S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G B-E-E Spelling Bee.
The 2026 BSSD 4th-8th Grade Spelling Bee will be held tonight at 7:00pm in the White Mountain Gym!
Live stream of the Bee and awards ceremony will be at: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/bering-strait-school-district-unalakleet-co/gam3ac84633fa
Good luck to all participants and G-O BSSD!
The 2026 BSSD 4th-8th Grade Spelling Bee will be held tonight at 7:00pm in the White Mountain Gym!
Live stream of the Bee and awards ceremony will be at: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/bering-strait-school-district-unalakleet-co/gam3ac84633fa
Good luck to all participants and G-O BSSD!
π£ Shishmaref Community β Spirit Week, Home Basketball Tournament & Spelling Bee Send-Off! ππ’βͺπ
Shishmaref School is excited to welcome six visiting teams to our community for a mini basketball tournament this week! To show our pride and support for our students, weβre inviting students, staff, and community members to join us in Spirit Week.
We also want to take a moment to recognize and wish our Shishmaref School Spelling Bee students the best of luck as they travel to White Mountain for the District Spelling Bee. We are proud of you and cheering you on! πβ¨
Hereβs how you can participate in Spirit Week:
π£ Monday β Comfy Courtside Day
Wear pajamas, sweats, or comfy clothes.
π’ Tuesday β Camo / Outdoor Day
Camo, flannel, Carhartt, and outdoor Alaska gear encouraged!
π Wednesday β Jersey / Athlete Day
Wear a basketball jersey or any sports gear.
π£ Thursday β Blackout / Ref Day
Wear all black or black & white like a referee.
Letβs bring the defense energy!
π’βͺ Friday β Green & White Day
Show your Northern Lights pride as we host our basketball tournament.
Letβs protect the house!
Thank you for continuing to support our students, athletes, and academic teams. We look forward to a fun, high-energy week celebrating both athletics and academics here in Shishmaref! πππ #ShineBright
Shishmaref School is excited to welcome six visiting teams to our community for a mini basketball tournament this week! To show our pride and support for our students, weβre inviting students, staff, and community members to join us in Spirit Week.
We also want to take a moment to recognize and wish our Shishmaref School Spelling Bee students the best of luck as they travel to White Mountain for the District Spelling Bee. We are proud of you and cheering you on! πβ¨
Hereβs how you can participate in Spirit Week:
π£ Monday β Comfy Courtside Day
Wear pajamas, sweats, or comfy clothes.
π’ Tuesday β Camo / Outdoor Day
Camo, flannel, Carhartt, and outdoor Alaska gear encouraged!
π Wednesday β Jersey / Athlete Day
Wear a basketball jersey or any sports gear.
π£ Thursday β Blackout / Ref Day
Wear all black or black & white like a referee.
Letβs bring the defense energy!
π’βͺ Friday β Green & White Day
Show your Northern Lights pride as we host our basketball tournament.
Letβs protect the house!
Thank you for continuing to support our students, athletes, and academic teams. We look forward to a fun, high-energy week celebrating both athletics and academics here in Shishmaref! πππ #ShineBright
"πHuge congratulations to our 2026 BSSD Academic Decathlon regional winners! Your hard work truly paid offπ."
π Home Games This Weekend β Shishmaref School π
Weβre excited to welcome our community to home games this weekend! Please see the schedule and admission information below.
Friday Night: January 23, 2026
π Doors open at 6:00 PM
π Middle School Game β 6:30 PM
π Girls Game β 7:30 PM
Saturday: January 24, 2026
π€ Doors open at 9:30 AM
π Game time β 10:00 AM
π Admission
β’ Elders & babies (2 and under): FREE
β’ Students: $2
β’ Adults: $3
Thank you for coming out to support our students and school teams. We appreciate our families and community for always showing up for our kiddos!
See you at the gym!
#NorthernLights #ShiningBright
Weβre excited to welcome our community to home games this weekend! Please see the schedule and admission information below.
