Here Are the 2026 Mat-Su Assembly and School Board Candidates
August 31, 2026
Voters in all but one of Mat-Su's seven districts will pick Assembly or School Board candidates this year.
Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District
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Mat-Su teens represent Alaska at Patriot Games national athletic competition
August 21, 2026
The students joined high school-aged athletes from across the country.
In Mat-Su, neighborhood schools double as community hubs. Closing them has sweeping impacts.
August 19, 2026
From emergency shelters and food banks to sports and church services, school buildings across Mat-Su serve as important community connectors, residents and officials said.
Fewer staff, less screen time: What’s changing in Mat-Su schools this year
August 12, 2026
Deep budget cuts mean reduced staff in libraries, front offices and classrooms.
Millions in federal education funding released to Alaska districts
July 28, 2025
Alaska schools will now receive over $46 million that they included in their budgets for the upcoming school year.
Millions in Mat-Su school funding at risk under federal freeze
July 17, 2025
The money pays for programs including after-school activites, student supplies and preschools, Mat-Su district officials said.
A new Mat-Su district tech tool replaces some school apps – but not all
July 09, 2025
The update reduces the number of apps parents must use to keep track of school communications.
Mat-Su school district adds 2 new diploma options, drops 4Cs
June 06, 2025
The changes will first impact students over the 2025-26 school year, which starts in August.
Mat-Su school district reaches partial settlement in disabled students suit
May 23, 2025
The partial settlement requires the district to notify a parent or guardian the same day a student is restrained or isolated.
Mat-Su school board approves student cell phone ban
May 22, 2025
The policy bans phone use during all instructional hours, including lunch breaks.
Mat-Su school board approves new ‘Choice’ diploma with reduced graduation requirements
May 08, 2025
The diploma will be available to students enrolled in the Mat-Su Central homeschool program.
Mat-Su to weigh all-day phone ban for students across district
May 07, 2025
The ban includes phone use during lunch and passing periods.
New Mat-Su special ed group looks to connect parents with district officials
April 23, 2025
The group's first meeting is scheduled for April 28.