Congratulations to the 2026 State NYO Winners!
We are incredibly proud of the dedication, sportsmanship, and cultural pride displayed by all our athletes this year at the Alaska Airlines Center. Your hard work honors the traditions of our ancestors and inspires the next generation. Way to represent your teams and your communities!
#NYO2026 #NativeYouthOlympics #AlaskaStrong
Thursday, April 23rd
7:00-8:00pm
James C. Isabell Library
All is welcome
FY27 School Budget Survey
We’d love your feedback! ❤️
BSSD is potentially looking at a major budget deficit ($5-7 million) for the FY27 School Year. Due to this, we are currently looking at ways to cut the budget. We want to hear from all of our stakeholders on what you believe we should prioritize when finalizing the budget for next year.
Click the link below to fill up the form.
FY27 School Budget Survey
The Aklaq Spotlight is on Sarah Okpealuk! Sarah has been nominated by the James C. Isabell School staff for this week’s Aklaq Spotlight. She is consistently engaged in producing quality work and earning high grades. Sarah is punctual, prepared, and always ready to take on challenging work. Her positive attitude and strong work ethic are truly appreciated.
Great job, Sarah! Keep shining!
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
Incredible talent on display at the 2026 Regional Music Festival! Congratulations to all participants. 🎶🏆"
The excitement keeps going as our athletes compete at the NYO State Championships today! Be sure to catch all the action live on NFHS: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/bering-strait-school-district-unalakleet-co/gam76b38b5304
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We’re proud to celebrate some amazing performances from yesterday:
👏 Piper Lockwood took 2nd place in Toe Kicks
👏 Ouera Busk placed Top 5 in Alaska High Kick
Today, we’re cheering on Alex and Agnus as they take the stage—let’s go Aklaqs! 💪💙
#BSSDproud #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
Link below to watch:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/bering-strait-school-district-unalakleet-co
Today’s pep rally was full of energy, teamwork, and school spirit as we celebrated and sent off our NYO State qualifiers! 💪🎉
From a tarp turnover challenge (while standing on it 😳), to a fast-paced scooter relay, an intense tug-of-war, and even carrying a basketball without using hands, our students showed determination and had a blast every step of the way! 🏁🏀
We wrapped it all up with our classic chant:
“Imagine, Believe, Achieve.....GOOO AKLAQS!” 🙌
Good luck at State! we’re proud of you! 💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
The Prom Dance has been rescheduled to May 1st!
📍 Location: James C. Isabell School Gymnasium
🎬 Theme: Stranger Things
⏰ Dance Times:
Kindergarten–7th Grade: 7:00–8:00 PM
8th–12th Grade: 8:00–9:30 PM
👨👩👧 Reminder: Students in 3rd grade and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
We’re excited for a fun and memorable night—get ready to dress up and enjoy the Stranger Things theme! 💙✨
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
The next eligibility check for grades and attendance will take place on April 22nd.
This check determines student participation in:
Sports competitions
Travel opportunities
Other exciting school events
Students, keep working hard, staying on top of your assignments, and coming to school every day! 💪📚
Let’s stay eligible and keep representing our Aklaqs with pride! 💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
🏃♂️💙 NYO State Bound – Pep Rally! 💙🏃♀️
Teller is proud to send two athletes to compete at the NYO State Tournament! Let’s come together to celebrate and send them off with Aklaq pride!
📅 Wednesday, April 15th
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 James C. Isabell School Gymnasium
🔥 Agnes Okbaok – Team A Girls: Stick Pull & Seal Hop
Team B Girls: Toe Kick
🔥 Alex Topkok – Team A Boys : One-Hand Reach
Team B Boys: 1 Foot High Kick, Alaska High Kick & Toe Kick
The community is welcome to join us as we cheer on our athletes before they head to state!
Imagine. Believe. Achieve. Go Aklaqs! 💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
NYO State Games are happening this week, and Teller is proud to send two outstanding freshmen to compete in Anchorage!
🔥 Alex Topkok
🔥 Agnes Okbaok
Agnes earned 1st place in Seal Hop, and Alex took 1st place in One-Hand Reach at the Bering Strait School District Regional Tournament—an incredible accomplishment!
They will be competing against top NYO athletes from across the state, and we know they will represent Teller with pride, strength, and determination.
We’ll be cheering you on from home—good luck, Alex and Agnes! 💙
Imagine. Believe. Achieve. Go Aklaqs! 💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
Get ready for a night of fun!
📅 Friday, April 17th
⏰ Doors Open at 5:00 PM
📍 James C. Isabell School Gymnasium
🎬 Theme: Stranger Things
There will be different time slots for grade levels (details coming soon). Stay tuned for more information!
We can’t wait to see everyone dressed up and enjoying a great night together! 💙✨
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
News Site families and students: Please be prepared for snow machine transportation to school due to drifting between the school and the new site. For safety reasons, students who are not properly dressed for the ride will not be permitted to travel by sled. We will try to honor the same times for the rides, but most likely be a little late. -Mr. Reid Jackowick
Our Aklaqs are back in action today as NYO continues in Golovin! We’re proud of their effort, sportsmanship, and the way they represent our community.
🏆 Award Ceremony is tonight — good luck to all our athletes!
📺 Watch Live (Free on NFHS):
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/bering-strait-school-district-unalakleet-co/gam82620793e6
Keep cheering them on! 💙
Imagine. Believe. Achieve. Go Aklaqs! 💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
Our NYO team is off to Golovin today! We are proud to have such talented athletes who not only compete hard but also bring amazing attitudes and personalities wherever they go.
James C. Isabell School gave them a proper send-off with the Teller classic:
“Imagine, Believe, Achieve… Go Aklaqs!” 💙
This group should be incredibly proud—they represent Teller with positivity, respect, and strong character. They are truly fantastic to be around, both on and off the competition floor.
Games begin tonight, and the free NFHS live stream will be available soon. Stay tuned and cheer on our Aklaqs from home!
Thank you for your continued support—let’s go Aklaqs! 💙
Imagine. Believe. Achieve. Go Aklaqs! 💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
We had an amazing turnout last night with so many families joining in on the fun! Students were engaged, games were everywhere, and there were lots of prizes given out. Most importantly, there were tons of smiles all around! 😊
We enjoyed snacks and a variety of games like Connect Four, Scrabble, Sorry, and other board games—and even had a fun moment where the principal lost a game of Battleship to a student! 🎯
Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make the night so special. We love seeing our school and community come together like this! A special thank you to Lucy for organizing such a fun and memorable night for everyone. 💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
Purpose: Provide free summer meal boxes to eligible students when school is out for the summer.
Who Can Receive Meals
Students may qualify if they:
Are enrolled in a participating school district
Live in rural Alaska during the summer months
Receive free or reduced-price school meals during the school year
Or complete an income eligibility form
If one child qualifies, all children in the household may participate.
What Families Receive
Eligible families receive meal boxes with breakfast and lunch items delivered during the summer months when school is not in session.
Foods are shelf-stable and kid-friendly and may include:
Milk or yogurt
Cereal or whole grain snacks
Fruit cups or juice blends
Shelf-stable vegetables
Canned protein such as chicken or tuna
Cheese sticks or protein snacks
Application Timeline
Application period: April 1-30
Families apply online at:
foodbankofalaska.org/meals-to-you
Please stop in the school if you need help filling out the application for free food this summer
Updated Schedule.
Bering Strait School District Native Youth Olympics will be on April 8th-10th in Golovin.
Live Stream at: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/bering-strait-school-district-unalakleet-co
GO BSSD!
