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We provide different events and field trips throughout the year. Check here regularly to see new and/or upcoming events.

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Upcoming Events

These events are listed in order of next upcoming event. Please scroll down for later dates.

7
October
2025
Fox-Trot Trail
October 7, 2025
1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
Kin Win Trailhead
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9
October
2025
Linocut Design and Print Making
October 9, 2025
1:30 PM
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3:30 PM
Palmer Family Church
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10
October
2025
Pancakes and Pathways (High School)
October 10, 2025
9:00 AM
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10:30 AM
Mat-Su Central School, Summit Room
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14
October
2025
Mat-Su College and Career Fair
October 14, 2025
10:00 AM
-
3:00 PM
Menard Sports Complex
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16
October
2025
Rock Climbing!
October 16, 2025
11:00 AM
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12:00 PM
Denali Rock Climbing
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17
October
2025
Picture Day!
October 17, 2025
8:00 AM
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3:00 PM
Mat-Su Central School
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17
October
2025
Get Real Financial Fair
October 17, 2025
11:30 AM
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1:30 PM
Mat-Su Central School, Auditorium
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17
October
2025
Pancakes and Pathways (High School)
October 17, 2025
9:00 AM
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10:30 PM
Mat-Su Central School, Summit Room
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22
October
2025
Halloween Treat Box
October 22, 2025
12:30 PM
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1:45 PM
Meet us at the Menard Sports Center. We will utilize the Menard's Commercial Kitchen.
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30
October
2025
Magical Mixed Potions
October 30, 2025
1:30 PM
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3:30 PM
Palmer Family Church
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31
October
2025
Fall Festival
October 31, 2025
12:00 PM
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2:00 PM
Mat-Su Central School
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3
November
2025
Sled Dog Tours
November 3, 2025
8:50 AM
-
2:45 PM
AK Sled Dog Tours in Talkeetna.
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6
November
2025
Kattam and His Tam-Tams
November 6, 2025
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Performing Arts Center, Anchorage
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6
November
2025
Fall Forest Acrylic Painting
November 6, 2025
1:30 PM
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3:30 PM
Palmer Family Church
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7
November
2025
Mars and Beyond! Adventure Awaits at the Museum!
November 7, 2025
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Anchorage Museum
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7
November
2025
Pancakes and Pathways (High School)
November 7, 2025
9:00 AM
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10:30 AM
Mat-Su Central School, Summit Room
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8
November
2025
SAT Test
November 8, 2025
7:30 AM
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Mat-Su Central School
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13
November
2025
Alexander Calder inspired 3D Wire Sculpture
November 13, 2025
1:30 PM
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3:30 PM
Palmer Family Church
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14
November
2025
Picture Day!
November 14, 2025
8:00 AM
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1:00 PM
Mat-Su Central School
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14
November
2025
Tracks Tell Tales
November 14, 2025
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Eagle River Nature Center
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18
November
2025
Matanuska Lake (Victor Lake Loop)
November 18, 2025
1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
Matanuska Lakes Recreation Area
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20
November
2025
Rock Climbing with MCS!
November 20, 2025
11:00 AM
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12:00 PM
The Denali Rock Gym
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21
November
2025
Go Wild! Outdoor Survival Skills
November 21, 2025
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Campbell Creek Science Center
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3
December
2025
Holiday Elf Doors
December 3, 2025
12:30 PM
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2:30 PM
Palmer Family Church
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4
December
2025
MCS Winter Concert
December 4, 2025
4:00 PM
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6:00 PM
Mat-Su Central School
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9
December
2025
Holiday Sparkle - Glass Ornaments
December 9, 2025
12:00 PM
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2:00 PM
The Art Cafe
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11
December
2025
Holiday Tales: Season of Miracles
December 11, 2025
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Anchorage Performing Arts Center
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16
December
2025
Snowshoe with MCS!
December 16, 2025
1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
Government Peak Recreation Area
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17
December
2025
Christmas Ornament Glass Domes
December 17, 2025
12:30 PM
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2:30 PM
Palmer Family Church
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6
January
2026
Tracks Tell Tales at Matanuska River Park
January 6, 2026
1:00 PM
-
2:30 PM
Matanuska River Park
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29
January
2026
Rock Climbing!
January 29, 2026
11:00 AM
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12:00 PM
The Rock Gym
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4
February
2026
MCS FREE Family Ice Skating
February 4, 2026
10:00 AM
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11:30 AM
Brett Memorial Ice Arena
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5
February
2026
Pottery Painting
February 5, 2026
12:00 PM
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1:30 PM
Art Cafe
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10
February
2026
Snowshoe at Lake Lucille
February 10, 2026
1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
Lake Lucille
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20
February
2026
School Picture Day!
February 20, 2026
8:00 AM
-
3:00 PM
Mat-Su Central School
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26
February
2026
Rock Climbing!
February 26, 2026
11:00 AM
-
12:00 PM
The Rock Gym
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17
March
2026
Snowshoe!
March 17, 2026
1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
Government Peak Rec Area
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10
April
2026
MCS Prom
April 10, 2026
7:00 PM
-
10:00 PM
Mat-Su Central School,
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14
April
2026
Iditapark Loop
April 14, 2026
1:00 PM
-
2:00 PM
Iditapark
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23
April
2026
The Singing Zoologist
April 23, 2026
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Performing Arts Center, Anchorage
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5
May
2026
Take a hike....with MCS Club 100!
May 5, 2026
1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
Butte Hike
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Mat-Su Central, under the authority and guidance of the MSBSD, was founded and functions under the belief that choice is an important and viable option in American public education. MCS is a trauma-sensitive school, and our 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.

We are proud to be fully accredited by Cognia and also one of the Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools® for 2019-2020.

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