Chugach Optional

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Chugach Optional Elementary, Anchorage’s oldest optional program, since 1973, fosters a joy of learning through a supportive, student-centered environment.

We value critical thinking, self-direction, and strong collaboration with staff and families.

05/29/2026

✌️ Peace out, Chugach! ✌️

The office is officially closed, and Carrie and I are sending you off with smiles and summer wishes!

Thank you for a fantastic year filled with learning, growth, friendship, and so many special moments. We feel incredibly lucky to be part of such an amazing school community.

Have a summer full of sunshine, adventure, and memory-making. We’ll see you again soon!

Until then… peace, love, and summer break! ☀️❤️✌️

05/29/2026

Wow! We are already up to 192 students registered for next year that is 79% of all students!! Part of the 21% login to Parent Connect and get it off your list 😃

Are you ready for back-to-school? Returning students — confirm your 2026-27 registration status in Parent Connect today:

Login, select your student, and click ASD Quick Links to see if Online Registration is Complete or Incomplete.

Log in and register your student via ParentConnect:
https://parentconnect.asdk12.org/

If you need your PIN and a new password, please visit the Login Reminder Page:
https://parentconnect.asdk12.org/Production/ParentPortal/Home/LoginReminder

Instructions for logging in and registering are available in the Online Registration Guide:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ad_jw_le6sF_MgQU-F9ZBaHszpZQok7RAr2al9q680U/edit?usp=sharing

For questions about your student’s registration, please contact your school:
https://www.asdk12.org/schools

The SUMMER Scoop 05/22/2026

Summer Scoop!! We hope you all have a wonderful break!

The SUMMER Scoop The SUMMER Scoop

05/18/2026

Please head over to Parent Connect and register your student for next year! We are up to 164 students (right about 64%) registered - Help us get that number even higher! This helps us with planning classroom placements and getting all supports in place. Thanks!!

Are you ready for back-to-school? Returning students — confirm your 2026-27 registration status in Parent Connect today:

Login, select your student, and click ASD Quick Links to see if Online Registration is Complete or Incomplete.

Log in and register your student via ParentConnect:
https://parentconnect.asdk12.org/

If you need your PIN and a new password, please visit the Login Reminder Page:
https://parentconnect.asdk12.org/Production/ParentPortal/Home/LoginReminder

Instructions for logging in and registering are available in the Online Registration Guide:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ad_jw_le6sF_MgQU-F9ZBaHszpZQok7RAr2al9q680U/edit?usp=sharing

For questions about your student’s registration, please contact your school:
https://www.asdk12.org/schools

Photos from Chugach Optional's post 05/07/2026

Reminder: Tomorrow is our LAST half day of the school year! Students will be released at 11:15 a.m.

Also, our Lost & Found tables are currently overflowing with lonely jackets, abandoned water bottles, mystery gloves, and enough hoodies to start their own class. If your child has been “missing” something for a while… there’s a very good chance it’s waiting patiently to be reunited with its family. 😉

05/05/2026

Chugach Alumni Aiden sharing for Teacher's Appreciation week!

05/05/2026

Are you ready for back-to-school? Returning students — confirm your 2026-27 registration status in Parent Connect today:

Login, select your student, and click ASD Quick Links to see if Online Registration is Complete or Incomplete.

Log in and register your student via ParentConnect:
https://parentconnect.asdk12.org/

If you need your PIN and a new password, please visit the Login Reminder Page:
https://parentconnect.asdk12.org/Production/ParentPortal/Home/LoginReminder

Instructions for logging in and registering are available in the Online Registration Guide:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ad_jw_le6sF_MgQU-F9ZBaHszpZQok7RAr2al9q680U/edit?usp=sharing

For questions about your student’s registration, please contact your school:
https://www.asdk12.org/schools

05/01/2026

Check out May's Scoop here!

https://app.smore.com/n/nusrm

04/28/2026

Online Registration for the 2026-27 school year is now open.

Check registration off your back-to school to-do list today!

Log in and register your student via ParentConnect:

https://parentconnect.asdk12.org/production/parentportal

If you need your PIN and a new password, please visit the Login Reminder Page:

https://parentconnect.asdk12.org/Production/ParentPortal/Home/LoginReminder

Instructions for logging in and registering are available in the Online Registration Guide:

https://share.articulate.com/1Btz9erGjz5jM5dqfeXsY

What about students who will be in Kindergarten in the 2026-27 school year?

This process is slightly different. Families of incoming Kindergarten students should begin by following the pre-enrollment process, which is open now through May 29 then will re-open July 15.

https://www.asdk12.org/departments/academic-services/instructional-division/early-learning-department/readysetkindergarten

04/23/2026

Join us as we celebrate our amazing family volunteers! 💛 Our Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast Bar will be Friday, April 24 from 7:50–8:30 a.m. (adults only) in the MPR. During this time, students will place backpacks outside their external classroom doors and enjoy supervised play on the playground before heading into class at 8:30. Thank you for all you do—we’re so grateful for our volunteers!

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Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm