James C. Isabell School, Teller School, Parent/Guardian and community Newsletter, September 17th
From the Principal:
Craft Night, Family Night, Migrant Subsistence Night, and Title I Night
-Schedule and Agenda for September 17th: Parent-teacher conference night from 6-7. And from 8-8:30pm.
-September 17th: 7:15-8pm, Craft Night, Community Title I Meeting & Family Night
Free book for literacy night
Teller Cultural Festival, September 26th-28th
-The Teller Cultural Festival is an annual celebration of Inupiaq traditions, bringing together villages from across the Bering Strait region to share dance, drumming, songs, food, and fellowship. It’s a time for youth and elders to connect, celebrate identity, and pass on culture to the next generation.
Bus Schedule
-Please be at the New Site Bus Stop by 8:30 to get a ride to school.
-We are trying to find a substitute Bus driver, please be patient with us as we smooth out the bussing service.
Child Find Activities
-The Bering Strait School District is conducting Child Find activities to meet federal and state requirements. Child Find helps identify children who may need extra support or specialized education services, ensuring every student has the opportunity to learn in the best environment possible.
Advisory Education Committee (AEC) and Elections
-Please let me know if you have anything you would like for me to bring up with the Advisory Education Committee.
-Last meeting for this fiscal year is September 17th from 12-1pm
-Elections for the new AEC members for the upcoming fiscal year are October 7th.
-AEC members: the agenda is on the Google Calender
Pay to play Saturday
-Teller Tribe is paying for all students and adults for open gym on Saturday. All you need to bring are your gym shoes.
Upcoming Dates and Events
September 17th: 12-1pm, AEC Meeting
September 17th: 6-8:30pm, Craft, Title I, Parent-Teacher Conferences (family night), and Migrant Education Program.
September 26th-28th: Teller Cultural Festival
October 7th: Local election, city center
October 8th: 12-1pm AEC Meeting
October 31st: 1:30-2:30 Halloween Carnival
November 6th: 3:30-5:30 1st Quarter Parent-Teacher Conferences
November 28th: Community Feast
December: Toys for Tots
December 18th: Holiday Program
SUBSTITUTES NEEDED: Bus Driver/Custodian, Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Cooks, Secretary
Please come to the school office and pick up an application.
James C. Isabell School PO BOX 565 Teller, Alaska 99778 Phone: 907-642-3021 Fax: 907-642-3031 9/15/25
Upcoming Community Dates and Events
September 17th: 12-1pm, AEC Meeting
September 17th: 6-8:30pm, Craft, Title I, Parent-Teacher Conferences (family night), and Migrant Education Program.
September 26th-28th: Teller Cultural Festival
October 7th: Local election, city center
The action is heating up at Teller School as the tournament continues! 🔥
We’ve got teams from across the Bering Strait villages, Nome, and players from all over Alaska battling it out on the court.
🎉 The competition is tough, the energy is high, and the climb to the top spot is still wide open!
📍 Teller School Gym
📅 Tournament Day 3 & 4 – Don’t miss it!
Come cheer, support, and celebrate basketball at its best in our community!
Teller School, James C. Isabell School, is excited to kick off the year with our Welcome Back Basketball Tournament! 🎉
🔥 Expect competitive teams, exciting matchups, and plenty of fun play on the court.
🏆 Who will climb to the #1 spot? Come find out and cheer on your favorite team!
Good morning Teller Community! We are looking forward to the start of the new school year. The first day of school is August 28, 2025 at 9 AM. This year students will continue to be picked up at new site as always. Breakfast will be served from 8:20 - 8:55. We are looking forward to an exciting year of learning and growing together.
