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Preparing for a new school year can be daunting. The information on our Back to School page will help keep you on track for a successful start.

The 2025-26 Denali Award winners were recognized Tuesday, May 19, 2026, during the Anchorage School Board meeting.

School Board passes Resolution: FY27 budget revision direction based on a $920 Base Student Allocation (BSA) increase

May is one of the most meaningful times of the school year across the Anchorage School District. These are moments years in the making, and they reflect the effort and commitment of our students, families, and staff.

Keep track of the upcoming changes to the ASD Academic Calendar.

Key takeaways:

• State Representative Kopp presents on HB78, proposed new retirement model
• Legislative Update forecasts State budget, says one time education funds possible, BSA increase less likely
• Superintendent introduces plan to transition STEM certification to Klatt
• Board votes to approve adjusted ASD school year calendars for the 2026-27 school year

February 24, 2026: The Anchorage School Board voted to approve the FY27 budget and the Rightsizing ASD proposal.

Key takeaways:

•  Administration presented a revised proposal to close Fire Lake, Lake Otis, and Campbell STEM to address urgent budget pressures and realign ASD’s building footprint

• Structural changes to the Elementary Specialist and Regional Nursing models outlined

• A reimagined Sports & Activities plan would partially restore sports 

• District leaders emphasized long-term funding challenges remain unresolved

Our District is projecting a deficit of more than $90 million for next school year, FY2026–27. It’s the cumulative effect of underfunding and growing pressure on local, state and federal revenue sources. 

The Anchorage School District (ASD) is initiating the Rightsizing ASD initiative due to pressing needs and changing community dynamics. 

The Anchorage School District is expanding preschool and early learning options thanks to powerful community partnerships.

With support from the Anchorage Child Care and Early Education Fund, unused classrooms are becoming places where preschool children learn, grow and get ready for what’s next, including new full-day options at select schools to support working families.

The pathway to achieving the Anchorage School Board’s goals requires close collaboration and partnership with the Alaska State Legislature. Our Legislative Priorities are the foundation for this partnership and the next step in protecting our progress.

To help the AEA Board and its members, ASD commissioned an independent market analysis to compare PEHT with other health plan options in the Alaska market.

We want to assure you that our priority remains ensuring that every school is a safe, welcoming, and supportive space for all students and families.