HomeBRIDGE

The assessment dates for HomeBRIDGE are set.

Assessments will be held in person at TMMS and students are encouraged to participate.

Below is the the testing schedule. If your student is more than 30 minutes late to the test session, please contact the office to let us know when you can reschedule. Our goal is to start as close to the start time as possible.

AK Star Video Practice Test Tutorial

AK Star Practice Test

Test Make-up will be Tuesday April 21. 9:00-11:30 and 12:30-3:00

K - 2nd grade students : MAP testing - April 6 - 10, 9:00am - 11:30am

K - 3rd grade students : DIBELS reading assessments - April 28 - May 1.

To schedule your DIBELS assessment:

1) Click this link to see our SignUp schedule: DIBELS SignUp

2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.

3)Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.

NOTE: SignUp does not share you email address. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact Adam.

Adam will be sending more information on April 3.

Acellus has changed the way they bill for their service. Because of this, HomeBRIDGE has been struggling to keep within our budget and serve all students who enroll with us. As a result, we will be "turning off" access to Acellus on June 20. If you are an Acellus user, please try to complete all of your courses by that time so that we can record your credits for the current school year. Once re-enrolled in July, you will be working in the first semester of next school year. Your work will be archived and available upon Opt-In (see below) in July.

• To continue with Acellus in school year 26-27 you will need to "opt-in" (after July 7) by emailing homebridge@juneauschools.org.

These emails will be accepted after July 7. Please do not send notification prior to 7/7/26.

• The subject line of this email should read:

"(your student's lastname, firstname) - Acellus Opt In.

Please NOTE: you need to use your student's given name as found in powerschool.

• If the subject line is anything else, it's possible the email will get lost in the multitude of emails received by that account.

Contact us with any questions. homebridge@juneauschools.org

HomeBRIDGE Senior Recognition Night will be May 18 from 5:00 - 6:30pm in the TMMS library. Caps and gowns are not required. We will have light snacks, certificate presentations, and small gifts four our graduating seniors. Families are welcome. This is in addition to the JDHS graduating ceremony. Graduating seniors are welcome to attend both events.

Graduating seniors, please fill out this form.

The months of April and May are when the Juneau School District celebrates our proximity to the ocean and other natural wonders. With low spring tides, "Sea Week" is a time to get out and explore all this area has to offer. Below are the minus tides for the month of April and a link to a form where you can upload your discoveries for your advisory teacher and to share with our community here in the newsletter. Remember to tread carefully and leave what you find where you find it. "Take only photos."

APRIL MINUS TIDES (greater than -1.0):

April Tide Chart

May Tide Chart

Upload your discovery here

In celebration of and Sea Week, the Marie Drake Planetarium are presenting two fulldome films. This weekend April 18 (6:00pm) and 19 (2:00pm & 3:00pm), the film Wayfinders: Waves, Winds, and Stars will be the feature. This film was produced by the Polynesian Voyaging Society and the Bishop Museum in Hawaii and explores traditional Polynesian navigation from the deck of the voyaging canoe Hōkūle'a.

Next weekend, April 25 (6:00pm) and 26 (2:00pm & 3:00pm), the planetarium will present the film Whale Super Highway following the journey of the humpback whale and endangered pygmy blue whale with magnificent underwater footage on their journeys down the west coast of Australia--one of the longest animal migrations on the planet.

Admission is free, however, reservations are recommended.

For information visit the Planetarium's website.

Seniors, graduation day is approaching. Be sure your credits are up to date. HomeBRIDGE students who choose to will walk with JDHS students on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 4:00pm. Graduation tickets are limited to seven per senior. Please refer to PowerSchool for your graduation audit.

For graduation information : this link

If you haven't ordered your cap and gown, NOW is the time : this link for info

Learn to perform you own basic boat maintenance in the UAS MTR S120 - Outboard Motor Maintenance class. Class will cover an introduction to and maintenance of various systems and is presented by Trevor Fritz, Assistant Professor of Power Technology.

Cost: approximately $326

When: April 24, 25, & 26. Friday evening, all day Sat & Sun

Information here

If you will be a 9th though 12th grader next school year and would like to attend any in person classes at JDHS, you need to contact JDHS counseling office right away.

Here is JDHS contact information

Bookmark this link!

Scholarship opportunities are constantly being updated on this sheet. Check back weekly.

Contact Ms. Knapp at JDHS with question.

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) - Juneau Branch is offering a scholarship ($500 - $1,000) to graduating seniors.The student should be planning to pursue a degree in an engineering field at an accredited college.

Deadline is April 30, 2026

Application here

The Crimson Bears Youth football camp is a non-contact camp committed to teaching each athlete the proper fundamentals of football in a friendly environment. JDHS coaches and several members of present and past Crimson Bears football teams will be the trainers. Students can expect instructional stations, as well as a team flag tournament competition. No experience is necessary and all skill levels are welcome. The camp will be held June 8-11, 2:00-5:00pm

This camp is open to both girls and boys ages 7-13.

Registration form and information is here

Registration for the Juneau Youth Sail courses is now open. Juneau Youth Sailing is the capital city's volunteer, non-profit youth sailing program. They offer 4-day classes (Monday-Thursday) in June and July for all experience levels. Classes take place at the Juneau Yacht Club and are a great way to have fun, gain confidence, and learn on-the-water safety.

To learn more about the program and register for classes: Juneau Youth Sailing

Full scholarships are also available.

Registration for Lynn Canal Adventures' summer running camps is now open. Athletes of all backgrounds are welcome, whether a state champ or first year runner going out for the xc team. Just be ready to run! Camps are open to high school and middle school students. Cost is determined on a sliding scale, no questions asked. If your camp is full, sign up on the waitlist (no charge) and register for your second choice to guarantee a spot.

High school sessions: June 14 - 20, June 24 - 30, July 5 - 11

Middle school sessions: June 15 - 19, June 22 - 26

* TODAY! - April 15 : Reimbursement Request Due - Jan - Mar expenses

eMail your request to: leslie.antolick@juneauschools.org

OR use this form to submit your request

April 27 : Site Council Meeting - 5:00pm

Mondays & Thursdays : Chess club - Red Wing Commons

Fri & Sat, April 17 & 18 : Juneau Skating Club's Spring Show - Treadwell Arena - All ages

Sat. April 18, 6:00pm : Movie: Wayfinders, Waves Winds & Stars - Marie Drake Planetarium - Free

Sat, April 18, 12:00-2:00pm : Art workshop with Kathy Hocker - Valley Library - Teens+ (registration)

Sun, April 26, 1:00-4:00pm : Game Day at the Douglas Library - ages 5+

Sunday, May 31, 1:00-4:00pm : Game Day at the Valley Library - ages 5+

Site Council meetings are the fourth Monday of the month - with some exceptions due to holidays and breaks. Meetings are at 5pm at HomeBRIDGE - Room D-215 at TMMS.

The next Site Council meeting is:

April 27, 2026

Upcoming meeting dates:

May 18 *

Reimbursements are due every quarter. Next reimbursement request is due:

THIS IS TODAY!

• No Later Than April15, 2026 for purchases made January - March

eMail your request to: leslie.antolick@juneauschools.org

OR use this form to submit your request

Future requests are due:

• No Later Than June 15, 2025 for purchases made March - June

Please remember these dates are firm.

Please note: Reimbursements will not be processed if quarterly report/progress report has not been submitted for your student(s).

Reimbursement Requests How-To

The next progress reports are due:

May 8, 2026

Final progress report for this school year.

Submitting Progress Reports How-To