James C. Isabell School

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ AKLAQS CROSS COUNTRY — GREAT JOB, TELLER! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

We are excited to celebrate our James C. Isabell School Aklaq runners and their outstanding efforts at the Cross Country Race in Nome last weekend! 🎉

We had some great runners compete, and you can truly see the determination, effort, and perseverance in the pictures. We are incredibly proud of each of you!

👏 HS BOYS RESULTS

🥇 Foxlee Miller — 8th Place | 21:09
🏃 Alex Topkok — 16th Place | 23:18
🏃 Wilhelm Garnie-Risinger — 19th Place | 24:26
🏃 Matthew Thomas Jr. — 20th Place | 24:29

👏 HS GIRLS RESULTS

🏃‍♀️ Agnes Okbaok — 9th Place | 27:38

A huge THANK YOU to KNOM Radio Mission for the amazing pictures and for capturing our runners in action! We appreciate everything you do to highlight our students and communities.

🌐 KNOM.ORG
📻 780 AM
📻 96.1 FM

Keep pushing, keep working, and keep representing Teller with pride!

💪 Go Aklaqs! Keep up the good work! 💙

#TellerPride #AklaqPride #MuskoxClassicCrossCountryMeet #JamesCIsabellSchool #GoAklaqs #TellerAlaska

🐻💙 AKLAQ CROSS COUNTRY REPRESENTS TELLER! 💙🐻

Our Middle School Cross Country runners competed against athletes from Nome, Kotzebue, and Galena this weekend—and even though we had just two runners, they brought Aklaq Pride and plenty of excitement! 📣🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Both Mia Weyanna and McCade Ablowaluk worked hard and earned their spots competing against much larger schools. They showed determination, represented Teller with pride, and gave us plenty to cheer about!

🏃‍♂️ McCade Ablowaluk | 27:23

🏃‍♀️ Mia Weyanna | 33:59

We are proud of both of you for getting out there, working hard, and representing James C. Isabell School and Teller! 💙🐻

Two runners. One Aklaq Family. BIG Aklaq Pride!

📸 Thank you so much to KNOM, KNOM.org, 780 AM, and 96.1 FM for the amazing photography!

Great job, Aklaqs! GO AKLAQS! 🐻💙📣

#TellerPride #AklaqPride #JamesCIsabellSchool #BSSDTeller #TellerAlaska #AklaqAthletics #CrossCountry #GoAklaqs

🐻💙 AKLAQ ATHLETICS ARE SOMETHING TO GET EXCITED ABOUT! 💙🐻

Last Friday, we sent our Aklaq Cross Country runners off to Nome with a LOUD and proud Pep Rally! 📣🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

It was so loud that people around the building were asking, “What is going on in the gym?” 😂 It may have been the loudest we have ever heard our gym!

And honestly… our athletes are giving us plenty to be excited about this year!

🏃 Cross Country: We have runners who are competing right alongside athletes from 2A and 3A schools. They are working hard, pushing themselves, and representing Teller with pride.

🏐 Volleyball: Our players and coaches are putting in the work, and we think they’re going to turn some heads this season!

🏀 Basketball: We also have some exciting developments happening that we can’t wait to share as things come together.

Last Friday, we got LOUD for our runners—and they deserved every bit of it! We are incredibly proud of our Aklaqs and the way they are representing James C. Isabell School and Teller.

Let’s keep that energy going all year! We have another Elementary XC meet in Nome this weekend! 📣🐻💙

📸 Thank you to our Aklaq Journalism Class for the amazing photography!

One School. One Community. One Aklaq Family.

GO AKLAQS! 🐻💙

#TellerPride #AklaqPride #JamesCIsabellSchool #BSSDTeller #TellerAlaska #AklaqAthletics #CrossCountry #Volleyball #Basketball #GoAklaqs

🚗 ADULT DRIVER’S EDUCATION IS COMING TO TELLER! 🚗

Looking to get your driver’s permit? NACTEC will be offering Adult Driver’s Education at James C. Isabell School! 🐻💙

📅 September 14–16, 2026
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 James C. Isabell School

We’ll be studying for the driver’s education permit, and adults will have the opportunity to take the permit test online.

📚 You can start studying now at:
www.tinyurl.com/bssddmv

🪪 Please bring an ID.

This is a great opportunity for adults in our community to work toward getting their permit. We hope to see you there!

Teller Pride. Teller Strong. Go Aklaqs! 🐻💙

#TellerPride #AklaqPride #JamesCIsabellSchool #BSSDTeller #TellerAlaska #NACTEC #AdultDriversEducation #GoAklaqs

👓 TELLER FAMILIES — VISION EXAMS TODAY & TOMORROW! 👀

Tundra Health Initiative is providing vision services for our students today and tomorrow in Teller!

📋 IMPORTANT: Parents/guardians must complete the Vision Exam Consent Form BEFORE a vision exam can be completed.

