πHuge congratulations to our BSSD students for their incredible performance at the 2026 Regionals Yupβik and IΓ±upiaq Spelling Bee!π
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Our Shishmaref Northern Lights Middle School team and our Lil Dribblers are headed to Elim for a weekend basketball tournament!
Wishing our athletes safe travels, strong teamwork, and lots of fun on the court. We are so proud of you all!
β¨ Shine bright like the Northern Lights! β¨
#NorthernLights #ShishmarefStrong #ShineBright #LilDribblers #MSBall
Our Shishmaref Northern Lights Middle School team and our Lil Dribblers are headed to Elim for a weekend basketball tournament!
Wishing our athletes safe travels, strong teamwork, and lots of fun on the court. We are so proud of you all!
β¨ Shine bright like the Northern Lights! β¨
#NorthernLights #ShishmarefStrong #ShineBright #LilDribblers #MSBall
Congratulations to the 2026 State NYO Winners!
We are incredibly proud of the dedication, sportsmanship, and cultural pride displayed by all our athletes this year at the Alaska Airlines Center. Your hard work honors the traditions of our ancestors and inspires the next generation. Way to represent your teams and your communities!
#NYO2026 #NativeYouthOlympics #AlaskaStrong
FY27 School Budget Survey
Weβd love your feedback! β€οΈ
BSSD is potentially looking at a major budget deficit ($5-7 million) for the FY27 School Year. Due to this, we are currently looking at ways to cut the budget. We want to hear from all of our stakeholders on what you believe we should prioritize when finalizing the budget for next year.
Click the link below to fill up the form.
FY27 School Budget Survey
π€ͺ C is for Crazy Hair Day! π€ͺ
Tomorrow is Day 3 of our Shishmaref School ABC Countdown to Summer β and tomorrow is all about getting creative!
π
Tuesday, April 21
C β Crazy Hair Day π
Show up with your wildest, wackiest, and most creative hairstyles! Braids, colors, spikes, designs β the crazier, the better!
π Weβd love for our community to join in too!
Help your child come to school with a fun hairstyle or even join the fun at home. We would love to see all the creativity!
Letβs keep Shining Bright like the Northern Lights πππ
#ShishmarefSchool #CrazyHairDay #ABCountdown #NorthernLights #SchoolFun
Weβd love your feedback! π
Taikuu to everyone who joined us for Inupiaq Days and the Spring Carnivalβwe appreciate our community so much.
Please take a minute to fill out this short survey to help us make these events even better next year. Your voice matters!
https://forms.gle/rQSawvboEJPvZVwx7
Taikuu to everyone who joined us for Inupiaq Days and the Spring Carnivalβwe appreciate our community so much.
Please take a minute to fill out this short survey to help us make these events even better next year. Your voice matters!
https://forms.gle/rQSawvboEJPvZVwx7
π B is for Book Day! π
Weβre on Day 2 of our Shishmaref School ABC Countdown to Summer β and today is all about celebrating reading! β€οΈ
B β Book Day
Today, students are enjoying time with their favorite books, sharing stories, and building a love for reading.
π Weβd love for our community to join in!
* Share your favorite book
* Tell us what youβre currently reading
* Read a book together as a family
* Have your child tell you about a story they love
Even a few minutes of reading together makes a big difference πβ¨
Feel free to comment or post what your family is reading β we love seeing our community learning and growing together!
Letβs keep Shining Bright like the Northern Lights πππ
#ShishmarefSchool #BookDay #ABCountdown #NorthernLights #LoveReading
Weβre on Day 2 of our Shishmaref School ABC Countdown to Summer β and today is all about celebrating reading! β€οΈ
B β Book Day
Today, students are enjoying time with their favorite books, sharing stories, and building a love for reading.
π Weβd love for our community to join in!
* Share your favorite book
* Tell us what youβre currently reading
* Read a book together as a family
* Have your child tell you about a story they love
Even a few minutes of reading together makes a big difference πβ¨
Feel free to comment or post what your family is reading β we love seeing our community learning and growing together!
Letβs keep Shining Bright like the Northern Lights πππ
#ShishmarefSchool #BookDay #ABCountdown #NorthernLights #LoveReading
Incredible talent on display at the 2026 Regional Music Festival! Congratulations to all participants. πΆπ"
Student Store is OPEN! π
Stop by and grab some food, snacks, drinks, and more!
Come support our students and enjoy!ππ
πͺβ¨ SPRING CARNIVAL IS TODAY! β¨πͺ
Hey Shishmaref! π
Join us TODAY, Friday, April 17 from 2:00β4:00 PM at Shishmaref School for our Spring Carnival!
Weβve got:
π― Games
π Prizes (including BIG prizes ππ)
π Fun for all ages
ποΈ Ticket Prices:
$1 each
6 for $5
12 for $10
25 for $20 β Best Deal!
