The plan puts seventh and eighth grades at Thunder Mountain High School’s campus and ninth through 12th grades at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé — as previously planned.
Katie Anastas
Local News Reporter, KTOO
City considers moving City Hall to vacant Juneau School District buildings
The city has been looking for space to put all of its employees, who are currently split among five buildings.
Juneau School Board to reconsider school closure plan on Tuesday
Board member Amber Frommherz said the board should take the time to consider putting 7th through 12th grade at two campuses.
Newscast – Thursday, March 7, 2024
In this newscast: Most property assessments in Juneau didn’t change much from last year, according to preliminary data from the city; Alaska has the lowest percentage of high school seniors who’ve submitted the FAFSA so far; The Southeast Alaska Land Trust says the National Park Service extended part of Sitka’s sea walk into a protected area
Alaska is last in the nation at FAFSA completion, leaving millions in college aid on the table
Meanwhile, the bungled FAFSA rollout is delaying college decisions for Alaska’s high school seniors.
City approves funding to help close Juneau School District’s budget gap
The Juneau Assembly has approved a $4 million loan and will help pay for some non-instructional costs.
Education bill would add millions to Juneau School District’s budget
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has suggested he’ll veto the bill unless it includes more of his priorities.
School Board votes to consolidate middle schools at Thunder Mountain, high schools at Juneau-Douglas: Yadaa.at Kalé
The plan will let the district close Floyd Dryden Middle School, the Marie Drake building and the district office.
Federal education officials say Alaska owes millions to Juneau, Kenai and North Slope school districts
Rules attached to the funding prevented states from disproportionately reducing their funding to high-need districts.
Newscast – Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024
In this newscast: Juneau lawmakers introduce bills that would double the amount of disaster aid Alaska can give homeowners; Juneau residents have until March 25 to give feedback on marine passenger fee project proposals; Dancers in Wrangell celebrate Elizabeth Peratrovich Day with a televised performance