Say hello to Messaging in the Petersburg app! Our same app now keeps you informed across your child's classes. Look for your personalized invite to access Messages, Announcements, and Stream after May 2nd.
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Petersburg School District
April 2025 School Community Newsletter
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2025-2026 Calendar Update. As of 4.17.25 the 2025-26 SY calendar has been adjusted. The update includes new Spring Break dates. Check it out!
You can find a printable version here: https://5il.co/31jpg
Important Phone System Update
We are currently experiencing an issue where some callers, particularly those using AT&T, may have trouble connecting directly to school district phone numbers. We are unsure if this issue also affects GCI or Verizon customers. Texting those numbers doesn't appear to be impacted.
Until the issue is resolved, please use the district’s main phone number: (877) 526-7656.
Once connected, you can select the appropriate option to reach the department or school you need (see the menu options below):
Key Press Menu:
• Press 1 – Accounting and Bills Payable
• Press 2 – Elementary School
• Press 3 – High School /Middle School
• Press 4 – High School /Middle School
• Press 5 – IT Department
• Press 6 – Activities
• Press 7 – District Office
• Press 8 – Food Service
• Press 9 – Maintenance
• Press 0 – Leave a voicemail
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work with RingCentral to address the issue. Thank you for your understanding and support!
We are hiring! Join our team. All positions will start at more than $20/hr next year AND have great benefits!
Do you know a great Kindergarten teacher who would be a wonderful addition to the Petersburg School District? Send them our way, we are currently hiring for the 25-26 school year. Contact Mara at exec@pcsd.us for more information.
Dear Petersburg Families, Staff, and Community Members,
The Alaska Legislature is currently considering House Bill 69 (HB 69), which would increase the Base Student Allocation (BSA)—the foundation of public school funding. The House passed a $1,000 BSA increase, but the Senate is discussing a lower $680 increase, which matches this year’s one-time funding and does not reflect rising costs for salaries, insurance, fuel, and other essentials.
For Petersburg School District for Fiscal Year 2026:
A $680 BSA would still result in deficit spending of $850,000.
A $1,000 BSA would reduce that deficit spending to $470,000.
Thanks to years of conservative budgeting by our school board, Petersburg has avoided the major cuts other districts are currently implementing. But without a permanent, adequate increase to the BSA that is consistent with inflationary costs, we may be forced to make those same difficult decisions as early as next year.
How You Can Help:
We encourage you to share your story with the Senate Finance Committee. Let them know how Petersburg schools have supported your family, your child, or your work in education.
Contact Senate Finance:
Email: Senate.Finance.Committee@akleg.gov
Phone: (907) 465-4935
Personal stories matter. Your voice can help ensure a sustainable future for public education in Alaska.
Thank you for your continued support.
Robyn Taylor, Superintendent
We are currently hiring for several positions. Some positions start now, like Paraprofessionals and the MS/HS Office, and some begin next school year in August, like Food Service Aide and Custodian. Look for more information at www.pcsd.us or call Mara at 907-302-2361
Join us in celebrating the middle schoolers
Spring has Sprung
Enjoy the March 2025 School Community Newsletter
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🎨✨ Middle School Artists in Action! ✨🎨
Our middle school art students are diving into an exciting landscape block printing project! 🖌️🌅 Each student designed their own unique composition featuring land, sky, and water on a 3" x 4" rectangle. We explored the concept of positive and negative space and learned to think of our landscapes in reverse — a fun challenge that sparked some creative thinking!
Some students have already transferred their designs onto rubber blocks and begun the carving process. When finished, they'll have a beautiful series of 12+ prints — just like creating their own custom stamp!
🎉 Join us as we celebrate the hard work and achievements of our learners during the 3rd quarter! 🏆 Our Awards Assembly will be held on Monday, March 31st, at 2:20 PM in the auditorium. 🎓 We look forward to seeing you there! 😊
Please stay clear of school grounds starting at 8:45 AM Sunday, March 30 until finished. The tsunami warning siren is being removed from the middle school roof via helicopter. See the map for which streets will be closed off and more information.
High School Track & Field open workouts will be happening next week for all PHS students interested in the 2025 Spring Track season! Mon March 10 - Fri March 14 from 8-10am in the high school gym.
The food service program is looking for a long-term sub for March through May, 6.5 hours a day. The pay is $17.78/hr. Contact Carlee at cjohnson@pcsd.us with a letter of interest.
The Baking Club whipped up a batch of delicious pizzelles (Italian waffle cookies) this week, and they turned out beautifully! These students have truly grown into wonderful bakers over the course of the quarter, and it has been a joy to taste their impressive creations.
Mitkof Middle School and Petersburg High School is partnering with the Association of Alaska School Boards to conduct the School Climate and Connectedness Survey©, a statewide survey taken by students, staff, and families. This survey measures their perceptions of each school’s climate including the engagement of students, staff, and families.
The Student Survey will be given to students in grades 6-12 on February 24, 2025. Students will complete the survey online during the school day.
The student survey will ask questions such as how students feel about school rules, their perceptions of how students treat each other, their relationships with staff, social and emotional skills, and observed risk behaviors of other students at school and school events.
Family Survey: We also value input from our families. You are an important partner as we work to continually improve the school environment. Each parent/guardian is asked to complete one survey by March 15th for each school (middle and/or high) that your child attends.
Middle School Family Survey: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/aasb/390030family
High School Family Survey: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/aasb/390020family
Petersburg School District
February 2025
School Community Newsletter
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Petersburg Live! Wednesday, 2/26, 6:30- 8:30 pm in the Wright Auditorium. All are welcome. This is a family-friendly event. Donations at the door; suggested donation of $5. Doors will open at 6 pm. This is a fundraiser for the HS Artfest travel and HS Drama travel.
Today, our 6th and 7th graders braved the chilly temperatures to gather data at the North Boat Harbor, wrapping up our ocean currents unit with an unforgettable field experience! Students measured salinity and temperature at various depths, discovered fascinating marine life—including nudibranchs and sea angels—during plankton tows, and learned how a depth finder works from Mr. Tagaban aboard the Harbor Master boat.
This hands-on adventure was not only educational but also a fantastic way to connect science to our local environment. Huge thanks to all the volunteers and the Harbor Master who made this field trip possible—we couldn’t have done it without you!