Bring your friends, bring your family, and come have some fun with us!
Letβs shine bright and celebrate together πβ¨
#ShishmarefSchool #SpringCarnival #ShineBright
Hey Shishmaref! π
Join us TODAY, Friday, April 17 from 2:00β4:00 PM at Shishmaref School for our Spring Carnival!
Weβve got:
π― Games
π Prizes (including BIG prizes ππ)
π Fun for all ages
ποΈ Ticket Prices:
$1 each
6 for $5
12 for $10
25 for $20 β Best Deal!
Bring your friends, bring your family, and come have some fun with us!
Letβs shine bright and celebrate together πβ¨
#ShishmarefSchool #SpringCarnival #ShineBright
π Shishmaref School ABC Countdown Begins Today! π
Weβre excited to kick off our ABC Countdown to the last 26 days of the school year! This is a fun and engaging way for our students and staff to celebrate, stay motivated, and continue Shining Bright like the Northern Lights as we head into summer β¨
π Today is Day 1:
A β Arctic Animal Art Day π»ββοΈ
Students are creating artwork featuring Arctic animals like walrus, seals, polar bears, foxes, and more!
π Weβd love for our community to join in!
Encourage your child to share their artwork, or even create some at home together. Feel free to post and share with us β we love seeing the creativity!
π Coming up next:
B β Book Day (Monday)
Grab a favorite book, read together, or share a story as a family β€οΈ
This countdown is all about building excitement, celebrating our culture, and making meaningful memories together. Weβre looking forward to seeing our students and community join in along the way!
#ShishmarefSchool #NorthernLights #ABCountdown #ShineBright ππ
Weβre excited to kick off our ABC Countdown to the last 26 days of the school year! This is a fun and engaging way for our students and staff to celebrate, stay motivated, and continue Shining Bright like the Northern Lights as we head into summer β¨
π Today is Day 1:
A β Arctic Animal Art Day π»ββοΈ
Students are creating artwork featuring Arctic animals like walrus, seals, polar bears, foxes, and more!
π Weβd love for our community to join in!
Encourage your child to share their artwork, or even create some at home together. Feel free to post and share with us β we love seeing the creativity!
π Coming up next:
B β Book Day (Monday)
Grab a favorite book, read together, or share a story as a family β€οΈ
This countdown is all about building excitement, celebrating our culture, and making meaningful memories together. Weβre looking forward to seeing our students and community join in along the way!
#ShishmarefSchool #NorthernLights #ABCountdown #ShineBright ππ
ππ Community Support Needed β Inupiaq Days at Shishmaref School ππ
We are honored to welcome our presenters and elders who are sharing their knowledge, stories, and culture with our students.
We would love to show our appreciation by providing warm, home-cooked meals during this special time.
We are asking for donations of meat, food items, or prepared dishes to help feed our presenters and elders.
Items we are looking for include:
* Meat (caribou, seal, fish, beef, etc.)
* Homemade/prepared dishes (soups, stews, baked goods, traditional foods, etc.)
* Dry goods (rice, flour, sugar)
* Canned goods
* Drinks/juice
If you are willing and able to donate, please message us or drop items off at the school.
Taikuu for always supporting our students, honoring our elders, and uplifting our culture. π
Shining bright togetherβthis week and always. β¨
Watch LIVE streaming for State NYO in Anchorage on April 16-18, 2026.
Link below to watch:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/bering-strait-school-district-unalakleet-co
Link below to watch:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/bering-strait-school-district-unalakleet-co
π Shishmaref Spring Carnival β Day 2 Tonight! π
Weβre back at it for another night of fun, games, and community!
π Doors Open: 6:00 PM
π Games Begin: 6:30 PM
Canβt make it in person? Catch all the action LIVE here:
πΊ https://youtube.com/@ikaaguncreative?si=0w3p1EzhWxTQd_wr
π Student Store will be OPEN!
Come hungry! Weβll have:
β’ Hot food
β’ Snacks & pop
β’ Tournament swag for sale
Bring your energy, your crew, and letβs keep the Spring Carnival going strong! πβ¨
#ShiningBright #SpringCarnival #NorthernLightsStrong
πβ¨ Shishmaref School Spring Carnival & IΓ±upiaq Days Announcement β¨π
Our favorite time of year is HERE! Get ready for a full week of fun, culture, and community as we celebrate Spring Carnival + IΓ±upiaq Days π
π Spring Carnival Basketball Tournament Week: April 13β18
π IΓ±upiaq Days: April 15β17
π SPRING CARNIVAL EVENT:
ποΈ Friday, April 17
β° 2:00β4:00 PM
π Shishmaref School
Our favorite time of year is HERE! Get ready for a full week of fun, culture, and community as we celebrate Spring Carnival + IΓ±upiaq Days π
π Spring Carnival Basketball Tournament Week: April 13β18
π IΓ±upiaq Days: April 15β17
π SPRING CARNIVAL EVENT:
ποΈ Friday, April 17
β° 2:00β4:00 PM
π Shishmaref School
π"Well done to every athlete who took part in the BSSD NYO Regionals in Golovin. Congratulations to al the winners. Your hard work showed! To those moving on to the State NYO in Anchorage on April 16β18: we are all rooting for you. Good luck!"π
πΈ School Pictures Are Ready! πβ¨
Shishmaref families,
School pictures have been taken, and now itβs time to check them out! π
Families can create an online account to:
β’ View your childβs picture proofs
β’ Order prints or digital images
β’ Share photos with family
β’ Receive upcoming spring promotions & discounts
π² Scan the QR code on the flyer to create your account, or visit:
inter-state.com/CreateAccount
Once youβre set up, youβll be able to access your studentβs photos as soon as theyβre available online!
