In just four weeks, Lower Yukon School District's Summer School program demonstrated the transformative power of Kikori's experiential social-emotional learning (SEL) approach. Students flourished, attendance surged, and educators embraced innovative teaching methods with fervor. This case study illuminates the profound impact that joy-filled, SEL-focused education can have on student engagement, attendance and academic success. As we delve into these results, we ask you the reader to consider: If we were able to impact students and educators significantly over four weeks, imagine what we could do throughout an entire school year! 

Click [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rQADxzDnwAHMnXKw-JYpMOcnabk0kOBT/view) to continue reading...

Lower Yukon School District

Lower Yukon School District Embraces Kikori for Social-Emotional Learning and Summer School Engagement

Here is the list of schools and their corresponding support level and subgroup(s) below the threshold:

*   \- Alakanuk School: Universal Support
*   \- Emmonak School: ATSI- 2023- SWD
*   \- Hooper Bay Charter School: Universal Support
*   \- Hooper Bay School: ATSI- 2023- SWD
*   \- Kotlik School: ATSI- 2023 - English Learners/Economically Disadvantaged
*   \- Marshall School: Comprehensive Support (Graduation Rate) - 2022
*   \- Mountain Village School: Comprehensive Support (Graduation Rate) - 2022
*   \- Nunam Iqua School: Universal Support
*   \- Pilot Station School: ATSI- 2023- SWD
*   \- Russian Mission School: Universal Support
*   \- Scammon Bay School: Universal Support



\*ATSI=Additional Targeted Support & Improvement

\*SWD= Students with Disabilities\
Click [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MFdEr5Qtwe3UNy9VtgfglvGt9hIryTe9dFWjXn9DKT4/edit?usp=sharing) for a letter explaining the new LYSD site designations from the state’s system for school success (i.e. Alaska’s accountability system.

State School Improvement Designations Released

We are excited to announce that  Kotlik students Jadon Fancyboy, Mitchell Hunt, and JohnAshton Tonuchuk have been selected for the Student Television Network (STN) National Honor Society for the 2023-2024 school year. The STN Honor Society was established to recognize the academic accomplishments of outstanding students enrolled in STN member schools. Students must meet high standards to be considered for membership.

Congratulations, Jadon, Mitchell, and JohnAshton, on your achievement!

For the full list of inductees, click [here](https://www.studenttelevision.com/honor-society).

Student Television Network (STN) Announces Honor Society Members

LYSD Families, Get Ready! Summer School Starts Tomorrow! We can't wait to see you there!

LYSD Summer School begins May 21st!

Enjoy your summer break, LYSD students, families & staff! 🌞 

📚 School opens August 22, 2024 for 1st - 12th grade students. RSB approved calendars can be found here: [https://lysd.org/en-US/school-calendar-b12d9a29](https://lysd.org/en-US/school-calendar-b12d9a29?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0pIQpjO8aKmIiiUWtBWEGO0ZgHBkSlYWXEA2lXeGutOecVnOO29b9GkUM_aem_AQU6BNSlsqDkdo7MLfK41qxA8GjzONAauBAvtySxfFOBxVFG7Mm4ZoTd8v5wFH-h2gWhAyFh05gIWVYU8yslTinB)

Hello Summer!

Gene Stone, Superintendent of the Lower Yukon School District (LYSD), has had a remarkable journey within the district. His tenure began as a teacher at Hooper Bay School from 1992 to 1997. Later, he returned in January 2006, serving as the principal at Pilot Station. After rejoining LYSD in July 2017 as the Director of Human Resources, he assumed the role of Chief of Operations from July 2018 to June 2020. Since July 2020, Gene has been serving as the Superintendent. We take great pride in recognizing Mr. Stone for his dedicated service to LYSD. Moreover, we are thrilled to celebrate his achievements as he receives two prestigious awards. First, Superintendent Stone has been named Alaskan of the Week by Senator Sullivan. Mr. Stone was also nominated for an ADN 2024 Educator of the Year and is in the top 20. Click [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A-OFwxJKXbcz5bWFqT0WVf6\_JWjDABVM/view?usp=sharing) for Mr. Stone’s profile presentation!

Superintendent Gene Stone ADN 2024 Educator of the Year Top 20

Minard Buesa Abenojar, a dedicated 3rd-grade teacher and CHAMPS Coach at Pilot Station School, has been honored as an ADN 2024 Educator of the Year and is in the top 20.  

Minard holds a remarkable academic record, boasting three degrees from the esteemed institution, National Teachers College in Manila, Philippines. He began his educational journey with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in 2008. Building upon this foundation, he pursued a Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in English, graduating in 2016. Undeterred by challenges, he recently achieved his Doctorate in Educational Leadership in 2021, marking a significant milestone in his academic pursuit.

Reflecting on this achievement, he expressed his gratitude, saying, "This recognition wouldn't have been possible without the incredible support from those who wrote heartfelt recommendation letters. I look forward to continuing our collaboration to make a positive impact in education." Click [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GeoEsMWjpRTauoakZknWwyFwo2PFy-Ph/view?usp=sharing) for Minard’s profile presentation!

Minard Buesa Abenojar     ADN 2024 Educator of the Year Top 20

Lisa Vrvilo, LYSD's Distance Learning and Logistics Director, has been recognized in Newsela's Administrator Spotlight! Sarah Vistocco, Newsela's CSM, commended Lisa's exceptional leadership in effectively integrating Newsela across the district to enhance student engagement and support educators. Congratulations, Lisa, on this well-deserved honor! 

Click [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1\_yXP0lWDG2doz1Epgr4QTt0kq07A7bmv/view?usp=drive_link) to discover Lisa's insights on implementing Newsela in LYSD.

Newsela's Administrator Spotlight: Celebrating Lisa Vrvilo

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