Ben Eielson Junior High
7th Grade Orientation for the 2020-21 School Year
Bruce Bell, Principal
Ben Eielson Jr/Sr High School
Ben Eielson Jr/Sr High School is a small, caring learning community focused on the success of our students.
We are a community dedicated to a culture of academic excellence and lifelong learning.
Veronnica Harvey, 7th/8th grade School Counselor
Welcome to 7th grade at Ben Eielson Jr/Sr High!
All of the staff at Ben Eielson Jr/Sr High would like to welcome you to the 2020-21 school year. We hope you will find this guide helpful and that it answers all of your questions about your child's new junior high experience. We want to make this transition as simple as possible and help your child start their new school with confidence!
Take a Virtual Tour of Our School
BASE ACCESS
Parents who do not live or work on Eielson do have base access for school-related activities, such as drop-off/pick-up and attending school events. Your name will be placed on a list given to the Eielson Visitor's Center at the front gate at the beginning of the school year. You will be able to stop at the Visitor's Center approximately a week before school starts (the first day of school is August 17) to pick up your pass.
If you would like to call to verify the list has been sent, you can call the school starting on August 10 at 372-3110.
To verify Eielson AFB Visitor's Center hours, and for specific questions about obtaining your pass, call 377-3807.
To obtain your pass for the school year, you will need to bring some current documents to the Visitor's Center:
- Driver's License
- Vehicle Registration
- Vehicle Insurance
Class Registration
Your child's final schedule will be given to them on the first day of school.
If your child did not have a chance to choose their electives, please call or email:
Wendy Clark, Counseling Technician
372-3110, x. 30521
Jumpstart!
The first day of school: Monday, August 17th
School hours for students: 7:45 - 2:15
Students receive their schedules and a nametag, and gather in the Lynx gym for an assembly. They are introduced to teachers and play icebreaker games to get to know each other.
Other events include:
- A short run-through of classes to become familiar with the building and their schedules
- Information from our Nutrition Services staff about lunches
- "Breakout" sessions with information about Eielson life such as sports/activities, organization, Student Handbook, lockers, and more!
Meet Your Eielson Junior High Teachers
Lockers!
Here is a short tutorial, and also a written guide to opening our lockers at Eielson. For added practice, we suggest letting them use a combination lock over the summer. Students will have plenty of opportunity to practice when school starts, and teachers and other students are more than willing to help out when there are issues opening lockers at school!
SCHOOL LUNCHES!
Free and Reduced lunches are also available for those who qualify. Please visit the School Cafe Free and Reduced Meal Application website in the fall to apply. Families must apply every year.
Want to grab some Lynx gear before the school year starts?
Helpful Online Resources
Ben Eielson Jr/Sr High School
Website: k12northstar.org/beneielson
Location: 675 Ravens Way, Eielson Air Force Base, AK 99702
Phone: 907-372-3110
Facebook: facebook.com/BenEielsonSchool