Congratulations to our Cross Country runners, Savannah, Stefan, Evan, and Claire, for their outstanding Wolverine representation at the Region 1 Bering Strait Cross Country 2026 Regionals in White Mountain last Saturday. With 44 athletes from 12 schools competing in the 5K race, our runners demonstrated determination, hard work, and meaningful improvement in their times.
Schedule Update! Wrestling practice will now begin Monday, October 5th.
The money raised will help cover the cost of official competition cheer music as our team prepares for competition.
Come out, have some fun, win a delicious cake, and help support our cheerleaders! Every contribution helps our team get one step closer to being competition-ready. 📣
As a follow-up to our commitment to strengthening the partnership between our school and families, each month we will highlight one of the "Things Parents Can Do to Help Their Children Be Successful in School" from our Student Handbook.
This month’s focus is: Encourage your child to do his or her best in school.
Encouragement from home makes a difference. Taking time to ask about your child’s day, celebrating their effort and progress, reminding them that mistakes are part of learning, and encouraging them to keep trying can help build confidence and a positive attitude toward school.
Our staff is dedicated to the Mission of the Bering Strait School District, supporting the whole student in a culturally grounded, safe, and welcoming learning community.
Our Vision continues to guide our work: All students are thriving and contributing, culturally, locally, and globally.
When families and schools work together to encourage our students to give their best effort, we help them develop the confidence, perseverance, and skills they need to thrive.
Quyana to our families for being our partners in your children’s education!
Special shout-out to Lynda Bekoalok, AEC member, for contributing her artwork to help us share this message with our community.
Parents and guardians, it’s time to get your student-athletes ready for the upcoming season!
All students who plan to participate in athletics MUST complete the online registration process, be cleared for participation, and meet all eligibility requirements before participating in any athletic activity.
📋 What you need to do:
Create an account and register your student for the current athletics program. Only one account is needed for your entire family.
👉 Register here:
https://students.arbitersports.com/shaktoolik-school
Don’t wait—complete your registration so your student-athlete is ready to participate!
Go Wolverines!
We are continuing to experience issues with calls from cell phones to the school’s landline. To ensure clear and timely communication, please avoid contacting staff through their personal cell phones or social media for school‑related matters. Please refer to the flyer for the approved ways to notify the school. You are also welcome to send a written note with your student and have them drop it off at the school office.
Dorothy Ivanoff from Bering Strait School District is here recruiting for the Migrant Education Program!
If you have not yet completed the Migrant Education Survey, please stop by the school office. 🎁 Dorothy has Migrant Education buckets for families who complete the survey!
The survey asks about activities your family may have participated in, such as commercial fishing, subsistence fishing, berry picking, and qualifying travel or camping activities.
Completed surveys are submitted to the State of Alaska to determine eligibility. Identifying eligible students is important because it helps our school receive federal Migrant Education funding that provides valuable programs, opportunities, and resources for our students, including:
• Tutoring and additional academic support
• Paraprofessional support
• School supplies and books
• ANSEP opportunities
• CCR (College & Career Readiness) activities and resources
If you haven't completed a survey yet, please stop by the school office and visit with Dorothy. Every eligible student we identify helps bring additional resources and opportunities to our students.
Thank you for supporting our students and school!
We are continuing to experience issues with calls from cell phones to the school’s landline. To ensure clear and timely communication, please avoid contacting staff through their personal cell phones or social media for school‑related matters. Please refer to the flyer for the approved ways to notify the school. You are also welcome to send a written note with your student and have them drop it off at the school office.
There will be an Early Release for students this Wednesday, September 16, at 2:30pm, to accommodate for district required professional development.
Thank You,
Our Vision inspires our work each day:
All students are thriving and contributing, culturally, locally, and globally.
To strengthen our partnership with families, we will be sharing parent strategies that highlight simple, meaningful ways you can support your child’s success in school. These tips are designed to help us work together to make our mission and vision a reality for every student in Shaktoolik.
We look forward to continuing this important work alongside you. Shout out to
Lynda Bekoalok, AEC member, for her artwork contribution.
