Military Student Support

06/10/2026

06/04/2026

Did you know eligible Alaska High School Graduates can earn up to $28,000 towards the cost of educational expenses? Learn more about the Alaska Performance Scholarship at aps.alaska.gov

06/04/2026

👏 A huge thank you to our district Health Services team, led by Christine Callison, for the incredible care and support they provide to students every day.

This school year, our health offices provided:

• 38,864 student office visits
• 19,000+ medication administrations
• Nearly 4,500 bandages applied
• More than 8,500 ice packs provided
• Over 1,500 nosebleeds treated
• More than 6,000 musculoskeletal concerns addressed
• Over 6,500 hearing and vision screenings completed

Behind every number is a student who needed support, comfort, care, or guidance. Each encounter represents time spent listening, observing, problem-solving, and helping students stay healthy, engaged, and ready to learn.

Thank you to all of our dedicated health services team members across the district for the important work you do every day.

06/02/2026

🍎 FREE meals to ALL kids and teens aged 18 and under!

Nutrition Services - Fairbanks School District is proud to provide two Summer Food Service Program locations during the month of June. This is a federally funded USDA summer nutrition program offered free of charge to all children 18 years of age and younger.

Come grab a healthy breakfast and lunch at either Barnette Magnet School or Denali Elementary School.

June 1 – June 25 (M-TH)
8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.; 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Learn more at https://www.k12northstar.org/view-all-news/post-details/~board/district-news/post/press-release-summer-food-service-program-begins-june-1-for-children-in-need-may-2026

06/02/2026

05/26/2026

Coming for the 2026-2027 school year!
For ages ages 3 - 5 (if not 5 years old by Sept. 1st) ❤️

05/15/2026

Rod Gray of West Valley High School is Mayor Grier Hopkins' April Educator of the Month!

Mayor Hopkins was unable to present, so our Deputy Chief of Staff, Amy Gallaway stopped by her old stomping grounds to celebrate Rod. Here are what some nominators had to say about him:

🦺 "Rod Gray has made a profound and lasting impact on the West Valley High School community through his daily actions, leadership, and unwavering commitment to students and staff. Although his title is Safety Assistant, his influence extends far beyond that role. A 1996 West Valley graduate who returned to serve his school in 2003, Rod has positively impacted thousands of students over more than twenty years of service. In 2017, he was honored with the Distinguished Faculty Award, an achievement voted on by the graduating class, which is an especially meaningful recognition that reflects the trust, respect, and appreciation students have for him."

🦺 "Rod Gray empowers progress by building deep, authentic relationships with students, staff, families, and the broader community. He is widely recognized for his ability to connect with all students, including those who are struggling, disengaged, or facing challenges. By meeting individuals where they are and focusing on their potential rather than their behavior, Rod fosters trust and growth that lead to positive outcomes for students."

🦺 "Rod Gray demonstrates a strong dedication to growth and innovation through his daily practice of leadership, adaptability, and continuous improvement in service to students and staff. He consistently goes beyond the expectations of his role by stepping into challenging situations with professionalism, insight, and care. Rod embraces the belief that leadership is action, not position, and models this by supporting students through difficult moments, engaging in meaningful conversations, and helping them mature both academically and personally. His ability to respond thoughtfully to diverse needs, maintain a positive yet firm approach, and offer valuable insight to colleagues reflects an ongoing commitment to improving school culture and student outcomes through intentional, growth-focused practices."

05/12/2026

We really want one of our local singers to win this fantastic contest. Upload your rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner today. Link to the contest in the comments.

05/12/2026

Join us Friday for Early Explorers: Seeds. 🌿It's the last one before the program takes a summer break!