Itโs that time of year again! Weโre 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 canโt 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.
๐ข Staff: Please take the survey twice. Once from your perspective as a staff member and again as a parent/community member.
๐ข Parents: Your insights are highly appreciated! Please take a few moments to share your thoughts through a separate survey focusing on your parental perspective.
๐ข 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! ๐ช๐คผโโ๏ธ
So proud of the hard work, grit, and heart these athletes put on the mat โ shining bright like the Northern Lights โจ
๐ Placements
โข #140 Fred โ 5th Place
โข #171 Kaden โ 3rd Place
โข #125 Kenny โ ๐ฅ 2nd Place
โข #114 Katesonja โ ๐ฅ 3rd Place
๐ฅ๐ฅ ANDโฆ KENNY IS GOING TO STATE! ๐ฅ๐ฅ
๐๐ค๐๐ค๐๐ค๐๐ค๐
WHOOOOHOOOOOO!! Way to go, Kenny!!!!!
Keep working hard, keep believing, and alwaysโฆ
๐ SHINE BRIGHT, NORTHERN LIGHTS! ๐
#ShineBright #NorthernLightsPride #TopOfTheWorld #WrestlingStrong #StateBound #ShishmarefStrong ๐๐ค
Letโs 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 ๐ โ๏ธ
๐ Holiday Spirit Week Schedule:
๐ Monday โ Merry & Bright Monday
Wear bright colors, festive shirts, Christmas lights, or anything cheerful!
๐งฃ Tuesday โ Cozy Winter Wonderland Day
Bundle up in cozy winter gear โ scarves, fuzzy socks, slippers, or comfy holiday sweaters.
๐ Wednesday โ Holiday Headwear Day
Rock your holiday hats! Santa hats, reindeer antlers, elf hats, festive headbands, beanies, and more.
๐ถ Thursday โ Dress for the Christmas Program
Wear nice outfits, cultural clothing, or holiday colors (red, green, white, gold).
๐ Friday โ Polar Express Pajama Day
Wear pajamas, robes, slippers, and cozy blankets โ Polar Express style!
Letโs end the semester strong, joyful, and full of holiday spirit ๐๐ซ
We canโt wait to see everyone shining bright!
#HolidaySpiritWeek #ShiningBright #NorthernLightsPride #SchoolSpirit #HolidayCheer
Stay focused, stay humble, and give it your all out on the mat.
Weโre cheering for you every step of the way!
#NorthernLightsPride #ShishmarefStrong #RegionalsBound #ShineBright
๐Huge congratulations to our 2025 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska Mix Six/2A Volleyball State winners!
๐ฅ Golovin Lynx: 2nd Place Overall
๐ฅ Shaktoolik Wolverines: 3rd Place Overall & Sportsmanship Award Winner!
๐ Well done to both teams!"
Join us on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, from 9:00โ11:00 AM in Ruth's classroom for our next Kuupianaaziฤกa 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 โจ
#ShishmarefStrong #KuupiaqCommunity #NorthernLightsPride
Shishmaref School โ itโs time to shine bright and show what we know!
MAPS Testing begins tomorrow, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, and weโre kicking off a special Spirit Week to help our students feel confident, supported, and ready to do their BEST.
Weโre also celebrating our Northern Lights Wrestlers as they head to Regionals in Barrow this week! Letโs hype them up and send them off with all our Shishmaref pride! ๐๐๐คผโโ๏ธ
๐ SPIRIT DAYS THIS WEEK ๐
โญ Monday โ Brain Power Day
Wear something that makes you feel smart, confident, and test-ready! Letโs start MAPS testing strong!
โญ Tuesday โ Think Cap Tuesday
Wear your favorite hat, beanie, or cap! Time to put those thinking caps on as we tackle MAPS!
โญ Wednesday โ WrestleMania Day
Wear sports gear, hoodies, or anything that shows strength and grit. Letโs cheer on our wrestlers heading to Regionals in Barrow!
โญ Thursday โ Cozy & Comfy Testing Day
Come to school in comfy clothes โ sweats, hoodies, warm socks, qaspeqs โ anything that helps you relax and stay focused for MAPS testing!
โญ Friday โ Green & White Day
Wrap up the week with full Northern Lights pride! Wear ALL the green & white youโve got! ๐๐ค
๐ง MAPS Testing Tips for Success
Help your student do their best and show their growth:
โข Get a good nightโs sleep
โข Eat breakfast (school breakfast is available!)
