HomeBRIDGE

Earn college credits while still in high school! Learn about University of Alaska dual enrollment.

Where: via Zoom (see flyer for link)

When: Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 5:30 - 6:30pm

Information Flyer here

Dual Enrollment Web

UAS Dual Enrollment Coordinator: Jessica Dean

Each semester HomeBRIDGE must inform the University of Alaska which dual enrolled students courses are to be billed directly to HomeBRIDGE. If your student will be enrolling in the spring 2026 semester and you expect UA to bill HomeBRIDGE directly, please fill out the form at the link below.
Please remember the cost of the course does apply to the student's allotment. Please check your remaining allotment to be sure there is enough to cover the costs.

UA Dual Enrollment. This form is required if you plan to have HomeBRIDGE pay UA directly.

As we approach the Q2 Reimbursement deadline, you are encouraged to submit what reimbursements (expenses from Oct-Dec) you can this month. Another can always be submitted next month.

This is not a requirement; though no reimbursements will be accepted after January 15, 2026.

• Submit reimbursements as one document, not in multiple pieces. The first page of the document should be the Reimbursement Request form and all invoices/receipts follow.
• The document should be named with your student's given name (no nicknames).
• Be sure the Reimbursement Request form is filled out in its entirety: Date, Student's given name (no nicknames), Parent/Guardian name, mailing address, list of vendors, amounts requested, total amount, reason for the requests, and signature. If any of these are missing, your reimbursement will be returned to you.
• Invoices/receipts should clearly show: the vendor, itemized list of puchases, price of each and total, date paid, how paid, and the name of the purchaser (or student).

GCI users, remember to submit the bill from Sept to show the service in Oct.

• Reimbursement Request form
• We will all do our best to get the reimbursement to you in 30-45 working days as stated in the Reimbursement Guide found on the HB website.

• 9th -12th grade families who would like HomeBRIDGE to pay University of Alaska charges directly must fill out this Information form.

The JSD School Board has invited HomeBRIDGE to have a student representative at the regular board meetings once a month. The representative will work with Principal Weiss prior to each meeting to develop a short report of highlights about the HomeBRIDGE program. This will be shared by the student at the meeting and will occur at the beginning of each meeting. All student reps are also given the opportunity to participate in advisory votes later in the meeting.

The meetings are at 6:00pm on the second Tuesday of each month.

Upcoming meetings are:

January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12.

If you are interested in representing HomeBRIDGE at one of the meetings fill out this form.

Juneau Skating Club Learn to Skate session 3 is coming up - January 6 - March 1, 2026.

Session 4 - March 2 - May 3, 2026

Snowplow Sam – ages of 4 & 5. Thirty minutes of group instruction and optional 30 minutes of supervised practice time once they can move across the ice independently.

Basic Skills – Skaters age 6 or over that has never had a formal skating lesson. Coaches will assess each skater’s skill level during the first day and will move the skater to the appropriate group as needed.
Advanced Basic Skills – Skaters that have passed Basic Skills level 4 are considered Advanced Learn to Skate / beginning figure skaters. Skaters at this level will have been skating with JSC or another program for at least one or more years. These are not entry level classes.
Adult Basic Skills (Coffee Club) – Adult skaters age 18 or over who are either beginner or intermediate skaters learn the fundamentals of skating in an environment tailored to adult skaters.
Dates: Next Session - January 5 - March 1, 2026
When: Option 1 - Mondays 6:45 - 7:45pm / Option 2: Saturdays 9:15-:10:15AM
Contact: registrar@juneauskatingclub.org
Register here

The Alaska Airmen's Association will be presenting information about aviation education pathways, career opportunities, and their annual scholarship opportunity which is available to any aspiring aviators. The scholarship helps with funding various aviation pathways, including pilots, aircraft mechanics and technicians, air traffic controllers, airport managers, drone pilots, etc.

When: January 10, 2026, 3:00 - 5:00pm

Where: Ballroom at the Hangar on the Wharf, 2 Marine Way, Suite 106.

Information about the presentation

The Alaska Travel Industry Association (AITA) Foundation is pleased to announce that the application for its 2026 education scholarship program is now open. The ATIA Foundation provides 1-year scholarships to students enrolled or who intend to enroll in a program of study related to a career in tourism. Eligible high school and college students from across Alaska are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2026.

Scholarship Information

Link to application

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

The Alaska House of Representatives is looking for interested individuals to serve as House floor staff for the second session of the 34th Alaska State Legislature. These are full-time, seasonal positions that run from January until early to mid-May,

Candidate must be at least 18 years old and hold an Alaska driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Link to more info

Rotary Youth Leadership Award is sponsored by Rotary International. It promotes the development and understanding of leadership principles. Students in grades 10 & 11 are encouraged to apply.

Click here for flyer

Discovery Southeast online resources are available to the public.

Online activities and lessons

Low light and snow-covered sidewalks make it hard for drivers to see people walking. Wearing reflective materials can help pedestrians be seen from up to 500 feet away. The Center for Safe Alaskans reflective tape mailing program is open for the season. Any household with an Alaska mailing address can order reflective tape to be sent to them for free.

Click here to order for your household

Third graders can skate FREE all season long at Treadwell Arena with the 3rd Grade Pass! From Open Skate to Family Skate, Stick N’ Puck to Pond Hockey — if it’s a public skate, they’re in. Don’t miss out on a whole season of fun.

Eaglecrest's 5th Grade Passport includes free lift tickets for all Juneau area fifth grade students, plus on free lesson, and one free equipment rental. Additionally, beginner skiers and snowboarders may register for a free 2-day Passport Lesson Series.

Information is here: https://skieaglecrest.com/community/#passport

December 22 - January 2 : Winter Break

HomeBRIDGE office closed

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:

January 26, 2026

Upcoming meeting dates:

February 23

March 30

April 27

May 18 *

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

• No Later Than January 15, 2025 for purchases made October - December

Future requests are due:

• No Later Than April 15, 2026 for purchases made January - March

• 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