Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School

The Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School, located in the remote coastal community of Kasaan, Alaska, serves as a vital educational hub within the Southeast Island School District. As a small, rural institution, the school is deeply integrated into the cultural and geographic fabric of Prince of Wales Island. It focuses on providing a personalized learning environment that accommodates the unique needs of its students while fostering a strong connection to the local Tlingit heritage and the surrounding natural environment.

The school’s curriculum is designed to balance academic achievement with place-based learning, often utilizing the rich history and ecological resources of Kasaan to enhance the classroom experience. By maintaining small class sizes and a close-knit school community, the Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School emphasizes student engagement, individualized instruction, and the development of skills necessary for students to succeed both within their village and in the wider world. Through its affiliation with the Southeast Island School District, the school remains committed to delivering quality public education in one of Alaska’s most unique and scenic settings.