Yesterday, our Aklaqs explored Indigenous culture and traditions through a variety of classroom activities, films, and games. Today, we continued the celebration with traditional dancing and drumming! 🧡🪶
It was wonderful to see our students and community come together to celebrate the rich cultural traditions that make Teller so special. These experiences help our students connect with their heritage, learn from one another, and keep cultural knowledge alive for future generations.
A big Quyana to the community members who stopped by to join us and share in the celebration! Your presence and support mean so much to our school. 💙
Teller Pride. Aklaq Pride. Cultural Pride!
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We’ve been busy at James C. Isabell School!
Between field trips, Eskimo dancing and drumming, and staff-versus-student basketball games, our Aklaqs have had plenty of opportunities to learn, celebrate, and have fun!
Today, half of our Grade 3–5 classroom enjoyed an exciting field trip to Nome, made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Teller Traditional Council.
Quyana for your continued support of our students and their learning experiences! 💙
Our Aklaqs enjoyed:
🍕 Milano’s Pizzeria — a delicious stop in downtown Nome!
🏛️ Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum — exploring local history and culture inside the Richard Foster Building.
📚 Kegoayah Kozga Library — an awesome tour of the Nome Public Library also inside the Richard Foster Building.
🪨 House Rock — a memorable stop on the way back home!
It was a wonderful opportunity to get out into the community, explore new places, and learn beyond the classroom. Our students made great memories, and we are thankful to everyone who helped make this trip possible!
Quyana, Teller Traditional Council, for investing in our Aklaqs! 🐻💙
#GoAklaqs #TellerPride #AklaqPride #JamesCIsabellSchool #BSSDTeller #TellerAlaska #TellerTraditionalCouncil #AklaqAdventures #LearningBeyondTheClassroom

Last Saturday, we celebrated our Aklaq Volleyball seniors during Senior Night! We’re proud to recognize Reggie Ongtowasruk Jr., Class of 2027! 🎓
Reggie demonstrates the importance of hard work, integrity, and fairness. He goes out of his way to make things right and ensure others are treated fairly. He works hard for what he earns, and his athleticism and competitive spirit have made him an important part of our volleyball program.
Reggie, our community is proud of you! We appreciate the effort, determination, and character you bring to our team. We look forward to seeing you succeed in whatever path you choose to pursue.
While we’re sad to see you graduate in 2027, we’re excited to see what comes next for you! Keep working hard, standing up for what’s right, and making your community proud. Once an Aklaq, always an Aklaq! 🐻💙
Reggie, we are proud of you! 👏
Imagine. Believe. Achieve. GO AKLAQS! 📣💙
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Today, our classrooms were filled with cultural activities, films, and games celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day and the rich culture and traditions of our community in Teller! 🌿🪶
Some of our classes even got outside to explore and learn about ideas and ways of life from the past, connecting our students with the history, knowledge, and traditions that make our community so special.
We are proud to celebrate our Indigenous heritage, honor the knowledge passed down through generations, and continue learning about the culture that makes Teller unique. Quyana to everyone who helps keep our traditions and cultural knowledge alive! 💙
#IndigenousPeoplesDay #GoAklaqs #TellerPride #AklaqPride #JamesCIsabellSchool #BSSDTeller #TellerAlaska
Last Saturday, we celebrated our Aklaq Volleyball seniors during Senior Night! We’re proud to recognize Galen Pushruk, Class of 2027! 🎓
Galen brings amazing sportsmanship, kindness, and a positive spirit that make him a pleasure to be around. He treats his peers with respect, and it’s always a joy to talk with him. His character shines both on and off the court!
Galen, you have brought height, talent, and a kindhearted spirit to our volleyball program. We are grateful for the opportunity to get to know you and watch you grow as an athlete and a young man. We know you will continue to leave a positive impression on everyone you meet throughout your future.
While we’ll be sad to see you graduate in 2027, we’re excited to see what comes next for you! Keep being yourself, keep showing kindness, and keep making your community proud. Once an Aklaq, always an Aklaq! 🐻💙
Galen, we are proud of you! 👏
Imagine. Believe. Achieve. GO AKLAQS! 📣💙
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On Monday, October 12th, James C. Isabell School will celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day by honoring our local culture, traditions, and heritage!
🧡 Wear your cultural clothing and join us in celebrating the traditions that make our community special. Let’s take pride in our culture, honor those who came before us, and continue sharing our traditions with the next generation.
Teller Pride. Aklaq Pride. Cultural Pride!
Imagine. Believe. Achieve. GO AKLAQS! 📣💙
#TellerAlaska #TellerAklaqs #AklaqPride #JamesCIsabellSchool #BSSDTeller #IndigenousPeoplesDay #CulturalPride #GoAklaqs

