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Scholarship Opportunities for Students

University of Alaska Future Educator Scholarship

Flyer with full details: UA Teacher Scholarship Flyer.pdf
Visit: DriveChangeAK.org

26th Annual Scholarship Competition

Win a $1,200 Scholarship
Application Deadline March 24, 2017

The Association of Alaska School Boards is proud to announce its 25th Annual Scholarship Award Competition. The June Nelson Memorial Scholarship is named in honor of the late June Nelson, longtime school board member from Kotzebue. June contributed much to the cause of education, and will be remembered for her outstanding service on behalf of Alaska’s children.This 2016-2017 school year, AASB will award ten graduating seniors each with a $1,200 scholarship to apply toward their post-secondary education. The scholarship may be applied toward the student’s choice of a business, trade, or a college institution.

Flyer with full information: June Nelson 2017 Scholarship Application_Fillable Form.pdf

Latino Community Meeting/Panel Discussion – 2/18 6pm

There will be an upcoming Latino community meeting, organized by Anchorage’s bilingual newspaper, Sol de Medianoche.

The meeting will be held in Spanish, and will cover topics of immigrant’s rights, as well as what to do if facing discrimination.  Organizers have asked the district to participate on the panel, Margot Pomar andKatie Bisson will be there to discuss how these issues relate to the school setting.

Date/time: Saturday, 2/18, 6-8pm
Location: Our Lady of Guadalupe, Lunney Center
      3900 Wisconsin Ave.

Scholarships for high school seniors

Statewide scholarships for high school seniors:

Josephine’s Dream Scholarship http://alaskacf.org/blog/scholarships/josephines-dream-scholarship: Deadline 3/31/17
Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage Scholarship http://alaskacf.org/blog/scholarships/nordic-ski-association-of-anchorage-scholarship: Deadline 3/31/17
The Chef Cotter Scholarship http://alaskacf.org/blog/scholarships/chef-cotter: Deadline 3/31/17

We have more statewide scholarships opening from March 6 and March 7 through April 28:

Gary Martin Swim Scholarship http://alaskacf.org/blog/scholarships/gary-martin
JJ Klein Scholarship http://alaskacf.org/blog/scholarships/jj-klein-scholarship-2
The Kathryn E. and John P. Doyle Scholarship http://alaskacf.org/blog/scholarships/doyle
Neal O. Thorpe Memorial Scholarship http://alaskacf.org/blog/scholarships/the-neal-o-thorpe-memorial-scholarship-2
Tim Akers Memorial Scholarship http://alaskacf.org/blog/scholarships/tim-akers-memorial/>
Sven and Lorraine Eriksson Scholarship http://alaskacf.org/blog/scholarships/sven-and-lorraine-eriksson-alaska-scholarship

The Alaska Community Foundation
Main 907-334-6700/855-336-6701
Direct 907-274-6715

Remember to Pick.Click.Give. when you apply for your PFD.

Important for seniors – Yearbook!!!

Seniors, if you have submitted your senior portraits and/or page, but your name is not on this list, contact Svetlana or any of the Yearbook Staff IMMEDIATELY! We have Portraits from the following students:

Liam A.Lauren H.Morgan S.
Myah B.Daniel J.Korbyn S.
Bayley C.Bella L. Hannah T.
Lou Mei G.Chris M.Jack W.
Gabi H.Egor S.

We have senior pages from the following students:

Gerald A.Gabi H.Christina N.
Liam A.Meredith H.Darwin N.
Ariel B.Lauren H.Emrys S.
Myah B.Daniel J.Egor S.
Bayley C.Bella L.Morgan S.
Sydney G.Chris M.Korbyn S.
Lou Mei G.Siena M.Jack W.

jackson_lana@asdk12.org

 

West High Valentine’s Day Spaghetti Feed

The West Anchorage High School Choir is hosting their annual Spaghetti Feed Dinner on Valentine’s Day (Tuesday, February 14th)!

Dinner is served in the West cafeteria from 5pm-6:30pm for only $5!! There will also be a fabulous Silent Auction and Roses for sale. Come enjoy pasta, salad, dinner rolls, and cake!

 The West Choirs will perform a short set at 7pm in the Auditorium if you wish to stick around.
What a fabulous way to keep the holiday CHEAP and to GIVE BACK!

Tickets sold at the door for $5

Spirit Week => Feb 6th – Feb 10th

Spirit Week
Feb 6th- Feb 10th

Monday – Pajama Day (be appropriate for weather and school)
Tuesday – Mathlete vs. Athlete
Wednesday – Tourist
Thursday – Decades (dress up as your favorite decade)
Friday – Dynamic Duo (pick a friend and dress up as your favorite famous couple or duo)

If you have any questions, ask the yearbook staff. 🙂