Are you looking for part-time work where you can make a difference, stay active, and spend your day with some pretty awesome students? James C. Isabell School wants YOU!
We are currently looking for substitutes and individuals to help fill open positions at our school.
Whether you’re interested in helping in the classroom, supporting our staff, or simply being a positive and dependable adult in the lives of our students, there are opportunities to get involved!
🌟 What we’re looking for:
• Dependable and responsible people
• People who enjoy working with students
• Individuals who want to support our school community
• People who are dedicated to helping our Aklaqs learn, grow, and succeed!
📝 Interested? Stop by James C. Isabell School and pick up an application. Come see what being part of the Aklaq family is all about!
You don’t have to be a teacher to make a difference. Sometimes, simply showing up, caring, and being there for our students is what matters most. 💙
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Our Aklaqs have been busy getting into the Halloween spirit! Today, we finished decorating our classroom doors and hallways, and the creativity throughout James C. Isabell School is fantastic! 🧡🖤
🏆 PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS ARE BACK!
Just like last year, we will be hosting our People's Choice Awards! The decorations receiving the most likes will earn the recognition. We encourage our families and community members to check out the pictures and show their support for our students and staff!
Judging Criteria:
🎨 Originality
🌎 Cultural Relevance
🙌 Student Involvement
🛡️ Safety
🎪 TOMORROW IS THE SPOOKTACULAR CARNIVAL! 🎃
📅 Friday, October 30th
⏰ Starting at 1:30 PM
Our Teller community is invited to join us for an afternoon of Halloween fun, games, activities, and our costume judging!
🚌 BUS RIDES: Bus rides will be provided to new site after the Halloween costume judging.
We are excited to welcome our families and community members into the school to celebrate our students' creativity, school spirit, and hard work!
Thank you Ms. Edlene and Ms. Coleen for organizing this fun event!
Let's finish Spooktacular Week strong!
🐻💙🖤 GO AKLAQS! 🎃
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Our Aklaqs got into the Halloween spirit during our Spooky Movie Night on October 28th! We had some spooky scenes, scary costumes, and plenty of Halloween fun! 🕸️🧟
📸 Check out some pictures of our scary Aklaqs! From creative costumes to spooky faces, our students brought the Halloween spirit and made it a fun evening for everyone!
Thank you to our students and staff for continuing to make our Spooktacular Carnival 2026 a great experience. It's always wonderful to see our school community come together, make memories, and enjoy these special events!
Thank you Ms. Edlene and Ms. Coleen for the fun events in Spooktacular Carnival 2026! Thank you Ms. Rowena and the Journalism class for the pictures!
🐻💙🖤 GO AKLAQS! 🎃
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The Aklaq Spotlight is on Agnes Okbaok! 🐻
Agnes is a sophomore who stays busy both inside and outside the classroom. She competes in volleyball, basketball, and NYO while consistently submitting quality academic work in all her classes. Beyond academics and athletics, Agnes is an incredibly talented artist who creates beautiful Native artwork, including jewelry, dresses, and other traditional pieces.
Agnes demonstrates the Iñupiaq value of Spirituality (Ukpiqqutiqaġniq / Kaŋiqsimauraałiq Irrutchikun) through her dedication to traditional arts, cultural practices, and the meaningful work she creates. She takes pride in her talents and helps keep cultural traditions alive through her creativity.
Agnes always has a smile on her face and knows how to bring a little appropriate silliness and laughter to those around her. She is a wonderful example of an Aklaq who balances academics, athletics, creativity, and culture.
Agnes, you should be proud of yourself! We are Aklaq proud of you! Great job, Agnes! Keep shining! 🌟🐻
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We had some REAL BALLERS this quarter! 🔥 At James C. Isabell School, we believe in recognizing hard work, celebrating progress, and encouraging our students to keep striving for success.
👏 SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR McCADE!
A big congratulations to McCade for earning recognition for Best Attendance! 🎉 Showing up matters. Being present at school gives students more opportunities to learn, build relationships, participate, and reach their full potential.
