📚✨ BIG NEWS: The Book Fair is Finally Here! ✨📚
Our favorite week of the year has arrived! We are so excited to open the doors to a world of adventure, mystery, and discovery.
Here is everything you need to know:
🕒 When to Visit
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Student Shopping! Students will be visiting the fair with their teachers and classmates during school hours.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Open House! We invite all families and community members to stop by, browse the shelves, and help us celebrate a love for reading.
🎟️ Book Fair Bucks
Our students have been working hard to earn "Book Fair Bucks"! They can use these special rewards to "buy" their favorite titles and build their very own home libraries. We are so proud of their efforts!
Our favorite week of the year has arrived! We are so excited to open the doors to a world of adventure, mystery, and discovery.
Here is everything you need to know:
🕒 When to Visit
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Student Shopping! Students will be visiting the fair with their teachers and classmates during school hours.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Open House! We invite all families and community members to stop by, browse the shelves, and help us celebrate a love for reading.
🎟️ Book Fair Bucks
Our students have been working hard to earn "Book Fair Bucks"! They can use these special rewards to "buy" their favorite titles and build their very own home libraries. We are so proud of their efforts!
Happening now!
We are so excited to invite our future Kindergarteners and their families to our Cruising into Kindergarten and Child Find event TODAY
What’s happening:
✅ For Kids: Play-based screening stations in the preschool room with our preschool team.
✅ For Parents: Kindergarten orientation with Ms. Tauni (packets, schedules, and busing info).
✅ Registration: On-site PowerSchool sign-up support in the Commons.
✅ Dinner: Take-home meals for the family (pending Seaplane delivery! ✈️).
Choose your session: 🕒 Session 1: 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM 🕒 Session 2: 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
📍 Start at the Check-in Desk in the Elementary Commons.
We can't wait to see our newest students there! 🎒✨
We are so excited to invite our future Kindergarteners and their families to our Cruising into Kindergarten and Child Find event TODAY
What’s happening:
✅ For Kids: Play-based screening stations in the preschool room with our preschool team.
✅ For Parents: Kindergarten orientation with Ms. Tauni (packets, schedules, and busing info).
✅ Registration: On-site PowerSchool sign-up support in the Commons.
✅ Dinner: Take-home meals for the family (pending Seaplane delivery! ✈️).
Choose your session: 🕒 Session 1: 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM 🕒 Session 2: 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
📍 Start at the Check-in Desk in the Elementary Commons.
We can't wait to see our newest students there! 🎒✨
At KCSD, we don't just have teachers; we have everyday heroes, mentors, and the incredible architects of our students’ futures! 🌟 Every day, our dedicated classroom teachers and our vital instructional support staff pour their hearts, energy, and creativity into making learning come alive.
They inspire curiosity, champion potential, and nurture the unique strengths of every child who walks through our doors.
How can you help us celebrate?
THANK YOUR CHILD'S TEACHERS: Take a moment this week, send an email, write a card, or simply say "Thank You" at drop-off/pick-off. A small gesture means the world.
THANK OUR ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONAL TEAM: Our amazing paraprofessionals, specialists, and support staff work tirelessly behind the scenes and alongside our teachers. They are essential!
SHARE YOUR APPRECIATION: Use the comments below 👇 to share a quick story, a shout-out to a specific teacher or staff member, or just some love for all the incredible work they do!
To our KCSD educators: Thank you for being the heart of our community. We appreciate you more than words can say.
They inspire curiosity, champion potential, and nurture the unique strengths of every child who walks through our doors.
How can you help us celebrate?
THANK YOUR CHILD'S TEACHERS: Take a moment this week, send an email, write a card, or simply say "Thank You" at drop-off/pick-off. A small gesture means the world.
THANK OUR ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONAL TEAM: Our amazing paraprofessionals, specialists, and support staff work tirelessly behind the scenes and alongside our teachers. They are essential!
SHARE YOUR APPRECIATION: Use the comments below 👇 to share a quick story, a shout-out to a specific teacher or staff member, or just some love for all the incredible work they do!
To our KCSD educators: Thank you for being the heart of our community. We appreciate you more than words can say.
