🌟 REMINDER: Help Us Choose Our FY27 School Theme! 🌟
Shishmaref, we still want to hear from YOU! 💚🤍
If you haven’t completed our 2026–27 School Theme Survey yet, please take a few minutes to share your voice and ideas. Students, staff, families, and community members are ALL encouraged to participate!
📝 Survey Deadline: Tuesday, September 1
Your responses will help us choose a theme that reflects who we are, what we value, and what we want for our students and school community this year.
🎉 We’re hoping to reveal our FY27 Shishmaref School Theme at our Open House/Title I Meeting on Wednesday, September 2!
Complete the survey here:
🔗 https://forms.gle/krmU1BCb9M7tjNNCA
Share your voice. Share your ideas. Help us choose what will guide and inspire us this year! 🌌💚
#ShishmarefSchool #NorthernLightsPride #OurSchoolOurCommunity
Shishmaref, we still want to hear from YOU! 💚🤍
If you haven’t completed our 2026–27 School Theme Survey yet, please take a few minutes to share your voice and ideas. Students, staff, families, and community members are ALL encouraged to participate!
📝 Survey Deadline: Tuesday, September 1
Your responses will help us choose a theme that reflects who we are, what we value, and what we want for our students and school community this year.
🎉 We’re hoping to reveal our FY27 Shishmaref School Theme at our Open House/Title I Meeting on Wednesday, September 2!
Complete the survey here:
🔗 https://forms.gle/krmU1BCb9M7tjNNCA
Share your voice. Share your ideas. Help us choose what will guide and inspire us this year! 🌌💚
#ShishmarefSchool #NorthernLightsPride #OurSchoolOurCommunity
📣 Shishmaref School Needs Substitute Staff!
It takes a whole team to keep our school running—and when one of our regular staff members has to be out, the show must go on! 💚🤍
We are looking for community members who are interested in joining our substitute list for the 2026–2027 school year.
Substitutes are an important part of our school team and help us continue providing a safe, supportive, and consistent school day for our students when regular staff are away.
We may need substitutes in a variety of areas, including:
🍎 Teachers/Classrooms
📚 Classroom Aides/Paraprofessionals
🍽️ Kitchen Staff
🧹 Custodial Staff
…and other areas as needs arise!
Interested in subbing? Please complete an online application here:
🔗 https://app.droplet.io/form/0Y84zK
When applying, please be sure to indicate which positions or staff members you are interested in subbing for. You can select more than one area!
You don’t have to be available every day to be a valuable part of our substitute team. Having a strong list of community members we can call when needed makes a BIG difference for our students and staff.
💚 Come be part of the Shishmaref School team!
Please feel free to reach out to SHH Admin if you have questions or need help with the application.
#ShishmarefSchool #NorthernLightsPride #JoinOurTeam #ItTakesAVillage
It takes a whole team to keep our school running—and when one of our regular staff members has to be out, the show must go on! 💚🤍
We are looking for community members who are interested in joining our substitute list for the 2026–2027 school year.
Substitutes are an important part of our school team and help us continue providing a safe, supportive, and consistent school day for our students when regular staff are away.
We may need substitutes in a variety of areas, including:
🍎 Teachers/Classrooms
📚 Classroom Aides/Paraprofessionals
🍽️ Kitchen Staff
🧹 Custodial Staff
…and other areas as needs arise!
Interested in subbing? Please complete an online application here:
🔗 https://app.droplet.io/form/0Y84zK
When applying, please be sure to indicate which positions or staff members you are interested in subbing for. You can select more than one area!
You don’t have to be available every day to be a valuable part of our substitute team. Having a strong list of community members we can call when needed makes a BIG difference for our students and staff.
💚 Come be part of the Shishmaref School team!
Please feel free to reach out to SHH Admin if you have questions or need help with the application.
#ShishmarefSchool #NorthernLightsPride #JoinOurTeam #ItTakesAVillage
🌟 Shishmaref School Open House + Title I & Migrant Education Family Meeting 🌟
📅 Wednesday, September 2, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Shishmaref School
Shishmaref families, we’d love to have you join us! 💚
Come spend the evening with us, meet your student’s teachers, visit classrooms, and learn more about what’s happening at Shishmaref School this year.
We’ll also hold our Title I & Migrant Education Family Meeting, where families can learn more about these programs, the services and supports available to students, and ways families can be involved in their student’s education.
🍪 Refreshments will be provided!
Whether your student is just starting with us or you’ve been part of the Northern Lights family for years, we hope you’ll stop by, say hello, ask questions, and connect with us.
Our school is stronger when our families and community are part of it. 💚✨
Bring the family—we can’t wait to see you!
