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Posts Tagged ‘NPS’

Diplomas in Hand, Nome Grads Tasked with ‘Positive Change’

By Karen Trop | May 25, 2018
NBHS Class of 2018 Graduation

Amid a flurry of blue and white balloons, Nome-Beltz High School bid farewell to its 2018 graduates – as well as several NPS employees.

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Nome School Board Approves Teacher Salary Increases, Revised Reading Lists

By | May 17, 2018 | 4
Nome Public Schools Board of Education President Barb Amarok, Treasurer Brandy Arrington, and members Nancy Mendenhall and Sandy Martinson (Photo: Gabe Colombo, KNOM, 2017)

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.

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Nome Schools Passes Budget, Restoring Most Cuts

By | April 18, 2018
The Nome Public Schools Board of Education reviews the fiscal year 2019 budget before passing it (Photo: Gabe Colombo, KNOM)

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.

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Nome Schools Selects Four Finalists for New Superintendent

By | April 9, 2018
The Nome Elementary School (Photo: Jenn Ruckel, KNOM)

All four finalists currently work for public school districts in Alaska. Only one has experience as a superintendent.

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For Nome Schools, New Standardized Test Here To Stay

By | August 24, 2017
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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.

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