๐ฃ WEโRE HIRING! | SHISHMAREF SCHOOL
Shishmaref School is looking for someone to join our team! ๐๐ค
๐ฝ๏ธ Position: Cook I
โฐ Hours: 4.5 hours per day
๐ Location: Shishmaref School
๐ Approximately 181 school days
Our Cook I helps with preparing and serving food, daily kitchen cleanup, and keeping our food service areas clean and ready for our students.
Weโre looking for someone who is dependable, cooperative, and ready to be part of the team that takes care of our kiddos each day!
๐ฒ Interested in applying?Apply online using the link below:
๐ APPLICATION LINK: https://app.droplet.io/form/0Y84zK
Please feel free to share this post and help us spread the word throughout our community!
๐ Come join our Northern Lights team! ๐ค
Shishmaref School is looking for someone to join our team! ๐๐ค
๐ฝ๏ธ Position: Cook I
โฐ Hours: 4.5 hours per day
๐ Location: Shishmaref School
๐ Approximately 181 school days
Our Cook I helps with preparing and serving food, daily kitchen cleanup, and keeping our food service areas clean and ready for our students.
Weโre looking for someone who is dependable, cooperative, and ready to be part of the team that takes care of our kiddos each day!
๐ฒ Interested in applying?Apply online using the link below:
๐ APPLICATION LINK: https://app.droplet.io/form/0Y84zK
Please feel free to share this post and help us spread the word throughout our community!
๐ Come join our Northern Lights team! ๐ค
๐๐พ ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Attention Shishmaref Students and Parents:
Cross Country Running practice this week! All students grades 4 - 12 are invited! It is not too late to join!
Practice will continue this week - however, there is a new start time and meeting location!
Practice will begin at 4:00pm, Monday-Friday, and the team will be starting in the gym. Please meet at the front door a few minutes before 4.
Please come ready to run. Be sure to wear athletic clothing (no jeans), and appropriate footwear (no crocs, sandals, or boots). Bring a full water bottle!
We will be running outside everyday, rain or shine, so bring a sweater/sweatpants if you think you might need them.
This season is off to a great start with more than 25 athletes trying it out. There already have been significant time improvements, in just the first 10 days of practice! We would love to have more student-athletes to celebrate with!
See you there! Spread the word!
๐ฃ Shishmaref AEC Candidate Filing Window is OPEN!
The Shishmaref Advisory Education Committee (AEC) currently has TWO SEATS up for election this year!
๐ Candidate Filing Window: August 7 โ September 6, 2026
If you are interested in serving on our AEC and having a voice in supporting our students, school, and community, we encourage you to consider filing for one of the two available seats!
Candidate Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have been a resident of the City of Shishmaref for 30 or more days
- Must meet the requirements regarding felony convictions involving moral turpitude as outlined on the Affidavit of Candidacy
- Must not be an employee of Bering Strait School District, other than a short-term temporary employee
๐ Interested in filing for one of the two seats?
Complete the Affidavit of Candidacy and submit it to Shishmaref School Administration no later than September 6, 2026.
Our AEC plays an important role in connecting our school and community and ensuring our local voices are represented. We encourage eligible community members who are interested in getting involved and supporting our school to consider filing! ๐๐ค
Two seats are available, so please help us spread the word!
If you have any questions or need a copy of the Affidavit of Candidacy, please reach out to Shishmaref School Administration.
The Shishmaref Advisory Education Committee (AEC) currently has TWO SEATS up for election this year!
๐ Candidate Filing Window: August 7 โ September 6, 2026
If you are interested in serving on our AEC and having a voice in supporting our students, school, and community, we encourage you to consider filing for one of the two available seats!
Candidate Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have been a resident of the City of Shishmaref for 30 or more days
- Must meet the requirements regarding felony convictions involving moral turpitude as outlined on the Affidavit of Candidacy
- Must not be an employee of Bering Strait School District, other than a short-term temporary employee
๐ Interested in filing for one of the two seats?
Complete the Affidavit of Candidacy and submit it to Shishmaref School Administration no later than September 6, 2026.
