Posts Tagged ‘Nome Elementary School’
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.
Read MoreKids Care for Community
“How do we take care of others?” asks the voice of a child in a radio spot airing this summer on KNOM. It’s part of a new series in which “radio rangers” explore how to be responsible members of one’s community.
Read MoreNome 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.
Read MoreNome 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.
Read MoreFacing More Budget Crunches, Nome Public Schools Considers Staff Cuts
The Nome Public Schools Board of Education’s regular meeting was dominated by a discussion of severe budget cuts. The board also debated shortening the school calendar to give students the month of August off.
Read MoreNome School Board Renews Principal Contracts, Faces Reduced Funding
The Nome Public Schools Board of Education unanimously approved two-year contracts for its three principals at its regular meeting Tuesday, during which budget crunches were also a topic of discussion.
Read MoreNome Public Schools Pursues Accreditation; Board Talks Funding Challenges
The district is beginning a two-year accreditation process, Superintendent Shawn Arnold announced at the Nome Board of Education’s regular meeting Tuesday night.
Read MoreStory49: “What Happens When Two People Meet Each Other”
Go behind the scenes with the creators of “Alaxsxa | Alaska,” an ambitious new production that combines storytelling, dance, and puppetry to explore the 49th state’s complicated history of cross-cultural encounters.
Read MoreFor Nome Schools, New Standardized Test Here To Stay
Scores are in from the first Performance Evaluation for Alaska’s Schools (or PEAKS) assessment this spring. They show room for improvement at Nome Schools, but Superintendent Shawn Arnold is optimistic.
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