Longtime Lower Kuskokwim School District Board Member Oscar Active Passes Away
LOWER KUSKOKWIM, Alaska — Oscar Active, a dedicated advocate for education and longtime board member of the Lower Kuskokwim School District (LKSD), passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
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LOWER KUSKOKWIM, Alaska — Oscar Active, a dedicated advocate for education and longtime board member of the Lower Kuskokwim School District (LKSD), passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Active’s decades of leadership within the school district spanned two distinct terms of public office. He first served on the LKSD Board from 2005 through 2012, working extensively to advance educational programs, facility resources, and regional opportunities for youth across rural Alaska. Following a ten-year hiatus, Active returned to the school board in 2022, continuing his service to students, educators, and village communities throughout the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta until his death.
Official Status and Administrative Recognition
The Lower Kuskokwim School District official leadership and board of education issued a formal statement announcing Active's passing and honoring his years of governance.
In respect of family privacy, specific medical or situational details surrounding his death have not been publicly disclosed. LKSD administrative leadership commended Active for his unwavering commitment to representing remote villages and advocating for equitable student resources at the board table. The district confirmed that flags across LKSD facilities will be observed in his memory and that his contributions to regional public education will be formally recorded in district records.
Community Tributes and Legacy
News of Oscar Active’s passing has brought heartfelt tributes from fellow board members, educators, tribal leaders, and families across the Lower Kuskokwim region.
Community members remember Active as a compassionate leader who consistently prioritized the voices and needs of rural Alaskan families. Deep condolences continue to be extended to his family, friends, and the various village communities he represented. Information regarding traditional memorial gatherings, funeral services, and district tributes will be announced as plans are finalized by his family
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