Check out our kids cleaning up for Earth Day! Great job to the kids, teachers and staff that participated. Thank you, OVK, for the bags and snacks.
Dear Parents and Staff,
Please be advised of the following schedule for next week:
Monday, April 20: No school for students (Teacher In-Service Day).
Tuesday, April 21: Classes will resume on a regular schedule.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Please be advised of the following schedule for next week:
Monday, April 20: No school for students (Teacher In-Service Day).
Tuesday, April 21: Classes will resume on a regular schedule.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Native Youth Games- Practice Today at 2:30
Reminder that athletes will meet today at 2:30 for Native Youth Games.
Reminder that athletes will meet today at 2:30 for Native Youth Games.
Attention
As a reminder, KCSD will release today at 1:00 PM. There will not be an afternoon bus. Please plan on picking up your student by 1:00 PM.
As a reminder, KCSD will release today at 1:00 PM. There will not be an afternoon bus. Please plan on picking up your student by 1:00 PM.
Dear Kake Families and Community,
To show respect for our community and to give families and friends a chance to come together for the upcoming local services, Kake City Schools will have an early release on Thursday, April 2, at 1:00 p.m.
We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we make space for our community to support one another during this time.
Spring Break is almost here!
Students will be released at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 20th, to kick off the start of Spring Break. Enjoy!!
Students will be released at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 20th, to kick off the start of Spring Break. Enjoy!!
Grrr... this weather is definitely not helping today. ❄️
Roads this morning are extremely slick and currently impassable for the bus and for families driving. For everyone's safety, Kake City School District will be starting two hours late today, Wednesday, March 4.
Please take note of the schedule changes:
School Starts: 10:00 AM
Bus Run: 9:30 AM
No Breakfast served this morning.
Early Release: We are still planning for our scheduled 1:00 PM early release for Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Please take it slow on the roads and stay safe! We will notify you if these conditions don't improve.
Roads this morning are extremely slick and currently impassable for the bus and for families driving. For everyone's safety, Kake City School District will be starting two hours late today, Wednesday, March 4.
Please take note of the schedule changes:
School Starts: 10:00 AM
Bus Run: 9:30 AM
No Breakfast served this morning.
Early Release: We are still planning for our scheduled 1:00 PM early release for Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Please take it slow on the roads and stay safe! We will notify you if these conditions don't improve.
Kake City School District will be closed today, Tuesday, March 3.
We are seeing weather and road conditions worsen. KCSD cannot ensure safe travel as the day progresses.
All school activities and the preschool program are cancelled for the day. We will continue to monitor the weather and will provide an update regarding tomorrow's schedule by 6:00 AM.
We are seeing weather and road conditions worsen. KCSD cannot ensure safe travel as the day progresses.
All school activities and the preschool program are cancelled for the day. We will continue to monitor the weather and will provide an update regarding tomorrow's schedule by 6:00 AM.
We want to share a quick update regarding our weather monitoring for tomorrow.
As we keep an eye on the current conditions, please know that the safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Before making any decisions about school closures or delays, we consult closely with the City and our bus driver to assess road conditions and overall travel safety.
We plan to have a final decision by 6:00 AM tomorrow, unless conditions tonight make it clear we won’t be able to open safely. If a closure is necessary, we will post an update here as soon as the call is made.
Thank you for your patience and for helping us keep everyone safe!
As we keep an eye on the current conditions, please know that the safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Before making any decisions about school closures or delays, we consult closely with the City and our bus driver to assess road conditions and overall travel safety.
We plan to have a final decision by 6:00 AM tomorrow, unless conditions tonight make it clear we won’t be able to open safely. If a closure is necessary, we will post an update here as soon as the call is made.
Thank you for your patience and for helping us keep everyone safe!
NO BUS SERVICE 1/13 Afternoon or 1/14 Morning
Good morning, families. We will not have bus service on 1/13 in the afternoon or on 1/14 in the morning.
Good morning, families. We will not have bus service on 1/13 in the afternoon or on 1/14 in the morning.
To KCSD Families,
This is the final update regarding today's schedule.
Bus Transportation Confirmed
The KCSD bus will be running today.
The bus will begin its pickup route shortly. Please ensure your students are ready.
School Start Time
We expect all students to start school at 10:00 AM following the Late Start schedule.
