Announcements

The Arctic Light Elementary 2017-18 school supply lists are available for viewing and download.

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Arctic Light Elementary is closed for the summer. We look forward to seeing students back on August 15, 2017 from 5:30-6:30, for our annual Meet and Greet.

First Day of School, August 17, 2017.

If you are new to Fort Wainwright, please visit the district home page for enrollment information.

Have A Great Summer!

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School News

Board of Education approves 2017-2018 School District Budget

The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District Board of Education adopted a 2017-2018 Approved Budget at a June 22 special meeting.

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Free kindergarten readiness kits at Pioneer Park Fairbanks Day June 14

Free kindergarten readiness kits and hands-on activities will be available at the Pioneer Park Fairbanks Day on June 14 from 1pm - 4pm.

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District Administrative Center summer schedule

The School District Administrative Center will begin summer hours the week of June 5, including some building closures. See the full schedule here.

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Fairbanks schools chief holds budget talk for parents

The superintendent of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District presented her proposed budget for the 2017-18 school year to a handful of parents in the high school library on Wednesday.

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Budget forums are planned on these dates

• Feb. 15 at North Pole High School. • Feb. 22 at Ryan Middle School. • March 8 at University Park Elementary School. All forums start at 6 p.m.

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Public learns more about plan for Fairbanks schools

The school district continued to roll out personalized learning with a public meeting Thursday that drew more than 100 people. Consultants with Education Elements presented information about the new education initiative, which entails more technology, small-group learning, classrooms with flexible seating and choices for how students meet state standards.

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