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Senior at Mat-Su school named after his family will compete in the historic race his great-grandfather helped create
![Senior at Mat-Su school named after his family will compete in the historic race his great-grandfather helped create]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1788468014/matsuk12us/gxnydplbcv10hc0e2ish/IsaacInterview00_02_25_18Still001.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1788468014/matsuk12us/gxnydplbcv10hc0e2ish/IsaacInterview00_02_25_18Still001.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1788468014/matsuk12us/gxnydplbcv10hc0e2ish/IsaacInterview00_02_25_18Still001.png","width":640}])
Labor of love: Big Lake Elementary librarian named MSBSD Employee of the Month
![Labor of love: Big Lake Elementary librarian named MSBSD Employee of the Month]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1788211070/matsuk12us/iinyxi1tohrcidujnt1y/ble1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1788211070/matsuk12us/iinyxi1tohrcidujnt1y/ble1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1788211070/matsuk12us/iinyxi1tohrcidujnt1y/ble1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1788211070/matsuk12us/iinyxi1tohrcidujnt1y/ble1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1788211070/matsuk12us/iinyxi1tohrcidujnt1y/ble1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1788211070/matsuk12us/iinyxi1tohrcidujnt1y/ble1.jpg","width":2200}])
Despite winless record in 2025, the Wasilla football program graduated four players who are now competing at the college level
![Despite winless record in 2025, the Wasilla football program graduated four players who are now competing at the college level]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1788477082/matsuk12us/wvxz1j8psesoc7lvkhe1/Zorn.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1788477082/matsuk12us/wvxz1j8psesoc7lvkhe1/Zorn.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1788477082/matsuk12us/wvxz1j8psesoc7lvkhe1/Zorn.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1788477082/matsuk12us/wvxz1j8psesoc7lvkhe1/Zorn.jpg","width":948}])
Redington enjoying ‘great success’ with grant-funded afterschool program
![Redington enjoying ‘great success’ with grant-funded afterschool program]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1787879151/matsuk12us/vmg3fssxpsvcmedypacu/RedingtonAug202623.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1787879151/matsuk12us/vmg3fssxpsvcmedypacu/RedingtonAug202623.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1787879151/matsuk12us/vmg3fssxpsvcmedypacu/RedingtonAug202623.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1787879151/matsuk12us/vmg3fssxpsvcmedypacu/RedingtonAug202623.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1787879151/matsuk12us/vmg3fssxpsvcmedypacu/RedingtonAug202623.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1787879151/matsuk12us/vmg3fssxpsvcmedypacu/RedingtonAug202623.jpg","width":2200}])
ABLE: District program gives students the ability to catch up and earn credits at a progressed rate
![ABLE: District program gives students the ability to catch up and earn credits at a progressed rate]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1787877125/matsuk12us/wtkmqpqmsdpgp02l8ti4/Bur1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1787877125/matsuk12us/wtkmqpqmsdpgp02l8ti4/Bur1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1787877125/matsuk12us/wtkmqpqmsdpgp02l8ti4/Bur1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1787877125/matsuk12us/wtkmqpqmsdpgp02l8ti4/Bur1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1787877125/matsuk12us/wtkmqpqmsdpgp02l8ti4/Bur1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1787877125/matsuk12us/wtkmqpqmsdpgp02l8ti4/Bur1.jpg","width":2200}])
Mat-Su Career and Technical High School student climbs Denali
![Mat-Su Career and Technical High School student climbs Denali]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1787776336/matsuk12us/qpojwiidkt6edetudwa3/N1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1787776336/matsuk12us/qpojwiidkt6edetudwa3/N1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1787776336/matsuk12us/qpojwiidkt6edetudwa3/N1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1787776336/matsuk12us/qpojwiidkt6edetudwa3/N1.png","width":953}])
Nervous excitement: The first day of kindergarten in the Mat-Su Borough School District
![Nervous excitement: The first day of kindergarten in the Mat-Su Borough School District]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1787354105/matsuk12us/xwbkdwftrylvps9p2xba/Tan1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1787354105/matsuk12us/xwbkdwftrylvps9p2xba/Tan1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1787354105/matsuk12us/xwbkdwftrylvps9p2xba/Tan1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1787354105/matsuk12us/xwbkdwftrylvps9p2xba/Tan1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1787354105/matsuk12us/xwbkdwftrylvps9p2xba/Tan1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1787354105/matsuk12us/xwbkdwftrylvps9p2xba/Tan1.jpg","width":2200}])
Capturing history: Palmer High student creates a documentary telling the story of the Northern Knights FRC robotics team