Drop-Off Locations
Elementary students will be dropped at the Elementary Building.
High School students will be dropped at the High School Building.
Thank you for your patience this morning. We look forward to seeing our students shortly.
This is the final update regarding today's schedule.
Bus Transportation Confirmed
The KCSD bus will be running today.
The bus will begin its pickup route shortly. Please ensure your students are ready.
School Start Time
We expect all students to start school at 10:00 AM following the Late Start schedule.
Drop-Off Locations
Elementary students will be dropped at the Elementary Building.
High School students will be dropped at the High School Building.
Thank you for your patience this morning. We look forward to seeing our students shortly.
📣 Staff Directive: Late Start & Attendance Procedures 📣
To KCSD Staff,
Please be advised that KCSD is implementing a Late Start today due to icy road conditions.
Required Staff Reporting Time
To ensure school is ready to operate, we require all staff to report to school by 9:30 AM.
Transportation Probability
We have been informed by the City that they are actively sanding the roads.
Based on this information, we are reasonably certain the buses will run today.
Therefore, teachers and staff should plan on being at school by 9:30 AM.
Leave and Absence Procedures
If you cannot safely make it to school and must take leave today, you must call the front office by 9:15 AM to notify us of your absence.
Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to safety as we manage this late start. We appreciate your efforts to report on time.
To KCSD Staff,
Please be advised that KCSD is implementing a Late Start today due to icy road conditions.
Required Staff Reporting Time
To ensure school is ready to operate, we require all staff to report to school by 9:30 AM.
Transportation Probability
We have been informed by the City that they are actively sanding the roads.
Based on this information, we are reasonably certain the buses will run today.
Therefore, teachers and staff should plan on being at school by 9:30 AM.
Leave and Absence Procedures
If you cannot safely make it to school and must take leave today, you must call the front office by 9:15 AM to notify us of your absence.
Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to safety as we manage this late start. We appreciate your efforts to report on time.
⚠️ Important Weather Alert & School Schedule Update ⚠️
To KCSD Families and Staff,
Due to treacherous icy road conditions in our district, the KCSD will be implementing a Late Start this morning, Friday, January 9, 2026.
School Start Time
School will now begin at 10:00 AM.
Transportation Update (Crucial Information)
We cannot guarantee bus transportation at this time. Road conditions are being continually assessed.
Families, please DO NOT drive to school.
Wait to hear from the district at 9:30 AM before departing for school.
We are currently unsure if the buses will run at all today.
However, we can confirm the following:
We will not be running the buses on the late start schedule.
We will make a final, definitive announcement regarding transportation at 9:30 AM.
How to Get the Next Update (at 9:30 AM)
Please watch for the final transportation decision via one of the following methods:
Text Message
Phone Call
Facebook Message (on the official KCSD page)
Email
Your safety is our top priority. Thank you for your patience as we wait for conditions to improve.
To KCSD Families and Staff,
Due to treacherous icy road conditions in our district, the KCSD will be implementing a Late Start this morning, Friday, January 9, 2026.
School Start Time
School will now begin at 10:00 AM.
Transportation Update (Crucial Information)
We cannot guarantee bus transportation at this time. Road conditions are being continually assessed.
Families, please DO NOT drive to school.
Wait to hear from the district at 9:30 AM before departing for school.
We are currently unsure if the buses will run at all today.
However, we can confirm the following:
We will not be running the buses on the late start schedule.
We will make a final, definitive announcement regarding transportation at 9:30 AM.
How to Get the Next Update (at 9:30 AM)
Please watch for the final transportation decision via one of the following methods:
Text Message
Phone Call
Facebook Message (on the official KCSD page)
Your safety is our top priority. Thank you for your patience as we wait for conditions to improve.
Emergency Late Start at 10:00 AM
Families- our bus cannot run.
We will open at 10:00 AM
Families- our bus cannot run.
We will open at 10:00 AM
Dear Kake Community,
We are looking forward to celebrating Kake Day with the community! This is a wonderful opportunity to honor our heritage and participate in community events.
Here is the plan regarding student attendance:
Grades K-8 Families: We welcome families to release their students from school to attend the Kake Day events with you. Please coordinate with the school office regarding release procedures for your child.
