HomeBRIDGE

If you or your student will be taking courses at JDHS during the 2026-2027 School Year, please consider attending the appropriate Course Request Night as listed below. The counseling staff will present grade-level information for your planning purposes.

Please note that all evenings begin promptly at 5:00pm in the JDHS commons.

If you are not available to attend your rising grade level request night, please plan to attend a later night. Do not attend an earlier night.

• Information can be found on the JDHS counseling website, here.

• Bring a charged personal device such as a Chromebook.

• Bring a pen for notes and signatures.

This month's Audubon Bird Walk is Tuesday, February 17. Adult birders will be on hand to assist with bird ID and interact with the students. This is not a drop-off event, guardians are expected to remain and participate with their students. Please dress appropriately for the weather and if you have binoculars, please bring them.

When: February 17, 10:00am (approximately two hours)

Where: Auke Rec, the pullout near the Robin Shelter (3rd on the left when coming from Auke Bay)

Questions : contact Kari Monagle at education@juneau-audubon-society.org

Rural Alaska Honors Institute (RAHI) gives rural and Alaska Native students an unforgettable crash course in college success. At RAHI students earn up to ten college credits in six weeks and learn how to thrive academically by experiencing live on campus, building self-confidence, and developing a statewide community to carry them through their lives. Students chosen to participate will have all expenses paid, including round-trip travel to Fairbanks, tuition, room and board, activities, books and supplies, and more. Applications accepted until March 1, 2026.

Information here

Application here

Contact: uaf-rahi@alaska.edu

Voices on the Land is offering a free, five-day arts-integrated and culture-based camp. Enjoy hands-on activities, peer connections, and cultural experiences. Lunch and transportation is provided. This experience is open to Juneau students in grade 4-8, with priority given to Alaska Native youth

When: March 23-27

Where: Sayéik: Gastineau Community School and Perseverance Theatre

Application here : Deadline is Friday, February 20

Questions: Danielle at danielle.hass@sealaska.com

Explore, play, and learn outside. Guided by Discovery Southeast naturalists, campers spend the day exploring, playing, learning, and making discoveries in nature. Each day varies, with possible activities including tide pooling, shelter building, indoor rock climbing, nature art, and group games. This is for students ages 6 - 12.

Information & Registration Here

The Juneau School Board values the voice of the community and invites you to express your ideas regarding the new JSD superintendent. The survey closes this Friday, February 13.

Survey here

JSD Superintendent search page

The Horatio Alger Association seeks to provide scholarship assistance to deserving students who have demonstrated integrity, determination in overcoming adversity, academic potential, personal aspirations, strength of character, and financial need.

SENIORS opportunity :

$10,000 to $52,000 scholarships to specific colleges adn universitites across the US.

Deadline is February 15, 2026

JUNIORS opportunity :

$25,000 national scholarships and state $10,000 scholarships

Deadline is March 1, 2026

Information about the scholarships

Key Qualifying Criteria

Juneau String Ensembles will be presenting an evening of music by Bach, Beethoven, Copland, Vivaldi, He Zhanhao, and more; performed by Aurora Strings adn Ursa Major.

When: Saturday, February 28 at 7:00pm

Where: TMMS Auditorium

Tickets here.

Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) is a youth leadership development and training event sponsored by Rotary International. It promotes the development and understanding of leadership principles and participants learn about the qualities of leadership, what makes an effective team, and apply what they learn in activities. Students in grades 10 & 11 are encouraged to apply.

The deadline is February 28, 2026

Info and application here

The ninth annual Traditional Games is scheduled to be held at Yadaa.at Kalé: Juneau-Douglas High School the weekend of April 10-12. This event is co-hosted by Sealaska Heritage Institute and Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska in partnership with JSD. This is a celebration of Alaska Native cultural heritage and survival skills through ancient sports that test strength, agility, balance, endurance, and focus. There will be workshops and a college and career fair.

When: April 10-12

Where: Yadaa.at Kalé: Juneau-Douglas High School (and live streamed)

Information here

Outer Coast is a two-year, liberal arts undergraduate program in Sitka, AK. Courses are credited through a collaboration with UAS. It currently runs an undergraduate program for recent high school graduates and a summer program for current high school students.

Summer Seminar for rising 11 & 12 grade students info here

Undergraduate program for recent high school graduates info here

Scholarship info here

Contact Zoe Stonorov (zoe@outercoast.org) with questions

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. Selection will be based on several factors including past educational performance, engineering goals and demonstrated community service participation.

Deadline is April 30, 2026

Application here

You can receive notifications from your neighborhood school by using the Juneau School District app. Go to "Settings" , choose "Follow Schools", choose the school you wish to receive information from and choose the source of the message (inbox, Facebook, etc)

If your email address is up to date in PowerSchool, you should be receiving emails (this newsletter :) from HomeBRIDGE and any general district emails.

February 16 : Holiday and February 17 : No School

HomeBRIDGE office closed

February 23 : Site Council Meeting - 5:00-6:30PM

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:

February 23, 2026

Upcoming meeting dates:

March 30

April 27

May 18 *

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

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

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:

March 13, 2026

Future Progress Reports are due:

Week of May 8, 2026

Submitting Progress Reports How-To