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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 island's 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, Conwell said the district is ready to reopen its doors to students. "It seems that we're turning t...

  Eight teachers, the Unalaska High School registrar, and Eagle's 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 Eagle's View Elementary Achigaalux̂ Principal Chad Eichenlaub have all submitted letters of resignation, according to Superintendent John Conwell. The vacancies are equally split among the island's elementa...

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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 island's 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 they're alarmed at the number of high schoolers failing classes, as they learn under a hybrid model that limits their time in classrooms.  Thirty percent of all ...

Credit Maggie Nelson/KUCB   Four finalists have been selected in the Unalaska City School District's 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 experience, including time as a superintendent in Montana; Maurice Vail, another superintendent from...