Skyview Middle School is a public

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serving grades 7–8 in

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, under the jurisdiction of the

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. The school's mascot is the panther, and the colors are purple and white. The school serves the student population of the central

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from miles 75.5–110 of the

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, and the communities of Soldotna, Kasilof, Sterling, and Cooper Landing. The school receives students from Soldotna, Sterling, Redoubt, Tustumena, and Kalifornsky Beach Elementary schools, as well as Soldotna Montessori School.

History

Skyview Middle School was created in 2014, after the merger of Skyview High School and

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onto Soldotna High School's campus. Skyview Middle School was then opened in the former building of Skyview High School, retaining the high school's colors, mascot, and facilities. Students attended school in the new school for the first time in fall 2014.

References

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