We also recognized other students who deserved to be celebrated for their efforts and accomplishments this quarter. Every step forward matters, and we want our students to know that their hard work does not go unnoticed!
💙 A HUGE THANK-YOU TO THE TELLER TRADITIONAL COUNCIL!
The Teller Traditional Council really stepped up for our students, contributing over $K,000 toward incentives for attendance and academic achievement! This is an incredible investment in our young people and their future.
At James C. Isabell School, we are working toward a culture where students show up, put in the effort, take pride in their learning, and celebrate one another's success. Attendance matters, academic growth matters, and our community's support makes a difference!
We care about student success here in Teller! When our school and community work together, our students benefit. Thank you to the Teller Traditional Council for standing behind our Aklaqs and helping us recognize the importance of showing up and working hard. 🙌
🐻🏆 KEEP SHOWING UP. KEEP WORKING HARD. KEEP GROWING. GO AKLAQS! 💙
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Get cozy, Aklaqs! 🐻💙 As part of our Spooktacular Carnival 2026, James C. Isabell School is hosting a special Movie Night on Wednesday, October 28!
🎬 TWO MOVIES. TWO AGE GROUPS. YOUR VOTE!
We will have two different movies available:
🎥 Elementary Movie — selected through an elementary student vote!
🎥 High School Movie — selected through a high school student vote!
Students will have the opportunity to choose where they would like to watch their age-group's selected movie, with staff helping guide students to the appropriate viewing area.
📚 FUN WITH AN ACADEMIC PURPOSE!
Our movie selections will be academically related because we want to keep James C. Isabell School a high-performing academic school while creating opportunities for students to learn, connect, and enjoy school activities together. Learning can happen in many ways, and we are excited to bring academics into a fun, community-building event!
🛍️ THE SCHOOL STORE WILL BE OPEN!
Students will also have the opportunity to visit the school store during the event.
🛌 BRING A BLANKET!
Because of the movie schedule and timing, students are welcome to bring a blanket so they can get comfortable while enjoying the movie. Please remember to bring only a blanket and keep all belongings manageable.
We look forward to an evening of learning, laughter, and Halloween fun with our Aklaqs! 🎃🧡🖤
🐻💙 GO AKLAQS! 👻
#SpookyJamesCIsabellSchool #TellerHalloween #TellerPride #AklaqPride #JamesCIsabellSchool #GoAklaqs #TellerAlaska #SpooktacularCarnival2026 #HalloweenFun #SchoolCommunity
What a fun and exciting day here in Teller! Today, our students enjoyed two special events: the Halloween Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt and our Quarter 1 Awards Ceremony! 🎉
🔎🎃 SPOOKTACULAR SCAVENGER HUNT
Our students explored the spooky hallways in search of hidden tokens! Each five tokens earned students a raffle ticket, adding excitement and a little friendly competition to the Halloween fun. 👻🕸️ It was wonderful to see our students getting involved and enjoying this special activity!
A big THANK YOU to Ms. Edlene and Coleen for organizing such a fun event for our students and helping make our Spooktacular celebration a success! 🧡🖤
🏆📚 QUARTER 1 AWARDS CEREMONY
We also took time to recognize and celebrate our students' hard work, accomplishments, and achievements from the first quarter. Congratulations to all of our award recipients! We are proud of your efforts and look forward to seeing you continue to grow and succeed throughout the school year! 👏🎓
📸 THANK YOU, AKLAQ JOURNALISM CLASS AND MS. ROWENA!
We appreciate the Journalism Class and Ms. Rowena for capturing these special moments through their photography. Thank you for helping us share the excitement, achievements, and school spirit of James C. Isabell School with our community!
The Spooktacular fun continues! 🎃👻 We are grateful for our dedicated staff, involved students, and supportive school community.