You have two easy options:

💻 Complete the consent form virtually — we can print it for you at the school.

📝 Pick up a paper copy at James C. Isabell School and complete it there.

Please help us get these forms completed so our students can take advantage of this great opportunity! 👓🐻💙

Questions? Stop by the school and we’ll be happy to help!

#TellerPride #AklaqPride #JamesCIsabellSchool #BSSDTeller #TellerAlaska #StudentHealth #VisionCare #GoAklaqs

👓 TELLER FAMILIES — FREE VISION SERVICES! 🐻💙

James C. Isabell School is excited to share that Tundra Health Initiative and Last Frontier Eye Care will be in Teller Wednesday, September 9th through Thursday, September 10th providing vision services for school-age students!

✨ Tundra Health Initiative will provide NO-COST:

👀 Vision screenings
👓 Eye exams
🕶️ Glasses

📋 Parents/Guardians: Please complete the vision screening/eye exam consent form for your child and return it to their teacher.

👓 Last Frontier Eye Care will also be available for:

Routine vision exams
Contact lens fittings
Glasses and contact lens sales
Red eye/medical eye exams

📞 Questions or appointments:
907-443-3553
907-434-1554

📍 Teller
📅 Wednesday, September 9th – Thursday, September 10th

Please take advantage of this great opportunity to help make sure our Aklaqs are seeing their best and ready to learn! 💙🐻

Imagine. Believe. Achieve. GO AKLAQS!

#TellerPride #AklaqPride #JamesCIsabellSchool #BSSDTeller #TellerAlaska #StudentHealth #VisionCare #GoAklaqs

Register for the Bering Strait School District Strategic Planning Sessions.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0R3c-aEIBYNgtKmRRO1R304Emp_dy_KzHQkZRvfuhPmeIiA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=111915121647173674528

Aklaq Spotlight

The Aklaq Spotlight is on Dawson Menadelook! 🌟

Dawson is being recognized for his hard work this week. He was here and ready to learn every day, and he created some wonderful artwork. Dawson is kind and polite to everyone and brings a positive attitude wherever he goes.

Dawson should be proud to be an Aklaq because of his strong work ethic and his ability to put a smile on everyone’s face.

Great job, Dawson! Keep shining! 🐻💙🤍
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #TellerAlaska #GoAklaqs

🇺🇸 NO SCHOOL — LABOR DAY 🇺🇸

James C. Isabell School will be closed Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.

Enjoy the long weekend, Teller! 💙🐻
We’ll see our Aklaqs back at school on Tuesday!

Imagine. Believe. Achieve. GO AKLAQS! 🐻💙

#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #TellerAlaska #GoAklaqs

🐻💙 WE’RE HIRING — COME AND JOIN US! 💙🐻

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. 💙

Imagine. Believe. Achieve. GO AKLAQS! 🐻💙

#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #WereHiring #JoinTheAklaqFamily #TellerAlaska #GoAklaqs

🎉💙 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! 💙🐻

What a fantastic start to the new school year at James C. Isabell School!

Our Aklaqs came ready for a day full of fun, excitement, learning, and new opportunities. 📚✏️ We are so excited to see what this year has in store for our students!

Here’s to a great year of growing, learning, building friendships, and making memories together. 💙

Imagine. Believe. Achieve. GO AKLAQS! 🐻💙

#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #FirstDayOfSchool #BackToSchool #TellerAlaska #GoAklaqs

🐻 SCHOOL IS BACK IN SESSION, AKLAQS! 🎒⚡

Kick off the first day of school with some court time! Join us at the James C. Isabell School gym on August 27th to get moving and start the year strong. Bring that Aklaq pride, grab your shoes, and check out the schedule:

🏀 First Day Gym Schedule (August 27th)

6:00 – 7:00 PM: PreK to 4th Grade

7:00 – 8:00 PM: 5th to 8th Grade

8:00 – 9:00 PM: High School Girls & Ladies

9:00 – 10:00 PM: High School Boys & Men

📌 Special Note for 8th Graders: You get to choose! You can attend the 7:00 – 8:00 PM slot OR join the high school & adult sessions later in the evening.

Tag your workout buddies, spread the word, and let’s make day one great! Go Aklaqs! 🐻💙

AEC Meeting Agenda September 11th, 12:00-1:00pm
James C. Isabell School, Annex Room

Schedule:
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 Items
Open Forum
Adjournment

🚌💙 AKLAQS BUS SCHEDULE – NEW SITE 💙🚌

Good afternoon, Aklaq families! Here is the current bus schedule for students traveling to and from the New Site.

🌅 MORNING PICK-UP

The bus will leave the New Site at:

🕗 8:15 AM
🕣 8:30 AM
🕘 8:45 AM

Please have students ready at the New Site for their scheduled departure time.

🏫 AFTER-SCHOOL DROP-OFF

The bus will be dropping students off at the New Site at:

🕞 3:45 PM
🕓 4:00 PM

Thank you for helping us keep transportation running smoothly as we get the school year started!

