Diplomas in Hand, Nome Grads Tasked with ‘Positive Change’
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Amid a flurry of blue and white balloons, Nome-Beltz High School bid farewell to its 2018 graduates – as well as several NPS employees.
Nome School Board Approves Teacher Salary Increases, Revised Reading Lists
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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 Passes Budget, Restoring Most Cuts
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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
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All four finalists currently work for public school districts in Alaska. Only one has experience as a superintendent.
For Nome Schools, New Standardized Test Here To Stay
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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.