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    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)
    Semester by the Bay students present final practicum...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 6, 2025 5:00 pm

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

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    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)
    KPBSD board votes to close Nikolaevsk School
    By Jacob Dye • May 6, 2025 1:30 am

    There are 21 students enrolled at the school.

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    West Homer Elementary students stand outside the Homer Senior Center during their tour to perform Shakespeare this spring. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Brewer)
    After-school Shakespeare club gives students theatrical outlet
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 1, 2025 2:30 am

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

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    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)
    Seward teams earn 2nd, 4th place at Alaska...
    By Jacob Dye • April 17, 2025 1:30 am

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

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    Findlay Kilcher demonstrates his science project in front of other McNeil students during the Science Fair on Friday, April 4. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    McNeil students play with fire
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • April 10, 2025 2:30 am

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

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    Cracks split the siding outside of Soldotna High School on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
    SoHi siding, Hope roof repair projects move forward
    By Jacob Dye • April 10, 2025 1:30 am

    The Soldotna project has been reduced from its original scope.

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    Nikolaevsk</span> School is photographed on Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Nikolaevsk, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    ‘We just need more time’
    By Delcenia Cosman • April 7, 2025 1:30 am

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

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    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)
    Homer 7th grader wins statewide spelling bee
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • April 3, 2025 2:30 am

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

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    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)
    Point of View: Homeschooling offers flexibility for educational...
    By Emmy Brooks • March 27, 2025 1:30 am

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

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    Kenai Peninsula Borough School District logo. Photo courtesy of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
    School board says no cuts to Homer Flex
    By Delcenia Cosman • March 27, 2025 1:30 am

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

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    Delana Green teaches music to second graders at Tustumena Elementary School in Kasilof, Alaska, on Friday, March 21, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Bringing back music education
    By Jacob Dye • March 26, 2025 1:30 am

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

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    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)
    Homer Flex reacts to potential consolidation plan, staffing...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • March 20, 2025 2:30 am

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

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    Teacher Jennifer Reinhart hugs Runa Larson as students file into the gymnasium before the Read-a-thon event on Feb. 28, 2025 at Paul Banks Elementary School in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Paul Banks teacher nominated for national ‘ LifeChanger...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • March 13, 2025 2:30 am

    Paul Banks Elementary School kindergarten and first grade teacher Jennifer Reinhart has been nominated for National Life Group’s 2024-25 LifeChanger…

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