Our AEC plays an important role in connecting our school and community and ensuring our local voices are represented. We encourage eligible community members who are interested in getting involved and supporting our school to consider filing! ๐๐ค
Two seats are available, so please help us spread the word!
If you have any questions or need a copy of the Affidavit of Candidacy, please reach out to Shishmaref School Administration.
๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ Cross Country Season Starts Tomorrow! ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐๐พ
Calling all Shishmaref students in grades 4โ12โit's time to lace up your running shoes!
๐ Monday, August 3
๐ 2:00 PM
๐ Meet at the playground basketball court
Practice will be held rain or shine, so please come prepared.
Please bring:
โ Athletic clothing (no jeans)
โ Running shoes or athletic shoes (no Crocs, sandals, or boots)
โ A full water bottle
โ A sweatshirt or sweatpants if you think you'll need an extra layer
Whether you're a returning runner or interested in trying Cross Country for the first time, we'd love to have you join us! Cross Country is a great opportunity to stay active, build friendships, challenge yourself, and represent Shishmaref School.
We're looking forward to another great season.
See you tomorrow, and please help us spread the word!
Calling all Shishmaref students in grades 4โ12โit's time to lace up your running shoes!
๐ Monday, August 3
๐ 2:00 PM
๐ Meet at the playground basketball court
Practice will be held rain or shine, so please come prepared.
Please bring:
โ Athletic clothing (no jeans)
โ Running shoes or athletic shoes (no Crocs, sandals, or boots)
โ A full water bottle
โ A sweatshirt or sweatpants if you think you'll need an extra layer
Whether you're a returning runner or interested in trying Cross Country for the first time, we'd love to have you join us! Cross Country is a great opportunity to stay active, build friendships, challenge yourself, and represent Shishmaref School.
We're looking forward to another great season.
See you tomorrow, and please help us spread the word!
๐ 2026-2027 School Calendar ๐
Hello, Shishmaref!
We hope everyone is having a wonderful summer and enjoying time with family, fishing, hunting, berry picking, and all the opportunities that subsistence season brings. We hope youโre making memories, staying safe, and enjoying every moment.
As we begin looking ahead to a new school year, we wanted to share the Bering Strait School District 2026-2027 School Calendar.
๐ The first day of school for students will be Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Weโll continue sharing important back-to-school information throughout the summer, including registration details, Open House information, school supplies, and other updates as we get closer to the start of the school year.
For now, keep enjoying your summer, take care of one another, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to Shishmaref School in August! ๐๐
The district calendar is attached.
Dear Shishmaref School Community,
As my year as Principal of Shishmaref School comes to a close, I want to express my sincere gratitude to our students, families, staff, and community.
It has been an honor to serve this school and to be part of a community that cares deeply about its children. Shishmaref is a special place, and I am thankful for the relationships, lessons, and memories I will carry with me.
Acknowledgments
To the elders in the community, thank you for sharing your wisdom. I learned a lot simply by having kuupianaaziฤกa with elders who have a lifetime of memories and experiences to share. Growing up in the South, we were taught to listen in the presence of elders. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with me.
To our school board members and AEC members who provided support and feedback throughout the year, thank you. You were strong voices for the community and helped our administrative team make meaningful decisions.
To our staff, thank you for your hard work, resilience, and dedication. Working with someone who has a โType Aโ personality is not always easy, but you all sure did make my job easier. The elderly in Louisiana always said โsure didโ when I was coming up, so I say it with love and appreciation. Thank you for giving our administrative team a chance to lead. One thing I particularly loved was that when we had meals, get-togethers, or holiday parties, nobody talked about work. Oh, and even when I know I took too long to finish cooking (since literally Day 1), you never told me =].
To our families and community members, thank you for your support and partnership. We were truly motivated to start the year when we had such a strong turnout at Open House. I also loved how the community was always the perfect balance of competitive and positive at student athletic events and city league games. It was also pretty special how everyone says, โWelcome to Shishmaref,โ when someone visits for the first time. I have been to a few communities in Alaska, but nobody is as friendly as SHH.