🐻💙 GO AKLAQS! 🧡🖤
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Family & Community Newsletter
October 2026 | Go Aklaqs! 💙🐻🤍
Dear Families and Community Members,
As we move further into the school year, I want to thank everyone for your continued support of James C. Isabell School. We have a lot happening in our school community, from athletics and student celebrations to family engagement opportunities and career exploration.
Below are a few important reminders, school updates, and upcoming dates to help everyone stay informed and connected.
🎃 Halloween at James C. Isabell School
As a principal, I receive quite a few questions about Halloween! I happen to enjoy this time of year, but professionally, I also know that Halloween can present a few unique challenges in a school setting.
Students may wear Halloween costumes to school on Friday, October 30th. We want students to enjoy the holiday while maintaining a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment.
Please review the following expectations with your student:
No masks or weapons: Masks and real or imitation weapons are not permitted.
Costume accessories stay at home: This includes, but is not limited to, toy weapons, tools, pitchforks, torches, canes, props, signs, wands, lightsabers, and anything containing glitter.
Candy stays at home: Please leave candy at home during the academic day. Any candy brought to school will be collected and distributed to staff. I jokes! (Mostly!) Please help us keep the focus on learning.
Thank you for helping us make Halloween enjoyable for everyone while keeping our classrooms safe and focused.
🍬 Gum: We Have to Call It!
At the beginning of the school year, we allowed students to chew gum. Unfortunately, we have reached the point where we need to discontinue that privilege.
Effective immediately, gum is no longer permitted at school.
We are finding gum on our fresh gym floor, throughout our carpets, and in places where it certainly does not belong. Students are also dishing gum during class, which creates unnecessary distractions.
Our maintenance staff already have plenty of important responsibilities throughout the day, and removing gum from carpets and flooring does not need to be added to their workload. Teachers and other staff members are not particularly excited about cleaning it up either!
🏐 Volleyball Update
Our volleyball team continues to work hard as we approach the postseason. We are still waiting to determine whether Teller will finish in the top 50% of Bering Strait School District teams and qualify to host Regionals.
Our next scheduled games are November 6–7 in Unalakleet, where we will compete against White Mountain and Unalakleet.
🏀 Middle School Basketball
Our middle school basketball team traveled to Nome last weekend and represented James C. Isabell School exceptionally well!
The team finished with an impressive 2–0 record and demonstrated competitiveness, teamwork, and excellent sportsmanship throughout the trip. They arrived back in Teller late Saturday, and we are proud of the effort and character they displayed.
📝 Registration Reminder
Please ensure that your student is registered with the school and that all required athletic registration paperwork is completed before participating in school sports.
Sprays, Perfumes, and Colognes
We have not experienced any major issues with strong fragrances this year, and we appreciate everyone's consideration. Please continue to leave perfumes, colognes, body sprays, and other strongly scented products at home. This helps maintain a comfortable environment for students and staff.
📅 Upcoming Dates & Events
October 27
3:00 p.m. — First Quarter Awards Ceremony
October 30
Halloween Carnival
November 2
District In-Service — No School
November 4
Family Literacy Night
November 6
1:30–3:30 p.m. — Parent-Teacher Conferences
November 6–7
Volleyball vs. White Mountain and Unalakleet — Unalakleet
November 9–13
Middle School NACTEC Session 9
November 10
7:00–8:00 p.m. — AEC Meeting in the Library
November 11
Veterans Day
November 13–14
Volleyball vs. Koyuk and Wales — Wales
November 19–20
Volleyball Regionals — Planned for Teller, pending confirmation
November 26–27
Thanksgiving Break — No School
December 2
Family Literacy Night
December 3
Staff vs. Students Basketball Game
December 17
Christmas Program
The success of James C. Isabell School depends on the partnership between our students, families, staff, and community. I appreciate the encouragement, patience, and support you continue to provide as we work together to help our students grow academically, socially, and personally.
Our goal is to create a school where students feel safe, supported, challenged, and proud to be Aklaqs. Thank you for being part of that work.
