VALDEZ HIGH SCHOOL TOOK FIRST IN STATE AT ACADEMIC DECATHLON
Last weekend the VHS Academic Decathlon team traveled up to Anchorage to compete in state competition for Division II. This year the team consisted of eight kids who, over the course of the weekend, racked up a score of 31,994.6. On the final day of competition Valdez was awarded first place for Division II.
FROSTY FEVER IS UNDER WAY!
Are you wearing your button?
CLICK HERE to visit our website for the Festival Schedule and Discounts and Specials.
We've already given away one big Frosty Fever prize- a round trip Ravn ticket! Congratulations to Tommi Mooney for being our Early Bird Winner!
NEW RECORD SET IN THE GMS TOOTHPICK TOWER COMPETITION
Every year, Gilson Middle School has a toothpick tower competition to simulate what steel brought to the Industrial Revolution. Grace Keller’s tower held a whopping 1,250.75 lbs. and did not break, setting a new record. Overall, this was the best year they’ve had, with two other towers holding over 600 lbs. Ashlee Schaeffer and Elayzia Nicolette had a tower that held 664.5 lbs. followed by Sophia Palomar and Jackie Stewart whose tower held 629 lbs.
GMS BATTLE BOOK TEAM HEADED TO KETCHIKAN
On Tuesday, February 23, the GMS Battle Book Team competed in the State Battle of the Books. They were up against Anchorage, Ketchikan, Nenana and Yukon Flats for Round One. Thirty different Middle School teams competed in round one, with the top 12 teams moving on to round two. The Huskies made it to the second round of competition. They placed 11th overall in State Battles.
TODAY IS LEAP YEAR DAY
Watch some random "Leapified Videos" HERE, read some strange leap year issues HERE, or make a
Printable Frog Origami.
FROSTY FEVER PICTURES
Here are a few pictures of what's happened so far. See more on Facebook: see KVAK Radio's page HERE and Parks & Rec's page.
KVAK Frosty Fever LIVE Show
Fat Tire Bike Race
Pickle Ball
Giant Ski Races
NORRIS MEDALS AT STATE
Ice, illness, and injury all played major roles in the Buc team’s state championship experience this past weekend at Kincaid Park. READ STORY
A TOUR OF THE END OF THE 800-MILE TRANS- ALASKA OIL PIPELINE
AK Dispatch- Built on the shores of Valdez Arm, the port boasts the northernmost ice-free port in North America. SEE PHOTO TOUR
BUCS FINISH CONFERENCE GAMES
This past weekend the high school basketball teams had their last conference games of the season against the Eielson Ravens. READ STORY
TWO VALDEZ CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS THIS WEEK
MONDAY NIGHT
Monday, Feb 29th, 2016
in City Council Chambers
Monday – 7 pm
Items will include:
1. Warren Miller marketing proposal
2. Approval of Settlement Agreements Regarding the Assessment of TAPS for Tax Years 2007-2015, Assessment of TAPS for Tax Years 2016-2020, and Settlement with State of Alaska Regarding Tax Cap
CLICK HERE for Monday's agenda
CLICK HERE to read Tuesday's packet
TUESDAY NIGHT
Tuesday, March 1st, 2016
in City Council Chambers
Tuesday – 7 pm
(Work Session at 6pm)
Items will include:
1. Approval of 2016 Community Purpose Property Tax Exemption applications
2. Approval to authorize the FEMA Levee Seclusion Map Process for the Alpine Woods/Nordic Subdivision area
CLICK HERE for Tuesday's agenda
CLICK HERE to read Tuesday's packet
All City Council meetings are held in City Council Chambers, broadcast live on 1230AM KVAK and streamed LIVE on www.kvakradio.com
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VALDEZ POLICE AND FIRE REPORT
CLICK HERE to see the latest Valdez Police and Fire Report.
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When someone drives by me in Valdez, here's what I do:
1- Always wave
2- Sometimes wave
3- Don't Wave 'cause I can't see
4- Don't Wave 'cause I don't care
CLICK HERE to answer the Question of the Week.
RESULTS FROM LAST WEEK'S QofW
What is the best thing at a playground?
40% - Swings
25% - Slides
35% -Monkey Bars |
3/1 – Jack McCay, Acacia Montgomery, Jenny Adsitt, Melissa Erb-Bowden, Jodi Gilson
3/2 – Marissa Asbury, Chris Moulton, Shoney Ridderbush
3/3 – Pete Weber, Caeli Buys Koch, Leo Paddock, Julie Nolen, Dennis Egan, Joshua Selanoff
3/4 – Shelley Mcmillen, Jessi Gallatin, Jymi Smith, Susan Love, David Lawrence, Judith Cain, Roger Smith, Susan Nielsen, Larry Wolfe
3/5 – Vickie Capers, Jacky Maier
3/6 – Mellissia Williams, Ernie Dougherty
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Giant Ski Race held Last Saturday
Video Courtesy of Wendy Clubb
DO YOU STILL NEED TO PICK UP A FROSTY FEVER BUTTON?
