The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District announced Wednesday afternoon, that 17 schools throughout the central peninsula will open to welcome students to onsite, at school learning on Tuesday, September 8th.
According to the release from KPBSD, the COVID-19 risk levels have dropped in the central peninsula area, so after evaluating the 14 day positive COVID-19 case counts, 7 day trends, consultation with the KPBSD COVID-19 Medical Risk Level Advisory Team and Public Health, everyone can plan for schools to open on Tuesday, September 8th for the central peninsula.
The Central Kenai Peninsula includes Kasilof to Sterling, extending through Kenai, Nikiski, Soldotna, and DHSS “other north” communities.
Those schools are defined as;
- Aurora Borealis Charter School
- Kaleidoscope Charter School
- K-Beach Elementary School
- Kenai Alternative School
- Kenai Central High School
- Kenai Middle School
- Mountain View Elementary School
- Nikiski Middle-High School
- Nikiski North Star Elementary School
- Redoubt Elementary School
- River City Academy
- Skyview Middle School
- Soldotna Elementary School
- Soldotna High School
- Soldotna Montessori Charter School
- Sterling Elementary School
- Other North: Tustumena Elementary School
Cook Inlet Academy, a private academy on K-Beach Road in Soldotna, told KSRM News that their classes have not been interrupted. They have remained open since the start of classes in August.
Superintendent John O’ Brien is encouraging families to continue practicing physical distancing over the holiday weekend; “Thank you to everyone who is doing your part to keep schools open by practicing physical distancing, wearing a face mask when needed, and for frequent hand washing. You are making a difference. Let us not let our collective guard down! Have a safe holiday weekend!”
KPBSD reminds families that the 100% Remote Learning option also continues.
Families with questions should contact their individual schools.
