Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing - AKSD

08/06/2026

The third and final ADC/AKRID/AKSDHH joint summer hike is almost here! We will be hiking the Basher & Wolverine Loop this Saturday, August 8th, from 1 - 4pm.

This trail is kid friendly and about 4.2 miles around the loop.

Parking is limited, so carpool if you can! Also be prepared to pay a $5 parking fee or have an Alaska State Park pass.

We hope to see you there!

07/30/2026

A very friendly reminder:

⏰ Know your school's start time before the first day!

Monday PLC Schedule:
🏫 Elementary – 9:00 a.m.
🏫 High School – 9:45 a.m.
🏫 Middle School – 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday–Friday:
🏫 Elementary – 8:00 a.m.
🏫 High School – 8:45 a.m.
🏫 Middle School – 9:30 a.m.

Some charter, preschool, and alternative programs have different schedules.
🔗 asdk12.org/schoolstarttimes

07/29/2026

First day is approaching very quickly and we miss our students & staff so much, we are ready!

📅 Mark your calendar!

The first day of school is almost here.

First Day Schedule:

August 19

📘 Grades 1–5
8 A.M.

📘 Grade 9
8:45 A.M.

📘 Grade 6
9:30 A.M.

August 20

📙 Grade 10–12
8:45 A.M.

📙 Grades 7–8
9:30 A.M.

August 26
🧸 Preschool & Kindergarten 8 A.M.

Find everything you need:
🔗 asdk12.org/backtoschool

07/27/2026

Did you know that one of our educational interpreter is an AVID hiker?! Now you do and you have the opportunity to join her on a very easy but beautiful hike this week! All ages and family friendly!

07/24/2026

Yesterday and today, our department including AKSD has undergone trainings at the Summit with Anchorage School District! Here is our annual department photo, you can find our coordinator Hillarie and our AA Char 💜🦦

07/22/2026

We have a FUN and ARTISTIC event coming up! Come and join us, show us your creativity side. Don’t have any creativity? We’ll help you with that!

07/11/2026

07/08/2026

Saturday hike has been rescheduled to Friday due to weather! See you guys there!!

06/27/2026

UPDATE: due to weather and condition, the hiking location has been changed to better accommodate the group! We are NOT hiking Hatcher’s Pass tomorrow!!

06/23/2026

An opportunity to hike is upon us this weekend!!