πβ¨ Vision Care Coming to Shishmaref! β¨π
Weβre excited to share that Last Frontier Eye Care will be in town Monday, Nov. 3 β Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025!
This visit is part of the Tundra Health Initiative, and Dr. Kapp will be providing no-cost vision screenings, eye exams, and glasses for all school-age students. πΆπ
π To make an appointment, call or text:
907-443-3553 or 907-434-1554
Parents/Guardians β please make sure to complete and return the vision screening/eye exam consent form to your childβs teacher if you havenβt already.
Letβs keep our Northern Lights seeing clearly! ππ
#ShishmarefStrong #NorthernLightsPride #TundraHealthInitiative #HealthyEyes #ShineBright
Weβre excited to share that Last Frontier Eye Care will be in town Monday, Nov. 3 β Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025!
This visit is part of the Tundra Health Initiative, and Dr. Kapp will be providing no-cost vision screenings, eye exams, and glasses for all school-age students. πΆπ
π To make an appointment, call or text:
907-443-3553 or 907-434-1554
Parents/Guardians β please make sure to complete and return the vision screening/eye exam consent form to your childβs teacher if you havenβt already.
Letβs keep our Northern Lights seeing clearly! ππ
#ShishmarefStrong #NorthernLightsPride #TundraHealthInitiative #HealthyEyes #ShineBright


ππ Thank You, Shishmaref! ππ
What an amazing turnout! The Fall Carnival was a huge success thanks to all of you β our students, families, and community members who came out to play games, enjoy food, and support our student activities. Your energy and smiles made the night one to remember! π
A couple quick announcements:
1οΈβ£ Special Rec Night has been postponed β our volunteer is under the weather and needs a little time to recover. Weβll share a new date soon! πͺπ
2οΈβ£ Haunted Hallway π» continues TONIGHT from 5β7 PM! Come on back if you dareβ¦ prepare to be scared! π±
#ShishmarefStrong #NorthernLightsPride #ShineBright #FallFun
πβ¨ HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL REMINDER! β¨π
Boo! Youβre invited to join us for our Trick-or-Treat Halloween Carnival at Shishmaref School π§‘ππ
π Saturday, November 1st
π 2 PM β 4 PM
π Shishmaref School Gym
π» Tickets:
π $1 each | 6 for $5 | 12 for $10 | 25 for $20 (Best Deal!)
Play the games to earn Prize Tickets, then head over to the Prize Booth to βpurchaseβ your favorite prizes! π π
(Prizes can only be redeemed with prize tickets β not cash!)
π Food will be available at the Student Store β come hungry and support our students!
All proceeds go directly toward Northern Lights Student Activities π
Come for the fun, stay for the frights β and help our students #ShineBright! ππ
Boo! Youβre invited to join us for our Trick-or-Treat Halloween Carnival at Shishmaref School π§‘ππ
π Saturday, November 1st
π 2 PM β 4 PM
π Shishmaref School Gym
π» Tickets:
π $1 each | 6 for $5 | 12 for $10 | 25 for $20 (Best Deal!)
Play the games to earn Prize Tickets, then head over to the Prize Booth to βpurchaseβ your favorite prizes! π π
(Prizes can only be redeemed with prize tickets β not cash!)
π Food will be available at the Student Store β come hungry and support our students!
All proceeds go directly toward Northern Lights Student Activities π
Come for the fun, stay for the frights β and help our students #ShineBright! ππ

π No Rec Tonight β Carnival Setup
Heads up, Shishmaref! There will be no Rec tonight (Fri., Oct. 31) so our crew can get everything ready for the Halloween Carnival tomorrow, Sat., Nov. 1, 2β4 PM.
Thank you for understanding, and Happy Halloween! See you tomorrow for games, prizes, food, and fun! ππ #ShishmarefStrong #NorthernLightsPride #ShineBright
Heads up, Shishmaref! There will be no Rec tonight (Fri., Oct. 31) so our crew can get everything ready for the Halloween Carnival tomorrow, Sat., Nov. 1, 2β4 PM.
Thank you for understanding, and Happy Halloween! See you tomorrow for games, prizes, food, and fun! ππ #ShishmarefStrong #NorthernLightsPride #ShineBright
π Happy Halloween! π
Join us today at 1:15 PM for our Costume Parade! ECE, Immersion, and our community are all welcome to celebrate with us. Come cheer on our students and enjoy the spooky fun! π»β¨
ππ #ShishmarefStrong #NorthernLightsPride #RedRibbonWeek #LifeIsAPuzzle #ShineBright
π£ REMINDER: PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES TODAY! ππ
Hey Shishmaref families! π
Join us today, Wednesday, October 29, 2025, for Parent/Teacher Conferences from 4β6PM here at the school. π«
Come meet with your childβs teachers, celebrate their progress, and talk about goals for the next quarter! π
π₯ Bonus! Families who attend with their students will earn access to our special Rec Session this Saturday, November 1 !
We canβt wait to see you tonight!
#ShishmarefStrong #NorthernLightsPride ππ #FamilyFirst #ShineBright
Hey Shishmaref families! π
Join us today, Wednesday, October 29, 2025, for Parent/Teacher Conferences from 4β6PM here at the school. π«
Come meet with your childβs teachers, celebrate their progress, and talk about goals for the next quarter! π
π₯ Bonus! Families who attend with their students will earn access to our special Rec Session this Saturday, November 1 !
We canβt wait to see you tonight!
#ShishmarefStrong #NorthernLightsPride ππ #FamilyFirst #ShineBright
π"π "A huge congratulations to all the wrestlers and cheerleading participants for their incredible commitment and hard work this season. A special acknowledgment goes to our winnersβyour dedication truly shone through!" π"π"

