Barry C Stewart Kasaan School

The Southeast Island School District (SISD) has updated the Student Handbook to better support student learning, ensure safety, and maintain compliance with state and federal requirements. Please take a moment to review the following important changes:

Opt-Out Requests for Activities, Lessons, or Field Trips
Parents/guardians may now choose to opt their student out of specific classroom activities, lessons, or field trips by submitting a written request to the school office prior to the scheduled activity.
- If a student opts out, an alternative assignment will be provided so the student can meet the related learning objectives.
- The alternative assignment must be completed within the teacher’s designated timeframe in order to receive credit.

Personal Devices and Electronics Policy
To comply with this year’s funding requirements and maintain an effective learning environment:
- Cell phones and personal electronics may only be used before school, during lunch, and after school.
- No personal devices are allowed in class.
- Teaching staff will enforce this policy consistently.
- Portable electronic devices (radio/cassette/disc players, gaming devices, iPods/mp3 players, cell phones, etc.) are not permitted during school hours outside of lunch.
- Music use is allowed only under direct teacher supervision:
• Listening may occur on district-assigned computers with headphones.
• Music use will be connected to positive student behavior and instructional purposes only.

Challenge Exams – Quick Guide for Students
SISD encourages students to challenge themselves academically. Challenge Exams allow students to earn high school credit by demonstrating mastery of course material.
How It Works:
- Ask your principal about available Challenge Exams.
- Apply at least 4 weeks before the scheduled test date.
- The exam covers the entire course content.
- Students who score 85% or better will receive a “Pass” on their transcript.
• This credit will not impact GPA.
Additional Information:
- Not every course offers a challenge exam option.
- Each course may only be challenged once.
- A small testing fee may apply.

📢 NEW: Online Student Registration
We are excited to announce that SISD now offers ONLINE student registration to make the process faster and more convenient for families.
✅ Families can complete registration from home through our secure online system.
✅ If you experience any problems or have questions, please come into the school office—our staff will gladly assist you and make sure your student is registered correctly.

Please take advantage of this new tool to simplify your registration process!
We ask that all families review these updates with their students to ensure understanding and cooperation.

Copies are also available at your school office and on the SISD website.
Thank you for your continued support in helping us create safe, productive, and challenging learning environments for all students.

📣 SISD 2025–2026 Intent to Register – Now Available! Southeast Island School District is preparing for the 2025–2026 school year! We’re asking all SISD families to complete our Intent to Register form to help us plan for staffing and enrollment across our schools. If you have one or more students who will be attending an SISD school next year, please fill out one form per family. 📝 How to Complete the Form: You can fill it out by hand or digitally. If you'd like to sign electronically, Adobe Reader is the recommended tool. 📥 Download the Form: https://5il.co/3ic11 📬 Return Options: Email your completed form to enrollment@sisd.org Drop it off at the Thorne Bay School Office (1010 Sandy Beach Rd, Thorne Bay) Or mail it to: SISD Registration ATTN: Registrar PO Box 19005 Thorne Bay, AK 99919 🔔 Note: This form is not the full registration form. In July 2025, SISD will launch online registration and enrollment through PowerSchool, and a separate link will be sent out at that time. The intent form helps us prepare in advance! Thank you for helping us plan for a great school year ahead!

🚨 FOR SALE: 2010 Haulmark 28' Enclosed Trailer 🚨 Southeast Island School District is auctioning off a 2010 Haulmark 28’ Tandem Axle Enclosed Trailer (Model THDLX85X28WT3) — in good condition with a clean title! 🛠️ Includes: - Equal-i-zer 10,000 lb anti-sway hitch (2-5/16" ball) - Built-in workbench, tie-downs, cargo rails - Oversized side door + ramp tailgate - Good tires 📍 Located in Thorne Bay, Alaska 💻 Bidding is live now on PublicSurplus.com! 🔗 https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/all,ak/auction/view?auc=3775933 💳 Payment by credit card or wire transfer only through the online portal in PublicSurplus 👉 PLEASE READ THE FULL TERMS & CONDITIONS BEFORE BIDDING

Please see the below link for the streaming of graduation for Thorne Bay/AK Trails. https://www.youtube.com/live/DGPBwNtww4E

