The Anchorage United Nations Day Run is a fundraiser for the Anchorage School District (ASD) language immersion programs. This is a fun 2K/5K run along the coastal trail open to all wishing to celebrate the cultural and linguistic diversity of the ASD and Anchorage community. Find more info at http://www.anchorageunrun.org

Sign up to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A48ADA629A3FA7-tnk2022 Meals must be ordered in advance online - Deadline for orders is October 1; Meals are $16 each; Options include Katsu Chicken, Teriyaki Beef, and Yakisoba Noodles. Includes the main entree, rice, tempura, 2 dumplings, 4 California roll pieces and sauces served in a bento box. Meal Orders are now Closed. Read More >>

Attention Japanese Immersion Families! As many of you know, the school board is proposing to cut the high school immersion programs which would be a disservice to all our children’s education. This decision could be made as early as DECEMBER! So what can we do?! Please attend our planning session on Monday, 14 November, 2022 Read More >>

ALASKA NIHONGO CONTEST: This Saturday, March 25th   Tentative Contest Schedule: Registration/Check-In: 8:30am-9:15am (must register in person) Group Skit: 10:00-11:15 Poetry: 10:00-10:15 Original Poetry: 10:15-10:40 Haiku: 10:40-11:05 Speech: 10:00-11:25 Song: 11:20-12:15 *There will be Cultural Demonstrations throughout the day (more TBA).   PLACE: UAA  3416 Seawolf Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508 AWARDS: TBA (I’ll be in touch Read More >>

From Kamimura Sensei: Hi 4th and 5th grade families, I would like to announce that we will have an information meeting for the Chitose inbound (January 2024) and outbound (June 2024) trip on Wednesday, April 5th at Sand Lake library. We will share the schedule, timeline, expectations, and outlook of both inbound and outbound exchanges. Please join Read More >>

To be announced 2024!

Join us for an evening of family fun - K-12 Student Songs Taiko Drumming Crafts / Games Food For Purchase   Open to K-12 All ASD Students and Families are welcome to attend. Mears Middle School Friday, April 28, 2023 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Admission: $3 Per person (4 and under free)

Tuesday September 12 Sand Lake Library 6:30 pm

Doors open @ 5:45 pm @ Mears Middle School Silent Auction - Food and Cupcake Walk - Activities and Entertainment Food options and prices (link to order form below): Teriyaki Chicken with rice & mac salad $16 Kalua Pork with rice & mac salad $16 Vegetable Chow Mein $8 California Roll cost per order $10 Read More >>

Registration is now open! Click link below to register. Register Here See flyer below for information on this opportunity to support the Japanese Immersion Program and have some fun learning about Japanese culture and activities!