π Game Day Reminder β TODAY (Sat, Oct. 18, 2025)! π
Doors open 12:30 PM β’ First serve 1:00 PM
Tentative lineup:
1οΈβ£ SHH vs SKK β 1:00 PM
2οΈβ£ SHH vs UNK β 3:00 PM
3οΈβ£ SKK vs UNK β 5:00PM
β Senior Night Recognition
4οΈβ£ SHH vs SKK β 7:00 PM
5οΈβ£ SHH vs UNK β 8:30 PM
π Admission: Elders (60+) & Babies (0β2) FREE | Students (ECEβ12) $2 | Adults $3
β° Times are tentative and may shift; weβll post updates ASAP.
Letβs pack the gym and cheer on our Northern Lights! πππ
#NorthernLightsStrong #ShishmarefSchool #Volleyball #GameDay #SeniorNight

π Volleyball Weekend at Shishmaref School! π
Come cheer on our Northern Lights as we host home games Friday & Saturday, October 17β18, 2025!
π Friday, Oct. 17, 2025
UNK π SKK
π Doors open at 5:30 PM
π Game starts at 6:00 PM
π Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025
π Doors open at 12:30 PM
π Games start at 1:00 PM
Tentative Schedule:
β’ Match 1: SHH π SKK β 1:00 PM
β’ Match 2: SHH π UNK β 3:00 PM
β’ Match 3: SKK π UNK β 5:30 PM
β Senior Night Recognition
β’ Match 4: SHH π SKK β 7:00 PM
β’ Match 5: SHH π UNK β 8:30 PM
β° Please note: Game times are tentative and subject to change. Weβll make sure to announce updates right away if anything shifts.
π Admission:
β’ Elders (60+) & Babies (0β2): FREE
β’ Students (ECEβ12): $2
β’ Adults: $3
Letβs pack the gym and show our Northern Lights pride! ππ
#NorthernLightsStrong #ShishmarefSchool #Volleyball#SeniorNight #ShiningBright
Come cheer on our Northern Lights as we host home games Friday & Saturday, October 17β18, 2025!
π Friday, Oct. 17, 2025
UNK π SKK
π Doors open at 5:30 PM
π Game starts at 6:00 PM
π Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025
π Doors open at 12:30 PM
π Games start at 1:00 PM
Tentative Schedule:
β’ Match 1: SHH π SKK β 1:00 PM
β’ Match 2: SHH π UNK β 3:00 PM
β’ Match 3: SKK π UNK β 5:30 PM
β Senior Night Recognition
β’ Match 4: SHH π SKK β 7:00 PM
β’ Match 5: SHH π UNK β 8:30 PM
β° Please note: Game times are tentative and subject to change. Weβll make sure to announce updates right away if anything shifts.
π Admission:
β’ Elders (60+) & Babies (0β2): FREE
β’ Students (ECEβ12): $2
β’ Adults: $3
Letβs pack the gym and show our Northern Lights pride! ππ
#NorthernLightsStrong #ShishmarefSchool #Volleyball#SeniorNight #ShiningBright

Hi everyone,
Please join me in congratulating Wilsa Sinnok on being elected to the Shishmaref School Advisory Education Committee (AEC) and Richard Stasenko on being re-elected! π
Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote and support our school.
Your engagement helps strengthen the partnership between our families, community, and school. We look forward to continuing the great work together for our students, staff, and community. π
With appreciation,
Shishmaref School Admin Team
#NorthernLightsStrong #ShiningBright
Please join me in congratulating Wilsa Sinnok on being elected to the Shishmaref School Advisory Education Committee (AEC) and Richard Stasenko on being re-elected! π
Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote and support our school.
Your engagement helps strengthen the partnership between our families, community, and school. We look forward to continuing the great work together for our students, staff, and community. π
With appreciation,
Shishmaref School Admin Team
#NorthernLightsStrong #ShiningBright
Weather Update β Wednesday, October 8, 2025
We are actively monitoring the weather and remain in close communication with the City regarding current conditions. Any updates or changes to school status will be communicated promptly through all platforms.
Please note: All afternoon practices and rec are cancelled for today, Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
Thank you for your understanding and stay safe.
β Shishmaref School Admin Team
We are actively monitoring the weather and remain in close communication with the City regarding current conditions. Any updates or changes to school status will be communicated promptly through all platforms.
Please note: All afternoon practices and rec are cancelled for today, Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
Thank you for your understanding and stay safe.
β Shishmaref School Admin Team
π£ Reminder: SHH Community Market today!
Donβt forget to join us for the SHH Community Market on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 2β4 PM!
Bring your homemade items, crafts, baked goods, or extra treasures to sellβor just come shop, visit, and enjoy what our community has to offer. π