Dear SISD Families, Staff, and Community Members, As we reflect on this school year and begin planning for 2025–2026, Southeast Island School District (SISD) is seeking your input. Your voice is essential in helping us understand what’s working well, what could be improved, and how we can continue to support our students, staff, and families. Please take a few minutes to complete the 2024​-2025 School​/District Feedback Survey. We want to hear your thoughts on your experiences this year, your concerns for the year ahead, and your ideas for making SISD even better. 🔗​ https://forms.gle/9B58PjzY1yWTDL996 The survey is brief and should only take about 5–10 minutes of your time. ​Emails are not collected in this survey, so all responses are anonymous​.​ Your honest feedback will help guide our planning and decision-making moving forward. Thank you for being a valued part of SISD. We appreciate your time and partnership! ​Warm regards from the SISD Administrative Team

Dear families and educators of the Southeast Island School District community: We are writing to inform you of a recent development related to the cybersecurity incident PowerSchool experienced in December 2024. PowerSchool is aware that a threat actor has reached out to multiple school district customers in an attempt to extort them using data from the previously reported December 2024 incident. PowerSchool does not believe this is a new incident. Please be assured that both PowerSchool and Southeast Island School District are taking this situation very seriously. PowerSchool has informed us they are working with cybersecurity experts to thoroughly assess this development and have reported it to law enforcement in both Canada and the United States. As a reminder, following that incident PowerSchool also offered and made widely available credit monitoring and identity protection services for a period of two years to students and faculty of Southeast Island School District regardless of whether they were individually involved. We encourage all those who were offered these services to take advantage of them: For individuals in the U.S.: https://www.powerschool.com/security/sis-incident/notice-of-united-states-data-breach/ For individuals in Canada: https://www.powerschool.com/security/sis-incident/notice-of-canada-data-breach/ As was reported earlier this year, PowerSchool made the decision to pay a ransom because they believed it to be in the best interest of their customers and the students and communities they serve. As is always the case with these situations, there was a risk that the bad actors would not delete the data they stole, despite assurances and evidence that were provided by PowerSchool. We wanted to share this update as part of our ongoing commitment to transparency. We remain committed to working closely with PowerSchool and law enforcement to provide support in any way we can. Sincerely, Rod Morrison Superintendent

Subject: Scheduled Power Outage – Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Dear Thorne Bay and Kasaan Students, Staff, and Families, We want to inform you about a planned power outage by APT, scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Please note: There will NOT be a delayed start on Tuesday. Cold breakfast will be served at the regularly scheduled time. We are hopeful that this outage will be similar to the one in April, which had no impact on school operations. The areas expected to be affected include Thorne Bay, South Thorne Bay, Goose Creek, and Kasaan. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your understanding and continued flexibility as we navigate this planned outage. Warm regards, Rod Morrison Superintendent

📅 2025–2026 School Calendar Now Available! We are pleased to share the school calendar for the 2025–2026 school year. The SISD School Board approved the calendar on March 26, 2025, and it received final approval from the Commissioner of the Department of Education & Early Development on April 23, 2025. You can view and download the calendar anytime by visiting our website at www.sisd.org and selecting the “2025–2026 School Calendar” button located just below the scrolling images on the homepage.

Southeast Island School District is offering a 1993 Genie AWP-30 aerial work platform for sale on PublicSurplus.com. ✅ Excellent condition ✅ Light indoor use only ✅ All safety features functional ✅ Stored in climate-controlled facility Located in Thorne Bay on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska. 🔗 Bid now at: https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/auction/view?auc=3758380 🕐 Bidding open now – don’t miss out!

Dear Thorne Bay and Kasaan Students, Staff, and Families, We want to inform you about a planned power outage by APT that is scheduled for Wednesday, April 16, 2025. This outage will impact the areas of Thorne Bay, South Thorne Bay, Goose Creek, and Kasaan. To accommodate this, school will start one hour later, at 9:00 AM instead of the usual 8:00 AM start time. Buses will also run one hour later than normal. We will be offering a cold breakfast before the school day begins to make sure our students are well-fed and ready to learn. Please note: School will still dismiss at the regular time of 3:30 PM. After-school activities and drop-off times will not be affected. Instructional staff, please adjust your schedules accordingly. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we navigate this planned outage. Warm regards, Rod Morrison Superintendent

Join us for an eye-opening presentation on how to stay safe online and explore career paths in cybersecurity with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This is a great opportunity for students, parents, and community members to learn about digital security and potential future careers in law enforcement and technology.

