THE Public School System’s Office of Pupil Transportation will implement a new school zone in the new school year for students residing in As Lito.
PSS-OPT Director Shawn San Nicolas said the new school zone for William S. Reyes Elementary School will be for students residing in As Lito (Kapileo Bus Stop-Guandong), As Perdido, Chalan Kanoa/Chalan Piao, north of Guili Road (DPA Car Mart), south side of Fina Sisu Road (Highway 306), and Susupe (South Sarawi Blvd.).
San Vicente Elementary School will have students from Airport Road (Chalan Tun Herman Pan), As Terlaje, Dandan (Dandan Road), Lower Dandan (from Java Joe’s to San Vicente Elementary School) Fina Sisu, Kannat Tabla, Obyan Road (north of Kapileo residence toward Hawaiian Rock), Papago (up to Botanical Garden/Isa Drive), and San Vicente (Isa Drive).
“The only change right now is for students who are staying in the As Lito area,” San Nicolas said.
There are no changes to the other school zones.
• Garapan Elementary School is for students who reside in Chinatown, Garapan Beach Road area up to Marianas Eye Institute (Gualo Rai Road), Gualo Rai to Shell Puerto Rico (Chalan Pale Arnold Highway to Baranka Lane), and Lower and Upper Navy Hill.
• Dandan Middle School is for students residing on Airport Road, As Lito, Dandan, Lower Dandan, Fina Sisu, Kannat Tabla, Obyan Road (north of Kapileo residence toward Hawaiian Rock), Papago (up to Botanical Garden), San Vicente, east of Chalan Kiya Mobil toward Dandan, and the Joeten Dandan main road.
• Kagman High School is for students residing in Achugao, As Matuis, Capital Hill, Kagman 1, 2, 3 and Phase 4, Marpi, Papago, Sadog Tasi, San Roque, San Vicente (north of San Vicente Elementary School), and Tanapag.
• GTC Elementary School is for students from Capital Hill (northwest of Egigi Dr.), Sadog Tasi, As Mahetok, Tanapag, San Roque, Achugao and As Matuis.
• Tanapag Middle School is for students residing in Achugao, As Mahetok, As Matuis, Capital Hill (northwest of Egigi Dr.), Sadog Tasi, San Roque, Tanapag, Chinatown, Navy Hill and Puerto Rico.
• The largest public school, Marianas High School, serves students from As Lito (up to the As Gonno traffic light), As Perdido, Beach Road south of Baranka Lane (Shell Gas Station in Puerto Rico), Chalan Kanoa, Chalan Kiya, Chalan Laulau, north of Chalan Piao Mobil, north of Dandan Middle School to San Vicente traffic light, Fina Sisu, Garapan, Gualo Rai, Kannat Tabla, Oleai, San Vicente Elem. School, Susupe and Chinatown.
• Kagman Elementary School is for students from Papago (north of Botanical Garden), Kagman, As Teo, Capital Hill (northeast of Egigi Dr.).
• Koblerville Elementary School is for students from Afetna, As Gonno, Kapileo residence to Ladder Beach, Koblerville, San Antonio, South Guili St. & Alu Dr.
• Oleai Elementary School is for students from Chalan Kiya (golf course), Falughulo, lower As Terlaje, San Jose, south of Gualo Rai Road, Susupe (north of Sarawi Blvd.).
• Hopwood Middle School students are from As Perdido, Chalan Laulau Beach Road, Chalan Kiya, Chalan Laulau, Chalan Piao, Garapan, Gualo Rai, Middle Road, Susupe Quartermaster and San Jose.
• Chacha Oceanview Middle School welcomes students from As Teo, Capital Hill (northeast of Egigi Dr.), Kagman, north of Ton Bako or Nan Ocha’s Store and Papago (north of Botanical Garden).
• Francisco M. Sablan Middle School is for students from Alu Drive, Guili Street South (DPA Car Mart in Chalan Piao), Obyan Road south of Kapileo residence, Koblerville, San Antonio and Afetna.
• Saipan Southern High School is for students residing in Afetna, Airport Road, As Gonno, Upper Dandan, Koblerville, Obyan Road and San Antonio.
Parental support
The Parent Advisory Council, the group comprising all Parent Teacher Student Associations in all public schools issued the following statement:
“As we open SY 22-23, we want to extend our sincere gratitude to the entire PSS Leaders, Administration, Principals, VPs, teachers and staff for their commitment to our children and families. We are fully aware of the challenges it comes with and the sacrifices it takes to ensure that 13,000 children from diverse background are supported and embraced as well as their families. Un Dangkulo na Si Yu’us Ma’ase!
“With that, we want to welcome back all our beautiful and amazing children to one of the pride and joy of the CNMI, our Public School System. It’s been tough for the last two years. But our schools never stopped teaching; they never gave up on the value of education despite the extreme discomfort of transitioning to online or delivering of packets to many homes. They gave their best because you all deserve the best. That is just one huge example of why we should all be proud of our schools. Therefore, we are ecstatic and grateful for this school year and school years to come. The services and opportunities available to be able to reach your full potential and prepare for the future that awaits you are abundant. The support, resources and opportunities are from the tip of your fingers to the walls of your school such as Distance Education classes, Social Emotional support, career pathways and much more. There are also partnering agencies that work alongside PSS to bring opportunities to you. That’s how important you all are. You are given the tools to be whatever you want to be in your future. So make the most of your time in school and be as productive and engaged, learn as much and enjoy every bit of it. We believe in you and we continue to root for you.
“Parents, grandparents and guardians, we are delighted to be working with you this year. We ask that we continue to work together for the future of our children. Your ideas, concerns, solutions are all important to maintain an effective education system. We also kindly ask for your continued patience and support regarding some changes that may take place to address safety and ensure a conducive learning environment for our children such as the rezoning. We are confident that [the Office of Pupil Transportation] will determine what is best to meet the demands of our student population. Your understanding is greatly appreciated. We want to thank you for your support to the council and PSS. Un Dangkulo na Si Yu’us Ma’ase!”
