🌟 Senior Night This Friday! 🌟
We are proud to celebrate Taylor Bloomstrand during Girls Basketball Senior Night this Friday. Taylor is not only an outstanding athlete on the court, but also a strong student who leads by example. She is at the top of her class and has exciting plans ahead.
James C. Isabell School is honored to recognize Taylor for her dedication, leadership, and Aklaq pride. The Teller community stands behind you and wishes you the very best in everything to come. Congratulations, Taylor! 🐻🏀💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
We are proud to celebrate Taylor Bloomstrand during Girls Basketball Senior Night this Friday. Taylor is not only an outstanding athlete on the court, but also a strong student who leads by example. She is at the top of her class and has exciting plans ahead.
James C. Isabell School is honored to recognize Taylor for her dedication, leadership, and Aklaq pride. The Teller community stands behind you and wishes you the very best in everything to come. Congratulations, Taylor! 🐻🏀💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
Good Morning, We will continue to have school today, starting at 10:30am. Breakfast will be from 10-10:30am. Bus runs will be from 9:45to 10:30am.
Keeping everyone safe is always our top concern. Please send your child/children to school only after you determine it is safe to do so. If you are keeping your child/children home, please notify the school. Stay safe and WARM.
Qinuinq,
Mr. Reid Jackowick
Keeping everyone safe is always our top concern. Please send your child/children to school only after you determine it is safe to do so. If you are keeping your child/children home, please notify the school. Stay safe and WARM.
Qinuinq,
Mr. Reid Jackowick
Tuesday, January 27th, Late starts can only be late by 1 hour 30 minutes in order to still count for a full day. As of right now, school will start at 10:30am. We will monitor the weather closely.
What a start for the Teller Boys! 🏀🔥
The Aklaqs dominated the first game against White Mountain — great energy, teamwork, and execution on the court. Huge shoutout to Galen, Foxlee, and Ben for their standout performances!
Let’s keep that momentum going into the second game.
Finish strong, boys! 💪
📺 Watch the live stream here:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/white-mountain-high-school-white-mountain-ak/gam0fb7c06050
#AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
The Aklaqs dominated the first game against White Mountain — great energy, teamwork, and execution on the court. Huge shoutout to Galen, Foxlee, and Ben for their standout performances!
Let’s keep that momentum going into the second game.
Finish strong, boys! 💪
📺 Watch the live stream here:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/white-mountain-high-school-white-mountain-ak/gam0fb7c06050
#AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
Our Aklaq's 2:30 game NFHS live stream: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/white-mountain-high-school-white-mountain-ak/gam115bb198ec
Game Day for Boys! 🏀
Boys:
Coach Fred and the Teller Aklaqs are taking on the White Mountain Wolves today in White Mountain!
Today, January 24th: First game tips off at 2:30 PM and the final game starts at 8:00 PM.
We are currently 2–0 in our region, and we’re hoping to come home 4–0 after tonight’s matchups! 💪
Stay tuned for NFHS livestream information so you can cheer on our Aklaqs from anywhere.
Girls Games yesterday:
Teller-Brevig Girls Team won both games in St. Michael on January 23rd.
Good luck tonight, Aklaqs!
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
"👏Huge congratulations to our 2026 BSSD Academic Decathlon regional winners! Your hard work truly paid off👏."
More ice fishing pictures from Wednesday, January 21st, 2026.
Ice Fishing for Smelt! ❄️🎣
On Wednesday, January 21st, our elementary students and 6th graders had the opportunity to go ice fishing for smelt as part of their cultural class. We had an amazing time and caught so much smelt!
This classic James C. Isabell School activity was thoughtfully organized by our Cultural Teacher, Mr. Donald. Thank you for making this meaningful experience possible for our students and for keeping our traditions strong.
A big thank you as well to our chaperones for helping keep everyone safe and for sharing their knowledge with our students.
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
On Wednesday, January 21st, our elementary students and 6th graders had the opportunity to go ice fishing for smelt as part of their cultural class. We had an amazing time and caught so much smelt!
This classic James C. Isabell School activity was thoughtfully organized by our Cultural Teacher, Mr. Donald. Thank you for making this meaningful experience possible for our students and for keeping our traditions strong.
A big thank you as well to our chaperones for helping keep everyone safe and for sharing their knowledge with our students.
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
Our End of the Quarter Awards Ceremony took place on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026, celebrating both the close of the quarter and the completion of our first semester. 🐻💙
We recognized our students for their hard work and dedication with awards for Perfect Attendance, High Honors, Honor Roll, and Certificates of Attendance.
