The Outer Coast Project is a new an innovative two-year liberal college that, according to their statement, redefines the landscape of higher education in this country. The college will be located on the former Sheldon Jackson campus in Sitka. The Outer Coast is inspired by a few schools, particularly Deep Springs College in California. Please check out their web page outercoast.org and see if this new college in Alaska is of interest.

For any student who would like to wear a gown for graduation, Jostens of Anchorage at 223-6002 is a great option.  Just advise them that you are from Steller Secondary and they will fix you up with a gown of your choosing.

Some students of the Senior class have opted to purchase caps through another vender.  That order is still going through and if you have not made your order and would like to purchase just a cap, please contact the office and we will forward the information to the proper contact.

The wearing of the traditional cap and gown is only an option.  Steller graduates are welcome to choose whether or not to wear them.

The Alaska legislature is working hard to resolve the state’s fiscal crisis. There are no easy answers, but the $69M cut to base education funding currently introduced as part of the Senate’s operating bill is of concern for our public school community. This 5% cut is on top of the already planned loss of 120 Anchorage School District positions, which was based on flat funding. 

What does this mean at Steller? Less educational offerings for our students. 

What can you do about it? Make your voice heard. The most effective route would be writing to all of the state’s legislators. Here is a link: https://akleg.gov/docs/pdf/whoswho.pdf.

For up-to-date information, follow Great Alaska Schools Anchorage. Our own Steller parent Alyse Surratt Galvin is busy advocating for Alaska public schools in Juneau right now and updates the feed regularly.

The Alaska Running Academy is offering a summer xc running camp designed to help athletes improve and ultimately get a head start on the upcoming fall xc season. (Although it is a xc running camp, we have had basketball, soccer, hockey, and volleyball players who wanted to improve on their mechanics and fitness, participate as well).

We meet 3 days per week (T,W,Th).  Two days on the east side of town at the Bartlett High School trails and one day on the south side on the Service High School trails.

The focus is on proper running mechanics, overall strength and flexibility, event-specific training and the acquisition of relevant race strategies, especially those related to the state meet course.

Registration form & ARA Flyer – Families are encouraged to mail in the registration form prior to the first day of camp.  Registration has already begun and there is limited space.

Visit our website at: Alaskarunningacademy.com for more information.

Alaska Eagles Basketball Camp… Come out and Have a blast learning and playing Basketball

Looking for something for your Kindergarten through 9th grade student to do during Summer Break (Monday–Friday) that will keep them active and engaged?

Alaska Eagles Basketball Camp is offering a 5-day Basketball Camp from May 29th-June 2nd. It is a great way to start out summer! Professional coaches, fun and upbeat camp to teach and develop players at their level.

Alaska Eagles registration form – Families are encouraged to mail in the registration form.  
Please contact Sandie Newsome at (907)-903-3131 if you have any questions.

The deadline to file for a travel scholarship for next school year is April 11, which is Tuesday.
Please get those forms to Haley in the front office ASAP.

more info …

Souper Steller has been CANCELLED for Friday April 7, 2017