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The Parent Portal is Currently Unavailable for System Maintenance

Mat-Su Central Families, the Parent Portal will remain unavailable through this weekend.
We are working to resolve issues related to uploading of attachments.

We are sorry for this inconvenience and will provide updated information by 3:00pm, Monday 4/6/20

Mission:
Mat-Su Central develops lifelong learners through meaningful partnerships and dynamic personalized learning.
Vision:
Mat-Su Central is a model of excellence in personalized education.

Welcome to Mat-Su Central

Families choosing to enroll their students at Mat-Su Central are strongly encouraged to contact their previous school prior to enrolling.  Neighborhood elementary and secondary schools have fantastic at-home learning options that are directly supported by teachers at that school.  

Over the course of the school year, if you choose to have your students engage in at-school learning, these options will streamline the transition process from at-home to at-school learning.  Families that choose at-home learning through their neighborhood school will also have seamless access to in-person high interest elective courses.  For example, a student could engage in at-home learning for a majority of their courses and choose to attend music, a foreign language, or career and technical education courses in-person at their neighborhood school.  If you previously enrolled at MSC but wish to change your enrollment back to your neighborhood school after learning more about their at-home learning options, our staff can help facilitate the process.  If you choose Mat-Su Central even after contacting your previous school, we welcome you!  

Please understand that we are making contact with families and processing enrollments as quickly and efficiently as possible.  Your patience and understanding is appreciated.

John Brown, Principal

Please review the MSC COVID-19 Protocols below for more information.
2020 COVID-19 Protocol

A New Mat-Su Central

A quick intro to what's changed

Events/ Field Trips

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MCS 101

August 20, 2025
Mat-Su Central School, Deshka Room
Open

Pyrah's Pioneer Peak Farm: "Where our Food Comes From"

August 20, 2025
Meet us at Pyrah's Pioneer Peak Farm
Waitlist

Sleepy Hollow Golf - Family Day!

August 22, 2025
Sleepy Hollow Golf Course
Open

Alaska Horse Ranch- Trail Rides

August 27, 2025
Alaska Horse Ranch
Waitlist

Alaska Zipline Adventure Park!

August 28, 2025
Alaska Zipline Adventures
Open

Alaska Zipline Adventure Park!

August 29, 2025
Alaska Zipline Tours
Open

Offerings

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Class

General Music Class (K-2 Block B)

Music
Early Elementary
All Ages
All Ages
Closed

Class

Beginning Piano (3-12 Block D)

Music
Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School
All Ages
All Ages
Closed

Class

Beginning Piano (3-12 Block C)

Music
Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School
All Ages
All Ages
Closed

Club

Elementary (5-6th) Battle of the Books (*Club*)

Language Arts, Other
Upper Elementary
All Ages
All Ages
Open

Club

Elementary (3-4th) Battle of the Books (*Club*)

Language Arts, Other
Upper Elementary
All Ages
All Ages
Open

Club

Middle School Battle of the Books (*Club*)

Language Arts, Other
Middle School
All Ages
All Ages
Open

Club

High School Battle of the Books (*Club*)

Other, Language Arts
High School
All Ages
All Ages
Open

About MSC

Mat-Su Central School, (MCS) under the authority and guidance of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, was founded and functions under the belief that choice is an important and viable option in American public education. Mat-Su Central School programs are provided for those students and families who choose an alternative to the traditional neighborhood schools. These programs are organized around the needs of students and families.

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COVID-19 Updates and Info

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View the most important information for families all in one place.

  • The latest updates about COVID-19

  • Ideas and help for continuing at-home learning

  • Resources for emotional health

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Upcoming Events

Currently, all upcoming events & field trips are canceled through May 30.

We will continue to review the situation and update as we learn more and we are working on more
opportunities for families and students as time allows.

Please check the COVID-19 Resource Center for the latest information.

MCS 101
August 20, 2025
1:00 PM
-
2:00 PM
Mat-Su Central School, Deshka Room
20
August
2025
Pyrah's Pioneer Peak Farm: "Where our Food Comes From"
August 20, 2025
10:00 AM
-
12:00 PM
Meet us at Pyrah's Pioneer Peak Farm
20
August
2025
Sleepy Hollow Golf - Family Day!
August 22, 2025
10:00 AM
-
1:00 PM
Sleepy Hollow Golf Course
22
August
2025
Want to see the full list of upcoming Events? View Full Events Overview →

Currently, all upcoming events & field trips are canceled through May 30.

We will continue to review the situation and update as we learn more and we are working on more
opportunities for families and students as time allows.

Please check the COVID-19 Resource Center for the latest information.

Welcome to the New MSC, let us show you around.
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