From cake-pop pig heads to edible dinosaur cakes, the Thunder Mountain High School library was sweeter than usual on Tuesday.
Bridget Dowd
Local News Reporter
I keep tabs on what’s happening in Juneau’s classrooms for the families they serve and the people who work in them. My goal is to shine a light on both stories of success and the cracks that need to be filled, because I believe a good education is the basis of a strong community.
Juneau high schools see increase in COVID-19 cases following prom
Juneau’s two public high schools saw an increase in new COVID-19 cases following their proms. Masks were optional at both events.
What happened to Juneau’s Taco Bell?
In the late ’90s Juneau had two Taco Bells. But by the early 2000s they were both gone.
Two days later, masks are optional again at Juneau schools
After more than an hour of public testimony from parents, students and educators with different viewpoints, the board voted unanimously to bring back a mask-optional policy.
Residents can soon weigh in on second crossing from Juneau to Douglas Island
Members of the public can soon weigh in on how to connect Juneau to the north end of Douglas Island. The state department of transportation is hosting the first of three open houses to get community feedback on the Juneau Douglas North Crossing project.
Masks will be required inside Juneau school buildings again
Families were alerted about the reinstated mask requirement through text and email on Saturday. Face coverings will be required through at least the next week.
Juneau’s Riverbend Elementary could soon be called Kax̱dig̱oowu Héen
Kax̱dig̱oowu Héen refers to a part of the Mendenhall River. And could soon be used to refer to the elementary school that sits on its banks in Juneau’s Mendenhall Valley.
On Fridays in the Forest, Juneau teacher makes the outdoors his classroom
Most students who attend public elementary schools in Alaska spend their days learning indoors, but one Juneau teacher is making sure his students have at least a little time with Mother Nature.
Masks are now optional in Juneau schools, but some students and staff choose to keep them on
Wearing face masks inside Juneau’s public schools is optional as of Monday, but some students and staff are still choosing to wear them for a variety of reasons.
Second COVID-19 booster shots are now available for eligible Juneau residents
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending another shot for those who are immunocompromised or over the age of 50. People who received their first booster dose at least four months ago are eligible.