Grades 9-12 Students: High school students have the opportunity to join the school in attending the community Kake Day event. Because this celebration is part of the school day, we strongly encourage all students in grades 9-12 to attend with the teachers who have made plans to take groups of students.
We look forward to a day of community and celebration!
We are looking forward to celebrating Kake Day with the community! This is a wonderful opportunity to honor our heritage and participate in community events.
Here is the plan regarding student attendance:
Grades K-8 Families: We welcome families to release their students from school to attend the Kake Day events with you. Please coordinate with the school office regarding release procedures for your child.
Grades 9-12 Students: High school students have the opportunity to join the school in attending the community Kake Day event. Because this celebration is part of the school day, we strongly encourage all students in grades 9-12 to attend with the teachers who have made plans to take groups of students.
We look forward to a day of community and celebration!
School Update – School Is Open Today
Good morning families,
School will be open today. We understand that road conditions are icy, and we appreciate everyone taking extra care this morning.
The bus will run on its normal schedule. If families need additional time to get students to school safely, students will receive an excused tardy.
Please travel safely, and thank you for your patience and flexibility.
Good morning families,
School will be open today. We understand that road conditions are icy, and we appreciate everyone taking extra care this morning.
The bus will run on its normal schedule. If families need additional time to get students to school safely, students will receive an excused tardy.
Please travel safely, and thank you for your patience and flexibility.
Kake City School District is pleased to announce that the annual KCSD Teacher Survey is now open. This survey provides an opportunity for families, students, staff, and community members to share their experiences and observations related to certified teachers in our district. Your feedback plays an important role in helping us understand what is working well and where additional support may be needed.
This survey is conducted in accordance with Alaska Statute AS 14.20.149 and the Kake Education Association (KEA) Agreement, both of which outline the public’s right to provide input as part of the educator evaluation process. While this feedback is one component of the evaluation system, only certified evaluators—those holding a Type B certificate or trained administrators under supervision of a Type B certified administrator—conduct formal evaluations.
KCSD is committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy and confidentiality. All responses submitted through the survey are confidential, and individual submissions are viewed only by the Superintendent or a designated certified supervisor. Teachers do not receive individual response data; instead, they are provided with aggregated trend information so that no one respondent or small group can be identified. This includes protections for areas with low response numbers, such as feedback connected to specific academic groups like early readers or low readers.
To support accurate and ongoing feedback, the survey may be completed more than once during the survey window from December 1 through April 1. Participants may choose to include their name or email, or may respond entirely anonymously.
KCSD encourages all members of our community to take a few minutes to participate. Your input helps strengthen our classrooms, guide professional growth, and support positive outcomes for all students. A link to the survey and an accompanying FAQ can be found on our district website.
If you have specific concerns about a teacher or administrator, we also encourage you to reach out to them directly in addition to completing the survey.
Take the Survey Here: https://forms.gle/CdLvbH5i6RzMFgp27
This survey is conducted in accordance with Alaska Statute AS 14.20.149 and the Kake Education Association (KEA) Agreement, both of which outline the public’s right to provide input as part of the educator evaluation process. While this feedback is one component of the evaluation system, only certified evaluators—those holding a Type B certificate or trained administrators under supervision of a Type B certified administrator—conduct formal evaluations.
KCSD is committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy and confidentiality. All responses submitted through the survey are confidential, and individual submissions are viewed only by the Superintendent or a designated certified supervisor. Teachers do not receive individual response data; instead, they are provided with aggregated trend information so that no one respondent or small group can be identified. This includes protections for areas with low response numbers, such as feedback connected to specific academic groups like early readers or low readers.
To support accurate and ongoing feedback, the survey may be completed more than once during the survey window from December 1 through April 1. Participants may choose to include their name or email, or may respond entirely anonymously.
KCSD encourages all members of our community to take a few minutes to participate. Your input helps strengthen our classrooms, guide professional growth, and support positive outcomes for all students. A link to the survey and an accompanying FAQ can be found on our district website.
If you have specific concerns about a teacher or administrator, we also encourage you to reach out to them directly in addition to completing the survey.
Take the Survey Here: https://forms.gle/CdLvbH5i6RzMFgp27
