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The superintendent of Unalaska’s schools, Robbie Swint Jr., has resigned. The school board accepted his resignation in a unanimous vote at a meeting Wednesday night. According to a statement from the board, Swint is moving off the island to be closer to his family. Swint said he is sorry that he won’t be fulfilling his commitment to the district. He was just over a year into his three-year contract. But he feels that he wasn’t supported by the school board and wants to put his family’s n...

The Bristol Bay Times - Serving Dillingham, Naknek, King Salmon and Southwest villages

The Bristol Bay Times - Serving Dillingham, Naknek, King Salmon and Southwest villages

UCSD prepares for Class of 2021 graduation April 1st 2:57 pm | Maggie Nelson, KUCB News   Unalaska City School District officials are planning for a limited in-person graduation ceremony for the Class of 2021 on May 15. There will likely be some restrictions on who is allowed to join the 25 seniors as they turn their tassels, according to Superintendent John Conwell. "Due to the physical distancing requirements needed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, it is anticipated that only ...

Credit Courtesy of Hannah Vowell For the first time since the beginning of the year, Unalaska students will soon return to their classrooms full-time.  Schools plan to reopen to in-person learning after spring break, regardless of the islands coronavirus risk level, according to Superintendent John Conwell, who spoke at a special school board meeting on Wednesday. With 90 percent of district employees and many residents who are considered most vulnerable now vaccinated against the coronavirus,...

  Eight teachers, the Unalaska High School registrar, and Eagles View Elementary Achigaalux̂ Principal Chad Eichenlaub have all submitted letters of resignation, according to Superintendent John Conwell. Credit Berett Wilber The Unalaska City School District will have to fill a total of 10 vacancies for the upcoming school year.  Eight teachers, the Unalaska High School registrar, and Eagles View Elementary Achigaalux̂ Principal Chad Eichenlaub have all submitted letters of resignation, acc...

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Credit Maggie Nelson/KUCB   As the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact in-person learning in Unalaska, nearly a third of the islands high school population is failing at least one class, according to school officials. And some seniors could be at risk of not graduating. The Unalaska City School District is normally a top performer. Last year, the district had a 97 percent graduation rate. But this year, district officials say theyre alarmed at the number of high schoolers failing classes,...

Credit Maggie Nelson/KUCB   Four finalists have been selected in the Unalaska City School Districts search for a new superintendent. John Conwell announced his resignation from the position in November and is expected to retire when the semester ends. The four finalists will undergo teleconference interviews next week, the district said in a statement. The finalists include Helen Cheek, a director of grants at the Yukon Flats School District; Larry Markuson, who has 18 years of educational e...