State, city and district officials met to discuss short- and long-term solutions on Back Loop Road.
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Police urge caution for pedestrians after collision near elementary school
An adult woman and two young children are in stable condition after they were hit by a truck on their way to Mendenhall River Community School.
Another Juneau elementary school is likely to be designated for Title I status
The district expects 35% of students at Mendenhall River Community School to participate in the meal program next year — up nearly 10% from 2019.
Juneau man dies of COVID-19 at Bartlett Regional Hospital
From Friday through Sunday, 4,447 new cases were reported statewide, down about 23% from this time last week. Hospital data shows 154 people hospitalized with COVID-19, including 8 people on ventilators.
Juneau prepares for youth COVID-19 vaccine clinics, reports another resident death
Registration is expected to open at noon on Thursday, pending federal approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids age 5 to 11.
Some Juneau families look to summer school to make up for school year challenges
Most programs will focus on language arts, math and science, but some art, and P.E. options are available as well.
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.
Former Juneau teacher named principal of Mendenhall River Community School
Dillingham previously taught health, physical education and science in Juneau at the middle and high school levels.
Threatening phone calls continue, FBI wants schools to remain vigilant
“They may receive 10. On the 11th, we want them to make sure they’re continuing to follow the same protocol,” says FBI Anchorage spokeswoman Staci Feger-Pellessier.
AWARE to expand Girls on the Run statewide
The state Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault is helping to fund the expansion.