March will be a busy month,

which includes the end of the

third quarter (March 9th) and

Spring Break (March 10th

through the 19th).

Coming in April, 9th and 10th

grade students will be taking

the new state assessments

called PEAKS (Performance

Evaluation for Alaska’s

Schools). It is extremely im-

portant that students attend

school these days and do their

best on the exams. Students

and schools are being judged

based on their participation

and performance. It is im-

portant that we paint an accu-

rate picture of your son or

daughter’s ability and the per-

formance of Kenai Central

High School in general.

This school is a wonderful

place and our students are

simply outstanding. I am so

proud to be a part of this com

-munity and to work with

these young people. I regular-

ly receive positive feedback

from folks regarding our kids,

our staff, and our community.

I would like to express my

gratitude to everyone who

works to make Kenai Central

High School a great place.

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

I S S U E :

Counselors 2

Library 2

Band 3

Student of

Month

4

Sports

5

Job Shadow

Thank You

6

ASTE 7-9

K P B S D

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Reminders:

Spring Break

March 13-17

Prom

April 8th

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Counselors Corner

It’s Money March **Apply for Scholarships and

focus on financial aid**

March 8th – AP Test Sign-up Deadline – sign up

and pay Ms. Reilly in the Counseling Office

March 10th – End of Third Quarter

A new look! We are busier than ever with our new doors

and easier access to the library. Students and teachers alike

are enjoying this new avenue to the library.

Want to read an e-book or listen to an audio book? Over-

drive is available from the library webpage to read an e-book

or check one out on your own device. See the library for

more details!

Are you doing research? There are lots of resources in the

library and on the library webpage.

Battle of the Books made a strong showing and ended up

in 4th place in the district

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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March 27th & 28

th will be the annual KPBSD Band Festival. This year

the festival will be held at SOHI. The Honor Band will be rehearsing

on Monday, March 27th; the Mass Band will be rehearsing on Tuesday,

March 28th. District Solos & Ensembles will be that Monday afternoon

from 3:30 to 6pm. The concert will be Tuesday evening, March 28th at

6pm. Performing will be the Honor Band, the Mass Band, SOHI Band,

Homer Band, KCHS Band, and selected Solos & Ensembles.

Congratulations to the following band students selected for the Honor

Band:

Flutes – Bethany Coghill, Nadia Walluk, Ginni Orth

Oboe – Willow Morrow

Bassoon – Charly Morton

Clarinet – Emily Dunham, Devin Murphy, Becca Trickel

Bass Clarinet – Joshua Grosvold, Joshua Foster

Saxophone – Raleigh Van Natta, Shannon Esteban

Trumpet – Karl Danielson, Dareena Doyle

French Horn – Eric Kempf, Payton Matturro, Whitney Esteban

Trombone – Eli Heinrich, Brooke Satathite, John Grossl, Tucker

Mueller

Baritone – Troy Gilbert

Tuba – Trevor Bagley

Percussion – Drake Thomas, Raven Patrick, Ithaca Bergholtz

Band Notes

Student of the Month February

Rotary – Mikaela Pitsch

Chamber – Attison Machen-Gray

Elks – Jonathan Delgado

Kard of the Deck: Alden Bookey

Super Staffer: Douglas Armstrong

World History – Jacob Grant

Mrs. Crawford

Anatomy & Physiology – Olivia Botirius

Mrs. Davis

Health – Dustin Bishop

Mr. Hanson

Earth Science – Livai Castrellon

Mr. Nimcheski

Algebra I—Anya Danielson

Mr. Songer

Life Activities – Seth Segura

Mr. Riddall

Foods 2—Braedon Pitsch

Mrs. Sims

Drafting—Hunter Reese

Mr. Hartman

Band – Emily Dunham

Mrs. Sounart

US History – Hope Breff

Mrs. Calvert

Biology – Ning Wangnoi

Ms. Grossl

Advanced Algebra – Evony Stuller

Ms. Herring

LA 10 – Kiera Duby

Mrs. Nimcheski

LA 10 – Damien Adami

Ms. Smith

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Kardinal Athletics Events

Go Kards!!!

