Education
Virtual Cross Country Races Winding Down, BSSD & Nome-Beltz Sending Four to States
The Bering Strait School District will be sending two male and two female high school runners to the state competition in Anchorage this coming Saturday, October 10th.
Read MoreCity and Nome Public Schools Discuss Cost of Housing Project, Present Rough Timeline for Construction
The City of Nome and Nome Public Schools are moving forward with a nearly $5.2 million project to provide housing for school district employees and police officers.
Read MoreNome-Beltz Teacher Receives STEM Grant for Research Lab Kits, to Develop Young Scientists
Dr. Anthony Husemann, a full-time science teacher at NBHS, received $5000 in grant money to serve as a mentor for Nome students to be able to conduct science research independently, as well as to develop STEM projects.
Read MoreNome 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 MoreNome Council To Discuss Additional COVID-19 Relief for Schools
Nome Public Schools is hoping to get an additional $90,000 from the City of Nome to cover their COVID-19 expenses during tonight’s Nome City Council meeting.
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 Library Works Toward Pick-Up Service, Gets Titles in Online Catalogue
The Kegoayah Kozga Library in Nome is working to get their catalogue online, so that patrons can browse the stacks digitally and select their titles from home.
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.
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