Weather Update – Wednesday, October 8, 2025
We are actively monitoring the weather and remain in close communication with the City regarding current conditions. Any updates or changes to school status will be communicated promptly through all platforms.
Please note: All afternoon practices and rec are cancelled for today, Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
Thank you for your understanding and stay safe.
— Shishmaref School Admin Team
We are actively monitoring the weather and remain in close communication with the City regarding current conditions. Any updates or changes to school status will be communicated promptly through all platforms.
Please note: All afternoon practices and rec are cancelled for today, Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
Thank you for your understanding and stay safe.
— Shishmaref School Admin Team
📣 Reminder: SHH Community Market today!
Don’t forget to join us for the SHH Community Market on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 2–4 PM!
Bring your homemade items, crafts, baked goods, or extra treasures to sell—or just come shop, visit, and enjoy what our community has to offer. 💚
Dear Shishmaref Staff, Families and Community,
📸 Shishmaref School Picture Day is Thursday, October 9, 2025.
• Students: Photos will be taken during the school day.
• Families/Community: We’ll also offer Family/Community photos from 5:00–7:00 PM.
Helpful reminders
• Please send students in picture-ready attire.
• Sibling photos can be taken during the evening session (5–7 PM).
Thank you for helping us capture these memories! If you have any questions, please reply to this email or call the school office.
📸 Shishmaref School Picture Day is Thursday, October 9, 2025.
• Students: Photos will be taken during the school day.
• Families/Community: We’ll also offer Family/Community photos from 5:00–7:00 PM.
Helpful reminders
• Please send students in picture-ready attire.
• Sibling photos can be taken during the evening session (5–7 PM).
Thank you for helping us capture these memories! If you have any questions, please reply to this email or call the school office.
🌟 Happy National Custodian Worker Day! 🌟
Today we celebrate and thank the amazing custodians who keep our school safe, clean, and welcoming every single day. 🧹✨
Your hard work often happens behind the scenes, but it makes ALL the difference for our students, staff, and community. From early mornings to late nights, you go above and beyond with pride and care.
💚 A special shout-out to our custodial team:
• John – Head Maintenance/Custodian
• Robert – Custodian
• George – Custodian
• Mickey – Custodian
We weren’t able to get John and Mickey for their pictures today, but here’s Robert and George proudly representing the team. 📸
💚 Thank you for everything you do—today and every day! 💚
#NationalCustodianDay #ThankYou #SchoolHeroes #ShiningBright
Today we celebrate and thank the amazing custodians who keep our school safe, clean, and welcoming every single day. 🧹✨
Your hard work often happens behind the scenes, but it makes ALL the difference for our students, staff, and community. From early mornings to late nights, you go above and beyond with pride and care.
💚 A special shout-out to our custodial team:
• John – Head Maintenance/Custodian
• Robert – Custodian
• George – Custodian
• Mickey – Custodian
We weren’t able to get John and Mickey for their pictures today, but here’s Robert and George proudly representing the team. 📸
💚 Thank you for everything you do—today and every day! 💚
#NationalCustodianDay #ThankYou #SchoolHeroes #ShiningBright
🎉🏃♂️ Best of Luck, Norman! 🏃♂️🎉
Our very own Norman is off to represent the Northern Lights at the XC State Meet! 💜💚
We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and perseverance. Go out there, run your best, and know your whole school and community are cheering you on every step of the way! 🙌✨
Good luck, Norman — you’ve got this! 💪
#NorthernLightsPride #StateBound #DoYourBest #ShiningBright
Our very own Norman is off to represent the Northern Lights at the XC State Meet! 💜💚
We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and perseverance. Go out there, run your best, and know your whole school and community are cheering you on every step of the way! 🙌✨
Good luck, Norman — you’ve got this! 💪
#NorthernLightsPride #StateBound #DoYourBest #ShiningBright
📣 Pep Rally Send-Off – This Morning! 📣
Before we head to class today, we’ll gather in the gym for a brief pep rally to celebrate and send off Norman as he heads to the XC State Meet! 🏃♂️✨
📍 Shishmaref School Gym
🕘 Right before classes are dismissed for the day
Let’s pack the gym, cheer loud, and show our Northern Lights Pride 💜💚 as we send Norman off in style. Good luck at State, Norman — your whole school and community are behind you! 🙌
#NorthernLightsPride #StateBound #ShiningBright
Before we head to class today, we’ll gather in the gym for a brief pep rally to celebrate and send off Norman as he heads to the XC State Meet! 🏃♂️✨
📍 Shishmaref School Gym
🕘 Right before classes are dismissed for the day
Let’s pack the gym, cheer loud, and show our Northern Lights Pride 💜💚 as we send Norman off in style. Good luck at State, Norman — your whole school and community are behind you! 🙌
#NorthernLightsPride #StateBound #ShiningBright
✨ SHH Community Market ✨
Saturday, October 4, 2025 • 2:00–4:00 PM
Bring your items to sell—whether it’s something you’ve sewn, carved, baked, crafted with care, or just have extra items to sell. 🧵🪵🍪 This is a chance to come together, share our talents, and support one another.
Come shop, visit, and enjoy what our community has to offer! 💚
Tell your friends and family—everyone’s welcome! 🎉
Saturday, October 4, 2025 • 2:00–4:00 PM
Bring your items to sell—whether it’s something you’ve sewn, carved, baked, crafted with care, or just have extra items to sell. 🧵🪵🍪 This is a chance to come together, share our talents, and support one another.
Come shop, visit, and enjoy what our community has to offer! 💚
Tell your friends and family—everyone’s welcome! 🎉
☕️💜💚 Reminder: Kuupianaaziġa—This Morning! 💚💜☕️
Join us today (Mon, Sept. 29, 2025) from 9:00–11:00 AM for coffee & conversation with admin and school staff. Come grab a cup, share ideas, ask questions, or just visit. Let’s start the week with good conversations and good coffee!
#Kuupianaaziġa #NationalCoffeeDay #NorthernLightsPride #ShiningBright
Join us today (Mon, Sept. 29, 2025) from 9:00–11:00 AM for coffee & conversation with admin and school staff. Come grab a cup, share ideas, ask questions, or just visit. Let’s start the week with good conversations and good coffee!
#Kuupianaaziġa #NationalCoffeeDay #NorthernLightsPride #ShiningBright
🌌💜💚 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