Let us know if you need help getting set upβweβre happy to help.
#ShiningBright #NorthernLightsPride #ShishStrong ππ
Shishmaref families,
School pictures have been taken, and now itβs time to check them out! π
Families can create an online account to:
β’ View your childβs picture proofs
β’ Order prints or digital images
β’ Share photos with family
β’ Receive upcoming spring promotions & discounts
π² Scan the QR code on the flyer to create your account, or visit:
inter-state.com/CreateAccount
Once youβre set up, youβll be able to access your studentβs photos as soon as theyβre available online!
Let us know if you need help getting set upβweβre happy to help.
#ShiningBright #NorthernLightsPride #ShishStrong ππ
πβ¨ Shishmaref School Health Services Update β¨π
Weβre excited to welcome Tundra Health Initiative and Last Frontier EyeCare to Shishmaref next week!
π April 6β8, 2026 (MondayβWednesday)
ποΈ Tundra Health Initiative
Providing no-cost services for all school-age students:
β’ Vision screenings
β’ Eye exams
β’ Glasses
π’ Families: Please complete and return your childβs consent form so they can participate. οΏΌ
π Last Frontier EyeCare
Available for community appointments:
β’ Routine vision exams
β’ Contact lens fittings
β’ Glasses & contact lens sales
β’ Red eye/medical eye exams
π Call or text to schedule:
907-443-3553 or 907-434-1554 οΏΌ
This is an awesome opportunity to take care of our students and community! πͺπ
#ShishmarefSchool #HealthyStudents #NorthernLightsShine #CommunityStrong ππ
Weβre excited to welcome Tundra Health Initiative and Last Frontier EyeCare to Shishmaref next week!
π April 6β8, 2026 (MondayβWednesday)
ποΈ Tundra Health Initiative
Providing no-cost services for all school-age students:
β’ Vision screenings
β’ Eye exams
β’ Glasses
π’ Families: Please complete and return your childβs consent form so they can participate. οΏΌ
π Last Frontier EyeCare
Available for community appointments:
β’ Routine vision exams
β’ Contact lens fittings
β’ Glasses & contact lens sales
β’ Red eye/medical eye exams
π Call or text to schedule:
907-443-3553 or 907-434-1554 οΏΌ
This is an awesome opportunity to take care of our students and community! πͺπ
#ShishmarefSchool #HealthyStudents #NorthernLightsShine #CommunityStrong ππ
Updated Schedule.
Bering Strait School District Native Youth Olympics will be on April 8th-10th in Golovin.
Live Stream at: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/bering-strait-school-district-unalakleet-co
GO BSSD!
πβ¨ Shishmaref AEC Meeting β Tonight β¨π
Join us this evening for our AEC Meeting!
π 7:00 PM
π» Google Meet
We welcome all families and community members to join the conversation as we continue working together to support our students and school π«
π Meeting Link: SHH AEC March Meeting
Monday, March 30 Β· 7:00 β 8:00pm
Time zone: America/Anchorage
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xgj-fgbz-xes
Or dial: βͺ(US) +1 405-592-3972β¬ PIN: βͺ569 077 475β¬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/xgj-fgbz-xes?pin=3895713318684
Letβs keep shining bright together ππ
#ShishmarefStrong #NorthernLightsShineBright #FamilyEngagement
Join us this evening for our AEC Meeting!
π 7:00 PM
π» Google Meet
We welcome all families and community members to join the conversation as we continue working together to support our students and school π«
π Meeting Link: SHH AEC March Meeting
Monday, March 30 Β· 7:00 β 8:00pm
Time zone: America/Anchorage
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xgj-fgbz-xes
Or dial: βͺ(US) +1 405-592-3972β¬ PIN: βͺ569 077 475β¬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/xgj-fgbz-xes?pin=3895713318684
Letβs keep shining bright together ππ
#ShishmarefStrong #NorthernLightsShineBright #FamilyEngagement