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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School system scales back budget, but teacher numbers actually increasing
Brian O'Connor PALMER — Mat-Su borough budget deliberations this week created an apparent paradox in school financing. On
GLAD GRADS: Senior students say goodbye to high school
Caitlin Skvorc MAT-SU — As another school year comes to a close and students around the state prepare for the
BP names Mat-Su ‘Teacher of the Year,’ celebrates ‘Teachers of Excellence’
Caitlin Skvorc SETTLER’S BAY — Dozens of Mat-Su educators gathered together for fellowship, fine dining and even cupcake mining
‘Wizard’ brings magical science act to Alaska schools
Caitlin Skvorc PALMER — Neither his tenure as a university professor nor his career as a science “wizard” could be considered
Day of diversity: ‘Bridge Builders’ celebrate cultural exchange
Caitlin Skvorc WASILLA — With the fastest growing population in the state, Mat-Su Borough School District and city officials have
School district facing budget crunch
Brian O'Connor WASILLA — Mat-Su Borough School District officials have been forced to adjust projections about the fiscal
Home school team to represent Alaska at national academic competition
Caitlin Skvorc WASILLA — Though many students express general distaste for exams, a select few actually take tests for fun. At
Mat-Su school district leader on ASD superintendent short list
Frontiersman staff report WASILLA — Mat-Su Borough School District superintendent Dr. Deena Paramo is one of two finalists to become
Colony High students cap careers with dating drama
Caitlin Skvorc PALMER — The teenage dating scene can be fraught with drama. Fortunately for a few high school seniors, they
WHS student earns prestigious language scholarship
By Eli Ickes/Wasilla High School WASILLA — Out of 3,000 applicants, 1,500 semifinalists, and 600 finalists, Wasilla High
Wasilla High recognized as model of student success
By Shyanne Massie/Wasilla High School WASILLA — Three years ago, Wasilla High School adopted a program called Capturing Kids’ Hearts
Palmer High production pokes fun at big business
Caitlin Skvorc PALMER — Palmer High School’s latest production is a throwback to a different era of business. In the