:  Saturday Feb 24th, 6:30pm

Location: Valdez Civic Center

A wine tasting, gourmet hors d’oeuvres & silent auction fundraiser for the Valdez Preschool.  Tickets are $25 & available at A Rogue’s Garden. Prizes for Best Dressed. 21 & older only. 


Snow Bank Drive-In Movie

Sponsored by Prince William Sound College

Date and Time: Saturday, Feb 24, 6pm

Location: PWSC

Come see “Eddie the Eagle” on the Big White Screen. Rated PG-13

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25th 

 

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26th 


KVAK Early Bird On-Air Giveaway

Sponsored by KVAK Radio

Date and Time: Monday Feb 26th, 10 – 12pm

Location: 93.3FM & 1230AM

Leap into Frosty Fever with the early bird giveaway– a FREE overnight stay at the Dimond Center Hotel!  Button number will be drawn from first 500 buttons registered.  # will be announced on-air & winner will have 12 min 30 sec to call and claim prize.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27th

KVAK Frosty Fever “Trivia Tuesday!”

Sponsored by KVAK Radio

Date and Time:  Tuesday Feb 27th, ALL DAY

Location: 93.3FM & 1230AM LIVE

Have a chance to win prizes answering trivia as you listen for your Frosty Fever button number to be called.


Tuesday Night History Talk “Shouplina” with Matt Kinney

Sponsored by: Valdez Museum & Historical Archive

Date and Time: Tuesday, February 27th, 5:30 to 6pm

Location: Valdez Museum

An audio visual presentation featuring newly digitized images of the March 1985 Mount Shouplina Expedition from Port Valdez undertaken by a trio of explorers and two huskies.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28th


KVAK Cake Auction

Sponsored by KVAK & Firefighters Stair Climb

Date & Time: Wednesday, March 1st, 12pm

Location: 93.3FM & 1230AM

Tune in and bid on fabulous homemade delicacies to support 3 Valdez Firefighters in the Scott Firefighter Stairclimb. Proceeds will go to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Tune into 93.3 FM, 1230AM or stream on-line at www.kvakradio.com

Patrick Ball in Concert

Sponsored by: Valdez Arts Council

Date and Time: Wednesday, February 28th, 7pm

Location: Civic Center

Patrick Ball is one of the premiere Celtic harp players in the world and he will share a harp-filled, dramatic performance celebrating Ireland’s greatest poet, William Butler Yeats at the Civic Center.

THURSDAY, MARCH 1st

Chili Cookoff  

Sponsored by Providence Valdez Medical Center

Date and Time:  Thursday, March 1st (TIME: _________)

Location: Providence Valdez Medical Center

Cost: FREE

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Family Bingo Night

Sponsored by Hermon Hutchens PTA

Date and Time: Thursday, March 1st, 5:30 to 7:30pm

Location: HHES Cafeteria

Cost:  $5 per person for Bingo. Great prizes! Snacks for sale. Includes: drink, popcorn, bingo sheets and great prizes!

FRIDAY, MARCH 2nd


KVAK Frosty Fever Live Show

Sponsored by Copper Valley Electric

Date and Time:  Friday Mar 2nd, 10am

Location: LIVE at 93.3FM FM, 1230 AM or stream on-line at www.kvakradio.com

Game Time!

Sponsored by Valdez Junior Rifle Club

Date and Time:  Friday Mar 2nd, 6pm to 8pm

Location: Valdez Rec Center (Teen Center)

Come Join Valdez Junior Rifle Club for games like Spoons, Quick Cups, Guess Who, Clue, Candy Land and more. Don’t know how to play, they will teach you (Ages 4 and Up)

COST: FREE

SATURDAY, MARCH 3rd

Civil Air Patrol Open House & Ribbon Cutting

Sponsored by:  St. Francis Xavier

Date & Time: Saturday, Mar 3rd, Noon to 3pm

Location: West End of Airport

Join Commander James McIntyre for a tour of Civil Patrol Offices, Check out “New Airport Display” titled – History of the Civil Air Patrol. Complimentary snacks will be available.

 

SUNDAY, March 4th

All Day – Last day of Frosty Fever Discounts & Specials

Location: Around Town

Sponsor:  Check Specials & Discount Sheet

 

 
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VHS Weekend Wrap-Up – January 15, 2018

VHS Basketball Teams played Hutchinson at home over the weekend.

Boys Varsity Basketball v Hutchinson

 

Girls Varsity Basketball v Hutchinson

 

Girls JV Basketball v Hutchinson

 

Boys JV v Hutchinson

 
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