Friday Night: January 23, 2026
π Doors open at 6:00 PM
π Middle School Game β 6:30 PM
π Girls Game β 7:30 PM
Saturday: January 24, 2026
π€ Doors open at 9:30 AM
π Game time β 10:00 AM
π Admission
β’ Elders & babies (2 and under): FREE
β’ Students: $2
β’ Adults: $3
Thank you for coming out to support our students and school teams. We appreciate our families and community for always showing up for our kiddos!
See you at the gym!
#NorthernLights #ShiningBright
π£ Reminder!
π Quarter 2 Awards Assembly is today at 3:00 PM in the gym.
Families are welcome to join us as we celebrate our studentsβ hard work and achievements! ππ
π Quarter 2 Awards Assembly is today at 3:00 PM in the gym.
Families are welcome to join us as we celebrate our studentsβ hard work and achievements! ππ
Reminder!
Parent/Teacher Conferences are Today, Tuesday, Jan. 20 (4:00β6:00 PM). Please come meet with your childβs teacher and check on their progress.
Quarter 2 Awards Assembly is tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 2:45 PM in the gym. Families are welcome as we celebrate student achievements!
We look forward to seeing you! ππ
π£ Parent/Teacher Conferences & Q2 Awards π£
Shishmaref School families,
We invite you to join us as we wrap up Quarter 2 and celebrate our studentsβ hard work and growth!
π Parent/Teacher Conferences (PTCs)
π Tuesday, January 20, 2026
β° 4:00β6:00 PM
Parent/Teacher Conferences are a great opportunity to connect with teachers, ask questions, and learn more about your childβs progress. We strongly encourage families to attend.
π Quarter 2 Awards Assembly
π Wednesday, January 21, 2026
β° 2:45 PM
π School Gym
We will recognize students for:
β’ Honors (3.5 GPA & up)
β’ High Honors (3.8 GPA & up)
β’ Perfect Attendance
β’ 2 or fewer missed days
Families are welcome and encouraged to attend as we celebrate our studentsβ achievements!
Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, and school community. We look forward to seeing you this week! ππ
Shishmaref School families,
We invite you to join us as we wrap up Quarter 2 and celebrate our studentsβ hard work and growth!
π Parent/Teacher Conferences (PTCs)
π Tuesday, January 20, 2026
β° 4:00β6:00 PM
Parent/Teacher Conferences are a great opportunity to connect with teachers, ask questions, and learn more about your childβs progress. We strongly encourage families to attend.
π Quarter 2 Awards Assembly
π Wednesday, January 21, 2026
β° 2:45 PM
π School Gym
We will recognize students for:
β’ Honors (3.5 GPA & up)
β’ High Honors (3.8 GPA & up)
β’ Perfect Attendance
β’ 2 or fewer missed days
Families are welcome and encouraged to attend as we celebrate our studentsβ achievements!
Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, and school community. We look forward to seeing you this week! ππ
Shishmaref School will dismiss early today at 1:30 PM in order to allow students, staff, and families time to attend the funeral.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Olanna family and hold them in our thoughts during this difficult time.
At the request of the family, Rec will be held this evening, pending availability of the Rec Supervisor. We will share an update as soon as confirmation is made.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support of our school and community.
π’ Reminder
There will be NO Rec tonight, Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
Thank you for your understanding!
π£ Rec Open Tonight
Rec will be open tonight.
Please be safe while traveling to and from rec. We encourage elementary-age students and younger to walk with an adult or have someone accompany them. Please bring your own water bottles as well.
Thank you for helping keep our kids safe.
Reminder: Rec list will still be posted as well.
Rec will be open tonight.
Please be safe while traveling to and from rec. We encourage elementary-age students and younger to walk with an adult or have someone accompany them. Please bring your own water bottles as well.
Thank you for helping keep our kids safe.
Reminder: Rec list will still be posted as well.
π’ Late Start Notice β Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Breakfast Time: 9:50 AM
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Students may report to school when safe to do so.
