🌌💜💚 Northern Lights XC 2025 💚💜🌌
What an amazing season for our Northern Lights Cross Country team! 🏃♂️🏃♀️ From tough practices to strong finishes, these athletes showed grit, heart, and Northern Lights pride every step of the way.
Friends & family — feel free to save and share these posters! 📸✨ We wanted to highlight and celebrate this incredible group of runners who represented Shishmaref so well all season long.
Proud of you all! 💪🌟 #NorthernLightsPride #CrossCountry #ShishmarefStrong #ShiningBright
🎉 Congratulations Northern Lights XC! 🌌🏃♂️🏃♀️
Amazing results from our runners:
Boys Race:
• Norman – 3rd
• Lee – 5th
• Eli – 8th
• Kenny – 11th
• Jinsu – 13th
• Walter – 24th
• Jeremiah – 26th
Girls Race:
Katesonja – 12th
💜💚 Boys Team – 2nd Place Overall!
🙌 Special shoutout to Norman for qualifying for State for the 3rd year in a row!! #3Peat 🏆💪
So proud of the hard work, determination, and Northern Lights spirit you showed out on the course. Way to represent! ✨💪 #NorthernLightsPride #ShiningBright
PC: KNOM
☕️💜💚 Kuupianaaziġa 💚💜☕️
Celebrate National Coffee Day with us!
Come grab a cup of coffee, share ideas, ask questions, or just visit with admin & school staff. Let’s start the week with good conversations and good coffee! ✨
📅 Monday, Sept. 29, 2025
🕘 9:00–11:00 AM
#Kuupianaaziġa #NationalCoffeeDay #NorthernLightsPride #ShiningBright
Celebrate National Coffee Day with us!
Come grab a cup of coffee, share ideas, ask questions, or just visit with admin & school staff. Let’s start the week with good conversations and good coffee! ✨
📅 Monday, Sept. 29, 2025
🕘 9:00–11:00 AM
#Kuupianaaziġa #NationalCoffeeDay #NorthernLightsPride #ShiningBright
🏃♂️✨ Good Luck, Northern Lights XC! ✨🏃♀️
The Shishmaref XC team is headed to Regionals in Unalakleet this morning! 🌟
Best of luck to all our runners—do your best, have fun, and run fast! We’re so proud of you! 💜💚
#NorthernLightsPride #RunFastRunFar #ShiningBright
The Shishmaref XC team is headed to Regionals in Unalakleet this morning! 🌟
Best of luck to all our runners—do your best, have fun, and run fast! We’re so proud of you! 💜💚
#NorthernLightsPride #RunFastRunFar #ShiningBright
🎡✨ Help Us Plan Our School Carnival! ✨🎡
We’re starting to plan this year’s carnival, and we’d love to hear from staff, parents, students, and community members. Your input will help us decide on the theme (Fall vs. Halloween), brainstorm fun games and prizes, and make sure this is a memorable event for everyone!
👉 Click here to share your ideas: https://forms.gle/mvHeH2UUWZWmTc1b7
Thank you for taking a few minutes to give feedback and support our school. Together, we can make this carnival a success for our students and community! 🎟️🍁👻
#ShishmarefSchool #CommunityStrong #CarnivalPlanning #ShiningBright
We’re starting to plan this year’s carnival, and we’d love to hear from staff, parents, students, and community members. Your input will help us decide on the theme (Fall vs. Halloween), brainstorm fun games and prizes, and make sure this is a memorable event for everyone!
👉 Click here to share your ideas: https://forms.gle/mvHeH2UUWZWmTc1b7
Thank you for taking a few minutes to give feedback and support our school. Together, we can make this carnival a success for our students and community! 🎟️🍁👻
#ShishmarefSchool #CommunityStrong #CarnivalPlanning #ShiningBright
📢 We’re Hiring: Part-Time Maintenance Water Hauler
Bering Strait School District is seeking a reliable and dependable Maintenance Water Hauler to join our team! This part-time role is essential in helping keep our teacher housing running smoothly.
