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Official Twitter page for the Anchorage School District (ASD). Educating more than 43k students in more than 130 schools and programs.

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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
7 years
BREAKING: All ASD schools are canceled today, Monday, Feb. 12, due to icy road conditions. Be safe out there!
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
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All schools closed today, March 29, due to road conditions.
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
8 years
After 21 yrs, Kikkan Randall's elementary school mile run record has been broken! Congratulations, Mier Panoam!
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
6 years
Good morning ASD families, Due to weather and icy road conditions, all ASD schools will be closed today - Friday, January 25. Please be safe in the inclement conditions.
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
6 years
We hope that everyone is safe after the earthquake. We are assessing building safety and damages now. We will update the community as new information comes in. In the meantime, parents and guardians, when you feel it is safe to do so, please pick your children up from school.
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
7 years
Eagle River HS teacher Mr. Carter took this amazing shot of the #BloodMoon this morning! Wow!
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
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The District is closed today, Monday, Dec. 9 due to icy and deteriorating road conditions. Please be extra cautious if you are on the roads today.
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
7 years
We’re celebrating our #2017ANCGRADS ! Meet Xiomara. She’s graduating from West and plans to attend college in Hawaii to study psychology.
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
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Service Teacher Adam Ahonen was awarded School Program of the Year by @SpecialOlymAK ! Thank you, Mr. Ahonen, for making a difference!
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
8 years
Congrats to South High senior Adam Skelton! He was named one of Alaska's top two youth volunteers!
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
6 years
In light of the earthquake damage experienced today, all facilities in Anchorage School District will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, December 3-4, 2018. The District is continuing to assess facility damage and will keep you updated as new information becomes available.
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
7 years
449 handshakes and diplomas later, we give you the East High School Class of 2017! Congratulations on your graduation day! #2017ANCGRADS
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
6 years
While students are out of school this week, we will be providing free food for children 18 years of age or younger at several locations from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. starting Tuesday, Dec. 4 - Friday, Dec. 7. The locations are listed on our website .
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
9 years
All school CANCELED today. Road conditions are getting worse. Be careful out there!
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
7 years
Due to deteriorating weather and road conditions, the Anchorage School District is cancelling all after-school activities today, December 7, 2017.
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
3 years
Having schools open and students learning is of the highest priorty for ASD. CDC guidelines state properly masked students will not be required to quarantine if deemed a close contact. Schools need to keep their doors open. Masking helps us accomplish this goal.
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
7 years
West senior Vanessa Duhrsen is being recognized for her outstanding volunteerism! Vanessa developed a sustainable after-school program to promote healthy lifestyles among students in rural villages by teaching and encouraging them to cross-country ski.
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
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Help us congratulate Kayla Berg on being AK's representative in the U.S. CTE Presidential Scholars Award Program for 2018! Kayla is a student in KCC’s Culinary Arts program & West’s Medical Academy.
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
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Sand Lake Elementary teacher Sachiko Kono was recently honored by the Consular Office of Japan with a Japanese Foreign Minister Commendation for her work with students in the Japanese Immersion Program. #ASDShineBright #excellenceineducation #Alaska
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
8 years
We love this watercolor mountainscape by Chugiak High School senior Nicole Pinckney. It's on display in our admin building right now.
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
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Ethan is a star football player & dedicated student. His next big move is to attend @usd this fall! #2016ANCGRADS
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
7 years
405 diplomas will be handed out this evening during West High School's graduation ceremony! We are so proud of you! #2017ANCGRADS
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
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West senior Wil plans to play football, study biology & eventually go to medical school. Big things to come from Wil! #2017ANCGRADS
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
9 years
Congrats to East High Principal Sam Spinella! He was celebrated today for his 50 years in education!
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
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ASD is offering free meals to children 18 and under this summer through the Summer Food Service Program. Children don't have to be an ASD student to receive a meal. View the attached graphic for meal service locations and times.
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
7 years
Students at Muldoon Elementary were excited by this very Alaskan distraction in class today!
