Anchorage School District

Thank you to the U.S. Army Marketing & Engagement Brigade led by Commander Col. Karen Rutka, who took part in presenting a check worth $10,000 to the Anchorage School District on behalf of the U.S. Army School Sponsorship Program to be used in high schools as part of a partnership with the U.S. Army & Go Army Seattle and US Army Recruiting Command (USAREC). #ASDShineBright #partnership #Alaska

The Eyes of Freedom: Lima Company Memorial which honors fallen heroes like LCpl Grant Fraser who graduated from Service, is on display inside Robert Service High School (5577 Abbott Road) for public viewing from July 22nd through July 24th from 10AM-4PM. Check out how Grant's mother, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan and Service High School remembered his service and sacrifice to our country. #EyesofFreedom #rememberthefallen #Alaska

New ASD Principals were in the Education Center participating in a unique Scavenger Hunt. We followed new Mountain View Elementary School principal Alohilani Bonahoom as she and her colleagues learned about the district and its resources for the upcoming new school year. #ASDShineBright #newprincipals #Alaska

The Eyes of Freedom: Lima Company Memorial just arrived at Robert Service High School via an escort from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson - JBER. The memorial honoring fallen hero LCpl Grant Fraser who graduated from Service, will be on display at the school (5577 Abbott Road) for public viewing from July 22nd through July 24th from 10AM-4PM. There will also be a kickoff special ceremony on Monday, July 22nd at 10AM by the Service JROTC and Service Choir. #EyesofFreedom #rememberthefallen #Alaska

Congrats to the East Anchorage High School cheerleaders who attended a Universal Cheerleaders Association Cheer Camp in San Diego, CA and out of the 12 teams in attendance were recipients of the UCA Leadership Award. The team also got 2nd place for a halftime routine, 3rd place for spirit awards and they received the spirit stick. And out of the Fab 5 that represented East, T-Birds Samia and Jackson were chosen to be some of the top cheerleaders at camp. #ASDShineBright #excellence #Alaska

Thank you to our new neighbors Burlington Stores, Inc. and the national nonprofit AdoptAClassroom.org for their support of our classrooms. We are overwhelmed by their generous $5,000 donation to help further our students’ education at Chinook Elementary Anchorage! #ASDShineBright #BurlingtonEmpowersStudents #Alaska

Congratulations to Family Partnership School graduate Mac Swanson who was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL Draft. Mac (who also went to West Anchorage High School for 9th/10th grade) and his father Brian who is an Chugiak High School alumni, are the first father-son duo of Alaskans to be drafted. We are proud of you Mac! #ASDShineBright #NHLDraft #hockey #Alaska

Congratulations to Service High School Cougar recent graduate Coen Niclai who was drafted by the Miami Marlins and loanDepot park He is the fifth catcher from Alaska to be picked. Go Coen Go! We are proud of you! #ASDShineBright Major League Baseball (MLB) #MLBDraft #Alaska

The Eyes of Freedom: Lima Company Memorial will be on display here in Anchorage at Robert Service High School (5577 Abbott Road) from July 22-24 to honor and remember fallen hero LCpl Grant Fraser who graduated from Service and the Marine Forces Reserve’s 4th Reserve Reconnaissance Battalion. LCpl Grant Fraser was attached to Lima Company through the Marine Forces Reserve 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division. Fraser died on August 3rd, 2005 while serving combat operations in Haditha, Iraq. The Eyes of Freedom Exhibit - Service High School Schedule: Sunday, July 21, 2024 - 6PM - The Eyes of Freedom Exhibit will be transported to Service High School from JBER via an honor escort. (By way of Post Road Gate, Reeve Blvd, 5th Ave, Boniface, MLK, Elmore, & Abbott) Monday, July 22, 2024 - 10AM - There will be a short ceremony conducted by the Service High School JROTC to honor LCpl Fraser. July 22-24 - 10AM-4PM - Public Viewing of the Eyes of Freedom Memorial Exhibit at Service High School The display will be open to the public outside the auditorium. We welcome all students, faculty, and community members to honor LCpl Grant Fraser and all who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The Eyes Of Freedom functions as a traveling memorial across the United States, dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of all who answer our nation's call, ensuring that those who gave the ultimate sacrifice are never forgotten. ‘Silent Battle’, a sculpture by Anita Miller, was created after witnessing first hand the struggles of our returning combat veterans coping with post traumatic stress and the loss of their brothers and sisters in combat and at home. ‘Silent Battle’ initiates the tough conversations about veteran PTS with the purpose of supporting our veterans and making sure their voices are heard. The Eyes of Freedom memorial exhibit with the portrait of Grant Fraser will be on display in a total of three locations (JBER Air Show, Service High School, UAA-Alaska Airlines Center) across Anchorage with an honor escort to each.