02/23/2026
Gladys Wood Elementary
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Gladys Wood Elementary provides a safe and positive learning environment for our culturally diverse Parents, teachers and students working together
Our academic program is child-centered, with instruction focused on students’ individual needs at their developmental level, allowing every student to make a year’s (or more) progress, and to close the achievement gaps. As part of our schoolwide behavior program, individual student responsibility, respect and safety are the norm. Gladys Wood Elementary opens its doors to all, providing an inviting
02/23/2026
GW Community,
I was recently contacted by a parent hoping to connect with Mr. James McCollum. Mr. McCollum was the music teacher at Gladys Wood in the 80's up until 92/93. If you know where he is or anything about how he's doing please give me a call at the school or e mail me at [email protected].
Also, the hockey rink is out of commission for a couple more days as it needed to be resurfaced.
If you have cross country skiis, we have a nice nordic track on the playground compliments of the nordic ski club. Thanks!
Mr. Straw
11/21/2025
Turkey Bingo is Tonight!!!
See you at 5:30pm Gladys Wood Families!!!
08/29/2025
Spirit gear on sale through Sunday.
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08/29/2025
Noon duty positions for two hours a day are available. 
Anchorage School District - Frontline Recruitment Frontline Recruiting and Hiring, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions.
08/29/2025
Gladys Wood has Staff Openings
https://www.applitrack.com/asd/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22GLADYS+WOOD+ELEMENTARY%22
GW Community,
We are Hiring!
Openings:
SLC Paraprofessional
ELL Tutor
Gen Ed. Teacher Position
Sub Teachers and Paraprofessionals
Call or email Mr. Straw for more information!
07/30/2025
It’s registration time! Come on down to Gladys Wood to register your students!
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7001 Cranberry Street
Anchorage, AK
99502