For several years, students in a JDHS science class have been learning about halibut hook carving. A Tlingit carver says it’s mostly about common sense: paying close attention and working with what you’ve got.
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How school districts can keep students safe from abuse
If records and reference checks don’t turn up any red flags, there isn’t much other information available to school districts. But there are other steps districts can take to emphasize student safety.
Are more Juneau high school graduates ready for college? It depends.
UAS says over the past five years, more Juneau students are arriving on campus ready for college. UAS uses its own definition of college readiness — a lower bar than national standards — but officials stand by it.
Falcon or Crimson Bear? Despite shrinking enrollment, Juneau students can pick between two high schools.
Since 2008, Juneau’s eighth-graders have gotten to choose between the town’s two main high schools. But with a shrinking population and budget cuts, some wonder if two high schools is one too many.
Juneau schools help food bank stay stocked after government shutdown
At least two schools in Juneau are holding food drives to help local pantries meet increased demand from families affected by the government shutdown.
Amid uncertainty, Juneau schools still supporting families hurt by shutdown
During the shutdown, the Juneau School District saw an increase in families applying for free or reduced-price school meals.
Juneau students pick Huskies as combined high school team mascot
The Huskies were also the Douglas High School mascot back before the Douglas and Juneau high schools merged.
What’s in a name? After student push, Juneau-Douglas High School adds Tlingit name: Yadaa.at Kalé.
The Juneau School Board voted unanimously to accept the gift of a Tlingit name for Juneau-Douglas High School. Yadaa.at Kalé is a name given to Mt. Juneau, meaning “beautifully adorned face.”
Juneau school board votes to keep Bridget Weiss as district superintendent
Weiss has served as interim superintendent for the Juneau School District since August, when her predecessor left after four years in the position. On Tuesday, she accepted the position permanently with the school board’s unanimous support.
Juneau-Douglas student arrested after bringing BB gun to school, posting on social media
Police arrested a 16-year-old student who brought a BB gun with her to Juneau-Douglas High School after posting a photo of the weapon on social media.