Mat-Su school district may offer gas cards if bus drivers strike
January 27, 2026
The gift cards would help families offset the cost of providing their own transportation.
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Mat-Su school bus workers vote to OK strike if contract talks collapse
January 15, 2026
The strike would be the second such walk out in three years.
Mat-Su eyes longer classes, fewer teachers for sixth graders
December 29, 2025
The proposal looks to improve math and literacy test scores among sixth graders.
Mat-Su school bus carrying 9 students tips over on icy road; no serious injuries reported
December 02, 2025
Bus 33 was headed to Machetanz Elementary School when it tipped over due to icy road conditions.
Parents, staff push back on Mat-Central overhaul as district readies proposal
January 31, 2025
The changes include a shift in graduation requirements, higher homeschool allotment payments and class fee increases.
School board to consider Mat-Su Central shake-up as district faces $22 million funding shortfall
January 17, 2025
The plan would divide the school into two programs -- one with an in-person class requirement, and one with reduced high school graduation credit standards.
A new Wasilla High career program looks to boost the local workforce by teaching adults
January 01, 2025
The program will focus first on Ukranian refugees resettled in the area before expanding to all Mat-Su residents.
Mat-Su school district agrees to pay $89,000 in book removal settlement
November 01, 2024
The suit alleged the district violated students' constitutional rights.
ACLU asks court to temporarily reverse Mat-Su school district transgender bathroom policy
September 04, 2024
The motion is part of an ongoing lawsuit that contends the district's transgender policy violates student rights.
All Mat-Su schools to stock anti-overdose medications under new state rule
September 03, 2024
The rule requires schools to keep on hand at least two doses of an anti-overdose medication.
Most Alaska students are not proficient in reading, math or science, state test results show
September 02, 2024
Alaska’s Department of Education and Early Development released statewide assessment data on Aug. 30.
3 Mat-Su schools set to block students from all cellphone use during school day
August 12, 2024
Students will be required to lock their phones in district-issued cases.
Mat-Su voters to decide on charter school funding, fire service changes
August 07, 2024
If approved, the ballot measures would impact borough property tax rates.