π’ Late Start Notice β Tuesday, January 6, 2026
We are currently anticipating a late start to the school day, with breakfast served at 9:50 AM and classes beginning at 10:30 AM.
At this time, we are inspecting the school and monitoring road and surrounding conditions. An update will be provided by 9:00 AM.
As always, the safety of our students is our number one priority. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
πβ¨ Join Us Tonight for the Shishmaref School Christmas Program! β¨π
π Location: School Gym
π‘ Doors Open: 6:30 PM
π Program Starts: 7:00 PM
Our students have been practicing and working so hard, and they are excited to share their music and holiday spirit with our community β€οΈ
Canβt make it in person or out of town? No worries β weβll be live streaming right here π
πΊ https://chat.google.com/dm/hCbIKiAAAAE/n3GTjXf9TbI/n3GTjXf9TbI?cls=10
π Reminder: There will be no Rec for the remainder of the year. Rec will begin again when we return from break on Monday, January 5, 2026.
See you tonight! πΆβοΈππ
π Location: School Gym
π‘ Doors Open: 6:30 PM
π Program Starts: 7:00 PM
Our students have been practicing and working so hard, and they are excited to share their music and holiday spirit with our community β€οΈ
Canβt make it in person or out of town? No worries β weβll be live streaming right here π
πΊ https://chat.google.com/dm/hCbIKiAAAAE/n3GTjXf9TbI/n3GTjXf9TbI?cls=10
π Reminder: There will be no Rec for the remainder of the year. Rec will begin again when we return from break on Monday, January 5, 2026.
See you tonight! πΆβοΈππ
2025 Wrestling State Qualifiers and team awards
Good luck in the 2025 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska Wrestling Championships!
To watch the live stream click the link below:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/associations/asaa/wrestling
Good luck in the 2025 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska Wrestling Championships!
To watch the live stream click the link below:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/associations/asaa/wrestling
Itβs that time of year again! Weβre checking in to see how our school leaders (our Principals) are doing and where we can improve. We really want BSSD to be a place where everyone feels supported, and we canβt do that without hearing from you.
Completing the survey should only take a few minutes. Here is a short guide on how to complete the survey.
π’ Staff: Please take the survey twice. Once from your perspective as a staff member and again as a parent/community member.
π’ Parents: Your insights are highly appreciated! Please take a few moments to share your thoughts through a separate survey focusing on your parental perspective.
π’ Students: Your voice matters! You'll have the opportunity to express your opinions by participating in the survey at school.
This is completely anonymous. We want your honest thoughts, so please feel free to be open with us. Click here to complete the survey. The survey will be open until January 9, 2026.
If you need assistance accessing the survey, don't hesitate to contact a school administrator at your site. Your perspectives play a significant role in our plans for improvement. Thank you for taking the time to provide your valuable insights!
ππ€ TOP OF THE WORLD RESULTS! π€π
Our Wrestlers showed up and showed OUT! πͺπ€ΌββοΈ
So proud of the hard work, grit, and heart these athletes put on the mat β shining bright like the Northern Lights β¨
π Placements
β’ #140 Fred β 5th Place
β’ #171 Kaden β 3rd Place
β’ #125 Kenny β π₯ 2nd Place
β’ #114 Katesonja β π₯ 3rd Place
π₯π₯ ANDβ¦ KENNY IS GOING TO STATE! π₯π₯
ππ€ππ€ππ€ππ€π
WHOOOOHOOOOOO!! Way to go, Kenny!!!!!
Keep working hard, keep believing, and alwaysβ¦
π SHINE BRIGHT, NORTHERN LIGHTS! π
#ShineBright #NorthernLightsPride #TopOfTheWorld #WrestlingStrong #StateBound #ShishmarefStrong ππ€
Our Wrestlers showed up and showed OUT! πͺπ€ΌββοΈ
So proud of the hard work, grit, and heart these athletes put on the mat β shining bright like the Northern Lights β¨
π Placements
β’ #140 Fred β 5th Place
β’ #171 Kaden β 3rd Place
β’ #125 Kenny β π₯ 2nd Place
β’ #114 Katesonja β π₯ 3rd Place
π₯π₯ ANDβ¦ KENNY IS GOING TO STATE! π₯π₯
ππ€ππ€ππ€ππ€π
WHOOOOHOOOOOO!! Way to go, Kenny!!!!!