Dear Shishmaref Staff, Families and Community,
πΈ Shishmaref School Picture Day is Thursday, October 9, 2025.
β’ Students: Photos will be taken during the school day.
β’ Families/Community: Weβll also offer Family/Community photos from 5:00β7:00 PM.
Helpful reminders
β’ Please send students in picture-ready attire.
β’ Sibling photos can be taken during the evening session (5β7 PM).
Thank you for helping us capture these memories! If you have any questions, please reply to this email or call the school office.
πΈ Shishmaref School Picture Day is Thursday, October 9, 2025.
β’ Students: Photos will be taken during the school day.
β’ Families/Community: Weβll also offer Family/Community photos from 5:00β7:00 PM.
Helpful reminders
β’ Please send students in picture-ready attire.
β’ Sibling photos can be taken during the evening session (5β7 PM).
Thank you for helping us capture these memories! If you have any questions, please reply to this email or call the school office.

π Happy National Custodian Worker Day! π
Today we celebrate and thank the amazing custodians who keep our school safe, clean, and welcoming every single day. π§Ήβ¨
Your hard work often happens behind the scenes, but it makes ALL the difference for our students, staff, and community. From early mornings to late nights, you go above and beyond with pride and care.
π A special shout-out to our custodial team:
β’ John β Head Maintenance/Custodian
β’ Robert β Custodian
β’ George β Custodian
β’ Mickey β Custodian
We werenβt able to get John and Mickey for their pictures today, but hereβs Robert and George proudly representing the team. πΈ
π Thank you for everything you doβtoday and every day! π
#NationalCustodianDay #ThankYou #SchoolHeroes #ShiningBright
Today we celebrate and thank the amazing custodians who keep our school safe, clean, and welcoming every single day. π§Ήβ¨
Your hard work often happens behind the scenes, but it makes ALL the difference for our students, staff, and community. From early mornings to late nights, you go above and beyond with pride and care.
π A special shout-out to our custodial team:
β’ John β Head Maintenance/Custodian
β’ Robert β Custodian
β’ George β Custodian
β’ Mickey β Custodian
We werenβt able to get John and Mickey for their pictures today, but hereβs Robert and George proudly representing the team. πΈ
π Thank you for everything you doβtoday and every day! π
#NationalCustodianDay #ThankYou #SchoolHeroes #ShiningBright

ππββοΈ Best of Luck, Norman! πββοΈπ
Our very own Norman is off to represent the Northern Lights at the XC State Meet! ππ
We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and perseverance. Go out there, run your best, and know your whole school and community are cheering you on every step of the way! πβ¨
Good luck, Norman β youβve got this! πͺ
#NorthernLightsPride #StateBound #DoYourBest #ShiningBright
Our very own Norman is off to represent the Northern Lights at the XC State Meet! ππ
We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and perseverance. Go out there, run your best, and know your whole school and community are cheering you on every step of the way! πβ¨
Good luck, Norman β youβve got this! πͺ
#NorthernLightsPride #StateBound #DoYourBest #ShiningBright

π£ Pep Rally Send-Off β This Morning! π£
Before we head to class today, weβll gather in the gym for a brief pep rally to celebrate and send off Norman as he heads to the XC State Meet! πββοΈβ¨
π Shishmaref School Gym
π Right before classes are dismissed for the day
Letβs pack the gym, cheer loud, and show our Northern Lights Pride ππ as we send Norman off in style. Good luck at State, Norman β your whole school and community are behind you! π
#NorthernLightsPride #StateBound #ShiningBright
Before we head to class today, weβll gather in the gym for a brief pep rally to celebrate and send off Norman as he heads to the XC State Meet! πββοΈβ¨
π Shishmaref School Gym
π Right before classes are dismissed for the day
Letβs pack the gym, cheer loud, and show our Northern Lights Pride ππ as we send Norman off in style. Good luck at State, Norman β your whole school and community are behind you! π
#NorthernLightsPride #StateBound #ShiningBright
β¨ SHH Community Market β¨
Saturday, October 4, 2025 β’ 2:00β4:00 PM
Bring your items to sellβwhether itβs something youβve sewn, carved, baked, crafted with care, or just have extra items to sell. π§΅πͺ΅πͺ This is a chance to come together, share our talents, and support one another.
Come shop, visit, and enjoy what our community has to offer! π
Tell your friends and familyβeveryoneβs welcome! π
Saturday, October 4, 2025 β’ 2:00β4:00 PM
Bring your items to sellβwhether itβs something youβve sewn, carved, baked, crafted with care, or just have extra items to sell. π§΅πͺ΅πͺ This is a chance to come together, share our talents, and support one another.
Come shop, visit, and enjoy what our community has to offer! π
Tell your friends and familyβeveryoneβs welcome! π

