Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com A football coach using a hockey reference as the centerpiece for his keynote address may
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Busy as geography bees
Palmer Junior Middle School teacher Linda Jo Klapperich, Mat -Su Teacher of the Year, organized the school’s Geography Bee
Teen driving and texting is nothing to ‘lol’ about
By Margaret Koeneman For the Frontiersman Imagine a busy afternoon in the city. You’ve just gotten out of school
Local groups offer Valley youth safe New Year’s party
The Mat-Su Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition has partnered with the Army National Guard to provide a free night of
Special Claus Cause
Palmer Junior Middle School Honor Society and their advisors MaryAnn Osiensky and Grant Olson, above, volunteered to help prepare gifts
The magic of the season comes alive
By Emily Forstner It comes without ribbons. It comes without tags. It comes without packages, boxes, or bags. There is
Taking the classroom outdoors
Jodi Talcott’s high school English class at Glacier View school enjoys a snowshoe outing. Students observed their surroundings for
Houston High School’s surprise assembly celebrates Blue Ribbon nomination
By KATIE JENSEN Houston High School HOUSTON — On Dec. 6, Houston High students were instructed to bring their coats, hats
Technical problems at Career Tech
By Sophie Harris When you think of the newest technical high school in the Valley, what images spring to mind?
Chalk Talk — Time for thanks
It’s about this time of year that the lessons I worked on over the summer have been taught and
The Mouse That Roared
Rachel J. Clark/Wasilla High School Wasilla High School’s drama department is putting on a rib-tickling, full-length
Willow mushers give back
Janet Sweeney, chairperson for the Willow Dog Mushers K9 Athlete Symposium held in September, recently presented Willow Elementary School teacher
PHS seniors want to keep graduation close to home
By TIM ROCKEY For the Frontiersman PALMER — “Since when does tradition not mean anything in this town?” Palmer High School