🇺🇸 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
👁✨ Vision Care Coming to Shishmaref! ✨👁
We’re excited to share that Last Frontier Eye Care will be in town Monday, Nov. 3 – Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025!
This visit is part of the Tundra Health Initiative, and Dr. Kapp will be providing no-cost vision screenings, eye exams, and glasses for all school-age students. 🕶👓
📞 To make an appointment, call or text:
907-443-3553 or 907-434-1554
Parents/Guardians — please make sure to complete and return the vision screening/eye exam consent form to your child’s teacher if you haven’t already.
Let’s keep our Northern Lights seeing clearly! 💜💚
#ShishmarefStrong #NorthernLightsPride #TundraHealthInitiative #HealthyEyes #ShineBright
We’re excited to share that Last Frontier Eye Care will be in town Monday, Nov. 3 – Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025!
This visit is part of the Tundra Health Initiative, and Dr. Kapp will be providing no-cost vision screenings, eye exams, and glasses for all school-age students. 🕶👓
📞 To make an appointment, call or text:
907-443-3553 or 907-434-1554
Parents/Guardians — please make sure to complete and return the vision screening/eye exam consent form to your child’s teacher if you haven’t already.
Let’s keep our Northern Lights seeing clearly! 💜💚
#ShishmarefStrong #NorthernLightsPride #TundraHealthInitiative #HealthyEyes #ShineBright
🎃💜 Thank You, Shishmaref! 💚🎃
What an amazing turnout! The Fall Carnival was a huge success thanks to all of you — our students, families, and community members who came out to play games, enjoy food, and support our student activities. Your energy and smiles made the night one to remember! 🌟
A couple quick announcements:
1️⃣ Special Rec Night has been postponed — our volunteer is under the weather and needs a little time to recover. We’ll share a new date soon! 💪💜
2️⃣ Haunted Hallway 👻 continues TONIGHT from 5–7 PM! Come on back if you dare… prepare to be scared! 😱
#ShishmarefStrong #NorthernLightsPride #ShineBright #FallFun
🎃✨ HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL REMINDER! ✨🎃
Boo! You’re invited to join us for our Trick-or-Treat Halloween Carnival at Shishmaref School 🧡💚💜
🗓 Saturday, November 1st
🕑 2 PM – 4 PM
📍 Shishmaref School Gym
👻 Tickets:
🎟 $1 each | 6 for $5 | 12 for $10 | 25 for $20 (Best Deal!)
Play the games to earn Prize Tickets, then head over to the Prize Booth to “purchase” your favorite prizes! 🏅🎁
(Prizes can only be redeemed with prize tickets — not cash!)
🍔 Food will be available at the Student Store — come hungry and support our students!
All proceeds go directly toward Northern Lights Student Activities 🌟
Come for the fun, stay for the frights — and help our students #ShineBright! 💜💚
Boo! You’re invited to join us for our Trick-or-Treat Halloween Carnival at Shishmaref School 🧡💚💜
🗓 Saturday, November 1st
🕑 2 PM – 4 PM
📍 Shishmaref School Gym
👻 Tickets:
🎟 $1 each | 6 for $5 | 12 for $10 | 25 for $20 (Best Deal!)
Play the games to earn Prize Tickets, then head over to the Prize Booth to “purchase” your favorite prizes! 🏅🎁
(Prizes can only be redeemed with prize tickets — not cash!)
🍔 Food will be available at the Student Store — come hungry and support our students!
All proceeds go directly toward Northern Lights Student Activities 🌟
Come for the fun, stay for the frights — and help our students #ShineBright! 💜💚
🎃 No Rec Tonight — Carnival Setup
Heads up, Shishmaref! There will be no Rec tonight (Fri., Oct. 31) so our crew can get everything ready for the Halloween Carnival tomorrow, Sat., Nov. 1, 2–4 PM.
Thank you for understanding, and Happy Halloween! See you tomorrow for games, prizes, food, and fun! 💜💚 #ShishmarefStrong #NorthernLightsPride #ShineBright
Heads up, Shishmaref! There will be no Rec tonight (Fri., Oct. 31) so our crew can get everything ready for the Halloween Carnival tomorrow, Sat., Nov. 1, 2–4 PM.