โข Arrive on time
โข Try your best the whole time
โข Take your time โ slow and steady
โข Believe in yourself ๐
Our students have been working hard all year โ this is their time to show what they know!
โจ Strong minds, strong moves. Shine bright, Northern Lights. โจ
Letโs lift up our learners and hype up our wrestlers!
Letโs shine bright, Shishmaref! ๐๐๐
#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 1โ2 days. Perfect for quick gifts, stocking stuffers, or showing off that Shishmaref spirit!
๐ Shop our Sideline Store:
https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alaska/shishmaref/shishmaref-school
๐ก 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
๐ฃ 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.
1๏ธโฃ Teacher Feedback Survey
Share your thoughts about classroom instruction, communication, and support.
๐ https://forms.gle/YBs91d9oZRGRHQad9
2๏ธโฃ Shishmaref School Administration Survey
Provide feedback on our school leadership (Gary & Maggie).
๐ https://forms.gle/9YMVWrK4S8UfQfZU6
Both surveys are short, confidential, and important for strengthening our schoolโcommunity partnership.
Taikuu for taking a few minutes to share your voice with us! ๐๐๐
Hereโs whatโs coming up for our Northern Lights community:
๐ Wed., Dec. 3 โ Mid Q3 Eligibility Check
๐๏ธ Sat., Dec. 6 โ SHH Community Market (2โ4PM)
๐ Mon., Dec. 8 โ MAPS Testing Begins
Please help students come well-rested, fed, and ready to shine bright!
๐ Thurs., Dec. 18 โ SHH Christmas Program (7PM, doors at 6:30)
๐ Mon., Dec. 22 โ Winter Break Begins (Dec. 22โJan. 2)
๐ Mon., Jan. 5 , 2026โ School Resumes
End of Q3 eligibility check is Friday, Jan. 9, 2026
Weโre looking forward to a joyful and busy month together! ๐๐โจ
#ShishmarefSchool #NorthernLightsPride #ShiningBright
Shishmaref School is excited to host our next Community Market on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 2:00โ4:00 PM in the MPR!
๐ Doors will open at 1:30 PM for set-up and early browsing.
๐๏ธ Come support local makers, grab some treats, and check out all the unique goods our community has to offer!
Canโt wait to see everyone shining bright like the Northern Lights โจ๐๐
#ShishmarefStrong #NorthernLightsPride #KuupiaqCommunity #ShopLocal
๐ฃ We Want to Hear From You, Shishmaref! ๐๐
Our families and community are a huge part of who we are at Shishmaref School, and your voice matters. Weโve created two short surveys to help us learn, grow, and better support our students:
1๏ธโฃ Teacher Feedback Survey โ For families and community members to share feedback about our classroom teachers.
๐ https://forms.gle/RqdDSD4xc5a9uSr66
2๏ธโฃ Shishmaref School Admin Feedback Survey โ For feedback on our school administration (Gary & Maggie).
๐ https://forms.gle/wu8DQdZVakFDW8Fi8
Your responses will help us:
โข Celebrate whatโs going well
โข Identify areas where we can improve
โข 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. ๐โจ
Shishmaref School Admin Team
๐BSSD Region 1 Western Conference Mixed-6 Volleyball Tournament Winners๐
๐Good luck to Golovin Lynx & Shaktoolik Wolverines at State Championships๐
Our Shishmaref wrestlers made it to the Kotzebue Bush Brawl! ๐คผโโ๏ธ๐ฅ
Weโre so proud of their hard work, dedication, and grit. Letโs cheer them on as they hit the mat and represent our community with strength and heart.
Shine Bright, Northern Lights โ youโve got this! ๐โจ
#NorthernLightsPride #ShishmarefWrestling #BushBrawl #GoSNL #ShineBright #BSSD #StudentAthletes
As we head into the holiday season, here are a few reminders for our Northern Lights community:
๐ฆ Wednesday, Nov. 26
Early Out at 1:30 PM for Thanksgiving break
๐ฆ Thanksgiving Break:
ThursdayโFriday, Nov. 27โ28, 2025 โ No School
๐ Black Friday Shootout Tournament (Girls Basketball fundraiser)
FridayโSaturday, Nov. 28โ29
Come cheer on our athletes and support our annual fundraiser weekend!
โข Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025: Basketball teams fundraiser
โข Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025: Senior class fundraiser
๐ Mid-Q2 Grade Checks
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025 โ Families, expect updated grades & comments from teachers
๐โจ 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! ๐๐
Proud of every one of these players & Coachโnow go shine bright in Koyuk!
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! ๐๐โจ
