📍 Location: School Gym
🕡 Doors Open: 6:30 PM
🕖 Program Starts: 7:00 PM
Our students have been practicing and working so hard, and they are excited to share their music and holiday spirit with our community ❤️
Can’t make it in person or out of town? No worries — we’ll be live streaming right here 👇
📺 https://chat.google.com/dm/hCbIKiAAAAE/n3GTjXf9TbI/n3GTjXf9TbI?cls=10
📌 Reminder: There will be no Rec for the remainder of the year. Rec will begin again when we return from break on Monday, January 5, 2026.
See you tonight! 🎶❄️💚💜
Good luck in the 2025 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska Wrestling Championships!
To watch the live stream click the link below:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/associations/asaa/wrestling
It’s that time of year again! We’re checking in to see how our school leaders (our Principals) are doing and where we can improve. We really want BSSD to be a place where everyone feels supported, and we can’t do that without hearing from you.
Completing the survey should only take a few minutes. Here is a short guide on how to complete the survey.
📢 Staff: Please take the survey twice. Once from your perspective as a staff member and again as a parent/community member.
📢 Parents: Your insights are highly appreciated! Please take a few moments to share your thoughts through a separate survey focusing on your parental perspective.
📢 Students: Your voice matters! You'll have the opportunity to express your opinions by participating in the survey at school.
This is completely anonymous. We want your honest thoughts, so please feel free to be open with us. Click here to complete the survey. The survey will be open until January 9, 2026.
If you need assistance accessing the survey, don't hesitate to contact a school administrator at your site. Your perspectives play a significant role in our plans for improvement. Thank you for taking the time to provide your valuable insights!
Our Wrestlers showed up and showed OUT! 💪🤼♂️
So proud of the hard work, grit, and heart these athletes put on the mat — shining bright like the Northern Lights ✨
🏅 Placements
• #140 Fred — 5th Place
• #171 Kaden — 3rd Place
• #125 Kenny — 🥈 2nd Place
• #114 Katesonja — 🥉 3rd Place
🔥🔥 AND… KENNY IS GOING TO STATE! 🔥🔥
💚🤍💚🤍💚🤍💚🤍💚
WHOOOOHOOOOOO!! Way to go, Kenny!!!!!
Keep working hard, keep believing, and always…
🌟 SHINE BRIGHT, NORTHERN LIGHTS! 🌟
#ShineBright #NorthernLightsPride #TopOfTheWorld #WrestlingStrong #StateBound #ShishmarefStrong 💚🤍
Let’s shine bright for the holidays during our last week of school before Christmas/Holiday Break! We invite students and staff to join us in spreading cheer and school spirit all week long 🎅❄️
🎄 Holiday Spirit Week Schedule:
💚 Monday – Merry & Bright Monday
Wear bright colors, festive shirts, Christmas lights, or anything cheerful!
🧣 Tuesday – Cozy Winter Wonderland Day
Bundle up in cozy winter gear — scarves, fuzzy socks, slippers, or comfy holiday sweaters.
🎅 Wednesday – Holiday Headwear Day
Rock your holiday hats! Santa hats, reindeer antlers, elf hats, festive headbands, beanies, and more.
🎶 Thursday – Dress for the Christmas Program
Wear nice outfits, cultural clothing, or holiday colors (red, green, white, gold).
🚂 Friday – Polar Express Pajama Day
Wear pajamas, robes, slippers, and cozy blankets — Polar Express style!
Let’s end the semester strong, joyful, and full of holiday spirit 🎄💫
We can’t wait to see everyone shining bright!
#HolidaySpiritWeek #ShiningBright #NorthernLightsPride #SchoolSpirit #HolidayCheer
Stay focused, stay humble, and give it your all out on the mat.
We’re cheering for you every step of the way!
#NorthernLightsPride #ShishmarefStrong #RegionalsBound #ShineBright
👏Huge congratulations to our 2025 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska Mix Six/2A Volleyball State winners!
🥈 Golovin Lynx: 2nd Place Overall
🥉 Shaktoolik Wolverines: 3rd Place Overall & Sportsmanship Award Winner!
👏 Well done to both teams!"
Join us on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, from 9:00–11:00 AM in Ruth's classroom for our next Kuupianaaziġa Coffee & Conversation time.
Stop by for a cup of kuupiaq, connect with staff and community members, and enjoy a warm space to visit during this busy season.
We hope to see you there, shining bright like the Northern Lights ✨
#ShishmarefStrong #KuupiaqCommunity #NorthernLightsPride
Shishmaref School — it’s time to shine bright and show what we know!
MAPS Testing begins tomorrow, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, and we’re kicking off a special Spirit Week to help our students feel confident, supported, and ready to do their BEST.
We’re also celebrating our Northern Lights Wrestlers as they head to Regionals in Barrow this week! Let’s hype them up and send them off with all our Shishmaref pride! 💜💚🤼♂️
🌟 SPIRIT DAYS THIS WEEK 🌟
⭐ Monday – Brain Power Day
Wear something that makes you feel smart, confident, and test-ready! Let’s start MAPS testing strong!
⭐ Tuesday – Think Cap Tuesday
Wear your favorite hat, beanie, or cap! Time to put those thinking caps on as we tackle MAPS!
⭐ Wednesday – WrestleMania Day
Wear sports gear, hoodies, or anything that shows strength and grit. Let’s cheer on our wrestlers heading to Regionals in Barrow!
⭐ Thursday – Cozy & Comfy Testing Day
Come to school in comfy clothes — sweats, hoodies, warm socks, qaspeqs — anything that helps you relax and stay focused for MAPS testing!