βοΈππ Reminder: KuupianaaziΔ‘aβThis Morning! ππβοΈ
Join us today (Mon, Sept. 29, 2025) from 9:00β11:00 AM for coffee & conversation with admin and school staff. Come grab a cup, share ideas, ask questions, or just visit. Letβs start the week with good conversations and good coffee!
#KuupianaaziΔ‘a #NationalCoffeeDay #NorthernLightsPride #ShiningBright
Join us today (Mon, Sept. 29, 2025) from 9:00β11:00 AM for coffee & conversation with admin and school staff. Come grab a cup, share ideas, ask questions, or just visit. Letβs start the week with good conversations and good coffee!
#KuupianaaziΔ‘a #NationalCoffeeDay #NorthernLightsPride #ShiningBright

πππ Northern Lights XC 2025 πππ
What an amazing season for our Northern Lights Cross Country team! πββοΈπββοΈ From tough practices to strong finishes, these athletes showed grit, heart, and Northern Lights pride every step of the way.
Friends & family β feel free to save and share these posters! πΈβ¨ We wanted to highlight and celebrate this incredible group of runners who represented Shishmaref so well all season long.
Proud of you all! πͺπ #NorthernLightsPride #CrossCountry #ShishmarefStrong #ShiningBright










π Congratulations Northern Lights XC! ππββοΈπββοΈ
Amazing results from our runners:
Boys Race:
β’ Norman β 3rd
β’ Lee β 5th
β’ Eli β 8th
β’ Kenny β 11th
β’ Jinsu β 13th
β’ Walter β 24th
β’ Jeremiah β 26th
Girls Race:
Katesonja β 12th
ππ Boys Team β 2nd Place Overall!
π Special shoutout to Norman for qualifying for State for the 3rd year in a row!! #3Peat ππͺ
So proud of the hard work, determination, and Northern Lights spirit you showed out on the course. Way to represent! β¨πͺ #NorthernLightsPride #ShiningBright
PC: KNOM









βοΈππ KuupianaaziΔ‘a ππβοΈ
Celebrate National Coffee Day with us!
Come grab a cup of coffee, share ideas, ask questions, or just visit with admin & school staff. Letβs start the week with good conversations and good coffee! β¨
π Monday, Sept. 29, 2025
π 9:00β11:00 AM
#KuupianaaziΔ‘a #NationalCoffeeDay #NorthernLightsPride #ShiningBright
Celebrate National Coffee Day with us!
Come grab a cup of coffee, share ideas, ask questions, or just visit with admin & school staff. Letβs start the week with good conversations and good coffee! β¨
π Monday, Sept. 29, 2025
π 9:00β11:00 AM
#KuupianaaziΔ‘a #NationalCoffeeDay #NorthernLightsPride #ShiningBright

πββοΈβ¨ Good Luck, Northern Lights XC! β¨πββοΈ
The Shishmaref XC team is headed to Regionals in Unalakleet this morning! π
Best of luck to all our runnersβdo your best, have fun, and run fast! Weβre so proud of you! ππ
#NorthernLightsPride #RunFastRunFar #ShiningBright
The Shishmaref XC team is headed to Regionals in Unalakleet this morning! π
Best of luck to all our runnersβdo your best, have fun, and run fast! Weβre so proud of you! ππ
#NorthernLightsPride #RunFastRunFar #ShiningBright

