Maurice McGinty cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of the CTE Dorms—a vision he shared with Fred Bifelt of Huslia and Wilmer Beatus of Hughes. Together, their vision is expanding into reality with the Dorms opening to help spread Career and Technical Education opportunities across the Doyon region and to our River and Homeschool students. The Open House was a tremendous success, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to all CTE employees who made the evening possible. We were honored to welcome partners from across the region, including representatives from state offices, Doyon, TCC, AIDEA, labor organizations, school districts, and our YKSD Board members. A 25-minute presentation by Andrea Nield, Fred Bifelt, Maurice McGinty, and Dave Foshee highlighted the CTE department, the new dorms, and our vision for expanding programs to serve students throughout the Interior. Guests then toured the facilities, met instructors, and visited program stations coordinated by Jocelyn Patsy. Student photos, program information, and new promotional posters—printed by George Merritt on our state-of-the-art Roland printer—were showcased throughout the space. We are grateful for the partnerships that continue to strengthen our CTE mission and help us prepare students for future career pathways.
17 days ago, Launa Madros
Congratulations to Our 4th Annual YKSD Indigenous Peoples' Day Sticker Contest Winners! 🎉
High School:
1st Place: Genevieve Johnson – Rampart, 10th Grade
Runner-Up: Ariyah Woods – Rampart, 8th Grade
Middle School:
1st Place: Carrie Agnes – Tanana, 7th Grade
Runner-Up: Reve’ Huffman – Huslia, 7th Grade
Elementary:
1st Place: Cali Sipary – Nulato, 3rd Grade
Runner-Up: Janesa Cagey – Kaltag, 4th Grade
Primary:
1st Place: Aaliyah Pitka – Nulato, 1st Grade
Runner-Up: Malya Stickman – Nulato, 2nd Grade
Thank you to all the students who participated in our annual contest celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day! We had a great turnout! Congratulations to this year's winners.
Enaa Baasee’ / Maasee’ / Basi’ – Thank you!
3 months ago, YKSD
Summer Break & Back-to-School Announcement
School is officially out for summer! We wish all our students, staff, and families a safe and restful break.
Looking ahead to the new school year:
Principals return to work: August 4, 2025
New Teachers report to work: August 7, 2025
Teachers return to work: August 11, 2025
First day of school for students: August 14, 2025
We look forward to a great year of learning, growth, and community. Please stay tuned for additional updates and school-specific information in the coming weeks.
If you have any questions, feel free to call the district office over the summer.
7 months ago, Launa Madros
Meals to You (MTY) – Summer 2025 Program
📅 Deadline: April 30, 2025
🔗 Apply now:
https://foodbankofalaska.formstack.com/forms/m2ya_2025_application
School families are eligible for free, shelf-stable meals delivered directly to their homes this summer! This program helps ensure children have access to nutritious food even when school is out.
8 months ago, YKSD
A BIG "thank you" to those who participated in the surveys this year! The winners for our ESEA surveys are:
Lydia Ned and Joby Doronilla in Allakaket!
Anette Moses in Huslia!
We will be reaching out to you soon!
8 months ago, Rachel Spencer
Below is the Indian Education Survey. If you complete and return this survey we will enter your name in a draw to purchase $100 in merchandise from Amazon. Due April 11, 2025.
Click here to take the survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/56ZHJYX9 months ago, Rachel Spencer
Open to 8th-12th grades
9 months ago, Vicky Charlie
YKSD is eligible to participate in the Meals to You program for 2025. This program offers free summer meals for kids. The student application window is between April 1–30.
Have questions?
Visit: foodbankofalaska.org/meals-to-you
Email:
MTY@foodbankofalaska.org
Call: 907-308-760
Poster with QR code:
https://tinyurl.com/YKSD-Meals-20259 months ago, Elijah McGinnity
Spring is almost here! Click here to read YKSD's Connections Newsletter to see how third quarter is going:
https://5il.co/3axrd9 months ago, Yukon-Koyukuk School District
Thank you to Sourdough Transfer Moving Company for their hours of work unloading and unboxing all the dorm furniture!!
10 months ago, Carla Saunders
CTE Camp Schedule - Spring
Email
cte@yksd.com for application
10 months ago, Carla Saunders
ATTENTION SENIORS!
Scholarship Opportunities – Submit by March 15th!
https://alaskacf.org/scholarships/
Thinking about college or career training? The Alaska Community Foundation (ACF) has over 60 scholarships available for students across Alaska.
If you have questions or need support, talk to your school counselor now.
Take the time to apply—this could be a great opportunity to help fund your education!
10 months ago, YKSD
College Field Trip to New Mexico and Colorado. April 7-11, 2025. Deadline to apply is February 24, 2025
11 months ago, Roxanne Stickman
Graduation Cap Supplies are available for YKSD Seniors. Limited Supplies. Scan QR code for sign up or email
rstickman@yksd.com for the link or additional information.
11 months ago, Roxanne Stickman
Happy New Year! Click here to read YKSD's Connections Newsletter to see how we closed out our first semester:
https://5il.co/3489r12 months ago, Yukon-Koyukuk School District
All YKSD River families please join us tomorrow at 11:00AM for our 18th Annual Virtual Holiday Program. Native Language students across the district will be performing Denaakk'e/Benhti Christmas songs from 11-12, if you are here in person the NL program will be hosting a luncheon in the boardroom of the District Office from 12-1PM after the performance.
Merry Christmas!!
about 1 year ago, Leanne Isaacson
Today, on Veterans Day, we pause to honor and thank the courageous men and women who have served in our nation’s Armed Forces. Their sacrifices and commitment to safeguarding our freedoms serve as a powerful reminder of the values we hold dear.
Let us take this opportunity to reflect on their dedication and inspire our students with the same spirit of service.
With gratitude to all veterans,
Kerry Boyd,
YKSD Superintendent
about 1 year ago, Yukon-Koyukuk School District
🌟 Your Voice Matters: Help Shape Your Child's Future! 🌟
Hey YKSD families! Your thoughts are vital for our children's bright future. We're launching our Strengthening School-Community Connections Survey! This survey link expires November 11th at 11:59 PM. 🎉
👉 Take the survey now:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WZB5BQY
Thank you for being an important part of the YKSD family!
#YKSD #FamilyEngagement #StrongerTogether #YourVoiceMatters
about 1 year ago, Rachel Spencer
Our first Connections Newsletter of the school year is here! Click here to read all of YKSD's first quarter updates:
https://5il.co/308wtabout 1 year ago, Yukon-Koyukuk School District
Welcome back to school, everyone! Click here to read a letter from YKSD's Superintendent regarding registration:
https://5il.co/2tammover 1 year ago, Yukon-Koyukuk School District
