These students have already demonstrated exceptional dedication and success. On April 4th, they proudly represented our town and school at the Alaska state competition in Anchorage, where they excelled through their innovation, teamwork, and perseverance. Their achievement has earned them the opportunity to advance to the world competition—an honor that reflects both their hard work and the strength of our school community.
Over the course of this project, students have designed and built a functioning wind turbine from the ground up. In doing so, they have applied concepts in science, engineering, and mathematics while developing critical skills such as problem-solving, collaboration, and resilience. Their success is not accidental—it is the result of sustained effort, curiosity, and a willingness to take on real-world challenges.
Attending the World KidWind Competition would provide these students with an extraordinary educational experience. They will present their work on an international stage, connect with peers from around the world, and gain exposure to future opportunities in renewable energy and engineering. For students from a rural Alaska community, this kind of experience is both rare and transformative.
The estimated cost for this trip is between $10,000 and $15,000, which will cover travel, lodging, transportation, and meals for five students and two chaperones. Due to the high cost of travel from Alaska, this opportunity is financially challenging without additional support.
We are actively working on fundraising efforts and seeking community partnerships; however, we are seeking assistance from the school board to help make this opportunity possible. Your support would directly impact these students by allowing them to represent Nenana—and Alaska—at the world level.
This is more than a trip. It is a chance to invest in students who have already proven their commitment and excellence. It is an opportunity to show them that their hard work matters and that their achievements can take them beyond our community and onto a global stage.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I would be happy to provide any additional information or answer questions.
Sincerely,
Hallie Peacock
7th & 8th Grade Science Teacher
Nenana School
Last day of Afterschool Program is April 23rd! Thank you for a great year! Summer school starts May 18, M-F from 9am-3pm for K-12th grade. More info to come.....
Remember to sign up for FREE Summer Meals To You program by April 30th! We’ve created a few short videos to help explain the program requirements and to show what’s included in the box.
MTY Program Requirements– This video explains the program requirements.
Make a Meal with Callum- MTY Box contents– This video highlights the contents of the box and demonstrates how easily a meal can be made using the provided meal components.
If you prefer, you can also find these videos on the Food Bank of Alaska Youtube Channel
Come visit the Elementary Exhibition of Learning this Friday, 3/20 starting at 2:50pm!
Greetings Lynx Families,
As you all know, we've had a short week this week thanks to our wonderful winter weather. We had a vacation day planned for Monday, April 6th that was set aside for this specific purpose. We will now be in session on Monday, April 6th. Since we needed two snow days, we will also call school in session on next Friday, March 6th. This was originally scheduled as a teacher in-service day.
This weekend we are sending some Lynx to the middle school state wrestling tournament. Our skiers have also had a great season so far. Next weekend we will be sending the high school basketball teams to regionals. Next Friday is the end of Quarter 3, so please connect with your secondary students regarding their grades. This is especially important for our Seniors. March 7th is now the start of our Spring Break. The school will be hosting a basketball tournament over that weekend as part of Tripod Days.
The months of March and April are looking jam packed for NCS students and staff. There will certainly be more updates to come in the following weeks.
Thank you, and stay warm!
Stephen Calkin
The snow seems to have died down, the wind seems to have picked up, and snow drifts abound. We will be canceling school today due to the snow. This will mean we will have one day to make up later in the school year. We will provide more information regarding the make-up day later. We anticipate coming back to school tomorrow, just in time for the bottom to drop out.
Happy Shoveling.
Stephen Calkin
We will be in session on April 6th, which was our sacrificial vacation day for this purpose. Additional closures will require an extension of the school year.
We will reach out to you as soon as possible regarding tomorrow's scheduled school day.
Thank you.
Stephen Calkin
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Please see the following message from Sheryl Turner regarding the Iron Dog 2026 coming through Nenana:
Saturday morning from 8 a.m. til Noon, the Iron Dog teams will be in Nenana at a Community Breakfast.
Here is more information on tomorrow's Community Breakfast: The menu is bacon, Jimmy Dean Sausage, eggs, hash browns, pancakes, juice coffee , tea, and hot chocolate. Students are free. Adults $10 suggested donation. Money is going to the Community for Fire Department, Library, etc.
Iron Dog racers will be at the breakfast from 8:00 a.m. until 10 or 11. Racers are anticipated leave Nenana before Noon. However Students are encouraged to come to the breakfast, talk to the racers, and learn about Iron Dog Racing. If you have any questions, please call me at 907-888-3777 or my husband Rick at 907-799-5224.. I hope we will see you all tomorrow for the Iron Dog Community Breakfast at the Community Center.
I have great news! You have another opportunity to take the ASVAB on March 3rd at 9:00 A.M.
This is a wonderful chance to take the test for the first time and learn more about your strengths and potential career pathways. If you have taken the ASVAB before, this is also a great opportunity to improve your score. Even if you are not planning to join the military, the ASVAB is a valuable career exploration tool that highlights areas where you may excel.
Please reach out to Ms. Olivia if you have any questions or if you would like to sign up. I strongly encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity!
It sounds like we should be dug out enough to open school tomorrow. The forecast is calling for another 12”+ Sunday through Tuesday. We have one “free” vacation day scheduled for April 6th, and may need to sacrifice it for round two. If we need more than one snow day, we will need to extend the school year.
Families who are not dug out enough to send their Lynx to school, please call Jaime at the front office and excuse your student.
Thanks.
Stephen Calkin