<div><img src="https://scontent-hel3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/488883470_1213957047398477_3174375400609167043_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p843x403_tt6&amp;_nc_cat=111&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=e21142&amp;_nc_ohc=ZQiRLevi91MQ7kNvwGy86lP&amp;_nc_oc=Adn_Pp5tBs1rlmwCxbvhR43ZV2p4Pu3Qsiy5uTH-j0M3pwex9vvSK_HeeqojMZHeBRM&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-hel3-1.xx&amp;_nc_gid=Ww-itT1aTQEfSTNi8GeGnA&amp;oh=00_AfGu1YYsqB_bcYctrQoXP4ksc2VKf-8_h3Q2ZPYoYwN4vA&amp;oe=6808A350" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Summer Session applicants!  We realize that many of our current 8th and 9th graders have not applied to KCA before. Here’s the process for applying to KCA. Each step is important, so please make sure you follow this process.</div></div>

Kusilvak Career Academy

Kusilvak Career Academy Page

Summer Session applicants!  We realize that many of our current 8th and 9th graders have not applied to KCA before. Here...

<div><img src="https://scontent-hel3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-1/299807379_490761963051326_5501996489071286828_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s112x112_tt6&amp;_nc_cat=104&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=fe756c&amp;_nc_ohc=YYtqvf1wgJEQ7kNvwFuN7w4&amp;_nc_oc=AdkxPcZPpF9q-xNPWojsq9SEp67g7yw6NBD2Y0isIovPevioduOIiEJqCHQd_BJWfYc&amp;_nc_zt=24&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-hel3-1.xx&amp;_nc_gid=Ww-itT1aTQEfSTNi8GeGnA&amp;oh=00_AfEYXsX17OQ0pzSVTR152RLQ34erAA73zTw5Hg-AM3mE0w&amp;oe=68088C61" style="width: 100%;" /><div>You have a few more days.  Applications are due on the 21st.  Don't wait!!!<br />Calling current LYSD 8th and 9th graders. Here’s the application for summer session. KCA will be selecting 40 students (20 from each grade) for this May 26th-June 20th session.  Applications are due April 21st.</div></div>

You have a few more days.  Applications are due on the 21st.  Don't wait!!!Calling current LYSD 8th and 9th graders. Her...

<div><img src="https://scontent-hel3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/488508022_1213964814064367_5017605734892378103_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg_s720x720_tt6&amp;_nc_cat=101&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=e21142&amp;_nc_ohc=0IaGDU2YexoQ7kNvwHASM3W&amp;_nc_oc=AdmQl1mZrSl9dYdHmirnkhVWpfFjbBsNq78RnNKZskveaAlIPlB6RLtkC7GvRD8xVes&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-hel3-1.xx&amp;_nc_gid=Ww-itT1aTQEfSTNi8GeGnA&amp;oh=00_AfEqC0x0ClCNI--wbbe00l2uii-Y0Vfrvp0UpD-R1mW-tA&amp;oe=6808BFF0" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Want to be a pilot? Interested in a career in aviation maintenance? Come check out KCA!  Congratulations to Aiden Simon and Tavarrlluq Bell, both from Hooper Bay, who just completed the flight intensive with BBRCTE the past two weeks. Both did excellent, and we couldn’t provide this opportunity without our partnership with BBRCTE.</div></div>

Want to be a pilot? Interested in a career in aviation maintenance? Come check out KCA!  Congratulations to Aiden Simon...

<div><img src="https://scontent-hel3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/488600668_1213960570731458_463917017655942917_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg_p526x296_tt6&amp;_nc_cat=100&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=e21142&amp;_nc_ohc=1sat1aKMKn4Q7kNvwHGtTaA&amp;_nc_oc=AdlIDeaFhcRoiIVXCh-lAWDQd4NSYw28g17GPvPohgYmThPezMpmctC3GspeJ0STpLw&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-hel3-1.xx&amp;_nc_gid=Ww-itT1aTQEfSTNi8GeGnA&amp;oh=00_AfFho7txQlzlfwSOBCQ9oNY-OzvFF34Ro2KDylYxWX6Isg&amp;oe=6808BE84" style="width: 100%;" /><div>A night of drum making.</div></div>

A night of drum making.

