Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District

09/03/2026

09/01/2026

Please find attached our September RISE Team newsletter. September is National Su***de Prevention Month. This month's newsletter has information and tips on the role each of us can play in helping to prevent su***de deaths in our community.

08/29/2026

🚌 UPDATED BUS SCHEDULE! 🚌

We can’t wait to see our students back at school this week! 💙🎒
There have been a few minor adjustments to the 2026–2027 bus schedule, and the updated schedule is now posted on our website.

👉 View the updated bus schedule here: https://www.kgbsd.org/en-US/bus-schedule-7d259238 #0

Happy 2026–2027 school year, KGBSD! 🎉📚

We’ll see you soon!

08/25/2026

💙A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS!💙

Today, KGBSD staff came together at Ketchikan High School for a district-wide professional development day as we kick off the new school year.

THANK YOU to US Foods for their generous food donations that helped provide breakfast for our staff and get the day started off right!

THANK YOU to Three Bears for providing all of the great snack foods and refreshments that kept our staff fueled throughout the afternoon! Your generosity was a wonderful addition to our day and very much appreciated.

We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of our community partners and their support of KGBSD staff as we begin another great school year. 💙

Thank you, US Foods and Three Bears, for helping make today extra special!

08/24/2026

KGBSD's FY27 Grants Program Stakeholder Survey is still open. Please take a few minutes to share your input on how KGBSD will use state and federal grant funds.

Ketchikan staff, students, and Families: We are gathering required input for the Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CNA) and ESEA Federal Program applications (Titles I-A, II-A, IV-A). These funds help provide essential supplemental services and materials to staff and students in our schools. Please an...

08/21/2026

🚌 2026–2027 Bus Schedule Now Available!

The bus schedule for the 2026–2027 school year has been posted and is available at the link below:

🔗 https://www.kgbsd.org/en-US/bus-schedule-7d259238 #0

Have questions about bus routes or transportation? Please contact First Student at 907-225-3806.

We’re looking forward to welcoming students back for another great school year! 🎒

08/21/2026

Monday August 24 from 3:00-6:00pm.

For all Kindergarten Families!! Helping our newest learners begin their K-12 journey with the school supplies they need—and a warm welcome from the caring staff who will support them every step of the way.

Cape Fox Corporation will be passing out backpacks with school supplies for all incoming Kindergarten students. Please stop by the Kayhi Commons on Monday to pick up a backpack any time between 3:00 and 6:-00 pm.

08/18/2026

🍎 Your application makes a difference!

Completing the Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application does more than help provide meal benefits—it also helps our schools qualify for important federal funding that supports ALL KGBSD students.

Even if you aren’t sure your family will qualify, we encourage you to apply. Every application helps ensure our schools receive the funding and resources available to support our students! 💙📚

Applications are confidential, and families must reapply each school year.

https://www.schoolcafe.com/KGBSDfoodservice

08/17/2026

📣 Interested in running for the KGBSD School Board?

The KGBSD School Board plays an important role in supporting student success, representing our community, and helping shape the future of our schools. We need your professional experience and business expertise to support our system. If you’ve ever thought about getting involved, now may be the perfect time! 🎓

🍎✨ Candidate filing for the upcoming Borough election is open August 3–25, 2026.

🗳️ For more information on filing and the upcoming Borough election, please visit: https://www.kgbak.us/1038/2026-Candidate-Filing-Information

💡 To view resources available to those interested in running for School Board, please visit: https://aasb.org/running-for-school-board/

We encourage anyone interested to learn more about what it means to serve our students, schools, and community! 💙