❄️ December is packed with exciting events at Shishmaref School! ❄️
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
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
📣 Community Market This Saturday!
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
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
From all of us at Shishmaref School, we want to wish our amazing students, families, and community a very Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃✨
Enjoy the rest, food, and time together.
Reminder: No school Thursday–Friday (Nov. 27–28).
School resumes Monday, Dec. 1, 2025.
💜💚 Stay warm, stay safe, and shine bright!
🏆Congratulations🏆
🏐BSSD Region 1 Western Conference Mixed-6 Volleyball Tournament Winners🏐
🎉Good luck to Golovin Lynx & Shaktoolik Wolverines at State Championships🎉
🏐BSSD Region 1 Western Conference Mixed-6 Volleyball Tournament Winners🏐
🎉Good luck to Golovin Lynx & Shaktoolik Wolverines at State Championships🎉
💜💚 GOOD LUCK, NORTHERN LIGHTS WRESTLERS! 💚💜
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
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
🌌 Shishmaref School – Important Upcoming Dates! 🌌
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! 💜💚
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! 💜💚
Our Northern Lights Volleyball athletes are Regionals bound! 💜💚🏐
Proud of every one of these players & Coach—now go shine bright in Koyuk!
GO SNL!
Proud of every one of these players & Coach—now go shine bright in Koyuk!
GO SNL!
Our Northern Lights Volleyball team is officially off to Regionals in Koyuk! 🌟🏐💜💚
We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and heart these athletes have shown all season. Shine bright, play hard, and represent Shishmaref well!
Best of luck, Northern Lights!
GO SNL! 💜💚✨
We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and heart these athletes have shown all season. Shine bright, play hard, and represent Shishmaref well!
Best of luck, Northern Lights!
GO SNL! 💜💚✨
🌟 Spirit Day Reminder – Tomorrow (Wednesday)! 🌟
Shishmaref School, let’s show up for our athletes! 💜💚
⭐️ Wednesday: Team Player Day + Pep Rally
Wear ANY sports gear (jerseys, Shish shirts, team hoodies, etc.) OR dress like your favorite Northern Lights athlete!
We’ll have a pep rally around 8:50am to send off our Northern Lights Volleyball team as they head to Regionals in Koyuk and our Wrestlers as they get ready for the Kotz Bush Brawl on Thursday. 🏐🤼♂️
Let’s pack the gym with pride and positivity and shine bright like the Northern Lights! 💜💚✨
Shishmaref School, let’s show up for our athletes! 💜💚
⭐️ Wednesday: Team Player Day + Pep Rally
Wear ANY sports gear (jerseys, Shish shirts, team hoodies, etc.) OR dress like your favorite Northern Lights athlete!
We’ll have a pep rally around 8:50am to send off our Northern Lights Volleyball team as they head to Regionals in Koyuk and our Wrestlers as they get ready for the Kotz Bush Brawl on Thursday. 🏐🤼♂️
Let’s pack the gym with pride and positivity and shine bright like the Northern Lights! 💜💚✨
📣 NOW HIRING: SHH CTE AIDE!
Shishmaref School is looking for a motivated, student-centered CTE Aide to join our Northern Lights team! 💜💚
This position supports our Career & Technical Education program — helping students gain real-world skills, hands-on learning experiences, and pathways into future careers.
📘 Position Details:
• 5 hrs/day – 170 days/year
• Classified Position
• Location: Shishmaref School
✨ Responsibilities Include:
• Assisting with CTE lessons & hands-on activities
• Supporting student skill development & career awareness
• Helping maintain a safe, positive learning environment
• Assisting with grading & progress monitoring
• Collaborating with staff to support a strong CTE program
✔️ Minimum Requirements:
• High school diploma
• Industry experience/certification in a CTE field OR 4+ years full-time experience
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural setting
• Positive, dependable, student-focused
📨 Apply Here:
Scan the QR code OR click the link below to submit your application ⬇️
👉 https://app.droplet.io/form/0Y84zK
Equal Opportunity Employer
BSSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
Shishmaref School is looking for a motivated, student-centered CTE Aide to join our Northern Lights team! 💜💚
This position supports our Career & Technical Education program — helping students gain real-world skills, hands-on learning experiences, and pathways into future careers.