<div><img src="https://scontent-cdg4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/488691482_1213021067492075_5382679467843935968_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg_p526x296_tt6&amp;_nc_cat=104&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=e21142&amp;_nc_ohc=FsOFHEkc8sIQ7kNvwG0x8z8&amp;_nc_oc=Admnswl-4n4EcHiCZrqU7oE6cJ-iSnrCJIBUVfLxQOxEvlfTf3L9J2W-S3TeqQY6UFk&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-cdg4-1.xx&amp;_nc_gid=xgurmG9yRIs3jT31FgFdwQ&amp;oh=00_AfG1BK90A29kPK_hYiABrLheFq9i56eeVKrNrc9fgiK1fw&amp;oe=680751CE" style="width: 100%;" /><div>We hope these students have a great time traveling on the Alaska Marine Highway from Whittier to Valdez this week to attend the T3 Valdez Steamfest. ￼What a great opportunity!</div></div>

We hope these students have a great time traveling on the Alaska Marine Highway from Whittier to Valdez this week to att...

Calling current LYSD 8th and 9th graders. Here’s the application for summer session. KCA will be selecting 40 students (20 from each grade) for this May 26th-June 20th session.  Applications are due April 21st.

Calling current LYSD 8th and 9th graders. Here’s the application for summer session. KCA will be selecting 40 students (...

<div><img src="https://scontent-arn2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/488051367_653785794042959_6077940421301295276_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=442ec5&amp;_nc_ohc=FnMJR2f8HgcQ7kNvwFRoiW6&amp;_nc_oc=AdkLqdBHeG-RPWsRP7jQOttIlMm9AcKMXrG0Azbeo83_c6OHJLfZNkhfq4xJg2YG7Os&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-arn2-1.xx&amp;_nc_gid=P1Q0wLvZRh3QCP1rFDrT5Q&amp;oh=00_AYGpO9YjwQlB-lvpEM0Z7nuLPdBAgPdc4WCU-4yGG_3C2w&amp;oe=67F7444A" style="width: 100%;" /><div>🔥 KCA Fun Facts! 🔥<br /> 💡 Did you know?<br /> 🏆 14 out of the district’s 20 Valedictorians and Salutatorians this year are KCA alumni! Our students are leading the way in academic excellence!<br /> 📚 0% Dropout Rate! Every student who attended one or more KCA sessions in the past two years stayed in school—proving that KCA keeps students engaged, supported, and on the path to success!<br /> 💪 KCA is building future leaders! Who’s ready to be part of the next success story? 🚀✨ Summer Session applications for incoming 9th and 10th come out tomorrow!<br /> Enjoy this video that was made to advocate for residential funding with our legislators.  It highlights the many things KCA does to help our students prepare for life.</div></div>

🔥 KCA Fun Facts! 🔥 💡 Did you know? 🏆 14 out of the district’s 20 Valedictorians and Salutatorians this year are KCA...

The **School Climate and Connectedness Survey** is now open through **March 21, 2025**. This survey provides an important opportunity to gather feedback from parents, guardians, and community members on key topics such as **school climate, school safety,** and **barriers to engagement**.

Your input is invaluable in helping us understand where families need more support and in ensuring we can work together as partners in your children’s learning.

To participate, please follow the link specific to your community school below:

