Category Archives: General Announcements

Neal O. Thorpe Memorial Scholarship

The Neal O. Thorpe Memorial Scholarship supports Alaskan students with awards of $7,500 a year for up to 5 years (students do not have to reapply, this is a multi-year scholarship)!

Preference is given to Alaska Native and first generation students, but if you have dedicated students applying to one of the 14 universities on this list who don’t quite fit those preferences, they should absolutely still apply. The deadline is 4/28/17 at 5pm!

Students can click here for more information or to apply: http://alaskacf.org/blog/scholarships/the-neal-o-thorpe-memorial-scholarship-2/

Qualifications:

  *   Applicant must be an Alaska resident
  *   Applicant must be a graduate/soon-to-be graduate of a high school or equivalent program located in Alaska
  *   Preference is for applicants that are the first in their immediate family to pursue a post-secondary degree, although other students attending eligible universities and colleges may apply (see below)
  *   Applicant must be accepted and plan to enroll at one of the 14 eligible universities:

·         Alaska Christian College – Soldotna, AK
·         Alaska Pacific University – Anchorage, AK
·         Concordia University – Portland, OR
·         Corban College – Salem, OR
·         George Fox University – Newberg, OR
·         Montana Bible College -Bozeman, MT
·         Multnomah University – Portland, OR
·         Northwest Nazarene – Nampa, ID
·         Northwest University – Kirkland, WA
·         Pacific Lutheran University – Tacoma, WA
·         Seattle Pacific University – Seattle, WA
·         University of Portland – Portland, OR
·         Warner Pacific College – Portland, OR
·         Whitworth University – Spokane, WA
Criteria:

  *   Personal Essay
  *   High School Transcripts
  *   Explanation of Expenses
  *   Education and Background information
  *   Letters of Recommendation- Two Required

Middle School Track & Field 4/17-4/20

We believe our modified meets will be finished by 6:30pm.

The on-line schedule changes should show by end of school day today. We do not anticipate changes, but track conditions at schools could change significantly for the better by Sunday evening.

As of today, the Gruening long jump pits can be used, but not the Mears and Begich long jump pits.

Monday, April 17th – @Begich;  BEGICH hosting Hanshew and Romig
Tuesday, April 18th – @Mears;  CLARK hosting Girdwood, Mears, and Winterberry
Wednesday, April 19th – @Begich; GOLDENVIEW hosting Wendler
Thursday, April 20th – @Gruening;  GRUENING hosting Mirror Lake and Central

Cap & Gown update

At the parent meeting, it was voted that if parents order the cap & gown and leave the gown with the school after graduation, Steller would reimburse them for $40.

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For any student who would like to wear a gown for graduation, Jostens of Anchorage at 223-6002 is a great option.  Just advise them that you are from Steller Secondary and they will fix you up with a gown of your choosing.

Some students of the Senior class have opted to purchase caps through another vender.  That order is still going through and if you have not made your order and would like to purchase just a cap, please contact the office and we will forward the information to the proper contact.

The wearing of the traditional cap and gown is only an option.  Steller graduates are welcome to choose whether or not to wear them.

Outer Coast Project

The Outer Coast Project is a new an innovative two-year liberal college that, according to their statement, redefines the landscape of higher education in this country. The college will be located on the former Sheldon Jackson campus in Sitka. The Outer Coast is inspired by a few schools, particularly Deep Springs College in California. Please check out their web page outercoast.org and see if this new college in Alaska is of interest.

Attention all Seniors and Parents

For any student who would like to wear a gown for graduation, Jostens of Anchorage at 223-6002 is a great option.  Just advise them that you are from Steller Secondary and they will fix you up with a gown of your choosing.

Some students of the Senior class have opted to purchase caps through another vender.  That order is still going through and if you have not made your order and would like to purchase just a cap, please contact the office and we will forward the information to the proper contact.

The wearing of the traditional cap and gown is only an option.  Steller graduates are welcome to choose whether or not to wear them.

Sophomore Day permission slips are due today April 11. Please give to Nurse Annette

STELLER SOPHOMORE DAY  
Friday, April 14, 2017 8:30 AM – 2:05 PM
King Career Center 

Each year Steller conducts an educational program for the sophomore class. The emphasis is on pertinent life issues affecting youth. This is a full day workshop that features guest speakers from the community. The purpose of this event is to present students with current and accurate information.
This year, our day includes many prevention-based presentations:

  • Substance Abuse and Electronic Use – Tad Sumner, Psychology Resources
  • Suicide Awareness – Sonya Davis, MOA DHHS
  • ID Theft & Social Media Scams – Michelle Tabler, Better Business Bureau 

Parent permission is required to attend this workshop; there are two separate consent forms: Consent Forms Sophomore Day.pdf

Our goal is to have every Steller sophomore attend this important event. Students can find anything on the Internet these days, but not everything is factual. The importance of reinforcing information related to these adolescent issues couldn’t be overemphasized and teens need to be provided with the facts to help them make wise decisions.

Students will be excused from classes if they attend the full-day workshop. However, students without permission must attend regularly scheduled classes.