Posts by Sophia Desalvo
Nome School Board Requests Extra COVID Funding, Reviews Pool Maintenance
In her report last week, Nome Public Schools (NPS) Superintendent Jamie Burgess discussed the district’s decision to request an additional $90,000 from the City of Nome.
Read MoreDHSS Says School-Age Children Can Be Stressed from COVID-19 Pandemic, Offers Ways to Cope at School
In the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services’ press briefing, held on Sept. 4th, public health professionals discussed concrete solutions to help children cope in such a difficult context.
Read MoreBering Strait School District Reopens Majority of its Schools to Students
After two weeks of distance learning, the BSSD is set to reopen its schools in a modified capacity today. Stebbins and Brevig Mission will not be reopening until September 21st.
Read MoreNome Public Schools to Reopen Classrooms Next Week ‘In The Green’
Nome Public Schools announced this week that the district will be reopening schools to students on Monday, August 31st in the “GREEN” or “LOW” risk level.
Read MoreStudents From Region Travel to Boarding & CTE Schools For School Year Amidst Pandemic
Kusilvak Career Academy and Alaska Middle College School in Anchorage are both requiring students interested in attending to live on campus during the first semester, despite online-only learning.
Read MoreNome School Board Stands Behind Back-to-School Plan, Approves Campus Repairs
All school days will be minimum days from August 25th to September 4th. The entire reopening plan outline, which was updated on the 11th, is listed on the Nome Public Schools’ website.
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