*   Alakanuk School:  [https://surveys.panoramaed.​com/aasb/320010family](http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/ZamZhEJ_wVRl-bm-1J_D-Q\~\~/AAAAARA\~/V7j9AZX_pVpa8uNf0KvJ7UYPfJXT1DNqcWoJnYNHQUkMvKsjjIlrVmCK7HytYqMNByMIDs7keY7O17kc-KmZvi-IEoxxwwccsMxjmS-9j9vRgbJb9e9mMVjylIGyKMLGP7jZ3SXYheA-dtH7kfUVvw\~\~)
*   Emmonak School: [https://surveys.panoramaed.​com/aasb/320040family](http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/NZ4ay-0LRjU28E8LOqS-uA\~\~/AAAAARA\~/V7j9AZX_pVpa8uNf0KvJ7UYPfJXT1DNqcWoJnYNHQUkMvKsjjIlrVmCK7HytYqMN-jAkRGlFPJa3yvgu7IH-VOI4k64FU51xDL-ScB4vsqZIQilr8Io4qBjluid0ZZ7Ommuw9s4NVJafIaDgNcqtWQ\~\~)
*   Hooper Bay School: [https://surveys.panoramaed.​com/aasb/320070family](http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/ndAsXR777zqXjh4yGOz1kQ\~\~/AAAAARA\~/V7j9AZX_pVpa8uNf0KvJ7UYPfJXT1DNqcWoJnYNHQUkMvKsjjIlrVmCK7HytYqMNDMIMOS923MnZdw9f0Tyxa1U91uM8Y1a18srHSuE2wNih_EYKOX8IkO8dGWYWcxwDHB_e_Xpb3fizAi8BVtmO6g\~\~)
*   Hooper Bay Charter School:  [https://surveys.panoramaed.​com/aasb/329010family](http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/yvpNHpNvT8BMVT52qYs3Rg\~\~/AAAAARA\~/V7j9AZX_pVpa8uNf0KvJ7UYPfJXT1DNqcWoJnYNHQUkDlOe_cO7TkjMpD5tN33HTok-cYgzSQXL3N36uiDx1Wmq97WR5lITt2MqvqYvSHTLKrEafauyBzLLcyV8A8zsA\_4hX91LPuzI5F_KyQAEh-Q\~\~)
*   Kotlik School: [https://surveys.panoramaed.​com/aasb/320080family](http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/sDb-Rj7d8mpcWrQLQK3REA\~\~/AAAAARA\~/V7j9AZX_pVpa8uNf0KvJ7UYPfJXT1DNqcWoJnYNHQUkMvKsjjIlrVmCK7HytYqMNoTefyXnOosr9HNsMCdngsoWA03KFFVyiQ8oynQ3G8SocLwzgGNbC5U6cuBZZuBDuqsH-RBKpGY1M5jV4O2YDKA\~\~)
*   Kusilvak Career Academy:  [https://surveys.panoramaed.​com/aasb/kusilvakfamily](http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/NzKSIZku-eo9lXne4hYnIg\~\~/AAAAARA\~/2s8P3DKdJX_TwRrIyvIW20Y-Xx5hOkZuWMifV43dYDGZ7sM50DquEpJ2HMZEFRp8j34eRfmE9cxZEUOSlOc_dhKbxLWIuJDhSfTOAkAw5qB9vs2KxFSaUDAxru7mLMMlXlJzB45ntJBImtZZ6eM8tw\~\~)
*   Marshall School: [https://surveys.panoramaed.​com/aasb/320050family](http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/QUFyGupSHdAeq9RsiD0Ieg\~\~/AAAAARA\~/V7j9AZX_pVpa8uNf0KvJ7UYPfJXT1DNqcWoJnYNHQUkMvKsjjIlrVmCK7HytYqMNKdDMaUVCiQSQPz8YXDcESpzMFl0O2ZFN6HApTKptJlrafhy7\_CtBLFBMJ16HWh8C-bwmD7tILE7-k8IT_O8DiQ\~\~)
*   Mountain Village School: [https://surveys.panoramaed.​com/aasb/320090family](http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/fLYwlRlTBiqlBPGXD50XAA\~\~/AAAAARA\~/V7j9AZX_pVpa8uNf0KvJ7UYPfJXT1DNqcWoJnYNHQUkMvKsjjIlrVmCK7HytYqMNssW9mIPQLq5Y8pGU6X2jKbZuMIt-l_mKprtkAtQMFqwtrPdIzQqpqf5dLknz0qQnOMqOBoyzWeTfB8fUkV74lA\~\~)
*   Nunam Iqua School: [https://surveys.panoramaed.​com/aasb/320150family](http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/Vu6uIV7Kln2hHJY1Nfpi1A\~\~/AAAAARA\~/V7j9AZX_pVpa8uNf0KvJ7UYPfJXT1DNqcWoJnYNHQUkMvKsjjIlrVmCK7HytYqMNfXuNPPctYajzkN1ww26aoXV41vaO2cE6WtiPiRfvVxQheF3cl92H\_1zp1eN5JxVZQHjbyww5vkC7hIV3g6MzQA\~\~)
*   Pilot Station School: [https://surveys.panoramaed.​com/aasb/320110family](http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/KXJCQCh2Qqf9cdHcKhMFzA\~\~/AAAAARA\~/V7j9AZX_pVpa8uNf0KvJ7UYPfJXT1DNqcWoJnYNHQUkMvKsjjIlrVmCK7HytYqMNytYpJeP-8Q6rGi2CUM011xNYGf3EPY-Ru5gEgwgx1W-HyLnnGwUzjVZnf9QR0PsgLGijQenHxGhOyW9qTiNVNA\~\~)
*   Russian Mission School: [https://surveys.panoramaed.​com/aasb/320130family](http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/cYdEYZuSocllLIA1MKyqSw\~\~/AAAAARA\~/V7j9AZX_pVpa8uNf0KvJ7UYPfJXT1DNqcWoJnYNHQUkMvKsjjIlrVmCK7HytYqMNAm36zrgfHL-qwXJBiXPoiBeGhCi8Ir2pek7udXWLgael8KBpN_nYhIFG2zMnUf07racUuhdhQJlkhxRjTuwalQ\~\~)
*   Scammon Bay School: [https://surveys.panoramaed.​com/aasb/320140family](http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/QAMw0fA8b0O-rpctl9lMtA\~\~/AAAAARA\~/V7j9AZX_pVpa8uNf0KvJ7UYPfJXT1DNqcWoJnYNHQUkMvKsjjIlrVmCK7HytYqMN-XwlqhoAJYx7G340HvJQjbO_JuxP-\_465Ma2N0IhUflJzIfm3XE-RrbdlKtgCggKjqeyll8RDuumpsYYMMioJg\~\~)

