IMPORTANT: Due to continued concerns about the snow load on District buildings, combined with the upcoming winter storm advisory and heavy rains, Petersburg High School and Mitkof Middle School will be released at 12:15 on Friday, January 7th. Buses will run at 12:15, and students will have grab and go lunch. Athletic practices will remain at their regular times. This will allow staff time to prepare for the upcoming weekend weather on the school property.
A monstrous Thank You to the many volunteers who came out on Wednesday to help clear the snow across our District. This hard-working crew, despite the freezing temperatures, allowed our buildings to open and made positive progress on the snow removal required before the rain arrives. You are awesome!
Community Volunteers: Bradee Axmake, Jared Bright, Emil Christensen,
Carin Christensen, Josh Conn, Lindsi Dreisbach, Erik Dreisbach, Josh Etcher,
Jack Freysinger, Ginger Evens, Emma Gates, Kevin Hagan, Brian Kandoll,
Matte Kandoll, Scot Kandoll, Casey Knight, Ryan Littleton, Bennett McGrath,
Jeff Meucci, Brian Newman, Aaron Phillips, Bob Rankin, Jordan Reid,
Pam Speck, Kaili Watkins, Billy Ware, Matt Whitacre, Joe WIllis
School District Employees: Aaron Buller, Jesse Birchell, Dino Brock,
Michelle Brock, Rick Brock, Ruby Brock, Heidi Cabral, Jaime Cabral,
Heather Conn, Alice Cumps, Nancy Curtiss, Rick Dormer, Jim Engell,
Rachel Etcher, Casey Gates, Marketa Ith, Katie Kandoll, Gregg Kowlaski,
Mary Midkiff, Barb Marifern, Becky Martin, Shirlene Olson, Dave Owens,
Stephanie Pawuk, Rocky Peeler, Kayla Popp, Julie Sheldon, Bridey Short,
Christine Slaght, Hannah Smith, Juan Sosa, Barb Steltz, Tanya Thynes,
Tommy Thompson, Annica Tufeles, Blaine Volk, Beau Ward, Eliza Warmack,
Erin Willis, Ethan Bryner, Tim Shumway, Bridget Wittstock
Student volunteers: Tyler and Elias Ward, Andy Mihai, Jack Engell
Inside: Hillary Mullen, Kerri Curtiss, Michelle Brock
Those who fed us and made us a bit more comfortable in the cold weather:
Kerri Curtiss, Mara Lutomski, Carlee McIntosh, Carol Larson, Karla Sosa,
Sarah Larson, Katy Kandoll
PHS and MMS Families--
After spending multiple days removing snow, unplugging drains and maintaining buildings, all three buildings will reopen for Thursday and Friday, January 6th and 7th, this week. PHS and MMS will be on regular class schedules; Thursday is an ODD day in PHS and Friday is an EVEN day. Finals week, originally scheduled for Wed through Fri next week, has been canceled. The week of January 10th will be a on a regular schedule in both PHS and MMS. Friday, January 14th, will still be the end of quarter 2 and semester 1.
Note--The entrance to Mitkof Middle School will remain closed, so please use the main doors of PHS for entering and exiting both MMS and PHS for the next two days.
Be safe as you get to school over the next couple days, Vikings. We are excited to see you all bright and early!
Mr. Dormer
PSA: Dolphin Street will be closed for Stedman Elementary Recess from 3rd to 5th Street access 10:45-12:40 for Thursday (1/6) and Friday (1/7)! Covered areas on both playgrounds are UNSAFE with the snow load on the roof. Do not walk under or around the perimeter!!
From Stedman Elementary: All three school will open as normal tomorrow and Friday! I thank all our volunteers for their hours and hours of manual labor these past three days. Leaks have been found, closets and doors can open and close, and ceiling panels are replaced.
If you see these people around please take a moment to thank them for volunteering on the roof of Stedman!!
Those who shoveled on and off the roof for the last two days:
Aaron Buller
Kevin Hagan
Brian Newman
Brian Kandoll
Matt Kandoll
Scott Kandoll
Joe WIllis
Josh Conn
Emil Christensen
Carin Christensen
Pam Speck
Ryan Littleton
Matt Whitacre
Jim Engell
Tommy Thompson
Bridey Short
Bradee Axemaker
Bridget Wittstock
Julie Sheldon
Jesse Birchell
Blaine Volk
Juan Sosa
Rocky Peeler
Marketa Ith
Tanya Thynes
Christine Slaght
Heidi Carbal
Gregg Kowlaski
Rachel Etcher
Katie Kandoll
Shirlene Olson
Jordan Reid
Aaron Phillips
Josh Etcher
Billy Ware
Bob Rankin
Jack Freisinger
Heather Conn
Jared Bright (Lift)
Those who fed us and made us a bit more comfortable in the cold weather:
Kerri Curtiss
Mara Lutomski
Carlee McIntosh
Carol Larson
Karla Sosa
Sarah Larson
Katie Kandoll
Tomorrow we have a crew inside scanning all classrooms for at Stedman to make sure we have gotten all ceiling panels back up, leaks and drips fixed, and to make sure all rooms have working doors and closets now!! Thank you for your patience, and I apologize for the massive inconvenience this cancellation presents.