Essential Functions
- Water Transport: Safely and reliably haul water for the district’s teacher housing units.
- Vehicle & Equipment Care: Maintain and secure all vehicles, tools, and equipment used in the performance of duties.
- Other Duties: Complete other maintenance and operational duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Licensure: Must possess a valid Alaska Driver’s License.
- Experience: Previous related work experience is preferred.
-Traits: Must be highly dependable, reliable, and demonstrate good mechanical aptitude.
-Work Ethic: Proven record of good work attendance is essential.
Physical Requirements:
- Able to safely and regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
-Able to safely and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
📍 Location: Bering Strait School District/Shishmaref School
📊 Reports To: Principal
If you are dependable, safety-minded, and ready to support our school community, we’d love to hear from you!
👉 Apply today through the BSSD Employment Portal: https://app.droplet.io/form/0Y84zK
#BSSDStrong #NowHiring #JoinOurTeam #ShiningBright
Bering Strait School District is seeking a reliable and dependable Maintenance Water Hauler to join our team! This part-time role is essential in helping keep our teacher housing running smoothly.
Essential Functions
- Water Transport: Safely and reliably haul water for the district’s teacher housing units.
- Vehicle & Equipment Care: Maintain and secure all vehicles, tools, and equipment used in the performance of duties.
- Other Duties: Complete other maintenance and operational duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Licensure: Must possess a valid Alaska Driver’s License.
- Experience: Previous related work experience is preferred.
-Traits: Must be highly dependable, reliable, and demonstrate good mechanical aptitude.
-Work Ethic: Proven record of good work attendance is essential.
Physical Requirements:
- Able to safely and regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
-Able to safely and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
📍 Location: Bering Strait School District/Shishmaref School
📊 Reports To: Principal
If you are dependable, safety-minded, and ready to support our school community, we’d love to hear from you!
👉 Apply today through the BSSD Employment Portal: https://app.droplet.io/form/0Y84zK
#BSSDStrong #NowHiring #JoinOurTeam #ShiningBright
📣 PEP RALLY REMINDER! 📣
Don’t forget—our Northern Lights XC Pep Rally is TODAY at 3:00 PM in the Shishmaref School Gym! 🏃♀️🏃♂️✨
Come ready to cheer, play games, and show off your school spirit as we send our runners off with pride! 💜💚
Let’s pack the gym and make it LOUD! 🔥
#NorthernLightsPride #ShiningBright
Don’t forget—our Northern Lights XC Pep Rally is TODAY at 3:00 PM in the Shishmaref School Gym! 🏃♀️🏃♂️✨
Come ready to cheer, play games, and show off your school spirit as we send our runners off with pride! 💜💚
Let’s pack the gym and make it LOUD! 🔥
#NorthernLightsPride #ShiningBright
📣 PEP RALLY TIME! 📣
Come cheer on our Northern Lights XC Team 🏃♀️🏃♂️✨
🗓 Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 Shishmaref School Gym
We’ll have games, cheers, and LOTS of school spirit as we celebrate and send our runners off with pride. 💜💚
Let’s pack the gym and show our athletes how much we believe in them! 💪
#NorthernLightsPride #ShiningBright
Come cheer on our Northern Lights XC Team 🏃♀️🏃♂️✨
🗓 Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 Shishmaref School Gym
We’ll have games, cheers, and LOTS of school spirit as we celebrate and send our runners off with pride. 💜💚
Let’s pack the gym and show our athletes how much we believe in them! 💪
#NorthernLightsPride #ShiningBright
🌌✨ Shining Bright like the Northern Lights ✨🌌
We’re excited to announce our FY26 school theme for Shishmaref School! Thank you to everyone who voted and shared your voice in making this choice—it truly represents our community. 💜💚💙
#ShiningBright #NorthernLightsPride
We’re excited to announce our FY26 school theme for Shishmaref School! Thank you to everyone who voted and shared your voice in making this choice—it truly represents our community. 💜💚💙
#ShiningBright #NorthernLightsPride
🌌 Northern Lights XC Spirit Week 🌌
Let’s celebrate and cheer on our XC team as they head to BSSD Regionals in Unalakleet this weekend!