![Capturing history: Palmer High student creates a documentary telling the story of the Northern Knights FRC robotics team]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1787270892/matsuk12us/tbhadba4mbip18gunl4n/Carter.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1787270892/matsuk12us/tbhadba4mbip18gunl4n/Carter.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1787270892/matsuk12us/tbhadba4mbip18gunl4n/Carter.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1787270892/matsuk12us/tbhadba4mbip18gunl4n/Carter.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1787270892/matsuk12us/tbhadba4mbip18gunl4n/Carter.png","width":1436}])
Mentorship: The foundation of Valley Pathways
![Mentorship: The foundation of Valley Pathways]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786748457/matsuk12us/m4xsl3dzfjifeirvfnjq/VPHSNov2024-21.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786748457/matsuk12us/m4xsl3dzfjifeirvfnjq/VPHSNov2024-21.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1786748457/matsuk12us/m4xsl3dzfjifeirvfnjq/VPHSNov2024-21.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1786748457/matsuk12us/m4xsl3dzfjifeirvfnjq/VPHSNov2024-21.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1786748457/matsuk12us/m4xsl3dzfjifeirvfnjq/VPHSNov2024-21.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1786748457/matsuk12us/m4xsl3dzfjifeirvfnjq/VPHSNov2024-21.jpg","width":2200}])
Donuts and pictures: Mat-Su father, daughter continue longtime first day of school tradition
![Donuts and pictures: Mat-Su father, daughter continue longtime first day of school tradition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786682147/matsuk12us/neypbn2grt4smtexvcbw/IMG_1218.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786682147/matsuk12us/neypbn2grt4smtexvcbw/IMG_1218.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1786682147/matsuk12us/neypbn2grt4smtexvcbw/IMG_1218.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1786682147/matsuk12us/neypbn2grt4smtexvcbw/IMG_1218.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1786682147/matsuk12us/neypbn2grt4smtexvcbw/IMG_1218.jpg","width":1590}])
iTech: The ‘OG’ of online learning
![iTech: The ‘OG’ of online learning]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786673543/matsuk12us/pvgj0sw8dqr8zuuv8vfz/Redington942024-77.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786673543/matsuk12us/pvgj0sw8dqr8zuuv8vfz/Redington942024-77.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1786673543/matsuk12us/pvgj0sw8dqr8zuuv8vfz/Redington942024-77.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1786673543/matsuk12us/pvgj0sw8dqr8zuuv8vfz/Redington942024-77.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1786673543/matsuk12us/pvgj0sw8dqr8zuuv8vfz/Redington942024-77.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1786673543/matsuk12us/pvgj0sw8dqr8zuuv8vfz/Redington942024-77.jpg","width":2200}])
Thousands of MSBSD students, staff celebrate the first day of the 2026-27 school year
![Thousands of MSBSD students, staff celebrate the first day of the 2026-27 school year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786667966/matsuk12us/b3qtq8yid47j7yzs3zh4/lead.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786667966/matsuk12us/b3qtq8yid47j7yzs3zh4/lead.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1786667966/matsuk12us/b3qtq8yid47j7yzs3zh4/lead.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1786667966/matsuk12us/b3qtq8yid47j7yzs3zh4/lead.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1786667966/matsuk12us/b3qtq8yid47j7yzs3zh4/lead.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1786667966/matsuk12us/b3qtq8yid47j7yzs3zh4/lead.jpg","width":2200}])
Annual event helps about 800 kids start the new school year with a brand-new pair of shoes
![Annual event helps about 800 kids start the new school year with a brand-new pair of shoes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786053375/matsuk12us/pv9y8q2bhidns14idwwl/shoe2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786053375/matsuk12us/pv9y8q2bhidns14idwwl/shoe2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1786053375/matsuk12us/pv9y8q2bhidns14idwwl/shoe2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1786053375/matsuk12us/pv9y8q2bhidns14idwwl/shoe2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1786053375/matsuk12us/pv9y8q2bhidns14idwwl/shoe2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1786053375/matsuk12us/pv9y8q2bhidns14idwwl/shoe2.jpg","width":2200}])
Local students showcase their livestock, skills during annual Blue Jacket Jackpot
![Local students showcase their livestock, skills during annual Blue Jacket Jackpot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785969572/matsuk12us/ldg1uh7zkorxj76nxpuv/FFA1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785969572/matsuk12us/ldg1uh7zkorxj76nxpuv/FFA1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1785969572/matsuk12us/ldg1uh7zkorxj76nxpuv/FFA1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1785969572/matsuk12us/ldg1uh7zkorxj76nxpuv/FFA1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1785969572/matsuk12us/ldg1uh7zkorxj76nxpuv/FFA1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1785969572/matsuk12us/ldg1uh7zkorxj76nxpuv/FFA1.jpg","width":2200}])