On October 10th, we proudly celebrated two outstanding Aklaq Volleyball seniors, Galen Pushruk and Reggie Ongtowasruk Jr.! 🌟
Both Galen and Reggie Jr. have been important members of our school and athletic community. We are grateful for the dedication, hard work, and leadership they have brought to our volleyball program.
💙 To Galen and Reggie Jr.: Thank you for representing James C. Isabell School with pride and serving as role models for our younger Aklaqs. You have shown us that being an Aklaq is about so much more than athletics. It is about character, respect, teamwork, and how we treat others.
As you move into the next chapter of your lives, remember the lessons you have learned, stay true to yourselves, and know that your Teller community will always be cheering you on! 📣🐻
Galen and Reggie Jr., we are proud of you both! Enjoy this special milestone—you have earned it! 💙🤍
A huge thank-you to everyone who came out to celebrate our seniors and support Aklaq Volleyball. Your support makes these moments even more meaningful!
Imagine. Believe. Achieve. GO AKLAQS! 🏐📣
#GoAklaqs #TellerPride #AklaqPride #JamesCIsabellSchool #BSSDTeller #TellerAlaska #AklaqVolleyball #SeniorNight #AklaqAthletics #ClassOf2027



What a weekend of volleyball in Teller! Our Aklaqs played hard Saturday night, putting on great performances against the Shishmaref Northern Lights and the Savoonga Huskies! 🔥🏐
With these performances, Teller is now above .500 for the season! We are proud of our athletes and the hard work, teamwork, and determination they continue to show on the court. 💪💙
🌟 We also celebrated Senior Night! 🌟
It was a special opportunity to recognize our seniors and celebrate their contributions to Aklaq volleyball. More pictures from the games and Senior Night are coming soon!
📸 A HUGE THANK YOU to the James C. Isabell School Journalism Class, Ms. Rowena Loqueloque, and Anna Velarde for capturing these amazing moments! We appreciate you sharing your time and talent with our school and community. Stay tuned for more photos!
👏 Thank you to all the teams for their great performances, our enthusiastic spectators for bringing the energy, our referees for their work, and everyone who helped make the weekend a success.
Teller showed up, our Aklaqs competed, and our community came together! 💙🐻
Imagine. Believe. Achieve. GO AKLAQS! 📣🏐
#TellerAK #GoAklaqs #AklaqPride #TellerPride #JamesCIsabellSchool #BSSDTeller #TellerAlaska #AklaqVolleyball #SeniorNight #Volleyball #AklaqAthletics










The excitement continues as our mighty Teller Aklaqs take the home court against the Savoonga Huskies and Shishmaref Northern Lights for another night of Mix Six Volleyball!
📅 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 — SENIOR NIGHT! (and updated times)🎓
🏐 6:00 PM — Shishmaref Northern Lights vs. Teller Aklaqs
🏐 7:15 PM — Shishmaref Northern Lights vs. Savoonga Huskies
🏐 8:30 PM — Teller Aklaqs vs. Savoonga Huskies
🎓 TONIGHT, WE CELEBRATE OUR SENIORS!
Join us in honoring Galen and Reggie Jr. as we recognize their dedication, hard work, and contributions to our volleyball program. Let's show them the appreciation and support they deserve!
📸 PICTURES FROM LAST NIGHT!
A huge thank-you to our Aklaq Journalism Class for capturing some fantastic pictures from last night's games! We appreciate their hard work in documenting the excitement, school spirit, and community support that make these events so special.
📺 CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE GYM? WATCH ONLINE!
You can catch the action through the NFHS Network:
🔗 https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/james-c-isabell-school-teller-ak
Our district has paid for NFHS live streaming in the past. Please visit the link to check current streaming availability and any subscription requirements.
Let's fill the gym, celebrate our seniors, support our student photographers, and show our visiting teams what Teller Pride is all about!
🐻💙🖤 GO AKLAQS! DEFEND OUR HOME COURT! 🏐
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #JamesCIsabellSchool #GoAklaqs #TellerAlaska #MixSixVolleyball #SeniorNight