Monday – Hat Day
Top off the week with your favorite hat, cap, or beanie.
Tuesday – Pajama Day
Stay cozy—wear your comfiest PJs (school-appropriate).
Wednesday – Wacky Wednesday
Mix-match outfits, crazy socks, or wild hair—the sillier, the better!
Thursday – Jersey Day
Rep your favorite team or athlete—any sport, any level!
Friday – Spirit Day
Show your Northern Lights pride! Wear school colors or XC gear to support our runners.
Let’s celebrate and cheer on our XC team as they head to BSSD Regionals in Unalakleet this weekend!
Monday – Hat Day
Top off the week with your favorite hat, cap, or beanie.
Tuesday – Pajama Day
Stay cozy—wear your comfiest PJs (school-appropriate).
Wednesday – Wacky Wednesday
Mix-match outfits, crazy socks, or wild hair—the sillier, the better!
Thursday – Jersey Day
Rep your favorite team or athlete—any sport, any level!
Friday – Spirit Day
Show your Northern Lights pride! Wear school colors or XC gear to support our runners.
🏐 Volleyball Fundraiser Weekend! 🏐
✨ Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025: City League games – check out the attached schedule!
✨ Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025: Open Gym – schedule also attached!
💚Come cheer, play, and support!
Donations of any kind are welcome & super appreciated.
Thank you for helping us keep the ball rollin! 🙌
AEC Meeting now! Join us virtually! https://meet.google.com/zdj-xgyc-xkg?hs=224
📣 We want your input!
Shishmaref School is working on setting schoolwide goals—and we’d love your help in deciding what incentives and rewards should look like when we reach them!
💡 Parents, guardians, and community members—your ideas matter. What motivates our students? What celebrations bring us together as a school and community?
📝 Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey: https://forms.gle/MrDCLWBWk76KEtzL7
Thank you for supporting our students and helping us build meaningful ways to celebrate success together! 💚
#NorthernLightsPride #OurVillageOurSchool #BSSDStrong
Shishmaref School is working on setting schoolwide goals—and we’d love your help in deciding what incentives and rewards should look like when we reach them!
💡 Parents, guardians, and community members—your ideas matter. What motivates our students? What celebrations bring us together as a school and community?
📝 Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey: https://forms.gle/MrDCLWBWk76KEtzL7
Thank you for supporting our students and helping us build meaningful ways to celebrate success together! 💚
#NorthernLightsPride #OurVillageOurSchool #BSSDStrong
📢 Shishmaref School AEC Ballot Sample 🗳️
We’re excited to share the sample ballot for our Shishmaref School Advisory Education Committee (AEC) election!
✅ Please note: Eligible candidates can still file for candidacy until Friday, September 26, 2025.
Our AEC plays an important role in supporting our students, staff, and school community—thank you to all who step up to serve. 💙
#NorthernLightsPride #OurVillageOurSchool #BSSDStrong
We’re excited to share the sample ballot for our Shishmaref School Advisory Education Committee (AEC) election!
✅ Please note: Eligible candidates can still file for candidacy until Friday, September 26, 2025.
Our AEC plays an important role in supporting our students, staff, and school community—thank you to all who step up to serve. 💙
#NorthernLightsPride #OurVillageOurSchool #BSSDStrong
🕔 The survey will close tomorrow—Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025 at 5PM.
Thank you to everyone who has already responded!
🌟 Help Us Choose Our School Theme! 🌟
Shishmaref School is getting ready to pick our theme for the 2025–26 school year—and we want YOUR input!
The theme will guide our school spirit, celebrations, and community pride all year long. Students, staff, parents, and community members are all invited to vote.
✅ Vote for your favorite theme from the list
✍️ Share your own idea if you have one
💭 Tell us in one word what you want our school to feel like this year
Click here to cast your vote: https://forms.gle/t2uMtqT4KcKQBHu76
Let’s make this theme something that represents ALL of us—students, families, staff, and our amazing community. ✨
#NorthernLightsPride #OurVillageOurSchool #BSSDStrong
Thank you to everyone who has already responded!
