May 15, 2026

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

Yearbook distribution will be Thursday, May 21st, during 5th period!

If your student would like to purchase a yearbook:
- We have a limited amount of yearbooks left for purchase!
- Starting Monday morning at 9:00am, your student can bring $35 (exact cash only!) to the MPR to purchase a yearbook.
- This is on a first come, first served basis.
- After the morning bell, students can go to Mrs. Mary's office during the day to purchase a yearbook.

- Students will be able to purchase yearbooks through Wednesday morning or until all yearbooks have been purchased.

- Once we are out of yearbooks, we're out!

*All yearbooks, including the ones that are purchased Monday-Wednesday,

will be distributed on Thursday, May 21st.*

At the end of the day on Monday, students will be dismissed to completely clean out their locker. Everything should be out of their locker by the end of the day on Monday.

Starting Tuesday, no backpacks or bags will be allowed. Students will not have access to lockers, so please make sure they bring only what they need for class. Lunch bags will be collected and labeled Tuesday-Thursday as students arrive for school and brought to the lunchroom during lunches.

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/

As we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to provide parents and guardians with tools to support their middle schooler’s mental health. Adolescence is a time of immense change, and emotional support is vital.

How to Talk to Your Middle Schooler About Mental Health:

• Listen More Than You Talk: Create a safe space for them to share without judgment.
• Normalize "Big Feelings": Let them know it’s normal to feel angry, sad, or anxious.
• Watch for Changes: Notice if their behavior shifts (eating, sleeping, or social habits change).
• Encourage Social Connection: Encourage in-person interaction with friends, which is crucial for emotional stability in 2026.
  
  

If you have any questions or need more resources, please reach out to your student's counselor.

6th: hart_jennifer@asdk12.org

7th: johnson_amanda@asdk12.org

8th: rotante_amyjo@asdk12.org