Thank you for understanding, and Happy Halloween! See you tomorrow for games, prizes, food, and fun! 💜💚 #ShishmarefStrong #NorthernLightsPride #ShineBright
🎃 Happy Halloween! 🎃
Join us today at 1:15 PM for our Costume Parade! ECE, Immersion, and our community are all welcome to celebrate with us. Come cheer on our students and enjoy the spooky fun! 👻✨
💜💚 #ShishmarefStrong #NorthernLightsPride #RedRibbonWeek #LifeIsAPuzzle #ShineBright
📣 REMINDER: PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES TODAY! 💜💚
Hey Shishmaref families! 👋
Join us today, Wednesday, October 29, 2025, for Parent/Teacher Conferences from 4–6PM here at the school. 🏫
Come meet with your child’s teachers, celebrate their progress, and talk about goals for the next quarter! 🌟
💥 Bonus! Families who attend with their students will earn access to our special Rec Session this Saturday, November 1 !
We can’t wait to see you tonight!
#ShishmarefStrong #NorthernLightsPride 💜💚 #FamilyFirst #ShineBright
Hey Shishmaref families! 👋
Join us today, Wednesday, October 29, 2025, for Parent/Teacher Conferences from 4–6PM here at the school. 🏫
Come meet with your child’s teachers, celebrate their progress, and talk about goals for the next quarter! 🌟
💥 Bonus! Families who attend with their students will earn access to our special Rec Session this Saturday, November 1 !
We can’t wait to see you tonight!
#ShishmarefStrong #NorthernLightsPride 💜💚 #FamilyFirst #ShineBright
👏"👏 "A huge congratulations to all the wrestlers and cheerleading participants for their incredible commitment and hard work this season. A special acknowledgment goes to our winners—your dedication truly shone through!" 👏"👏"
🎃✨ HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL IS THIS SATURDAY! ✨🎃
Join us at Shishmaref School on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 2–4PM for an afternoon full of spooky fun and Northern Lights pride 💜💚
👻 Featuring:
🕸 Haunted House (sponsored by the Senior Class of 2026!)
🎯 Games
🎁 Prizes & Cake Walks
🎟 50/50 Raffle
🍔 Food for sale at the Student Store
🎟 TICKETS:
$1 each
12 for $10
25 for $20 (BEST DEAL!)
All proceeds go to support Northern Lights Student Activities — helping fund our student sports, clubs, and celebrations! 🌟
🕷 Bring the whole family, wear your best costume, and get ready for some frightful fun at Shishmaref School!
#ShishmarefSchool #NorthernLightsPride #HalloweenCarnival #StudentActvities #SpookyFun
Join us at Shishmaref School on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 2–4PM for an afternoon full of spooky fun and Northern Lights pride 💜💚
👻 Featuring:
🕸 Haunted House (sponsored by the Senior Class of 2026!)
🎯 Games
🎁 Prizes & Cake Walks
🎟 50/50 Raffle
🍔 Food for sale at the Student Store
🎟 TICKETS:
$1 each
12 for $10
25 for $20 (BEST DEAL!)
All proceeds go to support Northern Lights Student Activities — helping fund our student sports, clubs, and celebrations! 🌟
🕷 Bring the whole family, wear your best costume, and get ready for some frightful fun at Shishmaref School!
#ShishmarefSchool #NorthernLightsPride #HalloweenCarnival #StudentActvities #SpookyFun
🎃✨ UPCOMING EVENTS AT SHISHMAREF SCHOOL ✨🎃
Let’s keep shining bright like the Northern Lights 💜💚 — here’s what’s coming up this week!
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 29
🕓 Parent/Teacher Conferences | 4–6PM
📚 Regular scheduled day, students released at 3:30PM
🏆 Thursday, Oct. 30
Q1 Awards Assembly | 2:30PM
Let’s celebrate our amazing students and their hard work this quarter! 🌟
👻 Friday, Oct. 31
🎭 Halloween Fun! Students and staff are encouraged to show their spooky (and school-appropriate!) spirit! The Costume Parade will be at 1:15PM in the gym.
🎪 Saturday, Nov. 1
🍂 Fall/Halloween Carnival | 2–4PM
Games, treats, and community fun for all ages! Don’t miss it!
#NorthernLightsPride 💜💚 #ShishmarefStrong #ShineBright #CommunityPride
Let’s keep shining bright like the Northern Lights 💜💚 — here’s what’s coming up this week!
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 29
🕓 Parent/Teacher Conferences | 4–6PM
📚 Regular scheduled day, students released at 3:30PM
🏆 Thursday, Oct. 30
Q1 Awards Assembly | 2:30PM
Let’s celebrate our amazing students and their hard work this quarter! 🌟
👻 Friday, Oct. 31
🎭 Halloween Fun! Students and staff are encouraged to show their spooky (and school-appropriate!) spirit! The Costume Parade will be at 1:15PM in the gym.