Most importantly, to our students, thank you for the joy, energy, and purpose you bring to the school each day. Whether it was kindergarten and first grade students tackling me at open gym, eighth grade students teaching me Iรฑupiaq when their bilingual teacher was out, or high school students beating me in a game of Around the World at lunchtime, seeing you enjoy coming to school made the year meaningful. When I am around other principals, I always mention your great behavior, strong attendance, and wonderful personalities.
I am proud of the work we have done together, and I hope Shishmaref School continues to grow, strengthen, and serve students well for many years to come.
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to serve this community.
With appreciation,
Gary Perkins, Ed.D. aka Dr. P.
Principal, Shishmaref School โ26
As my year as Principal of Shishmaref School comes to a close, I want to express my sincere gratitude to our students, families, staff, and community.
It has been an honor to serve this school and to be part of a community that cares deeply about its children. Shishmaref is a special place, and I am thankful for the relationships, lessons, and memories I will carry with me.
Acknowledgments
To the elders in the community, thank you for sharing your wisdom. I learned a lot simply by having kuupianaaziฤกa with elders who have a lifetime of memories and experiences to share. Growing up in the South, we were taught to listen in the presence of elders. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with me.
To our school board members and AEC members who provided support and feedback throughout the year, thank you. You were strong voices for the community and helped our administrative team make meaningful decisions.
To our staff, thank you for your hard work, resilience, and dedication. Working with someone who has a โType Aโ personality is not always easy, but you all sure did make my job easier. The elderly in Louisiana always said โsure didโ when I was coming up, so I say it with love and appreciation. Thank you for giving our administrative team a chance to lead. One thing I particularly loved was that when we had meals, get-togethers, or holiday parties, nobody talked about work. Oh, and even when I know I took too long to finish cooking (since literally Day 1), you never told me =].
To our families and community members, thank you for your support and partnership. We were truly motivated to start the year when we had such a strong turnout at Open House. I also loved how the community was always the perfect balance of competitive and positive at student athletic events and city league games. It was also pretty special how everyone says, โWelcome to Shishmaref,โ when someone visits for the first time. I have been to a few communities in Alaska, but nobody is as friendly as SHH.
Most importantly, to our students, thank you for the joy, energy, and purpose you bring to the school each day. Whether it was kindergarten and first grade students tackling me at open gym, eighth grade students teaching me Iรฑupiaq when their bilingual teacher was out, or high school students beating me in a game of Around the World at lunchtime, seeing you enjoy coming to school made the year meaningful. When I am around other principals, I always mention your great behavior, strong attendance, and wonderful personalities.
I am proud of the work we have done together, and I hope Shishmaref School continues to grow, strengthen, and serve students well for many years to come.
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to serve this community.
With appreciation,
Gary Perkins, Ed.D. aka Dr. P.
Principal, Shishmaref School โ26
BSSD Strategic Plan Community Gathering: Shape the Next 5 Years! ๐
We are recruiting a team of participants including elders, community members, parents, students, classified staff, teachers, administrators, community leaders. In the sessions, we will use the Portrait of Your Graduate responses along with district program information and data to set the direction for the next 5 years.
Deadline to be considered for the planning team is August 15, 2026.
๐ [Click Here to Apply & Share Your Inspiration]
โ๏ธ๐ Last Day of School! ๐โ๏ธ
Thatโs a wrap on another school year at Shishmaref School! Thank you to our students, staff, families, and community for all of your hard work, support, and dedication throughout the year. We are so proud of all that our students accomplished this year. ๐๐ค
We hope everyone has a fun, relaxing, and safe summer filled with family, adventures, and sunshine! Please remember to stay safe and take care of one another.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back for FY27 on Thursday, August 27, 2026! โจ
Until then โ have an amazing summer, Shishmaref!