πβ¨ HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL IS THIS SATURDAY! β¨π
Join us at Shishmaref School on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 2β4PM for an afternoon full of spooky fun and Northern Lights pride ππ
π» Featuring:
πΈ Haunted House (sponsored by the Senior Class of 2026!)
π― Games
π Prizes & Cake Walks
π 50/50 Raffle
π Food for sale at the Student Store
π TICKETS:
$1 each
12 for $10
25 for $20 (BEST DEAL!)
All proceeds go to support Northern Lights Student Activities β helping fund our student sports, clubs, and celebrations! π
π· Bring the whole family, wear your best costume, and get ready for some frightful fun at Shishmaref School!
#ShishmarefSchool #NorthernLightsPride #HalloweenCarnival #StudentActvities #SpookyFun
Join us at Shishmaref School on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 2β4PM for an afternoon full of spooky fun and Northern Lights pride ππ
π» Featuring:
πΈ Haunted House (sponsored by the Senior Class of 2026!)
π― Games
π Prizes & Cake Walks
π 50/50 Raffle
π Food for sale at the Student Store
π TICKETS:
$1 each
12 for $10
25 for $20 (BEST DEAL!)
All proceeds go to support Northern Lights Student Activities β helping fund our student sports, clubs, and celebrations! π
π· Bring the whole family, wear your best costume, and get ready for some frightful fun at Shishmaref School!
#ShishmarefSchool #NorthernLightsPride #HalloweenCarnival #StudentActvities #SpookyFun

πβ¨ UPCOMING EVENTS AT SHISHMAREF SCHOOL β¨π
Letβs keep shining bright like the Northern Lights ππ β hereβs whatβs coming up this week!
π Wednesday, Oct. 29
π Parent/Teacher Conferences | 4β6PM
π Regular scheduled day, students released at 3:30PM
π Thursday, Oct. 30
Q1 Awards Assembly | 2:30PM
Letβs celebrate our amazing students and their hard work this quarter! π
π» Friday, Oct. 31
π Halloween Fun! Students and staff are encouraged to show their spooky (and school-appropriate!) spirit! The Costume Parade will be at 1:15PM in the gym.
πͺ Saturday, Nov. 1
π Fall/Halloween Carnival | 2β4PM
Games, treats, and community fun for all ages! Donβt miss it!
#NorthernLightsPride ππ #ShishmarefStrong #ShineBright #CommunityPride
Letβs keep shining bright like the Northern Lights ππ β hereβs whatβs coming up this week!
π Wednesday, Oct. 29
π Parent/Teacher Conferences | 4β6PM
π Regular scheduled day, students released at 3:30PM
π Thursday, Oct. 30
Q1 Awards Assembly | 2:30PM
Letβs celebrate our amazing students and their hard work this quarter! π
π» Friday, Oct. 31
π Halloween Fun! Students and staff are encouraged to show their spooky (and school-appropriate!) spirit! The Costume Parade will be at 1:15PM in the gym.
πͺ Saturday, Nov. 1
π Fall/Halloween Carnival | 2β4PM
Games, treats, and community fun for all ages! Donβt miss it!
#NorthernLightsPride ππ #ShishmarefStrong #ShineBright #CommunityPride