Your voice matters! By completing the survey, you are helping us create a stronger, safer, and more supportive learning environment for all LYSD students.

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

\*\*Note: the links above are specifically for parents, guardians, and community members. Students and staff have separate survey links. \*

Lower Yukon School District

Share your Feedback: School Climate & Connectedness Survey Now Open!

We are excited to announce the 2025 graduation schedule, celebrating the achievements of our incredible students. Graduation ceremonies will take place from Monday, May 5, through Saturday, May 10, 2025. 

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

2025 Graduation Schedule

Click [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jujovfOkvfCn5tDm2PBJhVryEnYTOmG2vZwWDn4dpQQ/edit?usp=sharing) for the details, which will be updated as information becomes available (newest on top).

PowerSchool Data Breach

All LYSD sites will be closed for the holiday break from December 23 to January 6. Classes resume for students on January 7.

📅 Find all school year calendars here: [https://lysd.org/en-US/school-calendar-b12d9a29r](https://lysd.org/en-US/school-calendar-b12d9a29r?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1\_QbsV2FjdwdBr3Q90ObGzL9C78qIfNzARDaCgCnzY9NGWjGuGlzPFsTM_aem_xNYOce4jlxYp_VDSOAac-g)

Enjoy the holiday season!

🎄✨ Wishing You a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! ✨🎄

We are grateful for our amazing students, families, and staff who make our school community so special. A quick reminder: there will be no school for students on Thursday, November 28th, and Friday, November 29th.

Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with joy, gratitude, and quality time with loved ones!

Happy Thanksgiving, LYSD Families! 🦃🍂

We’re excited to present our Fall Video, showcasing the highlights, hard work, dedication, and joy that have shaped the start of this school year.\
Together, we’re building a bright future for our students, staff, and communities—celebrating the moments that define LYSD

Click [here](https://youtu.be/ALsHbVCTajk) to watch!

🎥🍂 LYSD: Look at What We've Done Together! 🍂🎥

Here is the list of schools and their corresponding support levels:

- - Alakanuk School: Additional Targeted Support and Improvement
- - Emmonak School: Additional Targeted Support and Improvement
- - Hooper Bay Charter School: Additional Targeted Support and Improvement
- - Hooper Bay School: Additional Targeted Support and Improvement
- - Kotlik School: Additional Targeted Support and Improvement
- - Marshall School: Comprehensive Support (Graduation Rate)
- - Mountain Village School: Comprehensive Support (Graduation Rate)
- - Nunam Iqua School: Universal Support
- - Pilot Station School: Additional Targeted Support and Improvement
- - Russian Mission School: Universal Support
- - Scammon Bay School: Additional Targeted Support and Improvement

Click [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oD4YVD4M5OnIqQXhfqmcBA4F43WpYFfC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114652752764734761127&rtpof=true&sd=true) 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’re excited to share a special video capturing the experiences of Carlsbad High School students during their recent two-week visit to Kotlik.

In collaboration with QTV students, the Carlsbad group immersed themselves in the local culture, traditions, and daily life of our community. What We Know Now That We Didn’t Know Then highlights their impressions, the friendships they formed, and the powerful connection within the community.

Click below to watch the documentary and experience Kotlik through their eyes!

[https://youtu.be/69YSKIuyFl4?si=YkLmkksz3v5hUZdV](https://youtu.be/69YSKIuyFl4?si=YkLmkksz3v5hUZdV\&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1D_NK0wgcIvqKpMl2I31AoN0N5iOZEPjPmX3zq8NCjlYUb0BGaEYQn2W4\_aem_Zz-jyd9rmiJDDX1u1MwtAA)

🎥 What We Know Now That We Didn’t Know Then 🎥

Screenshot of the video - boat traveling across water

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