Keep working hard, keep believing, and alwaysβ¦
π SHINE BRIGHT, NORTHERN LIGHTS! π
#ShineBright #NorthernLightsPride #TopOfTheWorld #WrestlingStrong #StateBound #ShishmarefStrong ππ€
πβ¨ Holiday Spirit Week is Here! β¨π
Letβs shine bright for the holidays during our last week of school before Christmas/Holiday Break! We invite students and staff to join us in spreading cheer and school spirit all week long π βοΈ
π Holiday Spirit Week Schedule:
π Monday β Merry & Bright Monday
Wear bright colors, festive shirts, Christmas lights, or anything cheerful!
𧣠Tuesday β Cozy Winter Wonderland Day
Bundle up in cozy winter gear β scarves, fuzzy socks, slippers, or comfy holiday sweaters.
π Wednesday β Holiday Headwear Day
Rock your holiday hats! Santa hats, reindeer antlers, elf hats, festive headbands, beanies, and more.
πΆ Thursday β Dress for the Christmas Program
Wear nice outfits, cultural clothing, or holiday colors (red, green, white, gold).
π Friday β Polar Express Pajama Day
Wear pajamas, robes, slippers, and cozy blankets β Polar Express style!
Letβs end the semester strong, joyful, and full of holiday spirit ππ«
We canβt wait to see everyone shining bright!
#HolidaySpiritWeek #ShiningBright #NorthernLightsPride #SchoolSpirit #HolidayCheer
Letβs shine bright for the holidays during our last week of school before Christmas/Holiday Break! We invite students and staff to join us in spreading cheer and school spirit all week long π βοΈ
π Holiday Spirit Week Schedule:
π Monday β Merry & Bright Monday
Wear bright colors, festive shirts, Christmas lights, or anything cheerful!
𧣠Tuesday β Cozy Winter Wonderland Day
Bundle up in cozy winter gear β scarves, fuzzy socks, slippers, or comfy holiday sweaters.
π Wednesday β Holiday Headwear Day
Rock your holiday hats! Santa hats, reindeer antlers, elf hats, festive headbands, beanies, and more.
πΆ Thursday β Dress for the Christmas Program
Wear nice outfits, cultural clothing, or holiday colors (red, green, white, gold).
π Friday β Polar Express Pajama Day
Wear pajamas, robes, slippers, and cozy blankets β Polar Express style!
Letβs end the semester strong, joyful, and full of holiday spirit ππ«
We canβt wait to see everyone shining bright!
#HolidaySpiritWeek #ShiningBright #NorthernLightsPride #SchoolSpirit #HolidayCheer
ππ Good luck to our Northern Lights Wrestlers as they head to Regionals in UtqiaΔ‘vik!
Stay focused, stay humble, and give it your all out on the mat.
Weβre cheering for you every step of the way!
#NorthernLightsPride #ShishmarefStrong #RegionalsBound #ShineBright
Stay focused, stay humble, and give it your all out on the mat.
Weβre cheering for you every step of the way!
#NorthernLightsPride #ShishmarefStrong #RegionalsBound #ShineBright
School spirit week continues tomorrow!
β Thursday β Cozy & Comfy Testing Day
Come to school in comfy clothes β sweats, warm socks, pajamas β anything that helps you relax and stay focused for MAPS testing!
β¨ Strong minds, strong moves. Shine bright, Northern Lights. β¨
πHuge congratulations to our 2025 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska Mix Six/2A Volleyball State winners!
π₯ Golovin Lynx: 2nd Place Overall
π₯ Shaktoolik Wolverines: 3rd Place Overall & Sportsmanship Award Winner!
π Well done to both teams!"