3/1 First Practice for Track, Soccer, Baseball, Softball

3/4 BB vs Sohi Senior Night 9, 10:30, 12, 1:30, 4:30

3/9-3/11 BB Regions @ Kodiak

3/23-3/25 State BB @ Alaska Airlines Cen-ter

4/12 Soccer @ Nikiski 4:00, 6:00

4/14 Soccer vs Colony 4:00, 6:00

4/15 Soccer vs Palmer 11:00, 1:00

4/18 Soccer vs SOHI 4:00,6:00

4/21-4/22 Track Kenai Invite

4/21 Baseball vs Grace 6:00

4/21 Softball vs Wasilla 6:00

4/22 Soccer @ Homer 10:00,12;00, 2:00,

4:00

4/26 Soccer vs Ketchikan 4:00,6:00

4/27-4/29 JV Baseball @ Houston Tourna-

ment

4/28-4/29 Soccer vs Kodiak

4/28 Baseball @ Palmer 6:00

4/28 Track Dual vs ACS 3:00

4/28 Softball vs Palmer Double Header 4:00

4/29 Baseball @ Houston played @ Red-

dington TBD

4/29 Softball vs Colony Double Header

11:00

4/29 Track @ Homer Invite

March

April

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

In preparation for the 2017 Job Shadow Day, 96 juniors at Kenai Central High School spent several months

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

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

across the Central Peninsula. KCHS students and staff would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all

of the individuals, agencies, and businesses that helped to support this program and to make this such a pos-

itive experience for students.

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

Beech and Gloria Ungrue at the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center; Rachel O’Brien and Ja-

son Warfle at the Peninsula Job Center; and Meredith McCullough and Steve Nimcheski at Kenai Central

High School.

Thanks also to Mayor Brian Gabriel and Chief David Ross for speaking and passing on their wisdom at the

luncheon, and to Bruce Jackman for being Master of Ceremonies; Patty Eissler of Peninsula Community

Health Services and Mike Mendenhall of Tesoro for assisting with Job Shadow orientation; Arby’s,

McDonald’s, Pizza Paradisos, and Coca Cola for donating food for the luncheon; and Sam Strange, Lisa

Gabriel, Melodie Epperheimer, Misty Hamilton, Laura Beeson, and Margo Reilly of KCHS for helping be-

hind the scenes with organization and transportation.

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

students: AK Kids, Alaska Public Defenders Office, Alaska State Troopers, Artistic Puppy Creative, Big G

Electric, Blue Moose Bed & Biscuit, Central Alaska Engineering, City of Kenai Finance Department, Co-

reFit, Central Peninsula Hospital, Dena’ina Wellness Center, Dermatology and Skin Cancer Clinic of Alas-

ka, Hall Quality Builders, Jasmin’s Hair Design, K&A Design Studio, K2 Donotics, Kenai Aviation, Kenai

Dental, Kenai Fire Department, Kenai Middle School, Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Kenai Peninsula

Construction Academy, Kenai Peninsula Economic Development Division, Kenai Peninsula Orthopaedics,

Kenai Police Department, Kenai Potters/Art Guild, Kenai Veterinary Hospital, Lee Gattenby Studio, Medi-

Center Kenai, Mountain View Elementary, Northern Technology Group, Peak Oilfield Services, Peninsula

Clarion, Peninsula Memorial Chapel, Peninsula Veterinary Service, Redemption MMA, Safeway, Shorty’s

Coffee Company, Soldotna High School, Soldotna Police Department, State of Alaska District Attorney’s

Office, Tesoro Alaska, The Flats, Twin Cities Veterinary Clinic, United States Army Recruiters, United

States Navy Recruiters.

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!

Sincerely,

Mr. Alan Fields, Principal

Kenai Central High School

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JOB SHADOW THANK YOU