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Scholastic Book Fair In the Stedman Library during parent/teacher conferences. Thursday, Feb 27th 2-8pm and Friday Feb 28th 2-6pm. Accepting cash, check or credit card. An assortment of books, journals, pens, pencils, erasers, posters, etc. We are asking for volunteers to work the fair, please sign up here

Is it too dark for you? There is free reflective tape at the Public Library front desk. Swing by and grab some if needed. The reflective tape is sponsored by the Center for Safe Alaskans!

Important safety information: When dropping students off at the playground end, please note that there is a designated drop-off area marked by the side of the playground fence and green cones. Vehicles enter the area following the arrows and drop off students between the cones and the fence. Students go directly to either the cafeteria for breakfast or one of the two front entrances. Vehicles immediately drive through and exit, alleviating congestion and keeping the area safe. If you wish to escort your child or wait and watch your child enter the school, you will need to find a parking spot. Please do not drop your child off before 7:50, as there is no supervision occurring prior to that time. Thank you for helping us keep all students safe.

Important Dates

February

24th-28th Personal Safety Lessons K-5

March

7th-16th NO SCHOOL Spring Break

The third graders have been growing amaryllis bulbs and experimenting with variables to see what plants need to grow. We've graphed their growth and learned about the parts of a plant.

Here is an edited 30-day time-lapse film (dark periods of night removed) of one of our bulbs.

Amaryllis Time Lapse

Students will read and write words in which ‘s’ > /s/ as in cats or /z/ as in his.

📣 Middle & High School Parent-Teacher Conferences – Feb. 27 & 28 📣 Let’s connect and chat about your student’s progress. 🗓 Dates & Times: 🗓 Tues, Feb. 27 – 4:00-8:00 PM 🗓 Wed, Feb. 28 – 2:30-6:00 PM 🔗 Schedule your conference: https://signup.com/go/aJJsveE 📍 Middle & High School 📞 Questions? Call 1-877-526-7656 (Option 4)

NYO’s in February

Volleyball late Feb - early March

Mitkof Middle School Gear Store- Click here to order your Mitkof Viking Gear

Our 6th and 7th graders braved the chilly temperatures to gather data at the North Boat Harbor, wrapping up our ocean currents unit with an unforgettable field experience! Students measured salinity and temperature at various depths, discovered fascinating marine life—including nudibranchs and sea angels—during plankton tows, and learned how a depth finder works from Mr. Tagaban aboard the Harbor Master boat. This hands-on adventure was not only educational but also a fantastic way to connect science to our local environment. Huge thanks to all the volunteers and the Harbor Master who made this field trip possible—we couldn’t have done it without you!

We have a FACEBOOK page!

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📣 Middle & High School Parent-Teacher Conferences – Feb. 27 & 28 📣 Let’s connect and chat about your student’s progress. 🗓 Dates & Times: 🗓 Tues, Feb. 27 – 4:00-8:00 PM 🗓 Wed, Feb. 28 – 2:30-6:00 PM 🔗 Schedule your conference: https://signup.com/go/aJJsveE 📍 Middle & High School 📞 Questions? Call 1-877-526-7656 (Option 4)

Congratulations to our Presidential Scholarship Candidates!!

Eleanor Kandoll

Elias Ward

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by executive order of the President, to recognize and honor some of our nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors. In 1979, the program was extended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, creative and performing arts. In 2015, the program was again extended to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical education fields. Each year, up to 161 students are named as Presidential Scholars, one of the nation's highest honors for high school students.

Congratulations to our two Petersburg students representing Alaska's candidates for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program!

Secondary Testing Schedule (including ACT & SAT)

Mrs. Ward's Food Science Class had the incredible opportunity to learn from guest speakers Victoria Moore and Alex Helms, who shared their knowledge of traditional Native salmon harvesting practices. They introduced students to Indigenous teachings on utilizing the entire fish for various purposes, such as food, tools, and compost, emphasizing a deep respect for nature and sustainability.

During the hands-on demonstration, students learned how to fillet a salmon and prepare it using beach asparagus salt—a unique seasoning gathered from the shores of Southeast Alaska. Victoria and Alex also highlighted the cultural significance of salmon in Alaska Native communities, where it is not only a staple food but also plays an important role in ceremonies, storytelling, and art.

This experience gave students a deeper appreciation for sustainable food practices and Indigenous knowledge, reinforcing the connection between food, culture, and environmental stewardship.

Students in Mr. Owen's classes have designed a tiny home and, after having manufactured the trailer on which the home will sit, are in the process of building the home. Start to finish!

If they're not working on the home you'll find them working on engines or other creative engineering adventures!

February 21-22nd PHS Basketball @ Wrangell

February 22nd Wrestling in Main Gym

February 27th Stedman Elementary Scholastic Book Fair

February 27-28th Parent Teacher Conferences- Early Out Elementary @ 1:45

February 27th Policy Committee 3:30 District Office

March 3rd PHS Pep Assembly

March 4th-8th Region 5 Tournament in Ketchikan

March 7th-14th Spring Break - No School

March 11th-15th State Basketball Tournament in Anchorage

March 20th Policy Committee 3:30 District Office

March 21st 8th-12th grade College/Career Fair

March 25th Budget Work Session 6:00 PHS Library

March 25th-27th MAPS Testing for Middle and High School Students

March 25th PHS ACT Test

March 27th-29th PHS Play

Robyn Taylor, Superintendent

supt@pcsd.us

Petersburg School District

PO Box 289

Petersburg, Alaska 99833

877-526-7656

Vision: Inspiring all to become responsible and healthy citizens, positively contributing to our global community.

Mission: Petersburg Schools will advocate for continuous growth, promote a healthy environment, and provide diverse educational opportunities where all students achieve.