Chugach Optional

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Chugach Optional Elementary, Anchorage’s oldest optional program, since 1973, fosters a joy of learning through a supportive, student-centered environment.

We value critical thinking, self-direction, and strong collaboration with staff and families.

Photos from Chugach Optional's post 05/18/2026

Anything look familiar? Check in with the office if you would like to claim your lost treasure

05/18/2026

Please head over to Parent Connect and register your student for next year! We are up to 164 students (right about 64%) registered - Help us get that number even higher! This helps us with planning classroom placements and getting all supports in place. Thanks!!

Are you ready for back-to-school? Returning students — confirm your 2026-27 registration status in Parent Connect today:

Login, select your student, and click ASD Quick Links to see if Online Registration is Complete or Incomplete.

Log in and register your student via ParentConnect:
https://parentconnect.asdk12.org/

If you need your PIN and a new password, please visit the Login Reminder Page:
https://parentconnect.asdk12.org/Production/ParentPortal/Home/LoginReminder

Instructions for logging in and registering are available in the Online Registration Guide:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ad_jw_le6sF_MgQU-F9ZBaHszpZQok7RAr2al9q680U/edit?usp=sharing

For questions about your student’s registration, please contact your school:
https://www.asdk12.org/schools

Photos from Chugach Optional's post 05/07/2026

Reminder: Tomorrow is our LAST half day of the school year! Students will be released at 11:15 a.m.

Also, our Lost & Found tables are currently overflowing with lonely jackets, abandoned water bottles, mystery gloves, and enough hoodies to start their own class. If your child has been “missing” something for a while… there’s a very good chance it’s waiting patiently to be reunited with its family. 😉

05/05/2026

Chugach Alumni Aiden sharing for Teacher's Appreciation week!

05/05/2026

Are you ready for back-to-school? Returning students — confirm your 2026-27 registration status in Parent Connect today:

Login, select your student, and click ASD Quick Links to see if Online Registration is Complete or Incomplete.

Log in and register your student via ParentConnect:
https://parentconnect.asdk12.org/

If you need your PIN and a new password, please visit the Login Reminder Page:
https://parentconnect.asdk12.org/Production/ParentPortal/Home/LoginReminder

Instructions for logging in and registering are available in the Online Registration Guide:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ad_jw_le6sF_MgQU-F9ZBaHszpZQok7RAr2al9q680U/edit?usp=sharing

For questions about your student’s registration, please contact your school:
https://www.asdk12.org/schools

04/28/2026

Online Registration for the 2026-27 school year is now open.

Check registration off your back-to school to-do list today!

Log in and register your student via ParentConnect:

https://parentconnect.asdk12.org/production/parentportal

If you need your PIN and a new password, please visit the Login Reminder Page:

https://parentconnect.asdk12.org/Production/ParentPortal/Home/LoginReminder

Instructions for logging in and registering are available in the Online Registration Guide:

https://share.articulate.com/1Btz9erGjz5jM5dqfeXsY

What about students who will be in Kindergarten in the 2026-27 school year?

This process is slightly different. Families of incoming Kindergarten students should begin by following the pre-enrollment process, which is open now through May 29 then will re-open July 15.

https://www.asdk12.org/departments/academic-services/instructional-division/early-learning-department/readysetkindergarten

04/23/2026

Join us as we celebrate our amazing family volunteers! 💛 Our Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast Bar will be Friday, April 24 from 7:50–8:30 a.m. (adults only) in the MPR. During this time, students will place backpacks outside their external classroom doors and enjoy supervised play on the playground before heading into class at 8:30. Thank you for all you do—we’re so grateful for our volunteers!

04/21/2026

Coming Soon! Kindergarten Pre-Enrollment Opens April 23, 2026

Starting kindergarten is a big milestone!

That’s why the Anchorage School District (ASD) is inviting families to take the first step through the ASD Kindergarten Pre-Enrollment process, open April 23 through May 29, then again July 15.

Is my student old enough to start kindergarten in 2026?

Pre-Enrollment will open for students born September 2, 2020 through Sept 1, 2021 for the 2026–2027 school year.

Pre-enrollment is a simple way to get started early so your family is prepared, connected, and ready to go.

Visit the ASD Kindergarten Pre-Enrollment site to learn more about required documents you’ll need to have ready to begin the process once pre-enrollment begins.

https://www.asdk12.org/departments/academic-services/instructional-division/early-learning-department/readysetkindergarten

Ready, Set…Kindergarten!

04/16/2026

Just a reminder that there will be a full day of school tomorrow! This is a change from the original calendar, but due to the snow days we will have school 😄 See you then!

📅 ASD Families & Staff: Based on previous weather closure days this year, there are important updates to the 2026 school calendar.

Please take a moment to review the changes so you can plan ahead for the rest of the school year.

04/08/2026

Just a reminder for our families that use Camp Fire. They will be closed on April 17th.

Attention Camp Fire Families! 📢

Please note that, despite the Anchorage School District's decision to remain open on Friday, April 17th, Camp Fire Alaska programs and office will still be CLOSED.

We will reopen with normal business hours Monday, April 20th.

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Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm