The Alaska Measures of Progress or AMP

tests will be given to 9th and 10th grade stu-

dents this month. These are the new state

assessments for English Language Arts and

Math. It is extremely important that stu-

dents attend school those days and do their

best on the exams. Students and schools are being judged based on their participa-

tion and performance. It is important that we paint and accurate picture of your son

or daughters ability and the performance of

Kenai Central High School in general.

The Track, Soccer, Baseball, and Softball teams have begun to practice. Hopefully the

snow will stay at bay and we will be able to

have competitions as scheduled. I know that

the students are really looking forward to

getting outside.

It is at this time of the year that we start to

look toward the future and our planning for next school year gets underway. We will

hold a Freshman Parent Night on April 20 at

6 pm in the Little Theater. This will be an

orientation for parents of 8th grade students

who will be coming to Kenai Central as

freshman next year. Please spread the

word to those parents so that they may come and learn about our school and the

year to come.

Thanks and have a great month.

GO KARDS!

Alan Fields

KCHS Principal

Principal’s Message

I N S I D E T H I S

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Counselors 2

Library 2

Career Tech 3

Student of Month 5

Band

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Sports

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Counselors Corner

1st: UAA Visit in the counseling office and Mr. Caters room

6th – 9th: AMP Testing for all Freshman and Sophomores for LA

13th - 16th: AMP Testing for all Freshman and Sophomores for

Math

17th: AMP Make-Ups

21st: AMP Make-Ups

27th: AP Pre Session, Mandatory for all AP test students

29th: Accuplacer with Mr. Brown after school - sign up required.

the library webpage for amazing information and links for research. Want to read an e-book or listen to an audio book? Overdrive is available from the li-brary webpage too. See librarian for more de-tails!

April is a very busy month. We have lots of testing happening in the library.

April 12-18 is Na-tional Library Week. Celebrate and check out a new book to read. Don’t forget

Need Help on your homework? We have Study Hall in the Library Monday-Thursday 2:30-3:30. Teachers and tutors are available so give it a try!

K C H S N E W S L E T T E R

KCHS LIBRARY

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Free Training for High School Students:

KPBSD Career and Tech Department is offering free after school academies to train

students in the welding, construction and medical field. Listed below is an upcoming

academy:

A summer construction academy will be taking place at the Workforce Development

Center (located behind KCHS). Students will be constructing a greenhouse and a

shed. Class days will be May 27th-30th and June 1st-4th from 8:00am-4:00pm.

Also offered this summer is an Emergency Trauma Technician (ETT) academy. Dates

and locations to be announced. This course will cover all areas required to receive

certification as an Emergency Medical Technician. The last week of class will be for

review and the final exam. If you pass the exam you’ll receive your certification and

an ETT patch.

Any high school student is able to participate in any of our academies. If a student

successfully completes the 60 hour academy they will receive a ½ practical art credit.

To sign up students can see their counselor, call Debbie Pearson at 283-2145 or go to

http://onestop.kpbsd.k12.Alaskaus/

Funding for the Alaska Construction Academies comes from a grant from the Alaska

Department of Labor and Workforce Development and The Alaska Department of

Commerce and Economic Development.

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JOB SHADOW 2015 THANK YOU

In preparation for the 2015 Job Shadow Day, 100 juniors at Kenai Central High School spent several months

researching careers and preparing business portfolios, including job applications, résumés, and cover letters.

Their efforts and dedication during this unit prepared them to positively represent Kenai Central High School.

The unit culminated with individualized, first-hand workplace experiences with local business hosts from

across the Central Peninsula. KCHS would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all of the individuals,

agencies, and businesses that helped to support this program and who helped make this such a positive experi-

ence for students.

Special thanks go to the following Job Shadow committee members for organizing this annual event: Johna

Beech, Gloria Ungrue, and Chastity Peterson at the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center; Rachel

O’Brien and Diana Spann at the Peninsula Job Center; and Krista Timlin at Kenai Peninsula College.

Thanks also to Borough Mike Navarre and Mike Crawford for speaking at the luncheon; Rachel O’Brien for

helping students prepare their résumés; Patty Eissler of Central Peninsula Hospital and Brent Olson of Tesoro

Corp. for assisting with job shadow orientation; and Tim Navarre for organizing donations for the luncheon.