United Way of Mat-Su hosts annual Stuff the Bus event
![United Way of Mat-Su hosts annual Stuff the Bus event]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785778428/matsuk12us/pig285uu1szyalady2gm/StufftheBusSTILL22.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785778428/matsuk12us/pig285uu1szyalady2gm/StufftheBusSTILL22.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1785778428/matsuk12us/pig285uu1szyalady2gm/StufftheBusSTILL22.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1785778428/matsuk12us/pig285uu1szyalady2gm/StufftheBusSTILL22.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1785778428/matsuk12us/pig285uu1szyalady2gm/StufftheBusSTILL22.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1785778428/matsuk12us/pig285uu1szyalady2gm/StufftheBusSTILL22.png","width":2200}])
Mat-Su Career Tech senior and Colony Knights flag football standout selected to participate in national athletics competition
![Mat-Su Career Tech senior and Colony Knights flag football standout selected to participate in national athletics competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785445006/matsuk12us/dkeyhbacofyrsla9czwg/EllaRichardson.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785445006/matsuk12us/dkeyhbacofyrsla9czwg/EllaRichardson.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1785445006/matsuk12us/dkeyhbacofyrsla9czwg/EllaRichardson.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1785445006/matsuk12us/dkeyhbacofyrsla9czwg/EllaRichardson.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1785445006/matsuk12us/dkeyhbacofyrsla9czwg/EllaRichardson.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1785445006/matsuk12us/dkeyhbacofyrsla9czwg/EllaRichardson.jpg","width":2200}])
Excellerate Learning Academy: Personalized learning meets academic excellence at Colony High School
![Excellerate Learning Academy: Personalized learning meets academic excellence at Colony High School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1784927267/matsuk12us/pdozs18mscruvgkemf7k/LibraryTime.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1784927267/matsuk12us/pdozs18mscruvgkemf7k/LibraryTime.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1784927267/matsuk12us/pdozs18mscruvgkemf7k/LibraryTime.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1784927267/matsuk12us/pdozs18mscruvgkemf7k/LibraryTime.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1784927267/matsuk12us/pdozs18mscruvgkemf7k/LibraryTime.jpg","width":1600}])
MSBSD CTE programs help prepare students with real-world experience
![MSBSD CTE programs help prepare students with real-world experience]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1784763005/matsuk12us/ucnksmpk0tzka1dd9pzl/CTHS_Jan2025-1611.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1784763005/matsuk12us/ucnksmpk0tzka1dd9pzl/CTHS_Jan2025-1611.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1784763005/matsuk12us/ucnksmpk0tzka1dd9pzl/CTHS_Jan2025-1611.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1784763005/matsuk12us/ucnksmpk0tzka1dd9pzl/CTHS_Jan2025-1611.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1784763005/matsuk12us/ucnksmpk0tzka1dd9pzl/CTHS_Jan2025-1611.jpg","width":1600}])
Mat-Su Middle College: The experience of a college education as a high school student
![Mat-Su Middle College: The experience of a college education as a high school student]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1784776090/matsuk12us/cod2hxh6do7bmhuhhkbt/MSMStudentatComputer.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1784776090/matsuk12us/cod2hxh6do7bmhuhhkbt/MSMStudentatComputer.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1784776090/matsuk12us/cod2hxh6do7bmhuhhkbt/MSMStudentatComputer.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1784776090/matsuk12us/cod2hxh6do7bmhuhhkbt/MSMStudentatComputer.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1784776090/matsuk12us/cod2hxh6do7bmhuhhkbt/MSMStudentatComputer.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1784776090/matsuk12us/cod2hxh6do7bmhuhhkbt/MSMStudentatComputer.jpg","width":1920}])
Our Vision & Mission
Mission & Beliefs
VISION: Mat-Su Borough School District will be a model of excellence in teaching, learning, and engaging all students.
MISSION: Mat-Su Borough School District prepares all students for success.
In addition to MSBSD's core mission and beliefs, the MSBSD Strategic Plan sets long-term goals and objectives, guided by the Superintendent and reviewed annually with the School Board, and includes five main goals; for detailed objectives, click on MSBSD Strategic Plan.
Our Goals & Beliefs
Mission & Beliefs
- 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: We believe that the needs and best interests of students drive all decisions.
- All students can and want to learn.
- Educational choices and community participation are essential to student success.
In addition to MSBSD's core mission and beliefs, the MSBSD Strategic Plan sets long-term goals and objectives, guided by the Superintendent and reviewed annually with the School Board, and includes five main goals; for detailed objectives, click on MSBSD Strategic Plan.
19,000+
students
46
schools
1
mission
25,000
square miles
19.44
student/teacher ratio