🎉 Join Us for the SISD Health Fair! 🎉 📅 Monday, April 10th 🕘 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 📍 Thorne Bay Gym This event is open to all community members and SISD schools—stop by anytime for a fun and informative day! 🔹 Door prizes & fun games 🎁 🔹 Health & wellness information 🏥 🔹 Bouncy house & activities for kids 🏰🎉 🔹 Meet experts from: ✅ PeaceHealth ✅ SESA (Special Education Service Agency) ✅ AARC (Alaska Autism Resource Center) ✅ POW Public Health ✅ Whale Tail ✅ Community Connections ✅ DEED School Public Health ✅ State of Alaska & MORE! Come learn, play, and connect with your community! Tag a friend & spread the word! 👏💙

Dear Parents & Guardians, We’re excited to share that our Parent Portal has been updated to better serve you! The portal provides easy access to important information. 🔹 Check out the updated Parent Portal here: https://www.sisd.org/o/sisd/page/parent-portal You can also go to this webpage by selecting the "PARENT PORTAL" button in the blue box on www.sisd.org. These updates are designed to improve your experience and keep you better connected to your child’s education. Thank you for being an active partner in your child’s success!

Dear Parents and Guardians, We want to share important information about the Alaska Reads Act and how it impacts students and families in our district. Please take a moment to review the attached letter, which provides details about the act and our commitment to supporting early literacy. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact your child’s school. Thank you for your partnership in supporting student success!

📣 Exciting News! 🎉 We are proud to announce that Dixie Somerfield (Thorne Bay School) and Robert Deuel (Naukati School) have been nominated for National Life Group’s 2024-25 LifeChanger of the Year Award! 🏆✨ Dixie and Bob go above and beyond to create amazing meals 🍽️ and a welcoming atmosphere for students and staff. Their hard work and dedication truly make a difference every day! 💙 Let’s show our support! 🗳️💬 Help them win by leaving a positive comment on their nomination page! The nominee with the most community support could earn the Spirit Award—a $5,000 prize for their school! 🔗 [Link to nomination pages] #LifeChangerOfTheYear #ThankYouCafeteriaHeroes #SoutheastIslandProud #FoodIsLove Social Media Post: 📣 Exciting News! 🎉 We are proud to announce that Dixie Somerfield (Thorne Bay School) and Robert Deuel (Naukati School) have been nominated for National Life Group’s 2024-25 LifeChanger of the Year Award! 🏆✨ Dixie and Bob go above and beyond to create amazing meals 🍽️ and a welcoming atmosphere for students and staff. Their hard work and dedication truly make a difference every day! 💙 Let’s show our support! 🗳️💬 Help them win by leaving a positive comment on their nomination page! The nominee with the most community support could earn the Spirit Award—a $5,000 prize for their school! 🔗 https://www.lifechangeroftheyear.com/ #LifeChangerOfTheYear #ThankYouCafeteriaHeroes #SoutheastIslandProud #FoodIsLove

SISD is looking for a Temporary Skilled Laborer I or II to work with the Maintenance Department during the month of December. Interested? See the job posting for information including how to apply: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cMpVtuBTbZbcfVyNG0VwWxAIybwiuFls7tGb4ymYzQY/edit?usp=sharing

Due to the heavy snow and slick roads, all schools will have a late start at 10:00 AM today. Buses will run 1.5 hours later than their usual scheduled times. This adjustment should provide some additional time for the road crews to improve conditions. Staff, please report to your workstations by 9:30 AM. The safety of our students and staff is our utmost priority. Parents, if you choose to keep your students home for the day, please notify your school. Stay safe, Rod Morrison Superintendent

SISD Board of Education Regular Meeting. Date: October 30, 2024; Work Session: 4:30 PM; Meeting: 5:30 PM; Location: Naukati School and audio/video conference via Zoom. Find more information on BoardBook: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1397

SISD is offering Outschool Courses. For each student, SISD will pay for one of the July 2024 Outschool Courses listed below. For additional Outschool Classes, go onto the outschool website https://outschool.com and sign your kid(s) up. You will be responsible for any additional fees. On-site Workshops with Alaska Primitive Living School: Location Sandy Beach Thorne Bay. Mushroom & Wild Plant Identification & Foraging July 9th, 9 am -3 pm. Bring lunch. Native Wood Carving - for Middle & High School Students July 9th 1pm-3pm, July 10th 9am-Noon. Calling all Parents! We need volunteers to make this summer memorable! Please fill out the form located on the back-side of this flyer and return this form to Theresa Randall at TRandall@sisd.org or call (907) 828-8254 ext 802 if you need to turn it in another way. Be sure to list the first Outschool Course your child wants to attend. Remember, SISD will pay for one of these courses. Don't miss out on a summer of learning and fun with SISD! Sign up now, space is limited. Contact Theresa Randall at trandall@sisd.org if you are interested to fill out the course form.