🌟 Help Us Choose Our School Theme! 🌟
Shishmaref School is getting ready to pick our theme for the 2025–26 school year—and we want YOUR input!
The theme will guide our school spirit, celebrations, and community pride all year long. Students, staff, parents, and community members are all invited to vote.
✅ Vote for your favorite theme from the list
✍️ Share your own idea if you have one
💭 Tell us in one word what you want our school to feel like this year
Click here to cast your vote: https://forms.gle/t2uMtqT4KcKQBHu76
Let’s make this theme something that represents ALL of us—students, families, staff, and our amazing community. ✨
#NorthernLightsPride #OurVillageOurSchool #BSSDStrong
Shishmaref School AEC Meeting
📅 Wednesday, September 17, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Multi-Purpose Room (MPR)
Families and community members are encouraged to attend. Your voice and input are valued as we work together for our students and school community.
If you can’t join in person, you can also join us online:
Shishmaref AEC 2025-2026
Wednesday, September 17 · 5:00 – 6:30pm
Time zone: America/Anchorage
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/zdj-xgyc-xkg
Or dial: (US) +1 567-281-8279 PIN: 272 808 125#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/zdj-xgyc-xkg?pin=5887608383762
#ShishmarefSchool #NorthernLightsPride #BSSD
📅 Wednesday, September 17, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Multi-Purpose Room (MPR)
Families and community members are encouraged to attend. Your voice and input are valued as we work together for our students and school community.
If you can’t join in person, you can also join us online:
Shishmaref AEC 2025-2026
Wednesday, September 17 · 5:00 – 6:30pm
Time zone: America/Anchorage
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/zdj-xgyc-xkg
Or dial: (US) +1 567-281-8279 PIN: 272 808 125#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/zdj-xgyc-xkg?pin=5887608383762
#ShishmarefSchool #NorthernLightsPride #BSSD
🌟 Help Us Choose Our School Theme! 🌟
Shishmaref School is getting ready to pick our theme for the 2025–26 school year—and we want YOUR input!
The theme will guide our school spirit, celebrations, and community pride all year long. Students, staff, parents, and community members are all invited to vote.
✅ Vote for your favorite theme from the list
✍️ Share your own idea if you have one
💭 Tell us in one word what you want our school to feel like this year
Click here to cast your vote: https://forms.gle/t2uMtqT4KcKQBHu76
Let’s make this theme something that represents ALL of us—students, families, staff, and our amazing community. ✨
#NorthernLightsPride #OurVillageOurSchool #BSSDStrong
Shishmaref School is getting ready to pick our theme for the 2025–26 school year—and we want YOUR input!
The theme will guide our school spirit, celebrations, and community pride all year long. Students, staff, parents, and community members are all invited to vote.
✅ Vote for your favorite theme from the list
✍️ Share your own idea if you have one
💭 Tell us in one word what you want our school to feel like this year
Click here to cast your vote: https://forms.gle/t2uMtqT4KcKQBHu76
Let’s make this theme something that represents ALL of us—students, families, staff, and our amazing community. ✨
#NorthernLightsPride #OurVillageOurSchool #BSSDStrong
What a night! 💚🤍
Thank you to everyone who showed up tonight in support of our Shishmaref School Open House. The turnout was amazing — the energy was refreshing, the connections were meaningful, and most importantly, everyone had fun!
Our school is stronger because of the support of our families and community. We are so grateful you took the time to join us tonight. Here’s to an incredible school year ahead! ✨
#NorthernLightsPride #CommunityStrong #ShishmarefSchool
Good afternoon, Shishmaref! 🌟
Friendly reminder: Open House is tonight — Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM at Shishmaref School. Come meet teachers, hear about our goals for the year, and connect with our coaches & programs. We’ll have refreshments, BINGO, and door prizes — plus all families who attend are entered to win 3 season passes for Shishmaref School ASAA/District-sponsored athletic events for the entire year! 🎟️🎟️🎟️
Bring the family—we can’t wait to see you!