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
3 years
Mountain View Elementary School long-term substitute teacher "Coach Wes" raised enough money for every student in the school to have a new coat, hat, and pair of winter gloves. Click here to read more:
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
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Meet Gretta, one of our #2017ANCGRADS . She’ll be pursuing a medical degree at @dartmouth with hopes to one day study mental illness.
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
7 years
Congratulations to South High Principal Dr. Kersten Johnson-Struempler on being named Alaska's Secondary Principal of the Year!
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
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Breckynn is a Dimond High School Class of 2020 graduate. You’ve made an incredible journey becoming a high school graduate, Breckynn. Continue to climb and aspire to excellence! Congratulations! #ASDClassOf2020 #DimondLynx
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
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Help us congratulate Ravenwood Elementary's PE teacher intern Stuart Towarak on his record-breaking 9'7" one-foot high kick at the Arctic Winter Games!
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
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Meet Alexis. After #graduation she’s heading off to @CentralWashU to study history and chemistry! #2016ANCGRADS
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
9 years
We are doing safety checks at every school today. So far, damage has been minimal. This is Romig library. #akquake
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
8 years
Dax will graduate from ASD's Family Partnership with 42 college credits from @uaanchorage under his belt!
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
8 years
Our superintendent got married over the holidays and is changing her surname to Bishop: @DrDeenaBishop . Please help us congratulate her!
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
7 years
Congratulations to Anchorage's BP Teacher of the Year - Heather Roach from East High School!
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
6 years
UPDATE ON STUDENT RELOCATION: Buses are being utilized first for evacuations before returning students home Begich Middle School has evacuated to East High Bear Valley has evacuated to the Fire Station Eagle River Elementary is remaining on-site
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
7 years
Huge congratulations to Eagle River High School social studies teacher Valerie Baalerud on receiving the prestigious Milken Award! Award comes with $25k prize!
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
8 years
A big congrats goes out to the 399 Eagles graduating today from West High School! #2016ANCGRADS #classof2016
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
7 years
Chinook Elem students lined the halls & cheered on 32 of Dimond’s soon-to-be grads as they passed through the school in their caps & gowns!
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
6 years
CLOSURE: ASD will close all schools located in Chugiak/Eagle River on Friday, 3/23 due to significant traffic delays caused by the damaged bridge. All Anchorage-area schools will remain open. Learn more:
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
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ASD is proud to say Fairview Elementary will be renamed after Dr. Etheldra Davis, the first Black teacher and principal in the Anchorage School District, on May 11, her 90th birthday. RSVP: Read more about the life of Davis here:
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
8 years
Adam is graduating this week but this fall he’ll head north to @uafairbanks to study forensic science. #2016ANCGRADS
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
7 years
After graduation, South High's Derek will enter the flight program & play baseball for the @BigBendVikings ! #2017ANCGRADS
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
7 years
Bartlett's Xavior Love earned a spot in a prestigious acting program. Bartlett community is helping him get there:
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
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All ASD schools and support facilities are closed tomorrow due to current road conditions and forecasted hazardous weather conditions. Only emergency staff should report for duty, including all facilities and maintenance staff.
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
6 years
Bear Valley Parents and Guardians, Bear Valley Elementary students have been relocated to Anchorage Fire Station 10, the closest fire station to the school. Please pick your students up from there.
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
4 years
Today ASD celebrates Alaska Native civil rights champion Elizabeth Peratrovich, who played an instrumental role in the 1945 passage of the first anti-discrimination law in the United States.
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
8 years
This cougar was painted by Service Cougar Paola Medina, a senior in Mr. Mans' art class. #studentart #talent
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
6 years
Due to safety concerns and the possibility of structural damage, no admittance will be allowed at ASD facilities. All ASD rental facilities have been closed until further notice. All ASD and non-ASD afterschool activities in ASD facilities are cancelled until further notice.
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
7 years
Friday, Oct. 20 is an in-service day. No school for students. Have a safe weekend!