#NorthernLightsShineOnMe #ShineBrightSHH #LastDayOfSchool
Thatโs a wrap on another school year at Shishmaref School! Thank you to our students, staff, families, and community for all of your hard work, support, and dedication throughout the year. We are so proud of all that our students accomplished this year. ๐๐ค
We hope everyone has a fun, relaxing, and safe summer filled with family, adventures, and sunshine! Please remember to stay safe and take care of one another.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back for FY27 on Thursday, August 27, 2026! โจ
Until then โ have an amazing summer, Shishmaref!
#NorthernLightsShineOnMe #ShineBrightSHH #LastDayOfSchool
Bering Strait Portrait of a Graduate Survey. Click the survey link or scan the QR code.
Survey link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKPDQkrVPce14B9qY2JK3RhMIvnI2DDKjQE-ccS65b-QibuQ/viewform
We value your voice. This survey will help us define what it means for students in our district to be successful as graduates.
Our goal is to create a shared vision that reflects our community, culture, and ways of life. Your input will guide how we prepare students for their futureโboth in our community and beyond.
This survey is being administered by the Association of Alaska School Board. All responses are anonymous.
Survey link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKPDQkrVPce14B9qY2JK3RhMIvnI2DDKjQE-ccS65b-QibuQ/viewform
We value your voice. This survey will help us define what it means for students in our district to be successful as graduates.
Our goal is to create a shared vision that reflects our community, culture, and ways of life. Your input will guide how we prepare students for their futureโboth in our community and beyond.
This survey is being administered by the Association of Alaska School Board. All responses are anonymous.
โจ Shishmaref Community โจ
Tonight is the night! Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our students during the Shishmaref School End of Year Celebrations! ๐๐๐ค
We are excited to recognize and honor our:
๐ Pre-K 4 / ECE Graduates
๐ 8th Grade Promotion Students
๐ Class of 2026 Graduates
This is a special time for our students, families, school, and community as we celebrate milestones, growth, hard work, and new beginnings. We would love for our community to come together to support and cheer on our students as they shine bright and take their next steps forward.
๐ Tonight โ Monday, May 18, 2026
โฐ 7:00 PM
๐ Shishmaref School Gym
๐ฅ Livestream Link:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/shishmaref-high-school-shishmaref-ak/evt7a9970f3ee
Letโs fill the gym and celebrate our students together as a community. Northern Lights shine bright! ๐โจ
Tonight is the night! Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our students during the Shishmaref School End of Year Celebrations! ๐๐๐ค
We are excited to recognize and honor our:
๐ Pre-K 4 / ECE Graduates
๐ 8th Grade Promotion Students
๐ Class of 2026 Graduates
This is a special time for our students, families, school, and community as we celebrate milestones, growth, hard work, and new beginnings. We would love for our community to come together to support and cheer on our students as they shine bright and take their next steps forward.
๐ Tonight โ Monday, May 18, 2026
โฐ 7:00 PM
๐ Shishmaref School Gym
๐ฅ Livestream Link:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/shishmaref-high-school-shishmaref-ak/evt7a9970f3ee
Letโs fill the gym and celebrate our students together as a community. Northern Lights shine bright! ๐โจ
โจ Shishmaref Community โจ
Please join us tomorrow as we celebrate the accomplishments of our students during the Shishmaref School End of Year Celebrations! ๐๐๐ค
We are excited to recognize and honor our:
๐ Pre-K 4 / ECE Graduates
๐ 8th Grade Promotion Students
๐ Class of 2026 Graduates
This is a special time for our students, families, school, and community as we celebrate milestones, growth, hard work, and new beginnings.
We would love for our community to come together to support and cheer on our students as they shine bright and take their next steps forward.
๐
Monday, May 18, 2026
โฐ 7:00 PM
๐ Shishmaref School Gym
Letโs fill the gym and celebrate our students together as a community. Northern Lights shine bright! ๐โจ
Huge congratulations to our 2026 BSSD Battle of the Books Champions! ๐๐
Your dedication, teamwork, and love for reading have truly paid off. We are incredibly proud of your hard work and the way you represented your schools and the entire Bering Strait School District!