With love and gratitude,
Mr. Reid Jackowick
Principal
James C. Isabell School
Teller, Alaska
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James C. Isabell School, Library Room
Verify Quorum
Approve last meeting minutes
Review of meeting norms
Land Acknowledgement
Looking over agenda
Action Items
Re-Orientation to the AEC
AEC Learning Spotlight and Board Policies
Membership and Student Voice
Student Report
School Opening Snapshot
Calender
School Growth Plan/ Last years growth plan
September Data Bite: attendance
Federal/ Categorical Programs and Principal Report
Family and Community Connection
September-October Items
Open Forum
Adjournment
Get ready, Teller! 🧡🖤 James C. Isabell School is excited to bring you our 4-Day Spooktacular Carnival 2026, running October 27–30, 2026!
We have four days of Halloween fun planned, filled with creativity, friendly competition, community connection, and school spirit. Our goal is to make this celebration safe, inclusive, and family-friendly for everyone! 🎃
🗓️ HERE'S THE DAILY LINEUP!
🔎 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 — SCAVENGER HUNT
⏰ 2:30–3:00 PM
Explore designated areas around the school to find hidden tokens!
🎟️ 5 tokens = 1 raffle ticket
All tokens must be turned in at 3:00 PM in the gym.
🎬 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 — MOVIE NIGHT
Join us in the afternoon and after school for a relaxed community gathering, a movie, and festive snacks! 🍿👻
🚪🎨 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 — DOOR & HALLWAY DECORATION CONTEST
Let's see that creativity and teamwork! Judging will take place after school.
Decorations will be evaluated on:
✨ Originality
🌎 Cultural Relevance
🙌 Student Involvement
🛡️ Safety
📌 Decoration setup is scheduled for October 21–29.
🎪 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 — THE SPOOKTACULAR CARNIVAL!
⏰ 1:30–3:00 PM
It's the MAIN EVENT! Join us for games, food, prizes, and a costume parade! 🎃🎉
🎉 CARNIVAL SCHEDULE
🕜 1:30 PM — Opening Remarks & Welcome
🕜 1:40 PM — Carnival Booths & Open Stations
🎣 Fishing Game
🎯 Bean Bag Toss
🎨 Arts & Crafts Corner
📸 Photo Booth
🔒 Jail Booth
…and more!
🕝 2:20 PM — Costume Contest Showcase & Parade
Categories include:
👗 Best DIY Costume
🎨 Most Creative
😂 Funniest
👯 Best Group Costume
🕒 2:45 PM — Award Announcements & Closing Remarks
🏅 Winners will receive certificates and prize ribbons!
🏫 HOSTED BY JAMES C. ISABELL SCHOOL | TELLER, ALASKA
-Thank for Ms. Edlene and Ms. Coleen for organizing this!
Let's come together to build community spirit, encourage creativity, and make this Halloween celebration one to remember! We look forward to seeing our students, families, staff, and community members participate throughout the week.
🎃 Start planning those costumes, bring your creativity, and get ready for a SPOOKTACULAR week!
🐻💙 GO AKLAQS! 🧡🖤
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Our final Nome field trip for this semester took place on October 21, and what an adventure it has been for our Aklaqs! 🎓✨
Throughout these trips, our students had opportunities to explore Nome, learn about our region's history, discover future career opportunities, and experience activities beyond the classroom.
🐟 Norton Sound Seafood Products (NSSP)
A huge thank-you to NSSP, operated by NSEDC, for welcoming our students and allowing us to tour the facility! Special Quyana to Emily Hudman and Christian Rosales for providing such amazing tours. Our Aklaqs learned so much about seafood processing, the equipment involved, and potential career opportunities in this important regional industry.
🍕 Milano’s Pizzeria
Our students enjoyed some delicious pizza and time together!
Woolly on the Nome-Teller Highway
Another memorable stop to round out our Nome adventures!
This semester brought some challenges, including illness, mechanical issues, and AFN, but we are grateful for the experiences our students were able to enjoy. We hope to continue offering more Nome field trips throughout the school year!