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
9 years
Service High Partners Club raised $26,000 for @SpecialOlymAK ! #polarplungeak
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
7 years
This little cutie was born right outside the principal's office! #babymoose
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
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Congratulations to East High School's 434 graduates! Be proud of what you've accomplished! #2016ANCGRADS #classof2016
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
6 years
If you have not seen your student's school on our list of evacuations, your student is still at their home school. We will update you with any new information here, Facebook, and our webpage. Students still in school are safe with staff. You may pick students up if safe to do so.
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
7 years
371 Service High School Cougars will receive their diplomas today - congratulations! We know you'll do great things! #2017ANCGRADS
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
7 years
Friday, Feb. 23 is an in-service day. No school for students. Have a safe weekend!
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
6 years
Friday, March 9 is an in-service day and the following week is Spring Break. We'll see students back on Monday, March 19!
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
6 years
ASD #Sonic Boom is the best!
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
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ASD schools and offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 19 for Presidents Day. Have a safe weekend!
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
8 years
Please be careful on roads, esp. in Eagle River where freezing rain overnight made roads icy. See you at school soon!
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
8 years
Crews driving roads across the muni, hillside & Eagle River are reporting better conditions this morning. ASD has a normal schedule today.
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
6 years
Good afternoon ASD families, Today, October 29, 2018, all afterschool activities and sports are canceled due to weather and deteriorating road conditions. Be safe and we appreciate your cooperation.
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
8 years
Nearly 300 Bartlett High School students will earn their diplomas tonight. The future is theirs! #2016ANCGRADS #classof2016
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
5 years
ASD schools will be open today, but side streets and back roads may be icy. Please drive extra cautiously this morning as you head to school.
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
9 years
Thanks to our SROs for their actions to ensure safety. Special shout out to Officers Winborg and Yoon at West today. http://t.co/58zN1a7Lqo
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
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The Lynx Legacy Continues! Congratulations to Dimond High School Lynx Alum @AlissaPili on being drafted to the @WNBA by the @minnesotalynx We are proud of you! #ASDShineBright #basketball #lynxlegacy #Alaska
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
7 years
Congratulations, Valerie Baalerud! @Milken award is considered the “Oscars of Teaching!”
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
5 years
Dear ASD Families and Community Members, All afterschool activities and sports are canceled for today, Monday, April 22, due to deteriorating road conditions. Thank you for your cooperation and please drive safely if you are out on the roads. Anchorage School District
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
8 years
These community-minded gardeners from West HS have harvested & donated more than 200lbs of veggies for Bean's Cafe this season! 💯💯
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
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Congratulations to Readell Mamea who represented Alaska and Wendler Middle School at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.! Readell placed 192 out of the 245 Spelling Bee Champs nationwide 🐝 We are proud of you! #ASDShineBright #spellingbeechamp #Alaska
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
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Begich Parents and Guardians, Students from Begich Middle School are being moved to East High School, please pick your students up from there.
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
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Congratulations, @kikkanimal !! We're so proud of you! #ASDgraduate #gold
@NBCOlympics
NBC Olympics & Paralympics
7 years
HISTORY MADE! @jessdiggs and @kikkanimal are the first American cross-country skiers to capture a #gold medal after winning the women's team sprint! #WinterOlympics
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
7 years
Service's Jayci has spent the last few weeks interning w/ the crew of Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella! Details:
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
3 years
Due to weather and icy road conditions, all ASD schools will be closed today - Friday, Sept. 24. A decision to cancel after-school activities will be made no later than 12 p.m. Please be safe in the inclement conditions.
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
7 years
The French Club at Dimond High School celebrated French Speaking Week by teaching the student body to order food in French. They also prepared delicious crepes!
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
5 years
Duane Leslie Wells, the principal of Anchorage High during the ’64 earthquake, is pictured looking out amongst the damage sustained to his school. This powerful imagery reminds us, in light of our more recent earthquake, to remain hopeful & thankful for our community & families.
