Soldotna Elementary PTO -The Parent Pack

09/12/2026

09/12/2026

Mrs. Shaw's 5th and 6th grade students created this collaborative art project today in remembrance of 9/11. Students learned about one of the ways people came together to support those who had experienced loss. One example was America's Camp, a nonprofit organization that ran a summer camp for children who lost parents or loved ones in the 9/11 attacks.

At the camp, children spent time together in a safe and caring environment, where they could play, make art, and share their feelings with others who had similar experiences. In the summer of 2006, artist Traci Molloy worked with campers at America's Camp to create a papier mâché sculpture called The Feathers of a Phoenix.

In Greek mythology, the phoenix is a creature that lives forever by being reborn from its ashes, making it a symbol of hope and new beginnings. Each camper created a feather on the phoenix to express how they were feeling or to honor someone important to them - often a parent or loved one who had died.

When all the feathers were put together, they formed one large artwork that represented healing, memory, and strength.

09/09/2026

08/24/2026

AMENDED: The first SoEl PTO Meeting is September 9th @ 4:00pm in the Library.

Sign up to join the SoEl PTO and the class with the highest PTO sign-ups will get a pizza party!

08/07/2026

08/07/2026

August 2026 Newsletter

08/07/2026

2026-2027 KPBSD Transportation Route Update

As we prepare to welcome students back for the new school year, families are encouraged to review their student's bus route information before the first day of school.

Please take a few minutes to:

Find your student's bus route and stop information
Confirm pick-up and drop-off times
Review any route updates that may impact your family

Planning ahead helps ensure a smooth and safe start to the school year for all students.

For transportation routes, schedules, and additional information, visit:
https://kpbsd.org/departments/assistant-superintendent/instructional-support/planning-and-operations/pupil-transportation/

If you have questions regarding student transportation, please contact your local KPBSD Transportation Office.
Central Peninsula 907.262.4900
Southern Peninsula 907.235.0124
Seward Area 907.224.3559

We look forward to safely transporting our students for another successful school year. Have a wonderful 2026-2027 school year!