Petersburg School District - Home of the Vikings

Tomorrow, Saturday, May 13th at 5 pm, the PHS baseball team will play a Blue v. White wiffle ball matchup in the PHS gym. Spectators are welcome. The team's Senior Recognition Ceremony will begin at approx 6 pm. Come out and watch the team one last time for the 22-23 season!

School Calendar Update! The 2023 -2024 School Calendar was adjusted at the School Board Meeting on May 9th. A few notes: an additional in-service day has been added districtwide and three in-service dates have been adjusted. Here is the link to a printable calendar on the district website: https://5il.co/1pavo

🌸 Join us for an enchanting evening at the Wright Auditorium at 7 PM as we celebrate the arrival of spring with the PHS Spring Concert! 🎶✨ Immerse yourself in the captivating melodies performed by our talented high school students. 🎵🌼 Can't be there in person? No worries! Tune in to the live stream of the concert tonight at 7 PM and experience the magic from the comfort of your own home. 📺🎉 Don't miss this extraordinary musical event! See you there! https://www.youtube.com/live/HUsvTShkEQ4?feature=share Tomorrow, Mitkof Middle School's concert will grace the stage of Wright Auditorium at 7 PM. 🎵🏛️ While we won't be live-streaming the event, we have exciting news! 📹🌟 The concert will be recorded and shared with the public later, allowing everyone to relish the exceptional performances at their convenience.

It's Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week! We are so grateful for our hard-working and dedicated educators! Thank you for all you do for our students and families today and everyday! PSD teachers and staff are the best!

It's School Lunch Hero Day! Please join me in thanking our amazing food service crew! We have the BEST! Carlee Johnson-McIntosh, Katy Brantuas, Carol Larson, Sarah Larson, Karla Sosa, Kathlene Heitstuman.

Mark your calendar for next week's middle and high school spring concert. Come out and watch the music students showcase the skills that they've learned this year.

PHS Baseball games this week! Last home games for Region 5 competition! Wednesday, May 3 - PHS vs Thunder Mountain @ 4:30 pm Thursday, May 4 - PHS vs Thunder Mountain (Double Header) 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm See you at the ball park! Information attached for streaming!

Mitkof Middle School Spirit Week May 8th-May 12th.

Please join us in welcoming Mr. Brad King to our district next year as the MMS/PHS Principal. He has officially accepted a contract offer, and will be moving to Petersburg from Gustavus in late July. Mr. King will bring a calm, steady hand to our school, and a wealth of educational experience. He has taught most subjects at the secondary level with an emphasis in social studies and world languages. Mr. King has been an administrator at all levels from elementary to the district office, and is a strong advocate for student activities from sports to music to drama. He has coached a number of sports over the years, and has participated in over 70 theatrical productions both as an amateur and as a professional. Let's make Mr. King feel welcome in our school and community!

Sending a huge Thank You to our incredible school administrative professionals today and everyday! Thank you for your tireless effort, positive support, and everyday enthusiasm. Our schools would not function without you! Recognizing Cena Worhatch, Pennie Caples, Marsha Sandhofer, Erica Thompson, and Mara Lutomski.

Child Find Annual Notice: If you know a child you suspect with a disability or who you feel would benefit from PSD Child Find efforts please contact Cyndy Fry at 907-302-3696 or speddirector@pcsd.us or cfry@pcsd.us

Road work may effect the morning school commute. Please use caution at 10.8 mi road work, watch for the flagger. April 24th, 6 am - 6 pm. Rock-N-Road will be replacing a culvert.

Meet the Secondary Principal Candidate, Brad King Saturday, April 22nd 3-4 pm at the Ballfields (covered bleachers) between the games or 6:30 pm in the High School Library, a stop-in meet and greet ~All are Welcome~

High School Baseball Home Game this weekend; FRIDAY and SATURDAY, Petersburg vs. Sitka. Games are 4 pm Friday; Saturday at 1 pm and 4 pm. Come out to the ball fields and cheer on your Petersburg Vikings.

Come out and watch the High School play "The Birds" Wednesday and Thursday evenings at the Wright Auditorium. “The Birds” is a quick Greek Comedy written in 414 BC about two aging Athenians, Pithetaerus and Euelpides, who set out in search of a better life. Tired of the crowded, noisy city full of annoying poets, lawyers, philosophers, and tax collectors, the two men decide they’d prefer to live among the birds. The doors open prior to the show beginning at 7:00 pm, tickets are $10 at the door.

Our PHS music students are currently in Ketchikan at MusicFest. There will be Live streams of the events each day. See the links below and tune in to watch the talent of our Southeast High School Music programs. Thursday Events will be streamed here: https://youtube.com/live/OlnCZ1YcNx4 Our Choir will perform sometime after 6 pm Friday Events will be streamed here: https://youtube.com/live/0Unm6_jr0Vs Our PHS Band will perform sometime after 6 pm on Friday. Saturday Events will be streamed here: https://youtube.com/live/Hl4foa05qhU Our Jazz Band will perform sometime during the 10:30 am session.

Join us Wednesday, April 12th to celebrate Mitkof Middle School 3rd quarter awards at 8:15 am in the auditorium. Come celebrate our Middle Schooler's hard work this quarter.

We are hiring for a few positions - come work with our team next year! Applicants should use alaskateacher.org to apply. More questions? Call Mara at 877-526-7656 x 100

This week, the district will administer AK STAR assessments to grades 3-5, and AK Science to grades 5. AK STAR connects fall and winter MAP interim tests with the spring state assessment.

Congratulations to our Petersburg NYO Team. They competed at the Traditional Games hosted by Sealaska, in Juneau this weekend. There were teams from all over Alaska and the rest of the United States. Our team took top honors (1st place) as the overall team for their scores! See video and official scores here: https://traditionalgames.sealaskaheritage.org/ The team highlights are as follows: Scissor Broad Jump Boys: Calder H - 2nd place 25' 6.5" Kneel Jump Boys: Eli A - 1st place 35.75" Calder R - 3rd place 29.5" Wrist Carry Girls: Madelyn D - 1st place 26 secs Maria T - 5th place 7.56 secs Wrist Carry Boys: Calder R - 1st place 27 secs Lincoln O - 4th place 6 secs One-Foot High Kick: Eli A - 3rd place 82" Dene Stick Pull Eli A - 5th place Inuit Stick Pull Eli A- 2nd place Gunnar W - 3rd place Tanner W - 5th place 2 Foot High Kick Eli A - 2nd place 66" One Hand Reach 4 way tie for 2nd place Maria T & Madelyn D 30" Alaskan High Kick: Girls: Maria T - 4th place 56" Boys: Tanner W 5th place 58" Seal/ Knuckle Hop: Eli A - 1st place 94' Gunnar W - 3rd place 70' 5.5" Calder H -5th place 62"