April 24, 2026

Friday, April 24, 2026

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

Matthew Morrissett (6th Grade)

"Matthew is a great classmate and peer. He is kind, caring, and helpful." - Mrs. Cook

Camille Finch (7th Grade)

"I can always count on Camille to do what is right. Keep up the great work and effort, Camille." - Mr. Kirr

Ely Mitzel (8th Grade)

"Ely is one of the many student aides who has stepped up when the office has needed help running passes. He is a quick thinker, and is very reliable while jumping into something new. Thanks for all your help, Ely!" - Mrs. Liz

Hat Day: Next Wednesday, April 29th, students can bring $1.00 to wear a hat to school! Staff will be positioned at the doors to give stamps to students.

Dance Day: Next Friday, May 1st, we will celebrate the end of the school year with a glow-with-the-flow dance! During the school day, students will have the option to choose between the dance, watching a Goofy Movie, or a quiet room to play games.

Students are also encouraged to wear neon on Friday, May 1st!

Click Here to Register Your Student!

If your student is NOT returning to ASD after this school year, make sure you read this!

If your student is NOT returning to ASD next year, whether because you're moving out of state or your student is transferring to a different school district in Alaska, here are two important steps to know:

Step 1: Notify Mrs. Christina! Mrs. Christina, our Registrar, will be able to provide you with the withdrawal process to ensure a smooth transition.

Step 2: Prepare your student to turn in their Chromebook at the end of the school year.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Christina Kelly at 907-742-3609 or by email at kelly_christina@asdk12.org.

Request Records: https://anchorageak.scriborder.com/

Stay tuned for more next week!

4/25 - Debate Competition, UAA, 8:00am

4/28 - Rotary Student Luncheon, All Lunches

4/29 - Hat Day Fundraiser

4/30 - Track & Field Meet, Hanshew Middle School, 6:00pm

5/1 - May Dance

5/4 - Track & Field Prelims, Begich Middle School, 2:00pm

5/5 - Track & Field All-Schools, Mears Middle School, 2:00pm

5/6 - Orchestra Concert (Intermediate & Advanced), Gruening MPR, 7:00pm

5/7 - Track & Field Championships, Romig Middle School, 2:00pm

5/8 - Drama Project, Gruening MPR, 2:20-3:05pm

5/8 - Field Trip Day - All Grades!

6th Grade Field Trip - Lion's Park

7th Grade Field Trip - Bear Tooth Pub

Skilak Field Trip - Center Bowl

Tazlina Field Trip - Eagle River Bowl

Activity Schedule:

Track & Field: Monday-Friday, 4:15-5:45pm

Softball: Every other Monday, and every Tuesday and Friday, 4:15-5:45pm

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

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

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

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

Looking to Volunteer at Gruening?

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.

Friday, April 24, 2026

⭐ STUDENTS OF THE WEEK ⭐ ⭐ STUDENTS OF THE WEEK ⭐

Matthew Morrissett (6th Grade)

Camille Finch (7th Grade)

Ely Mitzel (8th Grade)

🤠 Hat Day & End of Year Dance! 💃 🤠 Hat Day & End of Year Dance! 💃

🎉 Online Registration Is Now Open! 🎉 🎉 Online Registration Is Now Open! 🎉

🛫 Leaving ASD at the End of the Year? 🛫 🛫 Leaving ASD at the End of the Year? 🛫

If your student is NOT returning to ASD after this school year, make sure you read this!

💙 Counselor Corner 💙 💙 Counselor Corner 💙

Save The Date(s): Save The Date(s):

Have a Great Weekend! 🐎 Have a Great Weekend! 🐎

Looking to Volunteer at Gruening?