The Teller Aklaqs are excited to welcome the Savoonga Huskies and Shishmaref Northern Lights to Teller for an exciting weekend of Mix Six Volleyball! Let's pack the gym, show our school spirit, and support our Aklaqs as they compete on their home court!
📅 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 — GAME SCHEDULE
🏐 7:00 PM — SVA vs. SHH
🏐 8:15 PM — TLA vs. SVA
🏐 9:30 PM — TLA vs. SHH
📅 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 — SENIOR NIGHT! 🎓
🏐 7:00 PM — SHH vs. TLA
🏐 8:15 PM — SHH vs. SVA
🏐 9:30 PM — TLA vs. SVA
🎓 Join us Saturday as we celebrate our seniors! Let's recognize their hard work, dedication, and contributions to our volleyball program.
We are proud to welcome our visiting teams and look forward to a great weekend of competition, sportsmanship, and community support. Let's show our visiting teams what Teller Pride looks like!
Thank you Mrs. Samantha Tank for organizing this event.
🐻💙 GO AKLAQS! DEFEND OUR HOME COURT! 🏐
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #JamesCIsabellSchool #GoAklaqs #TellerAlaska #MixSixVolleyball #SeniorNight

What a turnout for Cultural Day today! Our Aklaqs showed up with wonderful outfits, incredible school spirit, and an energy that perfectly matched the excitement surrounding our home volleyball games this week! 🏐🖤💙
We are excited to announce that our home games will now be held Friday and Saturday! 🏐🎉
📅 Friday & Saturday
⏰ Game times coming soon!
The support for our Aklaqs never falls short, and we are grateful for the students, staff, families, and community members who continue to show up and support our teams.
Let's keep the energy going all week long!
🖤💙 GO AKLAQS! 🏐
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #JamesCIsabellSchool #GoAklaqs #TellerAlaska









Today, our Aklaqs went BLACK OUT to celebrate the upcoming first home volleyball event of the school year! The excitement and school spirit were definitely on display! 🖤💙
We have some excited Aklaqs ready to cheer on our volleyball teams and show their Teller Pride! 📣🏐
We are still waiting for confirmation on the travel dates and schedule for our home games this weekend. At this time, we are still planning for Thursday, but we will share more information as soon as the schedule is finalized.
Thank you to our students and staff for bringing the energy and making Black Out Day a success!
🖤💙 GO AKLAQS! 🏐
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #JamesCIsabellSchool #GoAklaqs #TellerAlaska

We are getting ready for FOUR HOME VOLLEYBALL GAMES next Thursday and Friday, October 8th & 9th, and we want everyone to help us show off our Aklaq Pride all week long! 📣🔥
🎉 SPIRIT WEEK SCHEDULE:
😴 Monday, October 5th — PJ DAY
Get comfy and show your spirit!
🖤 Tuesday, October 6th — BLACKOUT DAY
Wear all black from head to toe!
🧡 Wednesday, October 7th — CULTURAL DAY
Celebrate and proudly represent your culture, traditions, and heritage!
🤪 Thursday, October 8th — CRAZY HAIR / CLASH CLOTHES DAY
Get wild with your hair and clash those clothes!
💙🤍 Friday, October 9th — SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY
Wear ROYAL BLUE & WHITE and show your Aklaq Pride!
🏐 HOME VOLLEYBALL GAMES
📅 Thursday & Friday, October 8th & 9th
🆚 Shishmaref & Savoonga
🌟 Senior Night will take place Friday, depending on the game schedule. We will provide more information as the schedule is finalized.
🏆 REGIONALS COULD BE COMING TO TELLER!
If our Aklaqs finish 8th or better in the district, Volleyball Regionals will be held right here at James C. Isabell School! 🐻💙
We have a really good team this year, and we are excited about what our Aklaqs can accomplish! Let's fill the gym, get loud, and show our athletes how much Teller supports them! 📣🏐
📦 Aklaq Spirit Wear Reminder: The online school store typically takes about 2 weeks for orders to arrive, although shipping times can sometimes be longer or shorter. Plan ahead if you want your gear ready for Spirit Week!
LET'S SHOW OUR AKLAQ PRIDE ALL WEEK LONG! 🐻💙
GO AKLAQS! 📣🏐🔥
#TellerAK #GoAklaqs #AklaqPride #JamesCIsabellSchool #BSSDTeller #TellerAlaska #AklaqVolleyball #TellerPride #SpiritWeek


