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Federal Programs Director Update – October 2026

Dear Families,

We are excited to introduce ourselves as the Directors of Federal Programs for the Kodiak Island Borough School District. While we are both new to these roles, we each bring years of education experience and a strong personal connection to the Kodiak community.

Katrina was born and raised in Kodiak and taught English at Kodiak High School. She is also a KIBSD parent. One of her children graduated from Kodiak High School, and her other child is currently a junior at KHS. Having grown up, taught, and raised her family in Kodiak, Katrina brings a deep connection to our schools and community.

Angie was born and raised in Minnesota and has worked in education in Florida, California, and Alaska. She has called Kodiak home for the past 14 years and has three children currently attending KIBSD schools, a fifth grader at Main Elementary and seventh and eighth graders at Kodiak Middle School.

As both educators and parents, we care deeply about the students and families we serve. Federal Programs provides important resources and opportunities to help meet the diverse needs of students across our district, and we want families to understand and feel connected to those resources.

Most importantly, we believe our work is stronger when families are part of it. We look forward to getting to know you, listening to your perspectives, and working together to support our students and our Kodiak community.

Warmly,

Angie Hietala

Director of Elementary Learning and Federal Programs

Katrina Stewart
Directors Secondary Learning and Federal Programs
Kodiak Island Borough School District

• October 15th-16th: In-Service, No School for Students
• November 3rd-4th: KMS Book Fair
• November 23rd-24th: Elementary School's Book Fair
• November 12th: NEPC Meeting (Flyer attached)
• December 10th: MEP Meeting (Flyer attached)

Check out the KIBSD school calendar here.

The goal of the Migrant Education Program is to ensure that all migrant students reach challenging academic standards and graduate with a high school diploma (or complete a HSED) that prepares them for responsible citizenship, further learning, and productive employment.

~ Office of Migrant Education, U.S. Dept. of Education ~

See the file below for a printable calendar to help track your move/travel information. On page two of the document is the pre-enrollment form to submit to the Federal Programs office once you have completed your migrant activity moves.

You can also find information on the KIBSD website HERE.

If you have questions, please call the office at 907-486-7596 or email federalprograms@kibsd.org.

Qualified migrant education program students are eligible for a city pool pass that doesn't expire until September 2027! This is just one of many opportunities that our migrant education students can take advantage of. For any questions about the pool passes or the migrant education program, please reach out to our office at Federalprograms@kibsd.org or 907-486-7596.

Join us in person or online to hear some great information and updates!

Microsoft Teams Online Meeting Information:

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 275 539 312 601 783

Passcode: rC2Dn6Ko

The Native Education Program aims to help Native students meet and exceed state academic and cultural standards. Program services include books, supplies, in-class academic support, service referrals, parent workshops, participation in cultural events/activities and more!

Join us in person or online to hear some great information and updates!

Microsoft Teams Online Meeting Information:

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 289 389 512 130 137

Passcode: nJ3iB6ZU

Our annual book fairs are coming up! Kodiak Middle School will be having theirs Nov. 3rd and 4th, and elementary schools will be having theirs Nov. 23rd and 24th. Migrant Education and Native Education qualified students will have a $25 voucher to shop with! Stay tuned for more information!

If you are in AK Teach, homeschool, or not in a building we will be passing out a $25 voucher to Islander Bookstore or. you may submit an Amazon.com book order request up to $25 per qualifying child to FederalPrograms@kibsd.org. We will be ordering at the 1st of each month and will let you know when we receive your order and it's ready for pick up!

KIBSD Federal Programs

907-486-7596

722 Mill Bay Road, Room F144, Kodiak AK 99615