⭐ Friday – Green & White Day
Wrap up the week with full Northern Lights pride! Wear ALL the green & white you’ve got! 💚🤍
🧠 MAPS Testing Tips for Success
Help your student do their best and show their growth:
• Get a good night’s sleep
• Eat breakfast (school breakfast is available!)
• Arrive on time
• Try your best the whole time
• Take your time — slow and steady
• Believe in yourself 🌟
Our students have been working hard all year — this is their time to show what they know!
✨ Strong minds, strong moves. Shine bright, Northern Lights. ✨
Let’s lift up our learners and hype up our wrestlers!
Let’s shine bright, Shishmaref! 🌌💜💚
#NorthernLightsPride #ShineBright #MAPSTesting #ShowYourGrowth #ShishmarefStrong #BarrowBound #GoLights #SNL
Look for the SPRINT icon in our Northern Lights Sideline Store to find custom gear that prints & ships in just 1–2 days. Perfect for quick gifts, stocking stuffers, or showing off that Shishmaref spirit!
🛒 Shop our Sideline Store:
https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alaska/shishmaref/shishmaref-school
💡 Reminder: This is a fundraiser for Shishmaref School! Every purchase earns BSN credit that helps us buy gear and supplies for our students and staff. Thank you for supporting our school!
#NorthernLightsPride #ShishmarefStrong #ShineBright #SupportOurSchool
📣 Friendly Reminder, Shishmaref Community!
We currently have two surveys open and would love your feedback. Your input helps us continue improving and supporting our students, staff, and families.
1️⃣ Teacher Feedback Survey
Share your thoughts about classroom instruction, communication, and support.
🔗 https://forms.gle/YBs91d9oZRGRHQad9
2️⃣ Shishmaref School Administration Survey
Provide feedback on our school leadership (Gary & Maggie).
🔗 https://forms.gle/9YMVWrK4S8UfQfZU6
Both surveys are short, confidential, and important for strengthening our school–community partnership.
Taikuu for taking a few minutes to share your voice with us! 💜💚🌌
Here’s what’s coming up for our Northern Lights community:
📘 Wed., Dec. 3 – Mid Q3 Eligibility Check
🛍️ Sat., Dec. 6 – SHH Community Market (2–4PM)
📝 Mon., Dec. 8 – MAPS Testing Begins
Please help students come well-rested, fed, and ready to shine bright!
🎄 Thurs., Dec. 18 – SHH Christmas Program (7PM, doors at 6:30)
🌟 Mon., Dec. 22 – Winter Break Begins (Dec. 22–Jan. 2)
📚 Mon., Jan. 5 , 2026– School Resumes
End of Q3 eligibility check is Friday, Jan. 9, 2026
We’re looking forward to a joyful and busy month together! 💜💚✨
#ShishmarefSchool #NorthernLightsPride #ShiningBright
Shishmaref School is excited to host our next Community Market on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 2:00–4:00 PM in the MPR!
🕜 Doors will open at 1:30 PM for set-up and early browsing.
🛍️ Come support local makers, grab some treats, and check out all the unique goods our community has to offer!
Can’t wait to see everyone shining bright like the Northern Lights ✨💜💚
#ShishmarefStrong #NorthernLightsPride #KuupiaqCommunity #ShopLocal
📣 We Want to Hear From You, Shishmaref! 💜💚
Our families and community are a huge part of who we are at Shishmaref School, and your voice matters. We’ve created two short surveys to help us learn, grow, and better support our students:
1️⃣ Teacher Feedback Survey – For families and community members to share feedback about our classroom teachers.
🔗 https://forms.gle/RqdDSD4xc5a9uSr66
2️⃣ Shishmaref School Admin Feedback Survey – For feedback on our school administration (Gary & Maggie).
🔗 https://forms.gle/wu8DQdZVakFDW8Fi8
Your responses will help us:
• Celebrate what’s going well
• Identify areas where we can improve
• Strengthen the partnership between school, families, and community
All feedback is confidential and will be used to support our staff, students, and schoolwide practices.
Taikuu for taking a few minutes to share your thoughts and for all the ways you support our Northern Lights. 🌌✨
Shishmaref School Admin Team
🏐BSSD Region 1 Western Conference Mixed-6 Volleyball Tournament Winners🏐
🎉Good luck to Golovin Lynx & Shaktoolik Wolverines at State Championships🎉
Our Shishmaref wrestlers made it to the Kotzebue Bush Brawl! 🤼♂️🔥
We’re so proud of their hard work, dedication, and grit. Let’s cheer them on as they hit the mat and represent our community with strength and heart.
Shine Bright, Northern Lights — you’ve got this! 🌌✨
#NorthernLightsPride #ShishmarefWrestling #BushBrawl #GoSNL #ShineBright #BSSD #StudentAthletes
As we head into the holiday season, here are a few reminders for our Northern Lights community:
🦃 Wednesday, Nov. 26
Early Out at 1:30 PM for Thanksgiving break
🦃 Thanksgiving Break:
Thursday–Friday, Nov. 27–28, 2025 — No School
🏀 Black Friday Shootout Tournament (Girls Basketball fundraiser)
Friday–Saturday, Nov. 28–29
Come cheer on our athletes and support our annual fundraiser weekend!
• Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025: Basketball teams fundraiser
• Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025: Senior class fundraiser
📘 Mid-Q2 Grade Checks
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025 – Families, expect updated grades & comments from teachers
🎄✨ Winter Program
Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 @ 7 PM
Join us for a festive evening celebrating our students!
Stay warm, stay safe, and Shine Bright like the Northern Lights! 💜💚