Thanks to all of these businesses and organizations for donating their time and expertise to host and mentor

students: Affinity Salon & Spa, Alaska State Troopers, Artistic Puppy, Big G Electric, Central Peninsula Hos-

pital, Dena’ina Wellness Center, Dermatology & Skin Cancer Clinic of Alaska, Gotta Have Desserts, Halcyon,

Hammer Tax, Homer Electric Association, Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science, Kenai Middle School, Ke-

nai Peninsula College, Kenai Peninsula Construction Academy, Kenai Police Department, Kenai Peninsula

Borough School District, Kenai Veterinary Hospital, KSRM Inc., Little People’s Education Center, MARC,

Maxim Hair Design, Mayor Porter, Mountain View Elementary, Mykel’s Restaurant, Northern Technology

Group, Peak Oilfield Services, Peninsula Clarion, Peninsula Memorial Chapel, State of Alaska District Attor-

ney’s Office, State of Alaska Department of Correction’s Kenai Probation Office, Soldotna Chiropractic &

Therapeutic Massage, Soldotna High School, Soldotna Police Department, Tesoro, The Fitness Place, Time’s

Janitorial, Twin Cities Veterinary Clinic, Waddell & Reed Financial Services, and Wince-Corthell-Bryson

Consulting Engineers.

Thanks again to everyone in this community who generously donated their time and effort to help these stu-

dents take the next step to explore their future educational and career goals!

Student of the Month March Rotary – Nyqolle Van De Grift

Chamber – Brandon Sorhus

Elks – Mariah Schloeman

Kard of the Deck: Dai-Ana Smith

Super Staffer: Simon Nissen

Geometry – Kassandra Lindsley

Mr. Nyquist

Pre-Calculus – Johnathan Nash

Mr. Calvert

Study Skills – Alex Chipman

Ms. Worley

Physical Science – Alexis Baker

Mr. Armstrong

Culinary Arts – Brandon Waara

Mrs. Sims

World History – Tim Ticknor

Mr. Zorbas

Physical Training – Ireland Gillis

Mr. Baker

Calculus – Dezmond Ticknor

Mrs. Herring

Anatomy & Physiology – Alexis Koroll

Mrs. Davis

LA 11 – Kayla White

Mr. Cater

LA 9 – Daniel Lervold

Mr. Baskin

Spanish – Donalen Bowers

Mr. Moss

Performing Arts/Piano – Wren Norwood

Mr. Nissen

Health – Mayzie Potton

Ms. Rustad

AP World History—Attison Machen-Gray

Mr. Settlemyer

Band Notes

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Band Notes

KCHS Band will host District Solos on Tuesday, April 14. Individual performance times will be available the week before.

Anyone interested in purchasing an activity pass, please see Mrs. Epperheimer. This

pass will get your son or daughter into all home KCHS athletic events for the school

year. They cost $20. If you have any questions, call Ms. Rustad at 283-2104.

Kardinal Athletics Home Events

Go Kards!!!

Track & Field: April 10-11 Big “C” relays at Anchorage

First home event: April 24-25 Kenai Invite

Soccer: April 10-11 Varsity at Kodiak

First home event: April 21 vs Nikiski 4/6

Baseball: April 22 at Sohi 4/7

First home event: April 28 vs Homer 4/7

Softball: First home event: April 25 vs Palmer 10/12

Yearbook 2014-2015 P A G E 7

Seniors and Senior Parents: Please submit pictures for the senior slide show to the yearbook staff, or Ms. Wagoner by May 5th. We are looking for group photos only! We want pictures of past field trips, performanc-es, sports, and other group activities. As we already include a senior and baby photo (if one was submitted) of each graduate, we cannot accom-modate any more individual photos. Group photos allow us to showcase more students in the time we are allotted. Thank you!

The National Honor Society will hold a blood drive on April 15th.

Please contact Mrs. Bergholtz at 283-2150 if you are interested in

Donating blood!

National Honor Society

Inductions for the National Honor Society will be held at KCHS on April 7th at 6:30 pm in the Renee C. Auditorium.

The inductees include: Lucienne Anderson, Ian Ashley, Hannah Drury, Cori Holmes, Emily Koziczkowski, Mackenzie Lindeman, Madeleine Michaud, McKinley Sorhus, Allison Steinbeck and Wren Norwood.

GO KARDS!

For KCHS Athletic Schedules please go to http://www.arbiterlive.com/Teams?entityId=11643