Keep turning those pages! ๐๐๐
#BSSD #BattleOfTheBooks2026 #BeringStraitStrong #LiteracyChampions
Your dedication, teamwork, and love for reading have truly paid off. We are incredibly proud of your hard work and the way you represented your schools and the entire Bering Strait School District!
Keep turning those pages! ๐๐๐
#BSSD #BattleOfTheBooks2026 #BeringStraitStrong #LiteracyChampions
*UPDATED times, admission, & grade level groups
โจ End of Year Celebrations at Shishmaref School โจ
โShining Bright Like the Northern Lightsโ ๐๐ค
Weโre excited to celebrate our students during this special time of year! Please join us for Prom 2026 and Graduation as we recognize memories, milestones, and achievements across all grade levels.
๐ Shishmaref School Prom 2026 ๐
๐ Saturday, May 16, 2026
๐ Dance Times ๐บ
๐ ECEโ3rd Grade
โฐ 4:00 PM โ 5:00 PM
๐ 4thโ7th Grade
โฐ 5:00 PM โ 7:00 PM
๐ 8thโ12th Grade
โฐ 9:00 PM โ 12:00 AM
๐๏ธ Admission Prices
โจ ECEโ7th Grade: $5 Admission
โจ 8thโ12th Grade Prom Tickets
โข $15 โ Single Ticket
โข $25 โ Double Ticket
๐ Dress up, dance, and make memories under the Northern Lights! ๐
โจ End of Year Celebrations at Shishmaref School โจ
โShining Bright Like the Northern Lightsโ ๐๐ค
Weโre excited to celebrate our students during this special time of year! Please join us for Prom 2026 and Graduation as we recognize memories, milestones, and achievements across all grade levels.
๐ Shishmaref School Prom 2026 ๐
๐ Saturday, May 16, 2026
๐ Dance Times ๐บ
๐ ECEโ3rd Grade
โฐ 4:00 PM โ 5:00 PM
๐ 4thโ7th Grade
โฐ 5:00 PM โ 7:00 PM
๐ 8thโ12th Grade
โฐ 9:00 PM โ 12:00 AM
๐๏ธ Admission Prices
โจ ECEโ7th Grade: $5 Admission
โจ 8thโ12th Grade Prom Tickets
โข $15 โ Single Ticket
โข $25 โ Double Ticket
๐ Dress up, dance, and make memories under the Northern Lights! ๐
*UPDATED times, admission, & grade level groups
โจ End of Year Celebrations at Shishmaref School โจ
โShining Bright Like the Northern Lightsโ ๐๐ค
Weโre excited to celebrate our students during this special time of year! Please join us for Prom 2026 and Graduation as we recognize memories, milestones, and achievements across all grade levels.
๐ Shishmaref School Prom 2026 ๐
๐
Saturday, May 16, 2026
๐ Dance Times ๐บ
๐ ECEโ3rd Grade
โฐ 4:00 PM โ 5:00 PM
๐ 4thโ7th Grade
โฐ 5:00 PM โ 7:00 PM
๐ 8thโ12th Grade
โฐ 9:00 PM โ 12:00 AM
๐๏ธ Admission Prices
โจ ECEโ7th Grade: $5 Admission
โจ 8thโ12th Grade Prom Tickets
โข $15 โ Single Ticket
โข $25 โ Double Ticket
๐ Dress up, dance, and make memories under the Northern Lights! ๐
โฐ 45 minutes left at our Saturday Market! โฐ
Thereโs still time to stop by the MPR and check out all the amazing items our students, staff, and community vendors have for sale! ๐โจ
From handmade items and goodies to crafts and more โ come support local and take a look at what everyone has been working hard on! ๐๐ค
Weโll be here until 4:00 PM!
