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From a blank canvas, ‘ArtistYear’ residents revive youth arts programs in Sitka schools

by Ryan Cotter | Oct 27, 2025 | Local News, Syndicated

For the first time ever, Americorp ArtistYear volunteers are stationed at schools all across Sitka, providing much needed youth arts programming after a years-long absence in schools.Read More

Alaska Legislature honors late Sitka music teacher Ginny Packer

by Katherine Rose | Aug 5, 2024 | Local News, Syndicated

The late Ginny Packer, who taught music at Blatchley Middle School for nearly two decades was honored by the Alaska Legislature earlier this year for her tremendous contribution to Sitka’s music education program. Sitkans remember her as a thoughtful and fearless educator with the power to transform students' lives. Read More

Chess tournament welcomes students, community members

by KCAW News | Mar 12, 2024 | The Morning Interview

The Blatchley Middle School Chess Club is hosting a community chess tournament open to both adult players and students. Read More

Sagel’s 25-year teaching career honored by Sitka School Board

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Jan 11, 2024 | Local News

Kari Sagel put in over 25 years working in Sitka's schools, most memorably as the librarian at Blatchley Middle School. Sagel urged the board to look for ways to support teachers and promote professional longevity. Read More

Ch-ch-ch-changes: tribute performer brings rock ‘n’ roll to Sitka middle-schoolers

by Meredith Redick | Mar 14, 2023 | Local News, Syndicated

San Francisco performer Sam Faustine has made a name for himself in Sitka as a sellout tribute performer, singing the works of Queen, Van Halen and, most recently, David Bowie. Last month, he added “middle school music teacher” to his resume. Read More