Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School

Howard Valentine School

Mission:
The Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment that empowers students to reach their full potential. Through active community engagement, we strive to support educational excellence, cultivate lifelong learning, and promote a strong sense of belonging within our school and community.

Vision:
Our vision is to create a thriving educational community where every student is encouraged to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. By partnering with families, local organizations, and educators, we aim to inspire a future where students are prepared to succeed and contribute meaningfully to both their local and global communities.

Student-Run Greenhouse and Orchard:

The student-run greenhouse and orchard at Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School provide hands-on learning opportunities that promote sustainability and environmental stewardship. Through managing the greenhouse and orchard, students develop practical skills in agriculture, teamwork, and responsibility while deepening their connection to nature. This project not only enhances their education but also contributes to the well-being of the local schools by providing fresh, locally grown produce.

Programs at our school

  • Work Study opportunities for students to gain work experience and job skills necessary for life during their last few years of school!

  •  Student government - MS/HS Students have the opportunity to take part in school operations and fundraising for events that are important to them! 

  • Sports- Our school offers Karate and Archery on-site and many other opportunities to participate in district wide sports like NYO! 

  • Weekly Library field trip- Helping foster a lifelong love of reading, we have the opportunity to go to our local library for a weekly lesson!

  • Walking Field trips- Our school offers lots of opportunities to get our and see our community by doing walking field trips to the beach and local parks. In addition to including walking and jogging in PE to help with our goals of promoting lifelong fitness.

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Staff

Lead Teacher/Secondary Teacher: Mackenzie Slayton

Elementary Teacher: Jenifer Hudson

Paraprofessional: Judy Adamson 

Cook & Custodian: Janie Wainscott

Greenhouse Data Collection Project Manager: David Keys

Greenhouse Assistant: Hesperus Keys

Contact Information

Howard Valentine School

P.O. Box 18002

Coffman Cove, AK 99918

907-329-2244