#ShishmarefSchool #NorthernLightsPride #OpenHouse #TitleI #MigrantEducation #FamilyEngagement #CommunityStrong
📅 Wednesday, September 2, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Shishmaref School
Shishmaref families, we’d love to have you join us! 💚
Come spend the evening with us, meet your student’s teachers, visit classrooms, and learn more about what’s happening at Shishmaref School this year.
We’ll also hold our Title I & Migrant Education Family Meeting, where families can learn more about these programs, the services and supports available to students, and ways families can be involved in their student’s education.
🍪 Refreshments will be provided!
Whether your student is just starting with us or you’ve been part of the Northern Lights family for years, we hope you’ll stop by, say hello, ask questions, and connect with us.
Our school is stronger when our families and community are part of it. 💚✨
Bring the family—we can’t wait to see you!
#ShishmarefSchool #NorthernLightsPride #OpenHouse #TitleI #MigrantEducation #FamilyEngagement #CommunityStrong
💚 Good Afternoon, Shishmaref Community & Families!
We are so happy to welcome our students back into the building today! It has been wonderful seeing their faces, hearing their voices in the hallways, and having our school full of students again. 💚✨
We know there have been a lot of questions regarding student enrollment and registration, especially with the enrollment process moving to a digital format this year.
We also know that we have students attending school whose online enrollment may not yet be fully completed. Please don’t worry—your student can still attend school while you work to complete the enrollment process.
Families have a 30-day grace period from the first day of school to obtain any missing records or documents and upload them into the online enrollment system.
During this grace period, we ask families to please continue working on their student’s enrollment and make sure all required information, records, and documents are submitted before the end of the 30 days.
If you are unsure whether your student’s enrollment is complete, are missing documents, or need help navigating the online system, please reach out to the school.
We are happy to help families through this new process and answer questions along the way.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we all adjust to the new digital enrollment process. Most importantly, thank you for sending your kiddos back to us. We are excited to have them here and are looking forward to a great school year! 💚
✨ We’re glad you’re here. You belong at SHH.✨
— SHH Admin
We are so happy to welcome our students back into the building today! It has been wonderful seeing their faces, hearing their voices in the hallways, and having our school full of students again. 💚✨
We know there have been a lot of questions regarding student enrollment and registration, especially with the enrollment process moving to a digital format this year.
We also know that we have students attending school whose online enrollment may not yet be fully completed. Please don’t worry—your student can still attend school while you work to complete the enrollment process.
Families have a 30-day grace period from the first day of school to obtain any missing records or documents and upload them into the online enrollment system.
During this grace period, we ask families to please continue working on their student’s enrollment and make sure all required information, records, and documents are submitted before the end of the 30 days.
If you are unsure whether your student’s enrollment is complete, are missing documents, or need help navigating the online system, please reach out to the school.
We are happy to help families through this new process and answer questions along the way.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we all adjust to the new digital enrollment process. Most importantly, thank you for sending your kiddos back to us. We are excited to have them here and are looking forward to a great school year! 💚
✨ We’re glad you’re here. You belong at SHH.✨
— SHH Admin
Shined up and ready for our Northern Lights. 💚✨
The floors are shining, the Northern Lights are ready, and tomorrow this gym—and our school—will be filled with the people who make it all matter: our students.
We’ve spent the last several days preparing classrooms, organizing, cleaning, planning, and getting all the little things ready. Now, we’re just missing our kiddos.
Tomorrow, we officially welcome our Shishmaref Northern Lights back through the doors for the first day of school! 🌌
We hope every student walks in knowing one thing from the very beginning:
You belong here.
You are important here.
And we are so happy you’re here. 💚🤍
See you tomorrow, Northern Lights! ✨
#ShishmarefSchool #NorthernLights #YouBelongHere #BackToSchool #FirstDayOfSchool
✨ Help Us Choose Our 2026–27 School Theme! ✨
Last year, we challenged our students and staff to “Shine Bright Like the Northern Lights.” 🌌💚 As we begin a new school year, it’s time to decide what will guide and inspire us next!
And we want to hear from YOU!
Students, staff, parents/guardians, families, and community members are invited to share their thoughts through our 2026–27 Shishmaref School Theme Survey.
We want this year’s theme to reflect who we are, what we value, what makes Shishmaref special, and what we hope to accomplish together.
💭 What do you want our school to feel like this year?
💚 What values should guide us?
🌟 What makes Shishmaref School and our community special?
📝 Have a theme or slogan idea of your own? We want to hear it!
Complete the survey here:
🔗 https://forms.gle/ikmH1LeRJgweiN3t5
We’ll use your responses to help develop this year’s theme options, so please take a few minutes to share your voice.