π TOMORROW, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025: PJ DAY! π
Kick off Spirit Week cozy & comfyβwear your favorite pajamas or onesie (school-appropriate). Letβs light up the halls with Northern Lights pride ππ #ShishmarefStrong #NorthernLightsPride #PJDay #SpiritWeek #RedRibbonWeek #ShineBright
πβ¨ HALLOWEEN SPIRIT WEEK IS HERE! β¨π
Letβs light up Shishmaref School with Northern Lights pride ππ and celebrate healthy choices for Red Ribbon Week!
π Monday, Oct. 27 β PJ Day
Start the week cozy and comfy! Wear your favorite pajamas or onesie.
π§© Tuesday, Oct. 28 β Life Is a Puzzle: Door Decorating Day!
Decorate your classroom door for Red Ribbon Week with the theme βLife Is a PuzzleβSolve It Drug Free!β π§©
πͺ Wednesday, Oct. 29 β Team Up Against Drugs!
Show your school spirit or wear your favorite team gear! Weβre stronger together ππ
ππ» Thursday, Oct. 30 β Shade & Frightful Flannel Day!
Combine cool and cozyβrock your favorite flannel and sunglasses to βShade Out Drugsβ in spooky style! ππͺ©πͺΆ
π» Friday, Oct. 31 β Costume Parade Day!
End the week with fun and spooky spirit! Dress up (school appropriate!) and join our Costume Parade! πβ¨
Letβs have some fun and show how Shishmaref shines bright like the Northern Lights! ππ #ShishmarefStrong #NorthernLightsPride #RedRibbonWeek #LifeIsAPuzzle #ShineBright
Letβs light up Shishmaref School with Northern Lights pride ππ and celebrate healthy choices for Red Ribbon Week!
π Monday, Oct. 27 β PJ Day
Start the week cozy and comfy! Wear your favorite pajamas or onesie.
π§© Tuesday, Oct. 28 β Life Is a Puzzle: Door Decorating Day!
Decorate your classroom door for Red Ribbon Week with the theme βLife Is a PuzzleβSolve It Drug Free!β π§©
πͺ Wednesday, Oct. 29 β Team Up Against Drugs!
Show your school spirit or wear your favorite team gear! Weβre stronger together ππ
ππ» Thursday, Oct. 30 β Shade & Frightful Flannel Day!
Combine cool and cozyβrock your favorite flannel and sunglasses to βShade Out Drugsβ in spooky style! ππͺ©πͺΆ
π» Friday, Oct. 31 β Costume Parade Day!
End the week with fun and spooky spirit! Dress up (school appropriate!) and join our Costume Parade! πβ¨
Letβs have some fun and show how Shishmaref shines bright like the Northern Lights! ππ #ShishmarefStrong #NorthernLightsPride #RedRibbonWeek #LifeIsAPuzzle #ShineBright

π’ Shishmaref School AEC Meeting Reminder
Join us today at 5:00 PM in the MPR for our Advisory School Committee (AEC) meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend and share input! π
Canβt make it in person? Please join via the Google Meet link:
AEC Meeting
Thursday, October 23 Β· 5:00 β 6:00pm
Time zone: America/Anchorage
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wzo-njsh-aex
Or dial: βͺ(US) +1 573-375-5199β¬ PIN: βͺ755 529 880β¬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/wzo-njsh-aex?pin=4437961257665
We hope to see y'all there! β¨ #NorthernLightsStrong #ShineBright
Join us today at 5:00 PM in the MPR for our Advisory School Committee (AEC) meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend and share input! π
Canβt make it in person? Please join via the Google Meet link:
AEC Meeting
Thursday, October 23 Β· 5:00 β 6:00pm
Time zone: America/Anchorage
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wzo-njsh-aex
Or dial: βͺ(US) +1 573-375-5199β¬ PIN: βͺ755 529 880β¬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/wzo-njsh-aex?pin=4437961257665
We hope to see y'all there! β¨ #NorthernLightsStrong #ShineBright
π£ Shishmaref School Reminder:
There will be no school for students on Thursday, Oct. 23 and Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 due to district inservice days.
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 is a teacher workday.
Enjoy the long weekend, Northern Lights families! πβ¨
#ShingBright
There will be no school for students on Thursday, Oct. 23 and Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 due to district inservice days.
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 is a teacher workday.
Enjoy the long weekend, Northern Lights families! πβ¨
#ShingBright
π Safe travels, Northern Lights! ππ
Our elementary wrestlers & cheerleaders headed to Unalakleet for the Wrestling & Cheerleading Tournament! π©οΈ
Have fun, do your best, and shine bright like the Northern Lights! ππͺ
#NorthernLightsStrong π #ShishmarefPride #BSSD #ShineBright
Our elementary wrestlers & cheerleaders headed to Unalakleet for the Wrestling & Cheerleading Tournament! π©οΈ
Have fun, do your best, and shine bright like the Northern Lights! ππͺ
#NorthernLightsStrong π #ShishmarefPride #BSSD #ShineBright

