Houghtaling Dolphin Families, The Superintendent elected not to renew my administrative contract, so I am being forced transferred to teach English at Schoenbar. It is with a heavy heart that I express my blessing to have led our Houghtaling Dolphin Family these past three years. I hope the motto of leading by example- Respect, Professionalism, Communication, was reflected in my leadership each day. My words and actions were to always put students first. Making the jump to Administration is challenging far beyond what one gets in a degree program, during an internship, or as you wait on the sidelines post degree. Thank you for helping me continue to learn the perils of this side of administration. We will finish this school year strong and positive, celebrating the successes of our students. I will continue to embrace our students, knowing we make a difference...one smile and warm greeting at a time. May you and your family and friends make great memories this summer! Gunalchéesh Respectfully, Sheila Klosterman
Houghtaling Dolphin Families, It is with mixed emotions that I inform you all I will be transferred to Point Higgins Elementary School for the 2019-20 school year. I will be serving a dual role at Point Higgins as Vice Principal and I will instruct mandated Guidance Counselor units to the students. My year at Houghtaling Elementary School was amazing. There were challenges, personal and professional growth, and awesome times with the students and staff in this building. I appreciate the warmth and acceptance I received from every student, staff member, and family member I had the pleasure of working with this year. You will all be missed. My family truly felt welcomed and embraced by the Houghtaling community. As I continue my career as an administrator in the KGBSD, and as a resident in this tremendous community, I’m sure our paths will cross on numerous occasions in the future. Thank you all for what you do for the students at Houghtaling. Stay calm and dolphin on, Dan Olson
Wednesday May 22nd Students and staff may bring in UP TO 5 gently used books. These will be somewhat sorted prior to the event. Teachers keep track of how many books each student donated. When the class comes down to "shop" each student may take as many items as they donated and one extra book. Even if a student doesn't donate, he or she still gets to choose a book to keep. Please NO magazines or books with adult subject matter. Please NO books with significant damage; normal wear is okay but books with damaged covers, ripped pages and scribbling on them are not appropriate for the book swap. Please CHECK OVER THE ITEMS YOUR CHILD WANTS TO DONATE. Once they are in the swap, they are selected by another child and walk out of the library permanantly. We do not want your family to accidentally lose books that are heirlooms or of sentimental value.
The last PTA Meeting of the year is happening Tuesday, May 21st. We are deparately looking for a Treasurer! This is such a vital role on the board. If you are good with bookkeeping, please consider coming to the meeting and putting our name in the hat for the position. If you have any questions please contact htepta@gmail.com or the Houghtaling Office @ 225-4128.
WE ARE DESPERATE for VOLUNTEERS!! Field Day & All School BBQ Wednesday May 29th ~ mark your calendar! This ALL SCHOOL event takes many hands to pull off If you can find time to volunteer please fill out the VOLUNTEER FIELD DAY form and return to the office. Also check out the FIELD DAY PICNIC SUPPLIES form with a list of what we are asking each grade level to bring. It will be a fun OLYMPICS themed day! Preschool through 3rd grades activities are 9:00am-11:30am Lunch is 11:45 to 12:45 4th - 6th grade activities are from 12:45-2:45 Please help end the year with a fun filled day for all! Click the heading above to print out the volunteer form.
New Student Online Registration If you have a student you would like to enroll for the 2019-2020 school year, please scroll down to the heading "REGISTRATION" on the website and you may follow the screens. You will be walked through step by step and asked to upload any pertinent documents. Due to class size limits, your child is not automatically guaranteed a spot at Houghtaling and may be placed on a wait list. Contact the office at 225-4128 with any questions.
Positive Behavior Support at Houghtaling PBIS at Houghtaling is alive and active! If you would like to read more about our program please click SITE SHORTCUTS and choose PBIS http://www.pbisathoughtaling.com
Hello Parents: We are noticing more and more students arriving to school tardy. Please plan accordingly the night before so that you are all ready for the morning chaos. With that being said, students should not arrive to school before 8:35am. ALL STUDENTS go to either breakfast or the playground at 8:35am. There is no hanging out in the front foyer waiting for the bell to ring. Teachers are getting their rooms ready for the day so kids may not go to the classroom unless plans have been made prior.
Houghtaling Dolphin Families,Houghtaling Dolphin Families,
It is with mixed emotions that I inform you all I will be transferred to Point Higgins Elementary School for the 2019-20 school year. I will be serving a dual role at Point Higgins as Vice Principal and I will instruct mandated Guidance Counselor units to the students. My year at Houghtaling Elementary School was amazing. There were challenges, personal and professional growth, and awesome times with the students and staff in this building. I appreciate the warmth and acceptance I received from every student, staff member, and family member I had the pleasure of working with this year. You will all be missed. My family truly felt welcomed and embraced by the Houghtaling community. As I continue my career as an administrator in the KGBSD, and as a resident in this tremendous community, I’m sure our paths will cross on numerous occasions in the future. Thank you all for what you do for the students at Houghtaling.
Stay calm and dolphin on,
Dan Olson
New Student Online Registration
If you have a student you would like to enroll for the 2019-2020 school year, please scroll down to the heading "REGISTRATION" on the website and you may follow the screens. You will be walked through step by step and asked to upload any pertinent documents. Due to class size limits, your child is not automatically guaranteed a spot at Houghtaling and may be placed on a wait list. Contact the office at 225-4128 with any questions.
