Military Families

Peterson Elementary School is proud to serve the many military families who work and live in our community. We are committed to providing support, resources, and enriching programs to enhance their educational experience and support the unique need of our military families. 

Peterson Elementary is a designated Purple Star School, which services United States Coast Guard and Navy families whose students make up 80 percent of the student population. The Purple Star Award is for military-friendly schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military. The Purple Star Advisory Board, formed by the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development, determines a school’s eligibility every three years. 

    Demographics

    • 80% of Peterson Elementary students are military affiliated 
    • 40% of Peterson faculty and staff are military affiliated 
    • Peterson primarily serves Coast Guard affiliated families 
    • Peterson also serves Navy families 
    • Our school is located adjacent to the USCG Base Kodiak and has a walking path to base housing 

    USCG Liaison Officer

    Graham Edwards, CWO-3 MAT Supervisor  
    raymond.g.edwards@uscg.mil 

    School Programs

    • “Meet the Teacher Day” before school starts 
    • Open House  
    • Winter concert 
    • Spring concert 
    • Veterans day assembly 
    • Chess tournaments 
    • Battle of the Books 
    • Spelling Bee 
    • School jobs for students (i.e. bulletin board crew, groundskeepers, library assistant, morning news crew, puffin podcast crew, sunshine crew, welcome crew)  
    • We work closely with our PTA to facilitate family events after school (i.e. Haunted Hallways, Santa’s Workshop, Puffins on Ice, and more) 
    • School tours and classroom visits will be arranged for incoming students mid-year.  Please contact the school office. 
    • Full time school counselor 
    • Full time school nurse 

    Resources

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