Petersburg Schools Newsletter

Just a few more weeks and the 2025-2026 school year will come to an end. Congratulations to all of our students, staff, and families on successfully navigating the ups and downs of another school year. Our students have made significant growth in their learning experiences, supported by an amazing staff dedicated to ensuring their success.

As we wrap up another successful year, thank you for the continued support, encouragement, and partnership you provide our schools each and every day. We are proud of all our students have accomplished and look forward to celebrating these final events together as a community. We hope everyone has a safe, restful, and enjoyable summer break filled with family, fun, and new adventures!

We invite you to join us for these upcoming end-of-the-school-year events:

• May 14-16 – Little Norway Days
• May 18 – PHS Concert, 7:00 p.m.
• May 20 – MMS Concert, 7:00 p.m.
• May 21-23 – Track & Field Regionals in Ketchikan
• May 22-23 – MMS Track & Field @ Home
• May 25 – No School, Memorial Day Holiday
• May 28 – Last Day for Seniors
• May 28-30 – PHS Track & Field @ State
• June 1 – Scholarship Awards, 5:30 p.m.
• June 1 – PHS Class of 2026 Graduation, 7:00 p.m.
• June 3-6 – State Baseball in Palmer
• June 4 – Last Day for Students, 12:30 Release

Have a wonderful summer break!

Canvas Security Incident Update – May 8, 2026

Petersburg School District is aware of the cybersecurity incident affecting Canvas, the learning management system used by our schools. Instructure, the company that operates Canvas, temporarily took the platform offline on May 7th as a precautionary measure while addressing the issue.

Canvas is now fully restored and available for use by students and staff.

Instructure’s CEO has confirmed directly to Petersburg School District that there is no evidence that any PSD account credentials were compromised or that any additional data was taken from our institution.

We will continue to monitor the situation and share updates as needed. For the latest information from Instructure, visit: instructure.com/incident_update

Click here for the latest updates:

Stedman Elementary School

Get your Stedman Spirit Wear!

Congratulations to these 3rd Quarter OUTSTANDING students

8th: Devyn Flint, Luciana Maldonado

7th: Jacob Cisney, Nikkole Etcher

6th: Ella Crump, Johnnie Hess

8th Graders: The Future Is Calling!

The final stretch of middle school isn't just a countdown to summer — it's a launchpad! The 8th graders are preparing for what comes next.

First up, students are exploring careers that spark their interest. What do they want to be someday? From there, they'll dive into the world of education and training after high school — think colleges, trade programs, apprenticeships, and more. They'll wrap things up by navigating high school and building their very own 9th grade class schedule.

CONGRATULATIONS!

A long list of PHS Art students won awards at the Tsunami Bowl 2026 Art Competition/ Exhibition in Seward!

1st place mixed media- Yenka F

2nd place mixed media- Haileigh S

3rd place mixed media- Stellan M

3rd place 3D- Tristian H

Best in Show (artwork picture attached)- Sophia C

1st place Painting- Anna R

2nd place Painting- Remi T

2nd place Photo- Kymberly H

2nd place Drawing- Quinn R

3rd place Drawing- Freya T

Here's a link to view some of the artworks submitted submitted: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=TsunamiBowlNOSB...

🎨9 PHS students traveled to Haines with Mrs. Lohr for the Regional Annual Artfest event!

BEST IN WORKSHOP for Beaded Earrings- Ali K

BEST IN WORKSHOP for Mixed Media Painting- Quinn R

HONORABLE MENTION for Mixed Media Painting- Hahnah H

HONORABLE MENTION for Upcycle Photography- Anna R

BEST IN WORKSHOP for Upcycle Photography- Rebecca M

HONORABLE MENTION for Found Objects Mixed Media- Hahnah H

Congratulations Elks Student of the Month Award Recipients:

February- Logan Tow, Mette Miller

March- Payton Dreisbach, Laughlin Pegoda

April- Ethan Bertagnoli, Natalia Grayson

Petersburg Resource List - link will take you to a list of our community resources

211 Alaska – Call 2-1-1 or (800) 478-2221 for a statewide database of services, including education programs, job skills training, tax help, legal services, veteran resources, and mental health support.

UReCares – $1,000 stipend for relative caregivers who are not licensed foster parents. Simple application process; must be related to the child and have birth parents living outside the home.

Learn More & Apply

Kin Support Program – Support for Southeast Alaska kinship families outside the foster care system,

including help with basic needs, legal decision-making, and community/cultural connections.

Visit Website

Alaska Quitline – Quit tobacco or vaping with free support from the Alaska Quitline. Visit

alaskaquitline.com/not-buying-it/#get-support to connect with resources, coaching, and tools to help you succeed.

Help Me Grow Alaska – An agency dedicated to promoting healthy child development statewide by providing support and information to individuals and organizations who care for and about children and young adults. Whether you are a parent, provider, teacher, or other caregiver with questions or concerns about a child in your life, we are here to help you. https://a2p2.org/help-me-grow-alaska/

Parents Against Vaping empowers families to fight the youth vaping crisis through education, advocacy, and awareness. Visit parentsagainstvaping.org to learn how you can help protect kids from the dangers of e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco.

Event times can and do change. Please see your school's website for the most up to date information on upcoming events.

14th- PHS Track & Field @ Juneau

15th- Early Release 1:30

PHS Track & Field @ Juneau

16th-PHS Track & Field @ Juneau

18th- PHS Music Concert 7:00

19th- School Concert during instructional day

School Board 6:00 PHS Library

Baseball @ Delta & Monroe

20th- MMS Music Concert 7:00

Baseball @ Delta & Monroe

21st- Track/Field Regional Championships @ Ketchikan

Baseball @ Delta & Monroe

22nd- Early Release 1:30

Track/Field Regional Championships @ Ketchikan

Baseball @ Delta & Monroe

23rd- Track/Field Regional Championships @ Ketchikan

Baseball @ Delta & Monroe

25th- No School- Memorial Day

28th- Track/Field State Championships @ Dimond HS in Anchorage

Last Day of School for Seniors

29th- Early Release 1:30

Track/Field State Championships @ Dimond HS in Anchorage

30th- Track/Field State Championships @ Dimond HS in Anchorage

JUNE

1st- GRADUATION 7:00 p.m.

3rd- Baseball State @ Palmer

4th- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS! 12:30 Release

Field Day K-2 8:00-10:00

Field Trip 3rd-5th 10:00-12:00

MMS/PHS Awards Assembly

Baseball State @ Palmer

5th- Teacher Work Day

Baseball State @ Palmer

6th- Baseball State @ Palmer

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.