#ShishmarefSchool #NorthernLightsPride #OpenHouse #CommunityStrong #SeeYouTonight
📣 LAST CALL for Extra Duty Positions!
Hey y’all!
We’re officially accepting letters of interest for extra duty positions for the school year. If you’re someone who loves stepping up, supporting our students outside the classroom, or bringing the fun to school life — we want to hear from you!
📝 Academic & Enrichment Roles:
(Certified or BSSD employees where noted)
• Educators Rising (Certified Only)
• Site Test Coordinator (Certified Only)
• Solutions Team (Multiple Positions)
• 504 Liaison (Certified Only)
• Parent Liaison (BSSD Employees Only)
• Site Activities Director (AD) (Certified Only)
• Academic Decathlon (Certified Only)
• Battle of the Books (BSSD Employees Only)
• Science Fair (Certified Only)
• Spelling Bee (BSSD Employees Only)
• Yupik Spelling Bee (BSSD Employees Only)
• Student Council (BSSD Employees Only)
• Yearbook (BSSD Employees Only)
• Newspaper (BSSD Employees Only)
• Youth Leaders (BSSD Employees Only)
🏀 Athletics:
• Mixed 6 Volleyball
• Elem/MS Cheerleading (Wrestling)
• Elem/MS Wrestling
• HS Wrestling
• HS Boys Basketball
• HS Girls Basketball
• MS Basketball
• Lil Dribblers
• Cheerleading (Basketball)
• XC Ski/Biathlon
• NYO
• Elementary Skiing
✨ If you’re interested, here’s what to do:
📌 Send a quick letter/email saying:
• What role(s) you’re interested in
• A bit about your experience or why you’re interested
• Any ideas you have or what you’d bring to the table
📧 Send it to: Principal- Gary Perkins; Email: gary.perkins@shh.bssd.org
We’ll take a look at all submissions and do our best to match folks where they shine. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
Let’s make this year awesome — together 💪💛
#TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #NorthernLightsPride #BSSDStrong
Hey y’all!
We’re officially accepting letters of interest for extra duty positions for the school year. If you’re someone who loves stepping up, supporting our students outside the classroom, or bringing the fun to school life — we want to hear from you!
📝 Academic & Enrichment Roles:
(Certified or BSSD employees where noted)
• Educators Rising (Certified Only)
• Site Test Coordinator (Certified Only)
• Solutions Team (Multiple Positions)
• 504 Liaison (Certified Only)
• Parent Liaison (BSSD Employees Only)
• Site Activities Director (AD) (Certified Only)
• Academic Decathlon (Certified Only)
• Battle of the Books (BSSD Employees Only)
• Science Fair (Certified Only)
• Spelling Bee (BSSD Employees Only)
• Yupik Spelling Bee (BSSD Employees Only)
• Student Council (BSSD Employees Only)
• Yearbook (BSSD Employees Only)
• Newspaper (BSSD Employees Only)
• Youth Leaders (BSSD Employees Only)
🏀 Athletics:
• Mixed 6 Volleyball
• Elem/MS Cheerleading (Wrestling)
• Elem/MS Wrestling
• HS Wrestling
• HS Boys Basketball
• HS Girls Basketball
• MS Basketball
• Lil Dribblers
• Cheerleading (Basketball)
• XC Ski/Biathlon
• NYO
• Elementary Skiing
✨ If you’re interested, here’s what to do:
📌 Send a quick letter/email saying:
• What role(s) you’re interested in
• A bit about your experience or why you’re interested
• Any ideas you have or what you’d bring to the table
📧 Send it to: Principal- Gary Perkins; Email: gary.perkins@shh.bssd.org
We’ll take a look at all submissions and do our best to match folks where they shine. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
Let’s make this year awesome — together 💪💛
#TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #NorthernLightsPride #BSSDStrong