π‘β¨ Help Us Plan Our School Carnival! β¨π‘
Weβre starting to plan this yearβs carnival, and weβd love to hear from staff, parents, students, and community members. Your input will help us decide on the theme (Fall vs. Halloween), brainstorm fun games and prizes, and make sure this is a memorable event for everyone!
π Click here to share your ideas: https://forms.gle/mvHeH2UUWZWmTc1b7
Thank you for taking a few minutes to give feedback and support our school. Together, we can make this carnival a success for our students and community! ποΈππ»
#ShishmarefSchool #CommunityStrong #CarnivalPlanning #ShiningBright
Weβre starting to plan this yearβs carnival, and weβd love to hear from staff, parents, students, and community members. Your input will help us decide on the theme (Fall vs. Halloween), brainstorm fun games and prizes, and make sure this is a memorable event for everyone!
π Click here to share your ideas: https://forms.gle/mvHeH2UUWZWmTc1b7
Thank you for taking a few minutes to give feedback and support our school. Together, we can make this carnival a success for our students and community! ποΈππ»
#ShishmarefSchool #CommunityStrong #CarnivalPlanning #ShiningBright
π’ Weβre Hiring: Part-Time Maintenance Water Hauler
Bering Strait School District is seeking a reliable and dependable Maintenance Water Hauler to join our team! This part-time role is essential in helping keep our teacher housing running smoothly.
Essential Functions
- Water Transport: Safely and reliably haul water for the districtβs teacher housing units.
- Vehicle & Equipment Care: Maintain and secure all vehicles, tools, and equipment used in the performance of duties.
- Other Duties: Complete other maintenance and operational duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Licensure: Must possess a valid Alaska Driverβs License.
- Experience: Previous related work experience is preferred.
-Traits: Must be highly dependable, reliable, and demonstrate good mechanical aptitude.
-Work Ethic: Proven record of good work attendance is essential.
Physical Requirements:
- Able to safely and regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
-Able to safely and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
π Location: Bering Strait School District/Shishmaref School
π Reports To: Principal
If you are dependable, safety-minded, and ready to support our school community, weβd love to hear from you!
π Apply today through the BSSD Employment Portal: https://app.droplet.io/form/0Y84zK
#BSSDStrong #NowHiring #JoinOurTeam #ShiningBright
Bering Strait School District is seeking a reliable and dependable Maintenance Water Hauler to join our team! This part-time role is essential in helping keep our teacher housing running smoothly.
Essential Functions
- Water Transport: Safely and reliably haul water for the districtβs teacher housing units.
- Vehicle & Equipment Care: Maintain and secure all vehicles, tools, and equipment used in the performance of duties.
- Other Duties: Complete other maintenance and operational duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Licensure: Must possess a valid Alaska Driverβs License.
- Experience: Previous related work experience is preferred.
-Traits: Must be highly dependable, reliable, and demonstrate good mechanical aptitude.
-Work Ethic: Proven record of good work attendance is essential.
Physical Requirements:
- Able to safely and regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
-Able to safely and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
π Location: Bering Strait School District/Shishmaref School
π Reports To: Principal
If you are dependable, safety-minded, and ready to support our school community, weβd love to hear from you!
π Apply today through the BSSD Employment Portal: https://app.droplet.io/form/0Y84zK
#BSSDStrong #NowHiring #JoinOurTeam #ShiningBright

π£ PEP RALLY REMINDER! π£
Donβt forgetβour Northern Lights XC Pep Rally is TODAY at 3:00 PM in the Shishmaref School Gym! πββοΈπββοΈβ¨
Come ready to cheer, play games, and show off your school spirit as we send our runners off with pride! ππ
Letβs pack the gym and make it LOUD! π₯
#NorthernLightsPride #ShiningBright
Donβt forgetβour Northern Lights XC Pep Rally is TODAY at 3:00 PM in the Shishmaref School Gym! πββοΈπββοΈβ¨
Come ready to cheer, play games, and show off your school spirit as we send our runners off with pride! ππ
Letβs pack the gym and make it LOUD! π₯
#NorthernLightsPride #ShiningBright

π£ PEP RALLY TIME! π£
Come cheer on our Northern Lights XC Team πββοΈπββοΈβ¨
π Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025
β° 3:00 PM
π Shishmaref School Gym
Weβll have games, cheers, and LOTS of school spirit as we celebrate and send our runners off with pride. ππ
Letβs pack the gym and show our athletes how much we believe in them! πͺ
#NorthernLightsPride #ShiningBright
Come cheer on our Northern Lights XC Team πββοΈπββοΈβ¨
π Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025
β° 3:00 PM
π Shishmaref School Gym
Weβll have games, cheers, and LOTS of school spirit as we celebrate and send our runners off with pride. ππ
Letβs pack the gym and show our athletes how much we believe in them! πͺ
#NorthernLightsPride #ShiningBright

πβ¨ Shining Bright like the Northern Lights β¨π
Weβre excited to announce our FY26 school theme for Shishmaref School! Thank you to everyone who voted and shared your voice in making this choiceβit truly represents our community. πππ
#ShiningBright #NorthernLightsPride
Weβre excited to announce our FY26 school theme for Shishmaref School! Thank you to everyone who voted and shared your voice in making this choiceβit truly represents our community. πππ
#ShiningBright #NorthernLightsPride