📘 Position Details:
• 5 hrs/day – 170 days/year
• Classified Position
• Location: Shishmaref School
✨ Responsibilities Include:
• Assisting with CTE lessons & hands-on activities
• Supporting student skill development & career awareness
• Helping maintain a safe, positive learning environment
• Assisting with grading & progress monitoring
• Collaborating with staff to support a strong CTE program
✔️ Minimum Requirements:
• High school diploma
• Industry experience/certification in a CTE field OR 4+ years full-time experience
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural setting
• Positive, dependable, student-focused
📨 Apply Here:
Scan the QR code OR click the link below to submit your application ⬇️
👉 https://app.droplet.io/form/0Y84zK
Equal Opportunity Employer
BSSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
🌌 SPIRIT WEEK REMINDER! 🌌
Shishmaref School — get ready to SHINE BRIGHT this week as we cheer on our Mixed 6 Volleyball team heading to Regionals and our Wrestling team heading to the Bush Brawl! 💜💚🏐🤼♂️
Here’s what’s happening:
⭐️ Monday: Purple & Green Out
Wear Northern Lights colors — purple, green, black, or white!
⭐️ Tuesday: Twin Tuesday
Match with a friend or small group — team up like our athletes!
⭐️ Wednesday: Team Player Day + Pep Rally
Wear ANY sports gear or dress like your favorite Northern Lights athlete!
⭐️ Thursday: Neon & Glow Day
Bright colors! Glow items! Light up the halls!
⭐️ Friday: Green & White Day
Close out Spirit Week with full Northern Lights pride! 💚🤍
Let’s show our athletes how much we support them as they travel this week. Let’s shine bright, Shishmaref! 🌌✨
#NorthernLightsPride #ShineBright #GoLights #ShishmarefStrong #RegionalsReady #BushBrawlBound
🌌✨ SPIRIT WEEK ANNOUNCEMENT! ✨🌌
Shishmaref School — it’s time to Shine Bright and show our Northern Lights pride as we cheer on our Mixed 6 Volleyball team heading to Regionals in Koyuk and our Wrestling team heading to the Bush Brawl in Kotzebue! 💜💚🏐🤼♂️
Here’s what’s happening next week:
⭐️ Monday: Purple & Green Out
Northern Lights Pride Day
Wear ANY purple, green, black, white, or Northern Lights gear
⭐️ Tuesday: Twin Tuesday
Students & staff dress as twins or small groups.
Bonus: “Team up like our athletes heading to Regionals & Bush Brawl!”
⭐️ Wednesday: Team Player Day + Pep Rally
Athlete Appreciation
Wear ANY sports gear: jerseys, shish shirts, team hoodies, homemade paper numbers, or sweaters
Bonus: dress like your favorite Northern Lights Athlete!
⭐️ Thursday: Neon & Glow Day
Let’s light up the hallways! Wear bright colors or anything that glows — shine just like the aurora!
⭐️ Friday: Green & White Day
Wrap up Spirit Week with a full day of GREEN & WHITE to celebrate our athletes and our school! 💚🤍
Let’s fill the halls with energy, pride, and support as our kids travel this week. Let’s shine bright, Shishmaref! 🌌💜💚
#NorthernLightsPride #ShineBright #GoLights #BSSD #ShishmarefStrong #RegionalsReady #BushBrawlBound
Shishmaref School — it’s time to Shine Bright and show our Northern Lights pride as we cheer on our Mixed 6 Volleyball team heading to Regionals in Koyuk and our Wrestling team heading to the Bush Brawl in Kotzebue! 💜💚🏐🤼♂️
Here’s what’s happening next week:
⭐️ Monday: Purple & Green Out
Northern Lights Pride Day
Wear ANY purple, green, black, white, or Northern Lights gear
⭐️ Tuesday: Twin Tuesday
Students & staff dress as twins or small groups.
Bonus: “Team up like our athletes heading to Regionals & Bush Brawl!”
⭐️ Wednesday: Team Player Day + Pep Rally
Athlete Appreciation
Wear ANY sports gear: jerseys, shish shirts, team hoodies, homemade paper numbers, or sweaters
Bonus: dress like your favorite Northern Lights Athlete!
⭐️ Thursday: Neon & Glow Day
Let’s light up the hallways! Wear bright colors or anything that glows — shine just like the aurora!
⭐️ Friday: Green & White Day
Wrap up Spirit Week with a full day of GREEN & WHITE to celebrate our athletes and our school! 💚🤍
Let’s fill the halls with energy, pride, and support as our kids travel this week. Let’s shine bright, Shishmaref! 🌌💜💚
#NorthernLightsPride #ShineBright #GoLights #BSSD #ShishmarefStrong #RegionalsReady #BushBrawlBound
🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans – Tuesday, Nov. 11th at Shishmaref School 🇺🇸
We’re so grateful to share that, thanks to generous food and ingredient donations from our community, we will now be able to host a Veterans Lunch tomorrow! ❤️💙🤍
🍲 Lunch for Veterans & their plus-ones will be served at 11:45 AM.
Menu includes soup, spaghetti, rolls, and possibly a sweet treat for dessert.