We are Shishmaref. We are Northern Lights. And this year’s theme should represent all of us. 🌌💚🤍
Last year, we challenged our students and staff to “Shine Bright Like the Northern Lights.” 🌌💚 As we begin a new school year, it’s time to decide what will guide and inspire us next!
And we want to hear from YOU!
Students, staff, parents/guardians, families, and community members are invited to share their thoughts through our 2026–27 Shishmaref School Theme Survey.
We want this year’s theme to reflect who we are, what we value, what makes Shishmaref special, and what we hope to accomplish together.
💭 What do you want our school to feel like this year?
💚 What values should guide us?
🌟 What makes Shishmaref School and our community special?
📝 Have a theme or slogan idea of your own? We want to hear it!
Complete the survey here:
🔗 https://forms.gle/ikmH1LeRJgweiN3t5
We’ll use your responses to help develop this year’s theme options, so please take a few minutes to share your voice.
We are Shishmaref. We are Northern Lights. And this year’s theme should represent all of us. 🌌💚🤍
✨ WELCOME BACK, NORTHERN LIGHTS! ✨
Dear Students, Families, and Community,
We’re so excited to welcome everyone back to Shishmaref School for another school year! 💚🤍
A new year means new learning, new opportunities, new memories, and another chance for our Northern Lights to SHINE! 🌌
📅 First Day of School: Thursday, August 27, 2026
🥣 Breakfast: 8:20 AM
📚 Classes Begin: 9:00 AM
This year, let’s continue to support one another, celebrate our students and our culture, and make Shishmaref School a place where everyone can learn, belong, grow, and succeed.
📣 Help us spread the word! Please share this post with family, friends, neighbors, and community members so everyone is ready for the first day.
💚 Together, we are stronger.
🤍 Together, we support our students.
🌌 Together, we shine bright like the Northern Lights!
We can’t wait to see y’all! Here’s to a GREAT school year! ✨
#ShishmarefSchool #NorthernLights #WelcomeBack #ShiningBright #StrongerTogether
Dear Students, Families, and Community,
We’re so excited to welcome everyone back to Shishmaref School for another school year! 💚🤍
A new year means new learning, new opportunities, new memories, and another chance for our Northern Lights to SHINE! 🌌
📅 First Day of School: Thursday, August 27, 2026
🥣 Breakfast: 8:20 AM
📚 Classes Begin: 9:00 AM
This year, let’s continue to support one another, celebrate our students and our culture, and make Shishmaref School a place where everyone can learn, belong, grow, and succeed.
📣 Help us spread the word! Please share this post with family, friends, neighbors, and community members so everyone is ready for the first day.
💚 Together, we are stronger.
🤍 Together, we support our students.
🌌 Together, we shine bright like the Northern Lights!
We can’t wait to see y’all! Here’s to a GREAT school year! ✨
#ShishmarefSchool #NorthernLights #WelcomeBack #ShiningBright #StrongerTogether
📣 RETURNING STUDENT REGISTRATION
Parents & Guardians — stop by Shishmaref School to pick up your returning student’s registration letter and get ready for the new school year!
💻 We will also have computers available for families who would like to complete:
School registration
Arbiter Sports & Activities registration for students participating in sports/activities
📅 Registration Help Times:
TODAY — Friday, August 21 | 2:00–3:45 PM
Monday, August 24 | 2:00–3:45 PM
Tuesday, August 25 | 2:00–3:45 PM
Come by during any of these times to pick up your letter, use a computer, or get some help completing registration.
We’re looking forward to welcoming our Northern Lights back! 💚🤍
📣 SHISHMAREF STUDENT-ATHLETES & FAMILIES — IMPORTANT ASAA UPDATE! 🏃♀️🏀🤼♂️🏐
ASAA has a new eligibility registration program through Arbiter Sports for student-athletes participating in school sports and activities.
Parents/guardians of ALL students in grades 4–12 who plan to participate in sports or activities need to:
✅ Create a parent account through Arbiter Sports
✅ Complete the required registration information for your student(s)
✅ Complete a registration for each student who will participate
🔗 Shishmaref School Registration:
https://students.arbitersports.com/shishmaref-school
💻 Need internet access or help registering?
We will have computers available at the school for families who need internet access or assistance completing the registration. Dates and times will be announced soon — TBA!
Please make sure this is completed so your student is ready to participate in Shishmaref School athletics and activities this year.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Shishmaref School.
💚🤍 Go Northern Lights!
✨ Shine Bright!
ASAA has a new eligibility registration program through Arbiter Sports for student-athletes participating in school sports and activities.
