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Social Studies materials for grades 6–12 have been reviewed as part of the district’s regular cycle. While standards and curriculum remain the same, updated resources are needed. Discovery Education and Imagine Learning Traverse have been selected as finalists for new digital, teacher-facing materials that can also be printed for student use.
Parent and community input is now being requested. Please review the options and complete the survey by April 20, 2026. Assistance and in-person viewing are available at the District Office or by appointment.
In alignment with the Mat-Su Borough School District’s established review cycle, Social Studies materials and programs have been reviewed this year by the Social Studies Materials Adoption Team for grades 6-12. Although the district-adopted standards and curriculum are not changing, it was determined that updated resources for teachers and students are necessary. We're excited to announce that Discovery Education and Imagine Learning Traverse have been selected as finalists for our secondary social studies curriculum and materials adoption. While the teams considered both print and digital resources, printed textbooks were not financially viable. The top two digital resources are teacher-facing; they do not require students to be online, as both allow content to be printed if needed. The process has now reached the stage where parent and community feedback is essential. We invite you to review the options and complete the survey to share your input by April 20, 2026.
Please click HERE to access a side-by-side information document about both programs and take the feedback survey.
If you need assistance with accessing the materials or would like to set an appointment to help with online access, please email Sarah Notestine at sarah.notestine@matsuk12.us. Walk-in help with online materials viewing is available at the District Office from April 3, 2026, to April 20, 2026, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday or by appointment.
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The GoGuardian Parent app is a mobile app designed to provide parents/guardians insight and control over their student's online activity when on school-managed devices and accounts.
The GoGuardian Parent app is a mobile app designed to provide parents/guardians insight and control over their student's online activity when on school-managed devices and accounts.
The GoGuardian Parent app provides you with an additional set of internet controls that you can set for out-of-school hours. GoGuardian Parent was created to help provide students with additional educational support and is a companion to the classroom engagement and internet filtering tools that our schools use.
To access the app, please follow the instructions below:
- Download the app
- After the app is successfully downloaded and installed, open it up and enter the email address registered with the school. Note: If you forgot your registered email address, please reach out to your child's school. If the email you used at registration does not work, please contact the MSBSD Callcenter at (907) 761-HELP
- Login/Check Email: Check your email on your phone for a link to log in to the app. Tap the "Verify your email", and it will take you straight to the app. Note: If you don't have access to your email through the device you used to log in, tap on "Login with verification code", and copy and paste the verification code from the email into the app.
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MSBSD is looking to hire Special Education Assistants and Tutor Advisors at several school sites across the district!
MSBSD is looking to hire Special Education Assistants and Tutor Advisors at several school sites across the district! Paraprofessionals play an essential role at our schools. Under the supervision of a certified teacher, a paraprofessional supports schools in meeting the educational, behavioral, and socio-emotional needs of students.
Interested in applying? Head to https://www.matsuk12.us/jobs
To help keep our schools safe, we encourage you to use STOPiT, MSBSD’s anonymous reporting tool.
To help keep our schools safe, we encourage you to use STOPiT, MSBSD’s anonymous reporting tool.
Here’s how STOPiT can help:
- Students: Report bullying, harassment, alcohol or drug use, depression, campus violence, and more.
- Community Members: Report individuals who may be a danger to themselves or others, or involved in unlawful activity.
- Employees: Report safety, misconduct, or compliance concerns.
How to Report:
- For urgent threats, call 9-1-1.
- Use STOPiT for anonymous reports.
Thank you for helping us keep our schools secure!
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VISION: Mat-Su Borough School District will be a model of excellence in teaching, learning, and engaging all students.
MISSION: Our mission is to collaborate with our community in educating the children of Willow Elementary School. We will provide a safe, engaging, responsive learning environment where academics and teaching the whole child leads to caring, life-long learners and active community members.
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- GOALS: Improve student success, achievement, and performance.
- Develop excellent educators and leaders.
- Use innovative practices to improve the education system.
- Include families and community members in the education of our students.
- Promote safe and healthy environments for all.
- BELIEFS: High expectations for students and staff lead to high achievement.
- Parental partnerships are essential to student learning.
- All school decisions are based upon what's best for students.
- Differentiation within all classrooms will meet the needs of all students.