🎪 Saturday, Nov. 1
🍂 Fall/Halloween Carnival | 2–4PM
Games, treats, and community fun for all ages! Don’t miss it!
#NorthernLightsPride 💜💚 #ShishmarefStrong #ShineBright #CommunityPride
🎉 TOMORROW, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025: PJ DAY! 🛌
Kick off Spirit Week cozy & comfy—wear your favorite pajamas or onesie (school-appropriate). Let’s light up the halls with Northern Lights pride 💜💚 #ShishmarefStrong #NorthernLightsPride #PJDay #SpiritWeek #RedRibbonWeek #ShineBright
🎃✨ HALLOWEEN SPIRIT WEEK IS HERE! ✨🎃
Let’s light up Shishmaref School with Northern Lights pride 💜💚 and celebrate healthy choices for Red Ribbon Week!
🛌 Monday, Oct. 27 – PJ Day
Start the week cozy and comfy! Wear your favorite pajamas or onesie.
🧩 Tuesday, Oct. 28 – Life Is a Puzzle: Door Decorating Day!
Decorate your classroom door for Red Ribbon Week with the theme “Life Is a Puzzle—Solve It Drug Free!” 🧩
💪 Wednesday, Oct. 29 – Team Up Against Drugs!
Show your school spirit or wear your favorite team gear! We’re stronger together 💜💚
😎👻 Thursday, Oct. 30 – Shade & Frightful Flannel Day!
Combine cool and cozy—rock your favorite flannel and sunglasses to “Shade Out Drugs” in spooky style! 😎🪩🪶
👻 Friday, Oct. 31 – Costume Parade Day!
End the week with fun and spooky spirit! Dress up (school appropriate!) and join our Costume Parade! 🎭✨
Let’s have some fun and show how Shishmaref shines bright like the Northern Lights! 💜💚 #ShishmarefStrong #NorthernLightsPride #RedRibbonWeek #LifeIsAPuzzle #ShineBright
Let’s light up Shishmaref School with Northern Lights pride 💜💚 and celebrate healthy choices for Red Ribbon Week!
🛌 Monday, Oct. 27 – PJ Day
Start the week cozy and comfy! Wear your favorite pajamas or onesie.
🧩 Tuesday, Oct. 28 – Life Is a Puzzle: Door Decorating Day!
Decorate your classroom door for Red Ribbon Week with the theme “Life Is a Puzzle—Solve It Drug Free!” 🧩
💪 Wednesday, Oct. 29 – Team Up Against Drugs!
Show your school spirit or wear your favorite team gear! We’re stronger together 💜💚
😎👻 Thursday, Oct. 30 – Shade & Frightful Flannel Day!
Combine cool and cozy—rock your favorite flannel and sunglasses to “Shade Out Drugs” in spooky style! 😎🪩🪶
👻 Friday, Oct. 31 – Costume Parade Day!
End the week with fun and spooky spirit! Dress up (school appropriate!) and join our Costume Parade! 🎭✨
Let’s have some fun and show how Shishmaref shines bright like the Northern Lights! 💜💚 #ShishmarefStrong #NorthernLightsPride #RedRibbonWeek #LifeIsAPuzzle #ShineBright
📢 Shishmaref School AEC Meeting Reminder
Join us today at 5:00 PM in the MPR for our Advisory School Committee (AEC) meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend and share input! 💜
Can’t make it in person? Please join via the Google Meet link:
AEC Meeting
Thursday, October 23 · 5:00 – 6:00pm
Time zone: America/Anchorage
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wzo-njsh-aex
Or dial: (US) +1 573-375-5199 PIN: 755 529 880#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/wzo-njsh-aex?pin=4437961257665
We hope to see y'all there! ✨ #NorthernLightsStrong #ShineBright
Join us today at 5:00 PM in the MPR for our Advisory School Committee (AEC) meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend and share input! 💜
Can’t make it in person? Please join via the Google Meet link:
AEC Meeting
Thursday, October 23 · 5:00 – 6:00pm
Time zone: America/Anchorage
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wzo-njsh-aex
Or dial: (US) +1 573-375-5199 PIN: 755 529 880#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/wzo-njsh-aex?pin=4437961257665
We hope to see y'all there! ✨ #NorthernLightsStrong #ShineBright
📣 Shishmaref School Reminder:
There will be no school for students on Thursday, Oct. 23 and Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 due to district inservice days.
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 is a teacher workday.
Enjoy the long weekend, Northern Lights families! 💜✨
#ShingBright
There will be no school for students on Thursday, Oct. 23 and Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 due to district inservice days.
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 is a teacher workday.
Enjoy the long weekend, Northern Lights families! 💜✨
#ShingBright