Parents/guardians of ALL students in grades 4–12 who plan to participate in sports or activities need to:
✅ Create a parent account through Arbiter Sports
✅ Complete the required registration information for your student(s)
✅ Complete a registration for each student who will participate
🔗 Shishmaref School Registration:
https://students.arbitersports.com/shishmaref-school
💻 Need internet access or help registering?
We will have computers available at the school for families who need internet access or assistance completing the registration. Dates and times will be announced soon — TBA!
Please make sure this is completed so your student is ready to participate in Shishmaref School athletics and activities this year.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Shishmaref School.
💚🤍 Go Northern Lights!
✨ Shine Bright!
📣 Shishmaref Families: Student Registration Reminder!
The first day of school is almost here! 💚✨ All students need to be registered online for the 2026–2027 school year.
📬 Registration letters with each student’s Snapcode will be available for pickup at Shishmaref School today, Thursday, August 20, 2026 from 5:45-6:30.
A parent/guardian can stop by the school to pick up their student’s letter and Snapcode.
💻 To register online:
1. Go to www.bssd.org
2. Click Student Records
3. Click Student Registration
4. Choose Returning Student and enter the Snapcode included in your letter
❓ Need your student’s Snapcode or another copy?
Please contact or stop by Shishmaref School and we’ll be happy to help.
📝 Please note: There will still be some additional paperwork for families to complete. We will share more information about when and how to complete that paperwork soon.
*Please note that there is a slightly different process for New Students.
Getting everyone registered helps us plan for classes, staffing, supports, and resources so we can be ready to give our students a strong start to the year.
Help us get all of our Northern Lights registered and ready to SHINE BRIGHT this school year! 💚✨🌌
Thank you for partnering with us. We can’t wait to welcome our students back!
SHISHMAREF SCHOOL | HOME OF THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
Hey y’all! 💚🤍
Shishmaref School is officially accepting Letters of Interest for our 2026–2027 Added Duty Contracts! 🌟
If you enjoy stepping up, supporting our students beyond the classroom, coaching, sponsoring activities, or helping create opportunities for our kiddos — we’d love to hear from you!
📚 ACADEMIC & ENRICHMENT POSITIONS
• 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)
• Inupiaq Spelling Bee (BSSD Employees Only)
• Student Council (BSSD Employees Only)
• Yearbook (BSSD Employees Only)
• Newspaper (BSSD Employees Only)
• Youth Leaders (BSSD Employees Only)
• CHAMPS Coach (BSSD Employees Only)
• Tech Liaison (BSSD Employees Only)
🏀 ATHLETIC & COACHING POSITIONS
• Cross Country Coach
• 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
📝 INTERESTED? Please submit a Letter of Interest sharing:
• The position(s) you are interested in
• Your experience related to the position
• Why you’re interested and/or what you would bring to the role
📧 Letters of Interest can be sent to:
Principal Frank Stanek
frank.stanek@shh.bssd.org
Assistant Principal Maggie Gray
maggie.gray@shh.bssd.org
📅 Positions announced August 19, 2026 and will remain open until filled.
🏆 Interested in coaching?All athletic coaches must complete the required NFHS coaching certifications before the season begins, including Fundamentals of Coaching with the Alaska Component, First Aid/Health & Safety, Concussion in Sports, and Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Annual Safe Schools Boundary Invasions certification is also required.
We have a lot of opportunities for people to get involved and make a difference for our students this year. Whether your strength is academics, activities, athletics, leadership, or simply creating opportunities for kids to shine, we encourage you to apply! 💚
Please reach out if you have any questions.
Let’s make it another great year, Northern Lights! ✨💚🤍
#NorthernLightsPride #ShishmarefSchool #BSSDStrong #ForOurKids
Shishmaref School is officially accepting Letters of Interest for our 2026–2027 Added Duty Contracts! 🌟
If you enjoy stepping up, supporting our students beyond the classroom, coaching, sponsoring activities, or helping create opportunities for our kiddos — we’d love to hear from you!
📚 ACADEMIC & ENRICHMENT POSITIONS
• 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)
• Inupiaq Spelling Bee (BSSD Employees Only)
• Student Council (BSSD Employees Only)
• Yearbook (BSSD Employees Only)
• Newspaper (BSSD Employees Only)
• Youth Leaders (BSSD Employees Only)
• CHAMPS Coach (BSSD Employees Only)
• Tech Liaison (BSSD Employees Only)
🏀 ATHLETIC & COACHING POSITIONS
• Cross Country Coach
• 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
📝 INTERESTED? Please submit a Letter of Interest sharing:
• The position(s) you are interested in
• Your experience related to the position
• Why you’re interested and/or what you would bring to the role
📧 Letters of Interest can be sent to:
Principal Frank Stanek
frank.stanek@shh.bssd.org
Assistant Principal Maggie Gray
maggie.gray@shh.bssd.org
📅 Positions announced August 19, 2026 and will remain open until filled.