π£ Announcement π£
We will be recognizing our Shishmaref Seniors tonight at 6:45 PM, just before the start of our 7:00 PM game!
Come early to help us celebrate and honor our amazing senior athletes and all theyβve contributed to our Northern Lights Volleyball program. πππ
Letβs fill the gym and show them our support!
#SeniorNight #NorthernLightsStrong #ShishmarefSchool #VolleyballPride

π Game Day Reminder β TODAY (Sat, Oct. 18, 2025)! π
Doors open 12:30 PM β’ First serve 1:00 PM
Tentative lineup:
1οΈβ£ SHH vs SKK β 1:00 PM
2οΈβ£ SHH vs UNK β 3:00 PM
3οΈβ£ SKK vs UNK β 5:00PM
β Senior Night Recognition
4οΈβ£ SHH vs SKK β 7:00 PM
5οΈβ£ SHH vs UNK β 8:30 PM
π Admission: Elders (60+) & Babies (0β2) FREE | Students (ECEβ12) $2 | Adults $3
β° Times are tentative and may shift; weβll post updates ASAP.
Letβs pack the gym and cheer on our Northern Lights! πππ
#NorthernLightsStrong #ShishmarefSchool #Volleyball #GameDay #SeniorNight

π Volleyball Weekend at Shishmaref School! π
Come cheer on our Northern Lights as we host home games Friday & Saturday, October 17β18, 2025!
π Friday, Oct. 17, 2025
UNK π SKK
π Doors open at 5:30 PM
π Game starts at 6:00 PM
π Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025
π Doors open at 12:30 PM
π Games start at 1:00 PM
Tentative Schedule:
β’ Match 1: SHH π SKK β 1:00 PM
β’ Match 2: SHH π UNK β 3:00 PM
β’ Match 3: SKK π UNK β 5:30 PM
β Senior Night Recognition
β’ Match 4: SHH π SKK β 7:00 PM
β’ Match 5: SHH π UNK β 8:30 PM
β° Please note: Game times are tentative and subject to change. Weβll make sure to announce updates right away if anything shifts.
π Admission:
β’ Elders (60+) & Babies (0β2): FREE
β’ Students (ECEβ12): $2
β’ Adults: $3
Letβs pack the gym and show our Northern Lights pride! ππ
#NorthernLightsStrong #ShishmarefSchool #Volleyball#SeniorNight #ShiningBright
Come cheer on our Northern Lights as we host home games Friday & Saturday, October 17β18, 2025!
π Friday, Oct. 17, 2025
UNK π SKK
π Doors open at 5:30 PM
π Game starts at 6:00 PM
π Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025
π Doors open at 12:30 PM
π Games start at 1:00 PM
Tentative Schedule:
β’ Match 1: SHH π SKK β 1:00 PM
β’ Match 2: SHH π UNK β 3:00 PM
β’ Match 3: SKK π UNK β 5:30 PM
β Senior Night Recognition
β’ Match 4: SHH π SKK β 7:00 PM
β’ Match 5: SHH π UNK β 8:30 PM
β° Please note: Game times are tentative and subject to change. Weβll make sure to announce updates right away if anything shifts.
π Admission:
β’ Elders (60+) & Babies (0β2): FREE
β’ Students (ECEβ12): $2
β’ Adults: $3
Letβs pack the gym and show our Northern Lights pride! ππ
#NorthernLightsStrong #ShishmarefSchool #Volleyball#SeniorNight #ShiningBright

Hi everyone,
Please join me in congratulating Wilsa Sinnok on being elected to the Shishmaref School Advisory Education Committee (AEC) and Richard Stasenko on being re-elected! π
Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote and support our school.
Your engagement helps strengthen the partnership between our families, community, and school. We look forward to continuing the great work together for our students, staff, and community. π
With appreciation,
Shishmaref School Admin Team
#NorthernLightsStrong #ShiningBright
Please join me in congratulating Wilsa Sinnok on being elected to the Shishmaref School Advisory Education Committee (AEC) and Richard Stasenko on being re-elected! π
Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote and support our school.
Your engagement helps strengthen the partnership between our families, community, and school. We look forward to continuing the great work together for our students, staff, and community. π
With appreciation,
Shishmaref School Admin Team
#NorthernLightsStrong #ShiningBright
Weather Update β 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.
β 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.
β Shishmaref School Admin Team
π£ Reminder: SHH Community Market today!
Donβt forget to join us for the SHH Community Market on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 2β4 PM!
Bring your homemade items, crafts, baked goods, or extra treasures to sellβor just come shop, visit, and enjoy what our community has to offer. π