These trips give our Aklaqs opportunities to explore our region, experience new places, build connections, and learn beyond the classroom. We are thankful for the memories made and the knowledge our students will carry forward.
💙 A HUGE QUYANA TO THE TELLER TRADITIONAL COUNCIL! 💙
Thank you for continuing to sponsor these field trips and invest in our Aklaqs. Your generosity makes meaningful educational experiences like these possible for our students and community.
Learning beyond the classroom. Exploring our region. Building brighter futures.
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Our Nome field trips, generously sponsored by the Teller Traditional Council, continued this week! Here are some highlights from our Aklaqs’ adventures on Tuesday, October 20! ✨
🐟 Norton Sound Seafood Products — Exploring a local seafood industry and learning more about the work that supports our region.
🍕 Milano’s Pizzeria — Enjoying a tasty stop and some time together!
Woolly on the Nome-Teller Highway — Making another memorable stop along the way!
These trips give our Aklaqs opportunities to explore our region, experience new places, and learn beyond the classroom. We are grateful for the chance to create these experiences and lasting memories for our students.
A huge Quyana to the Teller Traditional Council for continuing to sponsor our field trips and invest in our Aklaqs! Your support makes these adventures possible. 💙
Learning beyond the classroom. Exploring our region. Building brighter futures.
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Aklaq families, please take a moment to make sure your students are registered for school and athletics! There are a few important steps to complete so our Aklaqs can participate in school activities and sports. 📝
🏫 1. SCHOOL REGISTRATION — ALL STUDENTS
Some Returning students still need to register!
Your teacher should have provided you with a Snapcode to complete your student's registration. This process also gives permission for your student to use school computers and Chromebooks.
🔗 Register here:
https://www.bssd.org/page/student-registration
🏐 2. SPORTS REGISTRATION — ALL ATHLETES
Volleyball players: Please register on Arbiter as soon as possible so you can participate in upcoming matches!
Basketball players: Please complete your registration soon as the season approaches. 🏀
🔗 Sports registration: https://arbiter.io/
📌 Important: Sports registration applies to all sports and must be completed at least two weeks before the start of each season. Please don't wait until the last minute!
💙 NEED HELP?
If you have questions or need assistance with either registration, please email or text Principal. Mr. Boring can help, too! 😊
Thank you, families, for helping our Aklaqs stay ready for learning, activities, and competition!
🐻 Teller Pride. Aklaq Pride. GO AKLAQS!
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📅 Monday, October 19
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 James C. Isabell School — High School Library
✨ What to expect:
- 🎓 Learn about scholarship opportunities for college and vocational training.
- 📝 Get help with your FAFSA application.
- 📄 Bring your tax information!
- 🥪 Enjoy FREE Subway and snacks!
- 🎁 Enter for door prizes!
This workshop is especially helpful for our high school seniors preparing for life after graduation, but everyone is welcome to attend and receive help! Whether you’re planning for college, vocational training, or simply have questions about financial aid, this is a great opportunity to get support.
A big thank-you to Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) for helping provide this opportunity for our students and community!
📞 Contact Colleen Johnson, NSHC: 907-443-6418
📧 cmjohnson@nshcorp.org
Invest in your future, Aklaqs! Imagine. Believe. Achieve! 💙🐻
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It's game day, Aklaq Nation! 📣🔥 Our Teller Aklaqs are back on the court today in Brevig Mission, ready to take on the Brevig Huskies and Shaktoolik Wolverines!
Let's keep the school spirit strong and cheer on our athletes as they continue their push toward regionals! Every point, every serve, and every cheer counts! 🏐💪
📅 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 — GAME SCHEDULE
- 🏐 1:00 PM — Teller vs. Brevig Huskies
- 🏐 3:00 PM — Teller vs. Shaktoolik Wolverines
- 🏐 8:00 PM — Teller vs. Brevig Huskies
💙 Let's show our Aklaqs some love and support as they represent Teller with pride!
🐻 TELLER PRIDE. AKLAQ PRIDE. GO AKLAQS!
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