💙🐻 Imagine. Believe. Achieve. GO AKLAQS!

#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #TellerAlaska #GoAklaqs

📣💙 Teller Families & Community — We’ve Extended the Deadline! 💙📣

James C. Isabell School and Bering Strait School District want to hear from you!

The deadlines have been extended for both:

🎓 Portrait of a Graduate Survey
🤝 Community Gathering — where we will use your feedback and ideas to help shape the BSSD Strategic Plan for the next five years.

Your voice matters! This is an opportunity for students, families, staff, and community members to share what you believe our students need to know, understand, and be prepared for as they move into their futures. 💙

📱 Please complete the survey by selecting the link below or using the QR code provided.

👉 Please Complete the Portrait of a Graduate Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKPDQkrVPce14B9qY2JK3RhMIvnI2DDKjQE-ccS65b-QibuQ/viewform

Let’s make sure Teller’s voice is part of the conversation! 🐻💙

Imagine. Believe. Achieve. GO AKLAQS!

#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #PortraitOfAGraduate #BSSDStrategicPlan #TellerAlaska #OurVoiceOurFuture

💙🐻 WELCOME BACK, AKLAQS! 🐻💙

The wait is almost over! We are excited to welcome our students and families back to James C. Isabell School for another great year!

🎒📚 SCHOOL STARTS:
📅 Thursday, August 27th

🥣 Breakfast: 8:20 AM
🏫 School Starts: 9:00 AM

We can’t wait to see our hallways filled with Aklaqs again! Let’s start the year with energy, school spirit, and a commitment to making this our best year yet. 💙

Welcome back, Aklaqs! 🐻💙
Imagine. Believe. Achieve. GO AKLAQS!

#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #WelcomeBack #GoAklaqs #BackToSchool #TellerAlaska

🏫💙 JAMES C. ISABELL SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE! 💙🏫

Aklaqs families—we can’t wait to see you at our Open House! 🎉🐻

📅 Tuesday, August 25th
⏰ 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM
📍 James C. Isabell School

Parents/guardians and students are invited to join us for an evening of food, conversation, and planning for a successful school year!

🌭 HOT DOG DINNER!
Parents/guardians and students can get a ticket from their teacher for a hot dog, chips, and a drink. 🌭🥔🥤

📚 IN THE CAFETERIA, WE’LL ALSO DISCUSS:
🎓 Teller’s idea of a Portrait of a Graduate
💰 Title I Funding
🤝 School Compact Meeting

💡 BRING YOUR BEST IDEAS!
We want to hear from our families and community about how we can fund and support successful academics here at James C. Isabell School.

Your ideas, voice, and involvement matter. Together, we can build opportunities for our students to succeed! 💙

Imagine. Believe. Achieve. GO AKLAQS! 🐻💙

#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #OpenHouse #TellerAlaska #Aklaqs #TitleIFunding #PortraitOfAGraduate #SchoolCommunity

📣💙 TELLER AKLAQS — ASAA UPDATE! 🐻🏃‍♀️🏀🏐

Attention parents and guardians of James C. Isabell School students!

The Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA) has a new eligibility registration program through Arbiter Sports for students participating in school sports and activities.

Parents/guardians of ALL students in grades 4–12 who plan to participate in sports or activities need to:

✅ Create a parent account through Arbiter Sports
✅ Complete the required registration information for your student(s)
✅ Complete a registration for each student who will participate

🌐 Teller registration: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/james-c-isabell-school

💻 NEED INTERNET ACCESS OR HELP?

Don't worry! James C. Isabell School will have computers available for families who need internet access or assistance completing the registration. We want to make sure every Aklaq is ready to participate!

📢 Please make sure your student's registration is completed so they are ready for Teller Aklaqs athletics and activities this school year.

If you have questions or need help, please contact James C. Isabell School.

Let's get our Aklaqs registered, eligible, and ready to compete! 💙🐻

Imagine. Believe. Achieve. GO AKLAQS!

#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #Aklaqs #ASAA #StudentAthletes #GoAklaqs

🏃‍♂️💙🐻 TELLER–NOME CROSS COUNTRY INVITATIONAL! 🐻💙🏃‍♀️

TODAY’S THE DAY! Our James C. Isabell School Middle School and High School Cross Country Aklaqs are ready to hit the course! 🔥

⏰ Meet Starts: 1:00 PM
🏃 Middle & High School Runners
📍 Teller

Our runners will be running through town, so keep your eyes open and get ready to cheer them on! 📣💙 Every encouraging word, wave, and shout helps our Aklaqs push a little harder!

Let’s fill the streets with Teller Pride and show our runners how much their community supports them! 💙🐻

Cheer loud. Run proud. Represent Teller!

💙 Imagine. Believe. Achieve. GO AKLAQS! 💙

#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #CrossCountry #TellerAklaqs #GoAklaqs #TellerStrong