Two Nome-Beltz Basketball Players Earn First Team All-State Honors
Richard Cross prepares to take a free throw at the Alaska 3A State Championship. Janice Homekingkeo photo. April 5, 2024 Ben Townsend, News Director Nome-Beltz Middle High School’s Richard Cross and Finn Gregg have been named to the 2023-24 All-State basketball first team by the Alaska Basketball Coaches Association. Both players played pivotal roles in […]
Alaska House of Representatives Passes Midnight Bill to Secure Funding for Rural Schools
Aerial view of Unalakleet, KNOM photo. March 22, 2024 Sarah Swartz, News Reporter The Alaska State House of Representatives removed a key line item from SB 140, an education bill vetoed last week by Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy. While the future of the proposed $200 million budget for Alaska’s public schools hangs in the balance, […]
GCI Awards College Scholarships to Western Alaska Students
Eight students from eight communities in Western Alaska will receive $2,000 scholarships to cover college books and tuition.
Nome Schools Secures Funding Amid Superintendent Transition
The Nome City Council approved the school district’s full budget request Monday, and the NPS Board of Education said farewell to departing Superintendent Shawn Arnold Tuesday night.
Nome City Council Looks To Fully Fund Schools
After a special work session last week, the Council is one step closer to approving a $600,000 funding increase over last year.
BSSD Sends Students to Hands-On STEM Camp
Middle-school students from across the Bering Strait School District got hands-on experience at a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) camp last month.
Nome School Board Approves Teacher Salary Increases, Revised Reading Lists
The board approved a range of items at its last regular meeting of the school year, and they discussed the financial situation as the Legislature and City of Nome make funding decisions.
Nome Schools Superintendent Finalists Share Visions for District
The three remaining candidates are Jamie Burgess, Patrick Mayer, and Bill Schildbach. The board is expected to release a final decision soon.
Nome Schools Passes Budget, Restoring Most Cuts
The budget factors in an anticipated funding increase from the City of Nome of about $600,000 over last year. The city council still has to vote to approve its contribution.
Nome Schools Selects Four Finalists for New Superintendent
All four finalists currently work for public school districts in Alaska. Only one has experience as a superintendent.