Mosquito Lake School may struggle to stay open in fall

Mosquito Lake School faces the prospect of dropping below required enrollment this fall, forcing the school to close the doors on the students and teachers who rely on their close-knit school community.

Haines Borough School District Superintendent Michael Byer held a meeting with Mosquito Lake School parents on Feb. 16. Discussion included whether the school will be able to maintain a minimum enrollment of 10 students in October, when official school counts are conducted. If…