This is a reminder that our Annual Title I Meeting will take place tomorrow, September 10, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the school MPR.
Due to the severe weather, Subway Bites has been canceled, but we will still offer dessert, lemonade, and coffee for families and community members.
Please join us for a meet‑and‑greet and a gallery walk highlighting what Title I is and how it supports our students. Staff and computers will also be available to provide online registration support for families who have not yet enrolled their student, bring your Snap Letter, or completed the Portrait of a Graduate surveys.
Attached is the agenda. We look forward to seeing you there.
Whether you have years of coaching experience or simply have a passion for helping young athletes learn and grow, we’d love to hear from you. Coaching is about more than the game, it’s about building confidence, teamwork, discipline, and lifelong memories.
Interested in coaching?
Stop by the school office for more information or to get involved!
Let’s build the next generation of Wolverines!
If you are interested in supporting the learning and success of our students, please stop by the school office to complete an application. Your partnership makes a meaningful difference in our classrooms and our community.
NACTEC sessions being offered during the next high school training Session 5 fliers are attached. We hope your students apply to Session 5! The deadline for applications is September 22nd. Applications available in the school office.
Culinary Arts:
This training will focus on safe food handling and will be a hand on training in food preparation, baking, and presentation. This is one of our most popular offerings and students have really enjoyed this training in the past. If you have a student who likes to cook, and might want to explore a career in this area please encourage them to apply.
Introduction to Welding:
Students in this training will learn to safely measure, cut, assemble, and weld using a variety of processes in this training. Welding is a useful trade in rural Alaska and this training will teach students the basics of safety and fabrication with metal for their own interest or a later career.
Driver Education:
Our excellent AAA certified driving instructors will help students obtain their Instructional Permits and Provisional Licenses and gain safe driving instruction. This is especially valuable for your older students but any student over the age of 14 is welcome to apply. We hope to see your students apply.
Open Gym begins today!
To make sure everyone has a safe, positive, and enjoyable experience, please follow our Open Gym Guidelines and Policies.
Inupiaq Values: Respect for Others, Cooperation, Sharing, Avoid Conflict
General Expectations
- Only water or sports drinks in the gym. Bring your own water, hallways are off limits.
- This is a drug and alcohol free zone — Be cool. Be sober.
- Use appropriate, respectful language.
- Encourage others and stay positive.
- Aggressive behavior or language will not be tolerated.
Consequences
1st offense: Warning; may be asked to leave
2nd offense: Gym privileges revoked for one week
3rd offense: Gym privileges revoked for 30 days
Additional Expectations
- Gym or basketball shoes are required on the court.
- Plan ahead — showers are not available.
- Adults must actively supervise their children at all times.
- Clean up nightly and place all trash in cans.
- Take personal belongings home.
- Respect everyone.
- Have a good time!
Inupiaq Values: Hard Work, Responsibility to Tribe
A Gym List will be posted outside the office and shared with the gym supervisor.
Students may be placed on the Gym List for:
- Missing school due to illness — if you’re too sick for school, you need rest.
- Tardiness — every minute of learning matters.
- Misbehavior or failure to serve detentions — respect yourself and others.
- Unexcused absences — we want you here.
Migrant Parapro
Priority is to recruit families/students to participate in the Migrant Education Program.
Recruiting training provided to Migrant parapros by the State.
Recruiting season is the first three months of school or until all paperwork is finished. During this time Migrant parapros are not in the classroom.
After the recruiting season, Migrant aides begin working in their assigned classrooms as Title 1 (or other) aides.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10Rvd6i0RrNmrLO9ObtDUN8zkMdS_UMf4/edit
Please use the provided link to review the full job description or stop by the school office.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12gGoawtZB_sBCXHhL7zvh3U_hIN3DS_It4DR6no65aU/edit?usp=sharing
Please help encourage students to get plenty of rest—not only during test week, but as part of maintaining overall health and well-being.
Thank you for your continued support in helping our students do their best!
Have a wonderful and restful long weekend!
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