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.
Juneau Schools
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.
Juneau’s Thunder Mountain High School locks down briefly after report of gunshots nearby
Thunder Mountain High School went into lockdown for about 30 minutes this afternoon.
Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program to expand its high school program to Juneau
The program’s Acceleration Academy allows students to earn both a high school diploma and a bachelor’s degree in five years.
Swastika marks escalation in spate of vandalism at Dzántik’i Héeni Middle School
Police are investigating. After KTOO contacted the Anti-Defamation League for comment, the organization said it would reach out to Dzántik’i Héeni to offer support.
Masks will soon be optional in Juneau schools
The new policy is linked to Juneau’s community level and to CDC guidelines. If Juneau is at a medium or low risk level, masks will be optional.
Juneau school board says Alaska House bills could rectify years of underfunding
The bills would partially make up for long-standing issues with Alaska’s Base Student Allocation. That’s the per-student state funding that goes to schools.
Juneau’s newest principal says he’s excited to head back into classrooms
The Juneau School District has chosen Shawn Arnold to be the next principal of Thunder Mountain High School. KTOO’s Bridget Dowd sat down with him to find out what he plans to accomplish.
Rebuilding Riverbend: Students return to Juneau elementary school after flood
In January, Juneau’s Riverbend Elementary School was temporarily relocated. Students and staff are back in the old building now, but it’s not the same.
After nationwide search, Juneau School District finds new Thunder Mountain principal close to home
Shawn Arnold is the current Director of Student Services for the school district. In that role, he manages the district’s Special Education Program as well as counseling and student activities.