February 13, 2026
Friday, February 13, 2026
It's been a great week to be a Colt!
🚨 No School next Monday, February 16th! 🚨
⭐ STUDENTS OF THE WEEK ⭐
Elijah Bullard (6th Grade)
"Eli works hard in class and is always willing to lend a hand when needed." - Mrs. Phillips
Olivia Hawkins (7th Grade)
"She is a bubble of sunshine! She likes to participate and does a great job on her school work. She also shows empathy and kindness to teachers and peers. " - Mrs. Barringer
Samantha Goodman (8th Grade)
"Samantha is always finding ways to make her friends and peers feel included. She gave the counseling department some bracelets to hand out to students for "Being Kind" and helping someone smile. A small gesture with a big impact. Making someone smile could help turn around their day." - Mrs. Rotante
🎉 Welcome Christina Kelly 🎉
You may notice a new face the next time you're in the Front Office!
We are very excited to welcome on our new Registrar and Attendance Clerk, Christina Kelly!
Mrs. Chris will now be our go-to person for all things enrollment, withdrawing, attendance, and more.
To welcome her or to ask any questions, you can reach her at:
kelly_christina@asdk12.org or 907-742-3609
🐎 Mustang Roundup 🐎
🐺 ERHS 8th Grade Night 🐺
🏫 ASD Choice Schools & Programs Expo February 21 🏫
🤼 AFWC Spring 2026 Season Now Underway 🤼
💙 Counselor Corner 💙
Moving from Alaska and Need to Pre-Register Your Student? ✈️
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!
Save The Date(s):
2/14 - Debate Competition, Romig Middle School, 8:00am
2/14 - JV Wrestling (Goldenview Middle School) & V Wrestling (Mears), 9:00am
2/14 - Girls JV Basketball Tournament, Wendler Middle School, 12:00pm
2/14 - Girls V Basketball Tournament, Begich Middle School, 12:00pm
2/16 - No School!
2/18 - XC-Ski Meet, Bartlett High School, 6:00pm
2/24 - XC-Ski Meet, Service High School, 6:00pm
2/24 - Mustang Roundup, Chugiak High School, 6:00pm
2/26 - XC-Ski Meet, Kincaid Park, 6:00pm
2/27 - No School for Students!
Sport Practices:
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 19, Mar 5 & 19, Apr 2 & 9)
Have a Great Weekend! 🐎
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.