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Douglas Waclawski sits at his desk in his office at Homer High School on Thursday, May 1. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Waclawski to retire from Homer High after 18 years in district

The Homer High principal spent 15 years at the local high school.

Amiah Jared points out Sandhill Cranes as an example on the modified “Guess Who?” game board she created for her final practicum on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Kachemak Bay Campus, in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Semester by the Bay students present final practicum projects

The program offers undergraduates from across the country the opportunity to study the biological sciences in Alaska.

President Zen Kelly speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District’s Board of Education in Soldotna, Alaska, on Monday, May 5, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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KPBSD board votes to close Nikolaevsk School

There are 21 students enrolled at the school.

West Homer Elementary students stand outside the Homer Senior Center during their tour to perform Shakespeare this spring. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Brewer)

News

After-school Shakespeare club gives students theatrical outlet

West Homer Elementary students last month had their third annual tour to the Homer Senior Center.

The Seward Sleeper Sharks present during the 28th Annual Alaska Tsunami Bowl in the Seward High School Auditorium in Seward, Alaska, on Feb. 28, 2025. (Photo provided by Mica Van Buskirk)

Community

Seward teams earn 2nd, 4th place at Alaska Tsunami Bowl

Seward students who competed this year were recognized Monday with a commending resolution by the Seward City Council.

Findlay Kilcher demonstrates his science project in front of other McNeil students during the Science Fair on Friday, April 4. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

News

McNeil students play with fire

The elementary school hosted a science fair on Friday, April 4.

Cracks split the siding outside of Soldotna High School on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

News

SoHi siding, Hope roof repair projects move forward

The Soldotna project has been reduced from its original scope.

Nikolaevsk</span> School is photographed on Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Nikolaevsk, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

News

‘We just need more time’

Nikolaevsk advocated keeping their school open during a KPBSD community meeting last week.

Maria Jose Hernandez-Just and her family pose for a photograph after her win on March 21, 2025 at the Wendy Williamson Auditorium at UAA. (Photo courtesy of Francia Lorena Just)

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Homer 7th grader wins statewide spelling bee

Maria Jose Hernandez-Just will represent Alaska during the Scripps National Spelling Bee in May.

A vintage Underwood typewriter sits on a table on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, at the Homer News in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

Opinion

Point of View: Homeschooling offers flexibility for educational needs and intellectual interests

In response to Eric Waltenbaugh’s recent letter, published in the Homer News on March 6:

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District logo. Photo courtesy of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

News

School board says no cuts to Homer Flex

The KPBSD Finance Committee on Tuesday recommended not making reductions to or closing Homer Flex High School at…

Delana Green teaches music to second graders at Tustumena Elementary School in Kasilof, Alaska, on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Bringing back music education

Tustumena Elementary students get lessons from Artist-in-residence Delana Green.

A draft of three budget scenarios that would implement deep cuts is considered during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District’s Board of Education in Homer, Alaska, on Monday, March 3, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Homer Flex reacts to potential consolidation plan, staffing cuts

Former students and faculty took to social media to share their experiences and perspectives.