Posts Tagged ‘state’
Nome Schools May Find Funds for Music and Librarian
Superintendent Shawn Arnold says the savings from retiring long-time teachers’ higher salaries could keep the music program off the chopping block. As for the librarian, he says: talk to your elected officials.
Read MoreGraphite Mine Bill Provokes Mixed Reactions in Western Alaska
While some people are optimistic about possible economic benefits of a proposed graphite mine on the Seward Peninsula, others express concern about the mine’s potential impact on subsistence.
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 MoreNome Hosts Cross-Country Invite; In Volleyball, Kotzebue Huskies Defeat Lady Nanooks
Teams from Kotzebue, Teller, White Mountain, and Savoonga visited Nome for the Nome Cross-Country Invite. And the Kotzebue Huskies volleyball team hosted the Nome Nanooks, resulting in a Kotzebue win.
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