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Wasilla High School contemplates the power of a symbol

Wasilla High School contemplates the power of a symbol by Olivia Vincent WASILLA HIGH They might not have planned on it, but in the first week of school Wasilla High was asked to regard their freedoms as Americans, and morals as people, when a group of boys came on school campus flying Confederate flags on their trucks. When students arrived back at school on August 14th, it did not go unnoticed that out in the parking lot were three vehicles with the red white and blue flags of the Confederacy flying off their beds. [ 611 more words. ]

Mat- Su keeps schools safe and secure http://wp.me/p2Xeq6-20

Mat- Su keeps schools safe and secure Eli Ickes - WASILLA HIGH It is hard to imagine trusting a school that didn’t have the basic security provisions that students and staff have come to expect. Valley Pathways in Palmer trusted one. In fact, they trusted one for almost 14 years. Valley Pathways had nothing but 14 portables, unprotected by the wind, lacking fire alarms, smoke detectors, security cameras, or security in general. [ 349 more words. ]

Student Advisory Board brings student voices to the table http://wp.me/p2Xeq6-1Y

Student Advisory Board brings student voices to the table by Amelia Butler and Amy McDougall - WASILLA HIGH The Student Advisory Board (SAB) is a diverse group of students from all over the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District (MSBSD). These students represent their schools while having an effect on issues within the district and the student body. SAB is an excellent opportunity for students to get involved and voice their opinion on various matters throughout the school district. [ 649 more words. ]

Colony Cross Country Blazes Trails, Region III Title

Colony Cross Country Blazes Trails, Region III Title by Micah Maffe and Hailey Samis The Colony High Cross Country tore up the trails this season. The girls team were the Region 3 Champions this year, with seven girls qualifying for the state meet. The boys finished with two qualifiers. So how did the athletes prepare? “At first we started with basic training. We also did a lot of mental training which helped a lot,” says sophomore Coleen Geraghtey. [ 272 more words. ]

A.L.I.C.E. Hits Home

A.L.I.C.E. Hits Home The Mat-Su Borough School district is adapting to a new lockdown system this year within all schools to improve the safety of all students and staff. A.L.I.C.E. is an acronym for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate which is the new way schools across MSBSD are preparing themselves for an active shooter emergency. The traditional lockdown procedures were developed in the 1970’s due to the Los Angeles crime rates rising. [ 333 more words. ]

Region III Volleyball by Colony High Media Watch Colony High Media's Region III Volleyball on Livestream.com. Alaska's Region III Volleyball championship hosted by Palmer High School

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Drama: Midsummer/Jersey Final Weekend Colony Drama presents Midsummer/Jersey on the 17th,18th, 24th and 25th of
October. MidSummer/Jersey is a modern twist on Shakespeare’s Midsummer
Nights Dream. The shows start at 7pm. Tickets are $7 for students and $10
for adults. The performances will be held in the Colony High School theater
and seats are limited, so come early to buy tickets! Tickets are available
online at seatyourself.biz/colony and at the door.

Students Make “Positive Inches” at Houston High http://wp.me/p2Xeq6-1G

Students Make "Positive Inches" at Houston High by Megan Kazarian At Houston High School, we walk with this mantra in mind: Positive inches. But... what is a positive inch? I like to think that it`s standing proud during each endeavor, rain or shine. Because that is what life is about, isn`t it? Working hard to get to where you need to be, standing tall atop the mountain. Although it may not be the highest, greatest, or even the toughest; in your mind it is. [ 321 more words. ]

As Cold Weather Nears, Valley prepares For Fun on Ice http://wp.me/p2Xeq6-1D

As Cold Weather Nears, Valley prepares For Fun on Ice By Isaac Smoldon Once again October has rolled around, and with the colder weather comes cold weather activities. Among these are hockey and ice skating. Some have been practicing all summer for this moment; comp hockey players have already been playing games. With the start of high school hockey and the snow flying, people are pulling out skates and getting ready to hit the ice. [ 346 more words. ]

Middle College Offers High Schoolers College Credit http://wp.me/p2Xeq6-1y

Middle College Offers High Schoolers College Credit Alaska Middle College School (AMCS) is a partnership between the Mat-Su Borough School District and the University of Alaska Anchorage. The school, now in its third year, gives Valley juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn college credits toward an Associate of Arts degree from UAA while finishing high school. The school is located in Eagle River at the Chugiak-Eagle River Campus, an extension of UAA. [ 330 more words. ]

Pathways, Career Tech Offer Big Advantage http://wp.me/p2Xeq6-1g

Pathways, Career Tech Offer Big Advantage By Sheri Crawford and Chenoa Longoria New smaller schools are opening in the valley creating better student-teacher relationships and putting student success over student stress. Two of the newest additions to the Mat-Su School District are Valley Pathways High and Career and Technical High School. With a lower student population the one-on-one time for both teachers and students is greatly increased. [ 168 more words. ]