Following lunch, please join us for our Veterans Recognition Assembly at 12:30 PM in the gym — featuring student tributes, videos, music, and heartfelt appreciation for those who have served.
We look forward to celebrating and honoring our Veterans together as a community. 💫
#ShishmarefStrong #NorthernLightsPride #HonoringOurVeterans #CommunityLove #ShineBright
We’re so grateful to share that, thanks to generous food and ingredient donations from our community, we will now be able to host a Veterans Lunch tomorrow! ❤️💙🤍
🍲 Lunch for Veterans & their plus-ones will be served at 11:45 AM.
Menu includes soup, spaghetti, rolls, and possibly a sweet treat for dessert.
Following lunch, please join us for our Veterans Recognition Assembly at 12:30 PM in the gym — featuring student tributes, videos, music, and heartfelt appreciation for those who have served.
We look forward to celebrating and honoring our Veterans together as a community. 💫
#ShishmarefStrong #NorthernLightsPride #HonoringOurVeterans #CommunityLove #ShineBright
☕️ Coffee & Conversation at Kuupianaaziġa 🇺🇸
Come grab a cup of coffee, share ideas, ask questions, or just visit with admin and school staff. Let’s start the week with good conversations and good coffee!
We also invite all Veterans, Elders, and community members to join us as we honor our Veterans and the service and sacrifices they’ve made for our community and our country.
📅 Tuesday, November 11, 2025
🕘 9:00–11:00 AM
📍 Kuupianaaziġa – Shishmaref School
Your presence means so much. Come connect, share stories, and help us show our appreciation to those who have served. ❤️💙🤍
#ShishmarefStrong #NorthernLightsPride #CommunityConnections #HonoringOurVeterans
Come grab a cup of coffee, share ideas, ask questions, or just visit with admin and school staff. Let’s start the week with good conversations and good coffee!
We also invite all Veterans, Elders, and community members to join us as we honor our Veterans and the service and sacrifices they’ve made for our community and our country.
📅 Tuesday, November 11, 2025
🕘 9:00–11:00 AM
📍 Kuupianaaziġa – Shishmaref School
Your presence means so much. Come connect, share stories, and help us show our appreciation to those who have served. ❤️💙🤍
#ShishmarefStrong #NorthernLightsPride #CommunityConnections #HonoringOurVeterans
🏆 Northern Lights Shine Bright in Unalakleet! 🌟
Huge congratulations to our Shishmaref wrestlers and cheerleaders for their outstanding performances at the 43rd Annual Wrestling & Cheerleading Tournament in Unalakleet in October!
🥇 1st Place
• Elementary Snipe Division: Tyrese Fernandez
• Jr. High Wolf Division: Craig Iyatunguk
🥈 2nd Place
• Elementary Otter Division: Ian Kuzuguk
• Jr. High Coho Division: Jace Ivanoff
🥉 3rd Place
• Elementary Gnat Division: Jaysen Iyatunguk
• Elementary Mosquito Division: Cason Weyiouanna
🏅 Honorable Mentions
• 4th Place Elementary Goose Division: Brody Nayokpuk
• 4th Place Elementary Black Bear Division: Gage Pootoogooluk
💫 Cheerleading Highlights
• All-Star Cheerleader: Aisonna Itchoak
• Large School All-American Cheerleader – 1st Place: Aisonna Itchoak
• Large School Partner Stunts – 2nd Place: Aisonna Itchoak & Annsoph Nayokpuk
We are so proud of all our athletes for their hard work, sportsmanship, and Northern Lights pride! 💜
#NorthernLightsPride #ShishmarefStrong #WrestlingAndCheer #ShineBright
Huge congratulations to our Shishmaref wrestlers and cheerleaders for their outstanding performances at the 43rd Annual Wrestling & Cheerleading Tournament in Unalakleet in October!
🥇 1st Place
• Elementary Snipe Division: Tyrese Fernandez
• Jr. High Wolf Division: Craig Iyatunguk
🥈 2nd Place
• Elementary Otter Division: Ian Kuzuguk
• Jr. High Coho Division: Jace Ivanoff
🥉 3rd Place
• Elementary Gnat Division: Jaysen Iyatunguk
• Elementary Mosquito Division: Cason Weyiouanna
🏅 Honorable Mentions
• 4th Place Elementary Goose Division: Brody Nayokpuk
• 4th Place Elementary Black Bear Division: Gage Pootoogooluk
💫 Cheerleading Highlights
• All-Star Cheerleader: Aisonna Itchoak
• Large School All-American Cheerleader – 1st Place: Aisonna Itchoak
• Large School Partner Stunts – 2nd Place: Aisonna Itchoak & Annsoph Nayokpuk
We are so proud of all our athletes for their hard work, sportsmanship, and Northern Lights pride! 💜
#NorthernLightsPride #ShishmarefStrong #WrestlingAndCheer #ShineBright
💚🏆 Northern Lights Wrestling Results – Nome Tournament 🏆💚
Our wrestlers shined bright this weekend in Nome! 🌌💪
We’re so proud of the hard work, heart, and hustle each athlete showed on the mats.
