In mid-March, we organized an email campaign. We provided information and encouraged principals, community members, tribal leaders, board members, and others to send letters advocating for education funding. Although the veto override failed by one vote, our efforts to support education continue. Today, the Regional School Board took a poll vote to adopt a resolution supporting a Base Student Allocation (BSA) increase. The vote was unanimous, and the resolution ([attached](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZB5CENMpDWo7vtFvHXHkE0SIWz90VXve/view?usp=sharing)) will be emailed to Senator Tobin's office, which will be compiled with other similar resolutions and shared with the House Finance Committee this week. This resolution will also be included on the May RSB agenda for formal ratification.

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RSB Unanimously Approves a Resolution to Increase the BSA

Let's come together to honor and applaud our incredible graduates as they embark on the next chapter

Click [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KocLFWqvH0HvZv_k5BKQmGn79yX36ulx/view?usp=sharing) for additional details.[](https://shorturl.at/ksGMN)

🎓LYSD Graduation 🎓 May 6-11, 2024

Click [here](https://youtu.be/ScV1zlEWinw) for pictures!

KCA emphasizes relationships and partnerships. Recently, Commissioner Bishop joined the KCA Arctic Survival students for their overnight expedition at Big Lake. The students appreciated Dr. Bishop's participation! KCA also has a new partner, Quintillion Global, which recognizes the importance of connecting communities, businesses, and government to accomplish meaningful work. Well done, KCA!

KCA Emphasizes Relationships & Partnerships

\*New\* Click [here](https://alaskapublic.org/2024/04/22/after-a-dozen-years-statewide-yupik-language-spelling-bee-going-strong/) for an Alaska Public Media article released on April 22, 2024.

Click [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jW3myR01786W1nP8EfkObyJKLWCpryssdtg1Bgv2sfs/edit?usp=sharing) for district and state finishers for the 2024 Yup'ik Spelling Bee.

District and state finishers for the 2024 Yup'ik Spelling Bee

LYSD is a proud supporter of the Professional Boundaries training through APEI. Click [here](https://youtu.be/ecvAxDtdhyk?si=KW7meYtc9HNPZKBR) to learn more.

Professional Boundaries

Conrad Woodhead, CTE and Residential Director at KCA, along with KCA students Rhiannon Murphy (KOT), Treven Kokrine (MOU), and Nathan Fisher (HPB), presented a report on the opportunities arising from their partnership with King Tech High School at the Anchorage School District Board meeting on 3/19/24. Click [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T93\_fZ5kbOs\&t=648s) to watch!

screen shot of KCA staff and students at ASD Board Meeting

KCA's Report on King Tech Opportunities at ASD School Board Meeting

Click [here](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LN9z4afee4-JJtg6lBBK6HkW15en6QTTkp1ZoPzjyow/edit?usp=sharing).

LYSD Graduation Schedule

The LYSD administration wants to recognize Krishna Campbell from Russian Mission for publishing a children’s book. Becoming an author, as Krishna stated, "...was a dream that me and my Momma shared that has now come to fruition!" Distance Learning Director Lisa Vrvilo, commented, “She is a really hard worker for LYSD, and I love that we can recognize her for her contributions to children.” Authoring a book is no easy feat! Congratulations to Krishna for this significant achievement. Krishna would like to thank everyone who helped support her dream.

Krishna Campbell from Russian Mission Becomes Published Author!

Click [here](https://alaskarenewableenergy.org/home-energy-basics-with-a-hands-on-twist/) for an article on how KCA students partnered with the Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP) to learn about home energy basics!

students prepare for their final home energy basics presentations

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Home Energy Basics With a Hands-On Twist

Ataucikun Tailuteng- "Showing up Together" in LYSD

Welcome Back to School for the second half of the 2023 -2024 school year in LYSD. We hope everyone enjoyed the break and is ready to get back to school. The staff is eager to return and see the smiling faces of our students tomorrow morning. We recognize that sometimes our students are ill and it may be difficult to know when it is appropriate to send the students to school so a handy flyer has been created with some tips for []()what families need to know. We hope this helps. Quyana

"Showing up Together" in LYSD Attendance Flyer

"Showing up Together" in LYSD

Click [here](https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/video/2023/12/15/students-kusilvak-career-academy-tour-jber-before-returning-lower-yukon/?fbclid=IwAR166m_AjAc4tcpNoRyh5X5IsKrss9zixsL6MIKQBW2TFVdX-a74sWJBcUU) for the news clip!

KCA Students Tour JBER

Click [here](https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/video/2023/12/15/students-kusilvak-career-academy-tour-jber-before-returning-lower-yukon/?fbclid=IwAR166m_AjAc4tcpNoRyh5X5IsKrss9zixsL6MIKQBW2TFVdX-a74sWJBcUU) for the news clip!

ANSEP is ready to confirm its commitment for April 27 to May 5, 2024, for the LYSD MSA, accommodating up to 30 students.

Click [here](https://www.ansep.net/component/middle-school-academy/) to learn more, and stay posted for more information!

ANSEP Middle School Academy

Enjoy [this](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XegR-tPG544.) recruitment video from LYSD & ATP!  Thanks to all who contributed! [](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XegR-tPG544\&fbclid=IwAR2gEay877wuQZxwjkock_AVDv-U9scTSsWfGIxmzudPm\_\_MOrVMhHEoERs)

Recruitment Video

KCA is now accepting applications from LYSD 11th and 12th graders for FY24 Session 3 through November 29th. Students will travel into Anchorage January 12th. Click [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TuGJf4YKIUusjpNHB6W92vLw7Z8P4sZe/edit?usp=sharing\&ouid=105695772271944054862\&rtpof=true\&sd=true) for the application.

Session 3 Applications open now - 11/29/23!

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Click [here](https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2020/08/05/when-high-school-is-away-home/) for the KTUU news clip!

When High School is Away from Home

Click [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMwKlBky-Gw) for the video!

Building Alaska's Clean Energy Workforce

Alaska's  News Source covers Senator Murkoswki's Visit to KCA. Click [here](https://www.facebook.com/loweryukonschooldistrictKCA/videos/1081223002372871) to watch.

Alaska's  News Source and KCA

Scott Rhode writes, "Training students for all careers.[](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true\&url=https://digital.akbizmag.com/issue/may-2022/beyond-shop-class/ "Share on LinkedIn") Click [here](https://digital.akbizmag.com/issue/may-2022/beyond-shop-class/).

Beyond Shop Class

[](https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/education/2021/04/11/an-old-anchorage-hotel-has-been-transformed-into-a-school-for-southwest-alaska-students-to-learn-in-the-city/)An old Anchorage hotel has been transformed into a school for Southwest Alaska students to take technical and college classes. Click [here](https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/education/2021/04/11/an-old-anchorage-hotel-has-been-transformed-into-a-school-for-southwest-alaska-students-to-learn-in-the-city/) to read!

ADN Article on KCA

Alaska Communications reports, "The Lower Yukon School District Expects More. Click [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36ps0eN8qZw) to watch!

The Lower Yukon School District Expects More

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