โจ Shishmaref School Prom 2026 โจ
โAurora Borealisโ
๐ Saturday, May 16, 2026
๐ Dance Times ๐บ
๐ ECEโ3rd Grade
โฐ 4:00 PM โ 5:00 PM
๐ 4thโ6th Grade
โฐ 5:00 PM โ 7:00 PM
๐ 7thโ12th Grade
โฐ 9:00 PM โ 12:00 AM
๐๏ธ Admission Prices
โจ ECEโ6th Grade: $5 Admission
โจ 7thโ12th Grade Prom Tickets:
โข $15 โ Single Ticket
โข $25 โ Double Ticket
๐ Dress up, dance, and make memories under the Northern Lights! ๐
โAurora Borealisโ
๐ Saturday, May 16, 2026
๐ Dance Times ๐บ
๐ ECEโ3rd Grade
โฐ 4:00 PM โ 5:00 PM
๐ 4thโ6th Grade
โฐ 5:00 PM โ 7:00 PM
๐ 7thโ12th Grade
โฐ 9:00 PM โ 12:00 AM
๐๏ธ Admission Prices
โจ ECEโ6th Grade: $5 Admission
โจ 7thโ12th Grade Prom Tickets:
โข $15 โ Single Ticket
โข $25 โ Double Ticket
๐ Dress up, dance, and make memories under the Northern Lights! ๐
*UPDATED*
โจ End of Year Events at Shishmaref School โจ
Join us as we celebrate the final weeks of the school year with Prom, Graduation, and more!
๐ Last Day of Rec โ Thursday, May 14, 2026
๐ Prom โ Saturday, May 16, 2026
๐ Graduation โ Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7 PM
๐ Last Day of School โ Friday, May 22, 2026
Letโs finish the year strong and continue shining bright, Northern Lights! ๐
๐โจ P is for Pajama Day! โจ๐
P โ Pajama Day
Wear your favorite pajamas, comfy clothes, slippers, or cozy gear to school and enjoy a relaxed, fun day as we continue counting down the last days of the school year ๐โจ
๐ Perfect day for:
* Cozy reading
* Relaxing classroom activities
* Comfy vibes with friends
๐ Families and community members are welcome to join the fun too!
Letโs continue Shining Bright like the Northern Lights ๐๐
#ShishmarefSchool #PajamaDay #ABCountdown #NorthernLights #CozyDay #ShiningBright
๐ Shishmaref School Saturday Market ๐
Donโt miss our LAST Saturday Market of the school year! Let's enjoy another fun community afternoon together before summer break! ๐๐ค
๐ Saturday, May 9
โฐ 2:00โ4:00 PM
๐ Shishmaref School
We hope to see you there! โจ
#ShishmarefSchool #NorthernLightsShine #CommunityStrong
โจ Shishmaref Community โ Join Us Tomorrow! โจ
Weโre excited to partner with Norton Sound Health Corporation to bring a Health & Career Fair to our school on Tuesday, April 28!
๐ Location: Shishmaref School Gym
๐ Time: 3:00โ5:00 PM
Come by for an afternoon of:
โ๏ธ Health services (vaccines & lab tests)
โ๏ธ Information on local programs & support services
โ๏ธ Job opportunities with NSHC
โ๏ธ Activities & door prizes
๐๏ธ PLUS โ enter to win a mileage ticket by completing a health needs assessment!
This is a great opportunity for our families, students, and community to connect, learn, and take advantage of valuable resources.
We hope to see you thereโletโs keep shining bright, Shishmaref! ๐โจ
#ShishmarefSchool #NorthernLightsShine #CommunityStrong
Weโre excited to partner with Norton Sound Health Corporation to bring a Health & Career Fair to our school on Tuesday, April 28!
๐ Location: Shishmaref School Gym
๐ Time: 3:00โ5:00 PM
Come by for an afternoon of:
โ๏ธ Health services (vaccines & lab tests)
โ๏ธ Information on local programs & support services
โ๏ธ Job opportunities with NSHC
โ๏ธ Activities & door prizes
๐๏ธ PLUS โ enter to win a mileage ticket by completing a health needs assessment!
This is a great opportunity for our families, students, and community to connect, learn, and take advantage of valuable resources.
We hope to see you thereโletโs keep shining bright, Shishmaref! ๐โจ
#ShishmarefSchool #NorthernLightsShine #CommunityStrong
