Greetings Middle School Students and Parents!
The year is fast upon us and it's school supply time! The following are needed supplies for the upcoming school year:
Five (5) folders
One (1) composition notebook (Science)
Four (4) notebooks of your choice
Highlighters
One (1 ) big box of pencils
One (1) pack of whiteboard markers
Two (2) glue sticks
Gym shoes and gym clothing
One (1) water bottle
Looking forward to seeing you all soon!
Announcement for Grades 6–8 Families
Beginning with the 2025–2026 school year, backpacks for students in grades 6 through 8 will be issued upon request.
Please note that Chromebooks will no longer be sent home with students in these grade levels. Students will still have full access to devices during the school day.
If your student is experiencing challenges completing assignments outside of school hours, we encourage families to reach out to the school for support options.
Jon Kludt-Painter
Technology Coordinator | Petersburg School District
Address: 201 Charles W. St., Petersburg, Alaska 99833
Phone: 1-877-526-7656 ext. 226 | Office: ext. 226 | Mobile: 907-302-2376
Email: jpainter@pcsd.us
Website: www.pcsd.us
Photos from Worcester, Massachusetts where the Waffle International Lego Robotics Competition took place between June 13-15!
The Middle School team did an amazing job explaining about their innovation project in front of the judges. The judges were so impressed, one of them said he was left without words.
For the robot game they scored high in their 4rounds and they got to keep their highest score of 355 points. This is a PR for Petersburg Lego Robotics Teams by almost double their previous scores.
The competition brought to the Lego tables teams from 28 countries and 40 states, ranging from 4th grade to high school. The boys really enjoyed meeting kids from all over the world.
Come cook with Jasmine Shaw and Alex Helms in the Petersburg School Garden as we turn fresh-picked produce into something extra delicious!
This fun, hands-on cooking class is a great chance to learn kitchen skills, explore new recipes, and taste the freshness straight from the garden.
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/CookingPetersburg
Have questions? Contact Alex at ahelms@pcsd.us.
Space is limited, so sign up ASAP!
🏀 Viking Hoop Camp 2025 – August 28–30 🏀
Join us for the Viking Hoop Camp, featuring Coach Frank Ostanik,
📅 Camp Schedule & Costs:
K–2: Fri 12–1 PM, Sat 10–11 AM – $15
3rd–5th Grade: Thurs 4–5:30 PM | Fri 2–3:30 PM | Sat 11–12:30 – $40
6th–8th Grade: Thurs 5:30–7:30 PM | Fri 3:30–5:30 PM | Sat 1–3 PM – $60
High School: Thurs 7:30–9:30 PM | Fri 6–8 PM | Sat 3–5 PM – $60
📄 How to Register:
Paper forms are available at Parks & Rec or any school office (*When school resumes)
Registration Forms (https://petersburgschooldistrictak.sites.thrillshare.com/documents/16968158)
About Coach Ostanik
Coach Ostanik brings 32 years of coaching experience, including 12 years at the collegiate level. As UAF Men’s Basketball Head Coach, he led the Nanooks to an NCAA Sweet 16 and a GNAC Championship, and was named GNAC Coach of the Year in 2006–07.
He holds the highest winning percentage in UAF history (55–32) and recently led the Nanooks to their first conference tournament appearance since 2020.
Before UAF, he compiled a 369–85 record and guided Monroe Catholic Rams to four state titles. Coach Ostanik is also the founder of the Alaska Basketball Academy (ABA), which offers low-cost camps across Alaska.
“It is our goal at the Alaska Basketball Academy to ensure that every child learns how to play the game of basketball and develops a love of the game they will carry through life.”
Our local food service program is highlighted on the Cafeteria Confessions podcast. Tune in to hear about the challenges our district faces in feeding kids fresh and tasty meals every school day. Carlee is interviewed along with food service worker Winter Skeek, and students Emmanual Edwards and Damon Bradford are highlighted as well.
"In this episode of Cafeteria Confessions, we head to Mitkof Island, Alaska, where Carlee Johnson McIntosh, Director of Child Nutrition for Petersburg School District, proves that even in the most remote settings, schools can serve fresh, culturally relevant meals. From earning multiple Healthy Meals Incentives (HMI) recognition awards to building partnerships with local fishermen and farmers—sometimes involving travel by boat and a hike—Carlee shares how her team brings real, whole food to students every day.
She dives into the challenges of access, the power of nutrition education, and the importance of honoring Indigenous and community food traditions. This episode shows what is possible when you believe feeding kids is just as important as teaching them. "
https://pod.co/cafeteria-confessions/mitkof-island-petersburg-school-district-alaska