🥇 Kaden – 1st Place (171#)
🏆 Also earned the Outstanding Wrestler Award!
🥉 Fred – 3rd Place (140#)
🥉 Katesonja – 3rd Place (114#)
🏅 Kenny – 4th Place (130#)
Way to represent, Northern Lights! Your dedication and pride make Shishmaref proud! 💚✨
#NorthernLightsPride #ShishmarefStrong #WrestlingSeason #GoLights
Our wrestlers shined bright this weekend in Nome! 🌌💪
We’re so proud of the hard work, heart, and hustle each athlete showed on the mats.
🥇 Kaden – 1st Place (171#)
🏆 Also earned the Outstanding Wrestler Award!
🥉 Fred – 3rd Place (140#)
🥉 Katesonja – 3rd Place (114#)
🏅 Kenny – 4th Place (130#)
Way to represent, Northern Lights! Your dedication and pride make Shishmaref proud! 💚✨
#NorthernLightsPride #ShishmarefStrong #WrestlingSeason #GoLights
🏀 Black Friday Shootout 🏀
Fri, Nov. 28 – Sat, Nov. 29 at Shishmaref School
• Admission: $5 per session
• FREE: Elders, Health Aides, and ECE & under
• Team Registration: $20 per player | 7 players per team
All proceeds support our Girls & Boys Basketball teams!
Questions or to register: contact Curtis Ray or Ed Kokeok.
#NorthernLightsPride #ShineBright
Fri, Nov. 28 – Sat, Nov. 29 at Shishmaref School
• Admission: $5 per session
• FREE: Elders, Health Aides, and ECE & under
• Team Registration: $20 per player | 7 players per team
All proceeds support our Girls & Boys Basketball teams!
Questions or to register: contact Curtis Ray or Ed Kokeok.
#NorthernLightsPride #ShineBright
🇺🇸 Shishmaref Veterans 2025 🇺🇸
We are so thankful for the men and women from our community who have served our country. 💜💚
Please take a look at the list below — if you are family or a relative of one of our listed Veterans, we’d love your help!
📩 Comment below (or email me at maggie.gray@shh.bssd.org) with the branch and rank of your Veteran so we can honor them properly.
We’re also gathering photos — in uniform, Veterans gear, or something that represents their service — to include in our upcoming recognition.
If you notice any typos or missing names, please reach out so we can make sure every Shishmaref Veteran is recognized and appreciated. ❤️🤍💙
#ShishmarefStrong #NorthernLightsPride #VeteransDay #ShineBright
We are so thankful for the men and women from our community who have served our country. 💜💚
Please take a look at the list below — if you are family or a relative of one of our listed Veterans, we’d love your help!
📩 Comment below (or email me at maggie.gray@shh.bssd.org) with the branch and rank of your Veteran so we can honor them properly.
We’re also gathering photos — in uniform, Veterans gear, or something that represents their service — to include in our upcoming recognition.
If you notice any typos or missing names, please reach out so we can make sure every Shishmaref Veteran is recognized and appreciated. ❤️🤍💙
#ShishmarefStrong #NorthernLightsPride #VeteransDay #ShineBright
💜💚 Northern Lights Pride Alert! 💚💜
This one’s for YOU, Northern Lights fans! ✨
Our Shishmaref Sideline Store is stocked with top-brand fanwear and accessories—customize everything your way and show off your school spirit! 🏀
🛒 Every purchase helps our school!
The Northern Lights Sideline Store is a fundraiser—we earn credit through BSN to buy items our school needs throughout the year. 💪
👉 Shop now:
https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alaska/shishmaref/shishmaref-school
#NorthernLightsPride #ShishmarefStrong #ShineBright #SupportOurStudents #SpiritGear
This one’s for YOU, Northern Lights fans! ✨
Our Shishmaref Sideline Store is stocked with top-brand fanwear and accessories—customize everything your way and show off your school spirit! 🏀
🛒 Every purchase helps our school!
The Northern Lights Sideline Store is a fundraiser—we earn credit through BSN to buy items our school needs throughout the year. 💪
👉 Shop now:
https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alaska/shishmaref/shishmaref-school
#NorthernLightsPride #ShishmarefStrong #ShineBright #SupportOurStudents #SpiritGear