January 30, 2026

It's been a great week to be a Colt!

This is a time for you to learn more about Gruening, ask questions, and build community with other staff and families.

Tuesday, February 3rd, 10:00am
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2:00pm
Tuesday, April 7th, 10:00am
*All in Gruening's Library!

Tuesday, May 5th, TBD
*JBER

While at Chugiak, 8th graders will:

• Take a tour of the school led by our student ambassadors
• Participate in a Student Panel AMA (Ask Me Anything)
• Meet with a counselor to make course requests
• Join all incoming freshmen for a small assembly with principals, JROTC, and cheerleaders

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Amy Jo Rotante (8th Grade Counselor) at rotante_amyjo@asdk12.org.

Here is the link to request a copy of official school records. Once you click on the link, is a place for parents and a place for inbound schools to use for the request. It is FERPA and HIPPA complainant!

https://anchorageak.scriborder.com/

1/31 - JV Wrestling (Hanshew Middle School) & V Wrestling (Mirror Lake Middle School), 9:00am

2/2 - Girls Basketball C-Team Game, Mirror Lake Middle School, 7:00pm

2/3 - Coffee & Conversation, Gruening Library, 10:00am

2/3 - Girls Basketball JV/V Game, Gruening Middle School, 6:00pm

2/4 - XC-Ski Meet, Chugiak High School, 6:00pm

2/5 - Girls Basketball C-Team Game, Gruening Middle School, 7:00pm

2/5 - Girls Basketball JV/V Game, Romig Middle School, 6:00pm

2/7 - JV Wrestling (Clark Middle School) & V Wrestling (Begich Middle School), 9:00am

2/9 - Girls Basketball C-Team Game, Begich Middle School, 6:00pm

2/10 - Girls Basketball JV&V Game, Clark Middle School, 6:00pm

2/10 - Girls Basketball C-Team Game, Romig Middle School, 7:00pm

2/11 - Tazlina Field Trip, Chugiak High School, 10:15am

2/11 - XC-Ski Meet, Kincaid Park, 6:00pm

2/12 - Girls Basketball Tournament, TBD, 6:00pm

2/14 - Debate Competition, Romig Middle School, 8:00am

2/14 - JV Wrestling (Goldenview Middle School) & V Wrestling (Mears), 9:00am

Sport Practices:

Wrestling: Monday-Friday, 4:15-5:45pm

Girls Basketball: Monday-Friday, 4:15-5:45pm

XC-Ski: Monday-Friday, 4:15-5:45pm

Debate: Tuesdays, 8:00-9:00am, Thursdays, 4:15-5:45pm

Activity Schedule:

Homework Help: Monday-Thursday, 4:15-5:45pm

D&D: Mondays, 4:15-4:45pm

Jazz Band: Tuesday-Friday, 8:30-9:15am

Yearbook: Every other Thursday from 4:15-5:45pm

Feb 5 & 19

Mar 5 & 19

Apr 2 & 9

Any adults looking to volunteer at Gruening must go through the Volunteer Application process.

*This process must be completed for each school you are wanting to volunteer at. For more questions, email patterson_elizabeth@asdk12.org.