From Ms. Maples

May 18 2026

We are counting down the final days of an amazing school year and looking forward to a week full of fun, celebrations, special activities (graduation, promotions) and great memories together!

Be sure to check out this updated newsletter for pictures, important information, upcoming events, and all the exciting things happening as we wrap up the 2025–2026 school year.

Families may also begin signing up for next school year registration. If you need assistance, please stop by or contact the front office — we are happy to help! Let’s finish the year strong and enjoy the countdown to summer vacation!

• MONDAY, May 18, (TOMORROW)

- West Homer Elementary School students are coming to town today as well! Our 6th–9th grade students will partner with visiting students and participate in a variety of scheduled activities together. Please see the schedule below.

- BREAKFAST this week: Monday's breakfast is Cereal & Blueberry Muffins, or Banana Bread. Tuesday is Breakfast Sandwiches with eggs, by Ms. Maples. Wednesday is Ms. Maples Surprise Otter Breakfast (Hint: it will be a hot breakfast).

• May 19 – Graduation & Promotion Ceremonies (Begins at 2:00 PM). An afternoon dedicated to celebrating our students’ accomplishments across grade levels. The program includes Preschool Graduation, 8th Grade Promotion, and High School Graduation. Families, staff, and community members will gather to honor students for their hard work, perseverance, and success.

May

• May 18, Chickaloonies Visual Story Telling Workshop, K-5

• May 18, West Homer Elementary Student Visit (Grades 5-8)

• May 19, High School Graduation, 2 PM.

• May 21, SBE Student & Community Celebration & Family Picnic, 12:00 PM - 1:15PM

• May 21, Last day of school

• May 22, Teacher/Staff Workday & Checkout

• May 26 & 27, Admin Leadership Academy

• June 1, School Board Meeting @ Borough Assembly Chambers @ 6:00 pm

• June 6, Principal Workday & Checkout

At the Soldotna High Invite on May 9,

• Kayleigh placed 26th in Discuss and in Long Jump Finals.

Tuesday, May 12 kicked off the KPBSD Borough Invitational @ Seward High School, in Seward, Alaska.

• Cory placed 6th in Shot Put Finals, and 10th in Discus Finals
• Django placed 11th in Shot Put Finals, and 21st in the Men's 800 Meters Finals
• Ivan placed 7th in Discus Finals, 8th in Shot Put Finals, 20th in Long Jump Finals
  and 24th in the Men's 100 Meters Prelims
• Kiera placed 18th in Long Jump Finals, and
• Mark placed 12th in Shot Put Finals, and placed 19th in Discus Finals.

Upcoming Fundraising Events:

• Car Wash, May 25 (Memorial Day Weekend)
• Summer Solstice, June 19 & 20, including Solstice Face Painting
• Food Booth, July 3
• And more to come... watch for more information

Chickaloonies authors/artists Dimi Macheras and Casey Silver will come to Seldovia to host a 90-minute visual storytelling workshop, intended to empower K-5 through comic art.

We are excited to welcome West Homer Elementary migrant students (grades 5–8) to Seldovia as they partner with our middle school students for a unique, hands-on learning experience. Together, students will explore our local ecosystems, build outdoor survival skills, and engage in creative, real-world activities.

Watch for more information.

Thank you for staying at our school and visiting our awesome community. It was our pleasure.

Spaghetti & meatball dinner, followed by a combo of science and fun put on by grades 6-11.