There are a limited number of Frosty Fever buttons still available. Stop by Capt'n Joe's to pick one up (while supplies last).
CAKE AUCTION TO BENEFIT COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND THIS WEDNESDAY AT NOON
Tune in to bid on fabulous homemade delicacies. Listen on KVAK Radio at 93.3FM, 1230AM, or listen live at KVAKRadio.com.To see a preview of the cake list, CLICK HERE. Pictures of cakes will be added Wed morning.
KVAK'S THROWBACK THURSDAY IS THIS THURSDAY
Listen all day Thursday as we remember the past 20 years of Frosty Fever. We have cases of Retro Coca-Cola to give away along with other prizes to give away.
REST AND RELAXATION
WEEK 5 CHALLENGE: Take 5-10 minutes a day to stretch, reflect, breathe, meditate, or pray
EVENT: Massage clinic with local massage therapist, Mar. 5, 10-11am @ the Teen Center
*Meet a local massage therapist. Learn how massage has been accepted as a medical alternative. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat if you have one!
VALDEZ SCHOOL DISTRICT HIRING FOUR POSITIONS
SEE ALL LISTINGS HERE
ELEMENTARY TECHNOLOGY TEACHER
Required Qualifications Include: Strong background in technology, Technology Endorsement or equivalent. READ MORE
ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM TEACHER
Required Qualifications Include: Must meet NCLB Highly Qualified requirements, Valid State of Alaska Teacher’s Certificate with Elementary Ed K-5 endorsement. READ MORE
MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER
Required Qualifications Include: Must meet NCLB Highly Qualified requirements, Valid State of Alaska Teacher’s Certificate with Secondary Science Endorsement. READ MORE
VHS BUILDING SECRETARY
Required Qualifications Include: High school diploma or equivalent, Ability to type 40 words per minute, Ability to multi-task. READ MORE
CAKE AUCTION TO BENEFIT COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND THIS WEDNESDAY AT NOON
Tune in and bid on fabulous homemade delicacies. Tune in on KVAK Radio at 93.3FM, 1230AM, or listen live at KVAKRadio.com.
SEEKING LETTERS OF INTEREST FOR VCS CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEMBERS
A committee is being formed to review the Social Studies curriculum. If you would like to be considered, please drop your letter of interest off at the district office with Brenda Kimble, or email it to bkimble@valdezcityschools.org . If you have questions, please call Ruthie Knight at 834-4711. The school board will select committee members who will meet periodically from April - Sept.
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 Mark Your Calendars
FROSTY FEVER – MONDAY
(Mon) Feb 29th – Frosty Fever Event
10-12pm – Early Bird On-Air Giveaway
FROSTY FEVER – TUESDAY
(Tues) Mar 1st – Frosty Fever Event
6-8pm – Science, Music, Art & Woodworking Fair
FROSTY FEVER – WEDNESDAY
(Wed) Mar 2nd – Frosty Fever Event
12pm – KVAK LIVE On-Air Cake Auction
FROSTY FEVER – THROWBACK THURSDAY
(Thurs) Mar 3rd – Frosty Fever Events
All Day – Frosty Fever “Throwback Thursday” ON AIR
12-2pm – Annual Crowley BBQ
6:30-8pm – Frosty Fever Luau Family Bingo
FROSTY FEVER – FRIDAY
(Fri) Mar 4th – Frosty Fever Events
10am - Frosty Fever LIVE Show
7pm – Valdez Native Tribe Bingo
7:30-8:30pm – Glow in the Dark Swim
GMS Volleyball Invitational Tournament
FROSTY FEVER – SATURDAY
(Sat) Mar 5th – Frosty Fever Events
12pm - Zipfy Races
7pm – Valdez Native Tribe Bingo
GMS Volleyball Invitational Tournament
6-9pm – Community Ice Skating Party
FROSTY FEVER – SUNDAY
(Sun) Mar 6th – Frosty Fever Events
12:30-2:30pm – Annual Prospector Outdoor Challenge
2-5pm – Kids’ Snow-X
ALL DAY – Last Day of Frosty Fever Discounts & Specials
Mar 5 – VHS Basketball / Redington at Home (Senior Night)
Mar 6 - Opera Arias and Romances Concert
Mar 8 – HHES Literacy Night
Mar 10-12 – VHS Basketball / Regions at Hutchison
Mar 11 – End of Third Quarter
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