Aklaq Spotlight
The Aklaq Spotlight is on Galen Pushruk! 🌟🐻
Galen is being recognized this week for his quality work and excellent attention to detail. Galen is both a dedicated athlete and an A student, demonstrating commitment and hard work in everything he does. He is always friendly, positive, and ready to greet others with a smile.
Galen demonstrates the Iñupiaq value of Humility, Atchiksualiq, by treating his peers with respect and never boasting about his accomplishments. He also understands that mistakes are a natural part of learning. Rather than becoming upset when something doesn't go as planned, Galen uses mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow.
Galen is truly a one-of-a-kind Aklaq, and we are lucky to have him as part of our school community.
We are proud of you, Galen, and you should be proud of yourself! Great job! Keep shining! 🌟🐻
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #AklaqSpotlight

Today, our James C. Isabell School Aklaqs came together for our Community Anti-Bullying March! ✋💙
📣 McCade led his classmates in powerful chants:
“NO MORE BULLYING! NO MORE BULLYING!”
Students carried powerful signs throughout town, sharing an important message about kindness, respect, and standing up for one another.
🏳️ Mr. B. proudly carried a banner through town as our students showed that Teller stands together against bullying.
With snow still on the ground from yesterday, it was definitely a chilly morning march! ❄️🥶 But that didn’t stop our Aklaqs from bringing the energy and enthusiasm.
We finished the march with smiles, pride, and a strong reminder that we are stronger when we stand together. 💙🐻
One School. One Community. One Aklaq Family.
NO MORE BULLYING! ✋
#TellerAK #GoAklaqs #AklaqPride #JamesCIsabellSchool #BSSDTeller #TellerAlaska #StopBullying #AklaqStrong #TellerPride



AEC Meeting Agenda October 13th, 7:00-8:00pm
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
Calendar
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
🐻💙 TELLER CULTURAL FESTIVAL — CELEBRATING CULTURE & COMMUNITY! 💙🐻
📰 This article is brought to you by the James C. Isabell School Journalism Class!
The Teller Cultural Festival was held in Teller from September 25th–27th, bringing together more than eight tribes to celebrate culture, community, and tradition.
One of our James C. Isabell School students, Aubrina, shared her experience:
“I had a really fun time at Teller Cultural Festival.”
The festival was filled with dancing, singing, visiting, laughter, and celebration as people came together from across the region. It was wonderful to see so many people sharing their cultures and celebrating together in Teller. 💙
Our Journalism Class was excited to help capture and share the story of this special community event!
Quyanaq to everyone who helped make the Teller Cultural Festival such a wonderful celebration! 🐻💙
Teller Pride. Aklaq Pride. Community Pride!
#TellerAK #GoAklaqs #AklaqPride #JamesCIsabellSchool #BSSDTeller #TellerAlaska #TellerCulturalFestival #AklaqJournalism







James C. Isabell School is standing together to say NO TO BULLYING! ✋
📅 Wednesday, September 30th
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 James C. Isabell School
Our Aklaqs are marching to promote kindness, respect, and a safe community for everyone. 💙
We invite students, families, staff, and community members to join us as we stand together against bullying!
One School. One Community. One Aklaq Family. 🐻💙
Go Aklaqs! 📣
#GoAklaqs #TellerPride #AklaqPride #JamesCIsabellSchool #BSSDTeller #TellerAlaska #StopBullying #AklaqStrong


🏃♂️💙 CROSS COUNTRY REGIONAL RESULTS! 💙🏃♂️
Our Teller Aklaqs RAN HARD at the Cross Country Regional Meet in White Mountain! The course was hilly, challenging, and the competition was fierce, but our runners gave it everything they had. 🐻💙
🏃♂️ Alex Topkok — 10th Place | 22:47.0
🏃♂️ Wilhelm Garnie-Risinger — 16th Place | 24:41.0
We are incredibly proud of Alex and Wilhelm for their hard work, determination, and the way they represented Teller and James C. Isabell School on the regional stage.
They faced a tough course and strong competition, and they never gave up. That’s Aklaq Pride! 💙🐻
Thank you Coach Samantha for an amazing year and the great pictures!
Congratulations, Alex and Wilhelm! We are proud of you! 📣
#GoAklaqs #TellerPride #AklaqPride #JamesCIsabellSchool #BSSDTeller #TellerAlaska #CrossCountry #AklaqAthletics #BSSDXCRegionals #RegionalsBound

