Living in the Village
District Housing
The Lake and Peninsula School District leases housing to its staff at school sites. Rental rates vary with each individual unit. Contact Laura Hylton at 907-745-7090 for detailed information about your living arrangements.
All district housing contains basic furnishings:
- Couch and chairs
- Beds
- Dressers
- End tables and nightstands
You will need to provide:
- Bedding and linens
- Dishes
- Utensils
- Desired small appliances
Furnishings may vary from unit to unit. The vast majority of units have blinds for window coverings. District-owned housing units have plumbing and conventional electric service. Limited freezer space and washers and dryers are also available. Please contact your site administrator for specific needs.
Pets
Pets can make great companions in a region like ours, but be considerate of special care. There is a pet deposit required with each animal. Owners are responsible for all damage the animal creates, such as replacement of furniture, carpets, curtains and any outside damages.
To travel with your pet, you will need an airline-approved carrier, as well as any necessary health certificates. Research your airline for specifics. There are no residential veterinarians within the Lake and Peninsula region, so injured or sick animals must be sent airfreight to Anchorage for immediate medical attention. Occasionally, a vet will visit King Salmon and a few villages, so keep an eye out at your local school site.
Phones & Internet
Housing units are not equipped with local internet services. GCI is the only cell phone service provider for our rural communities. Some communities will offer residential phone lines. Check with your site administrator for more details and available options.
- GCI Wireless↗Devices and service plan options
Recreation
A breath of fresh air! Because of our remoteness, you will not find shopping malls, movie theaters or any other centers for major entertainment. Take advantage of the many opportunities to explore your new surroundings. Some outside activities include hiking, camping, berry picking, and fishing. Be very careful when venturing outside. Make sure to visit with local staff before going on any excursion.
But on those cold or rainy days, you may consider bringing additional hobbies such as art supplies, quilting materials, books, camera equipment, collections, and games.
In addition to useful means of transportation, you may also have the opportunity to travel around the community via four-wheeling (ATV), boating and occasional snowmobiling.
Hunting and fishing licenses. If you like to fish and/or hunt you will also need a license. The State of Alaska requires twelve months of continuous residency to attain a resident license and it takes its licensing requirements very seriously. There are additional fees for nonresidents who wish to hunt large game. For more information, check with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Firearms. Check your state’s regulations for leaving and Alaska’s for entering when traveling with firearms. Also check the TSA for plane regulations.
Your Classroom
What materials will be in my future classroom? This varies from site to site. Contact someone at your school.
Banking
What should I do with personal banking? The nearest bank will be located in King Salmon (Wells Fargo) or Anchorage. You can ask to have your checks deposited directly into your personal accounts.