🏆 Interested in coaching?All athletic coaches must complete the required NFHS coaching certifications before the season begins, including Fundamentals of Coaching with the Alaska Component, First Aid/Health & Safety, Concussion in Sports, and Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Annual Safe Schools Boundary Invasions certification is also required.
We have a lot of opportunities for people to get involved and make a difference for our students this year. Whether your strength is academics, activities, athletics, leadership, or simply creating opportunities for kids to shine, we encourage you to apply! 💚
Please reach out if you have any questions.
Let’s make it another great year, Northern Lights! ✨💚🤍
#NorthernLightsPride #ShishmarefSchool #BSSDStrong #ForOurKids
📣 WE’RE HIRING! | SHISHMAREF SCHOOL
Shishmaref School is looking for someone to join our team! 💚🤍
🍽️ Position: Cook I
⏰ Hours: 4.5 hours per day
📍 Location: Shishmaref School
📅 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.
We’re looking for someone who is dependable, cooperative, and ready to be part of the team that takes care of our kiddos each day!
📲 Interested in applying?Apply online using the link below:
👇 APPLICATION LINK: https://app.droplet.io/form/0Y84zK
Please feel free to share this post and help us spread the word throughout our community!
💚 Come join our Northern Lights team! 🤍
Shishmaref School is looking for someone to join our team! 💚🤍
🍽️ Position: Cook I
⏰ Hours: 4.5 hours per day
📍 Location: Shishmaref School
📅 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.
We’re looking for someone who is dependable, cooperative, and ready to be part of the team that takes care of our kiddos each day!
📲 Interested in applying?Apply online using the link below:
👇 APPLICATION LINK: https://app.droplet.io/form/0Y84zK
Please feel free to share this post and help us spread the word throughout our community!
💚 Come join our Northern Lights team! 🤍
🏃🏾 🏃🏽♀️ 🏃🏽♂️
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!
📣 Shishmaref AEC Candidate Filing Window is OPEN!
The Shishmaref Advisory Education Committee (AEC) currently has TWO SEATS up for election this year!
📅 Candidate Filing Window: August 7 – 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
📝 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! 💚🤍
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!
📅 Candidate Filing Window: August 7 – 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
📝 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! 💚🤍
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.
🏃♀️🏃♂️ Cross Country Season Starts Tomorrow! 🏃🏽♀️🏃🏾
Calling all Shishmaref students in grades 4–12—it's time to lace up your running shoes!
📅 Monday, August 3
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 Meet at the playground basketball court
Practice will be held rain or shine, so please come prepared.
Please bring:
✅ Athletic clothing (no jeans)
✅ Running shoes or athletic shoes (no Crocs, sandals, or boots)
✅ A full water bottle
✅ 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 4–12—it's time to lace up your running shoes!
📅 Monday, August 3
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 Meet at the playground basketball court
Practice will be held rain or shine, so please come prepared.
Please bring:
✅ Athletic clothing (no jeans)
✅ Running shoes or athletic shoes (no Crocs, sandals, or boots)
✅ A full water bottle
✅ 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!
🌟 2026-2027 School Calendar 🌟
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 you’re 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.
📚 The first day of school for students will be Thursday, August 27, 2026.
We’ll 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! 💜💚
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 kuupianaaziġa 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 “Type A” personality is not always easy, but you all sure did make my job easier. The elderly in Louisiana always said “sure did” 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, “Welcome to Shishmaref,” 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 Iñupiaq 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 ’26
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 kuupianaaziġa 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 “Type A” personality is not always easy, but you all sure did make my job easier. The elderly in Louisiana always said “sure did” 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, “Welcome to Shishmaref,” 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 Iñupiaq 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 ’26
BSSD Strategic Plan Community Gathering: Shape the Next 5 Years! 🌟
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.
👉 [Click Here to Apply & Share Your Inspiration]
☀️🌊 Last Day of School! 🌊☀️
That’s 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. 💚🤍
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! ✨
Until then — have an amazing summer, Shishmaref!
#NorthernLightsShineOnMe #ShineBrightSHH #LastDayOfSchool
That’s 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. 💚🤍
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! ✨
Until then — 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 future—both 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 future—both in our community and beyond.
This survey is being administered by the Association of Alaska School Board. All responses are anonymous.