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
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Meet Evangeline. Her dream is to be a medical researcher. She’ll get her diploma Monday then next stop will be @uaanchorage ! #2017ANCGRADS
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
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Tomorrow, Monday, November 13th is a Remote Learning Day due to the National Weather Service's forecast of hazardous weather and road conditions for tomorrow morning. Employees should follow emergency closure procedures for their building or department for remote learning.
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
7 years
Winter break for students starts with tomorrow's in-service day. Have a great holiday season and we'll see you back in school on Jan. 8!
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
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All schools are OPEN and on a normal schedule today, March 30. See you at school!
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Anchorage School District
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Help us congratulate the 36 seniors graduating today from Steller Secondary School! The world awaits! #2017ANCGRADS
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
5 years
If you ever wake up wondering whether your school is closed due to weather conditions, look to our website, our social media, and news stations. To read more about ASD's school closure procedures, follow this link .
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
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All ASD schools & support facilities closed due to weather and road conditions. Only emergency staff should report for duty, including all facilities and maintenance staff. A decision about after-school activities and rental facilities for community groups will be made by Noon.
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
7 years
Hats off to the 363 seniors graduating today from South High School! #2017ANCGRADS
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
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We’re celebrating our #2016ANCGRADS ! Kasiah is graduating from Bartlett & will attend Dixie State to study nursing.
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
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Meet Sinjin, one of our #2017ANCGRADS . Next year, she’ll be playing volleyball and studying engineering at @illinoistech !
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
5 years
This team of incredibly dedicated police officers are the ones to thank for keeping our schools and city safe all year round. Our partnership with APD is vital to supporting a safe community and we are grateful for it! Thank our APD SROs when you see them around town.
@AnchoragePolice
Anchorage Police Department
5 years
From community policing and keeping our schools safe to special assignments and trail safety, our School Resource Officers cover a lot of ground - literally and figuratively. 🚴‍♂️ Always great to see our #Anchorage SROs out in the community! Be sure to say hi when you see them!
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
7 years
Stateline Sports Network has named Dimond pitcher Sean Gardeline the national player of the week!
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
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A few schools sustained minor damage, mostly to ceiling tiles. All students are safe. #akquake http://t.co/TfTjBlAnLP
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
7 years
Now through June 30, 2018, all ASD secondary students can ride @ancpeoplemover buses for free. Must show student ID.
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
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5th-graders at Willow Crest Elementary upcycled cafeteria trash to make this amazing orca whale display for @AlaskaSeaLife ! #upcycle
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
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All ASD schools are closed today due to weather and road conditions. Employees should follow emergency closure procedures for their building or department. Unless otherwise announced, schools will reopen tomorrow.
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
4 years
We are so proud to be a District full of caring, passionate, and devoted staff. Northwood Elementary teacher Kelly Shrein made sure to put a smile on her students' faces as she drove past their homes, holding an "I miss you" sign.
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
6 years
Bettye Davis will be remembered as an honorable and respected Anchorage School Board Member and as the incredible woman she was. Her work for Alaska's education system has increased student achievement and has benefited Alaska tremendously. Our condolences go to Bettye's family.
@AKpublicnews
Alaska Public Media News
6 years
Bettye Davis, the first black woman to serve in the Alaska House of Representatives and the first black Alaskan to serve in the state Senate, passes at the age of 80. (by @wesley_early )
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
7 years
Congratulations to Eagle River High School's 192 graduates! Enjoy your graduation day - the world is yours! #2017ANCGRADS
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
3 years
Some behind-the-scene pictures of @portugaltheman at Dimond HS today! To keep the concert a surprise, the band only had an hour to come out and prepare before leaving the football field before students arrived. What an "assembly" to have on the first week back! #ASDAllAccess
@ASD_SEM
ASD Security & Emergency Management
3 years
Sometimes security is not so bad! Congratulations to Dimond High, and thank you to @AlaskaStateFair and Portugal the Man!
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@ASDschools
Anchorage School District
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Good luck to all of our school groups doing the @SpecialOlymAK Polar Plunge tomorrow! 📷: @SHSPartnersClub
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