HomeBRIDGE
June 24, 2026
NEW PHONE NUMBER FOR HOMEBRIDGE
HomeBRIDGE new number is: 907-796-5590
Phone numbers for teachers will be published soon.
RE-ENROLLING FOR THE 26-27 SCHOOL YEAR
This year, it takes two on-line steps to re-enroll in HomeBRIDGE.
1) Completing the Brightways Application (Link)
2) Completing the Juneau School District on-line re-enrollment.
If this is not completed, guardians will receive another email after this notification. The subject of the email is:
"Accessing HomeBRIDGE's Online Parent Portal"
If you have started the re-enrollment process you will receive an email requesting completion. The subject of that email is:
"Enrollment Checklist Reminder"
Both of these online steps must be completed in order to be considered enrolled in HomeBRIDGE.
If you have questions regarding enrollment, contact Leslie.
OPT-IN TO ACELLUS STARTING JULY 7, 2026
In order to avoid unwanted charges, HomeBRIDGE will need an "opt-in" request in order for students to work in Acellus. Please follow these steps to opt your student in to Acellus.
NOTE: the emails mentioned below will only be accepted on or after JULY 7, 2026. Any email received prior to that date will not be referenced.
In order to opt in for Acellus use, your student will need to be registered for the 26-27 School year.
1) JSD and Brightways reregistration must be completed.
• Register in Brightways for the 26-27 school year.
• You would have received an email from "homebridge" regarding JSD's online re-registration and asking you to visit your family's enrollment portal to follow the steps of re-enrollment.Re-enrollment must be completed. Questions about this? Contact Leslie• See the announcement above regarding re-enrolling in HomeBRIDGE
2) Request to Opt-in to Acellus 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.
Acellus will be available again on July 7. You can email anytime on or after that date.
Contact us with any questions. homebridge@juneauschools.org or contact Leslie directly.
UA SCHOLARS SELECTION PROCESS
The University of Alaska (UA) Scholars Program recognizes the top 10% of Alaska high school graduates from each qualifying school, encouraging them to pursue postsecondary education within the University of Alaska system.
JUNEAU ARCHITECTURE CAMP - Grades 6-12
The Juneau Architecture Camp will be held August 10 and 11. Sixth through twelfth graders are invited to join local architects at the JACC. Students will go through the process of designing conceptual project and in doing so will learn about this career.
This is a free event, however registration is required and closes July 28.
For more information contact Margaret Morgenstern or call 907-586-1371
Flyer info here.
AROUND TOWN
Sealaska Heritage Institute
Sunday, June 28, 11:00am : Deb Haaland and her book "A Voice Like Mine"
Jensen-Olson Arboretum
Garden Day: Sunday, July 19, 10:00-11:30am (Registration opens July 6 at noon)
All Libraries
Plant a Seed, Read: Summer reading program (all ages)
City Museum
Various days and times: Historic Walking Tours
Current exhibits: Critter Trek and Slow Beauty
Tours of the AK State Capitol Building: Weekdays 1:30pm and 3:00pm (Free)
REMINDERS
Acellus will be shut down on June 20
All work will be archived and accessible after July 1. You will need to opt-in to use Acellus. See the section "** Update ** Important Acellus Users" above.