Houghtaling PTA Logo Contest!
Paperwork is coming home soon with all the details and rules for the contest. The Houghtaling PTA will use the new logo on their website, on printed materials, apparel, and other merchandise. Get your artistic juices flowing and submit your entry to the office. Deadline is May 17th
If your child is not going to be attending Houghtaling for the 2019-2020 school year please notify the office ASAP at 225-4128
There is about a month and a half left in the school year and MANY grades are planning field trips. PLEASE check your child's backpacks regularly for permission slips coming home.
2019 Registration is now OPEN for Baseball and Softball. Please use the following link.
http://bit.ly/KetchikanLittleLeague2019
Early registration ends March 10th and closes March 26th
Any questions email ketchikanlittleleague@gmail.com
PTA Board 2018-2019 
President
Petrina Calvin brianpetrina.calvin@gmail.com
Jackie Yates jackiey0123@gmail.com
Vice-President
Aubree Kline Aubree.Kline@gmail.com
Karen Taylor shaytt@hotmail.com
Secretary
Hilary Robbins hilary@coastalak.com
Treasurer
Shayla Simons shaylsimons@gmail.com
A&P Receipt Volunteer
Theresa Kimmel theresa@kpunet.net
BoxTop Volunteer
Karen Taylor shaytt@hotmail.com
Primary Teacher Rep
Kristy Hamilton kristy.hamilton@k21schools.org
Intermediate Teacher Rep
Starla Agoney starla.agoney@k21schools.org
Houghtaling Principal
Sheila Klosterman sheila.klosterman@k21schools.org
Houghtaling Assistant Principal
Dan Olson dan.olson@k21schools.org
Our staff outside are working everyday as quickly as possible to help children get safely to their waiting vehicles. If your child is a pick up in the drive through lane, please remind them to go directly outside to your car and not dilly dally. We are trying to keep the pick up lane flowing. Thank you Parents for your patience! As the weather is changing and it is getting darker we are asking our pick up parents to please use caution and drive slowly. Also, please use the crosswalk in front of the building anytime you are crossing the street. The crosswalk is a huge safety feature put in place to keep everyone safe. Thank You!
Remember - PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE UPPER LOT anywhere at the end of the day UNLESS you use the front handicap spots. Not even for a couple minutes.
This is a HUGE safety issue for kiddos!
Excessive Tardiness
Hello Parents: We are noticing more and more students arriving to school tardy. Please plan accordingly the night before so that you are all ready for the morning chaos. With that being said, students should not arrive to school before 8:35am. ALL STUDENTS go to either breakfast or the playground at 8:35am. There is no hanging out in the front foyer waiting for the bell to ring. Teachers are getting their rooms ready for the day so kids may not go to the classroom unless plans have been made prior.
Free and Reduced Meal Plan
Anytime a change happens in the financial situation for your family you can apply for the free reduced meal plan.
Please go online to https://www.kgbsd.org/domain/94 or come into the Houghtaling office to fill out an application.
It does take a a few days to process the application.
Positive Behavior Support at Houghtaling
PBIS at Houghtaling is alive and active! If you would like to read more about our program please click SITE SHORTCUTS and choose PBIS
The KGBSD School Board requests your input! Please take a moment to click the link below and fill out the survey.
KGBSD School Board Pre Strategic Planning Survey Link
PARKING LOTS ~ Where to Park at Houghtaling
The VISITOR parking is located on the north end of the building. Anytime Parents, Grandparents, Community Members, etc are visiting Houghtaling please park in this parking lot. The upper STAFF parking is for Staff or Handicap Accessible visitors only.
The STAFF ONLY and HANDICAP Accessible parking is the upper lot. The Handicap spaces are up close to the building entrace location. Handicap spaces are reserved for those with Handicap accessible eligibility status. Please refrain from parking in these spots even for a few minutes unless you are eligible.
Our staff outside are working everyday as quickly as possible to help children get safely to their waiting vehicles. If your child is a pick up in the drive through lane, please remind them to go directly outside to your car and not dilly dally. We are trying to keep the pick up lane flowing. Thank you Parents for your patience! As the weather is changing and it is getting darker we are asking our pick up parents to please use caution and drive slowly. Also, please use the crosswalk in front of the building anytime you are crossing the street. The crosswalk is a huge safety feature put in place to keep everyone safe. Thank You!
Remember - PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE UPPER LOT anywhere at the beginning/end of the day UNLESS you use the front handicap spots. Not even for a couple minutes.
This is a HUGE safety issue for kiddos!
!!KGBSD Text Alerts
Text Alerts, Announcements, and Reminders
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District is excited to announce that this year we will be activating texting capabilities through, SchoolMessenger, the same system that sends out the district’s automated phone calls and emails. This service is not intended to replace our existing means of communication- rather it will enhance them.
The district will only use the service to provide information that is timely and relevant.
In order to participate in the new service you must indicate your willingness to receive text messages to your phone. The process is simple and only takes a few seconds to complete.
Simply text any one of the following words to the number 67587: subscribe, optin, yes
You’ll know you were successful if you receive the following reply message:
You are registered 4 SchoolMessenger notifications. Reply STOP to quit, HELP for help.
In addition to performing the opt-in process above you’ll want to insure that the district has your wireless number(s) in our student information database. If you haven’t already provided that information to your school, do so.