We need pathways to/from:
backdoor to pool
backdoor to covered area
covered area to cafeteria ramp
cafeteria ramp (maybe? we might not be able to do anything?)
cobblestone path by library from office to covered area
stairs shoveled
ice melt placed
covered areas swept out or shoveled (it is super icy)
The MS/HS will have numerous work crews on the roofs over there to continue with the removal of snow.!
Calling all and any volunteers!!
SCHOOL CANCELLED January 5: Due to ongoing issues with snow removal, icy conditions, weather advisories, and potential damage inside the buildings, school will be canceled-NOT VIRTUAL- again Wednesday, January 5. Our maintenance crew, school staff, and local volunteers made a lot of headway at the elementary school today, but we need to focus on areas around the buildings and the middle/high school roofs and gym. If you are able to help with snow/ice removal and/or have a snowblower you are willing to share (on the roof), please call the District Office at 1-877-526-7656 for further direction. We will not be opening our doors until the roofs and entrances are cleared. Thank you and stay safe!
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
There will be no school for students Tuesday, January 4, 2022 due to heavy roof snow loads. Our maintenance crew has been working diligently to prepare for school reopening but the additional weekend snowfall has pushed the snow limits over capacity. All schools will be closed, NOT virtual. If you are able to help with shoveling and/or have a snowblower you are willing to share (on the roof), please call the District Office at 1-877-526-7656 for further direction. Rate of pay will be $16.57/hour and you will need to complete payroll paperwork at the District Office. We will not be opening our doors until the roofs and entrances are cleared. Thank you and stay safe!
Final Day at the Clarke Basketball Tourney Schedule:
PHS Boys vs Hutchinson @ 10:45 am
PHS Girls vs Metlakatla @ 12:30 pm
Live Stream Link available @ the PHS website & the PSD Activities page.
Congratulations to our LAST Day of Winners for the Holiday Cash Raffle!!!
$100 Cena Worhatch
$200 Erica Thompson
$300 Ashley Lohr
$300 Matt Pawuk
Hey Viking Fans! Want to watch Viking Athletics this weekend? PHS Wrestlers are at state, while both Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball teams are playing in a tournament in Sitka. All streams are on the NFHS network. Check out the PHS Website for streaming information. Good Luck Vikings!
This Friday is PHS Day of Giving! Our Viking students will be working around town to give back in a small way to our wonderful community that supports us every year. Thank you Petersburg!
Thursday 12/16 Holiday Cash Raffle Winners
$100 Stan Eilenberger
$200 Teresa Stolpe
12/15 Holiday Cash Raffle
$100 Lindsey Driesbach
$200 Mike Leonard
Congratulations to our Holiday Raffle Winners 12/14 TUESDAY
$100 Jennifer Thynes
$200 Jo Luczak
PSD is hiring for a Full Time year round Maintenance Technician.
Find more information & other employment opportunities at our website: pcsd.us/page/employment-opportunities
Apply online at alaskateacher.org
12/13 Holiday Raffle Winners
$100 Skip Hallingstad
$200 Ryan Littleton
Holiday Dress Up Days next week in PHS & MMS! Celebrate with us!
PHS: Mon-PJ Day; Tue-Festive Hat; Wed-12 Days of Christmas; Thu-Red and Green; Fri-Ugly Sweaters
MMS: Mon-Wacky Hat/Hair/Socks; Tue-Disney; Wed-Blue & White; Thu-PJ Day; Fri-Christmas Sweaters
Petersburg Schools Presents Winter Concert and Art Show-
PHS Music Concert Tuesday, December 14th 7 PM
https://youtu.be/nOmhbj8iuhw
MMS Music Concert Wednesday, December 15th 7 PM
https://youtu.be/o1Q2dvt_mH8
Due to limited seating, both the PHS and MMS Concerts are reserved for performers' families. Masks are required. The Public is encouraged to view the concert at home via the YouTube Livestream.
12/17 Congratualtions to our Friday Holiday Winners
$100 Judy and Nick Fish
$200 Jon Tucker
$300 Devren Bennett
$300 Meghan Blish