A special thank you to Teller Traditional for generously donating the awards and helping make this celebration possible.
Great job to all of our students this past semester — we are proud of you and excited for another great semester ahead!
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
We recognized our students for their hard work and dedication with awards for Perfect Attendance, High Honors, Honor Roll, and Certificates of Attendance.
A special thank you to Teller Traditional for generously donating the awards and helping make this celebration possible.
Great job to all of our students this past semester — we are proud of you and excited for another great semester ahead!
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
Tuesday was a very busy and exciting day at James C. Isabell School! 🐻💙
We celebrated Jersey Day, our 7th–12th graders went ice fishing, and we wrapped up the day with a fun Family Game Night in the evening. What a great way to bring students, staff, and families together!
Our Awards Ceremony was especially exciting and will be getting its own special post — stay tuned for that.
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make yesterday such a memorable day for our school community.
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
We celebrated Jersey Day, our 7th–12th graders went ice fishing, and we wrapped up the day with a fun Family Game Night in the evening. What a great way to bring students, staff, and families together!
Our Awards Ceremony was especially exciting and will be getting its own special post — stay tuned for that.
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make yesterday such a memorable day for our school community.
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
🎲 Family Game Night Tonight! 🎲
Monday, January 20th, 2026
📍 James C. Isabell School — Library
Join us tonight for Family Game Night at the school! We hope to see students, families, and community members come out for a fun evening together.
🎣 Community Activity Tomorrow 🎣
Tuesday, January 21st, 2026
Norton Sound Health will be visiting our school to talk with students about healthy habits and to help make ice fishing poles.
✨ The community is welcome to come and make an ice fishing pole with Norton Sound Health Between 10:00am and 3:30pm— a great hands-on activity for all ages!
Important Notice
A special note about the new Alaska Erin’s Law and Bree’s Law to help keep our students informed and safe:
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Alaska recently passed Erin’s Law and Bree’s Law as part of the Alaska Safe Children’s Act. Erin’s Law requires the teaching of sexual abuse and sexual assault awareness and prevention for grades K-12 and Bree’s Law requires the teaching of dating violence and abuse awareness and prevention for students in grades 7-12.
This letter is to let you know that your child’s class will be receiving age-appropriate lessons on child sexual abuse and assault prevention education as required under the state’s Alaska Safe Children’s Act. In addition, if your child is in grades 7-12 they will also be receiving age-appropriate information on dating violence and abuse prevention.
The curriculum and materials have been approved by the (district’s) School Board with input from an advisory committee composed of parents, students, community, and school staff members and meets the requirements of the Alaska Safe Children’s Act. (can add more specific here about what curriculum and what topics/lessons will be taught)
If you do NOT want your child to receive the instruction under the Alaska Safe Children’s Act, you must write a letter to the school principal requesting that your child be excused from these lessons. If you have any questions, please call (School Phone Number, asking for your child’s Teacher or a School Designee).
Sincerely,
Reid Jackowick
Principal
James C. Isabell School
Teller, Alaska
We look forward to seeing you and continuing to learn and grow together as a community.
#TellerPride #AklaqPride
Monday, January 20th, 2026
📍 James C. Isabell School — Library
Join us tonight for Family Game Night at the school! We hope to see students, families, and community members come out for a fun evening together.
🎣 Community Activity Tomorrow 🎣
Tuesday, January 21st, 2026
Norton Sound Health will be visiting our school to talk with students about healthy habits and to help make ice fishing poles.
✨ The community is welcome to come and make an ice fishing pole with Norton Sound Health Between 10:00am and 3:30pm— a great hands-on activity for all ages!
Important Notice
A special note about the new Alaska Erin’s Law and Bree’s Law to help keep our students informed and safe:
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Alaska recently passed Erin’s Law and Bree’s Law as part of the Alaska Safe Children’s Act. Erin’s Law requires the teaching of sexual abuse and sexual assault awareness and prevention for grades K-12 and Bree’s Law requires the teaching of dating violence and abuse awareness and prevention for students in grades 7-12.
This letter is to let you know that your child’s class will be receiving age-appropriate lessons on child sexual abuse and assault prevention education as required under the state’s Alaska Safe Children’s Act. In addition, if your child is in grades 7-12 they will also be receiving age-appropriate information on dating violence and abuse prevention.
The curriculum and materials have been approved by the (district’s) School Board with input from an advisory committee composed of parents, students, community, and school staff members and meets the requirements of the Alaska Safe Children’s Act. (can add more specific here about what curriculum and what topics/lessons will be taught)
If you do NOT want your child to receive the instruction under the Alaska Safe Children’s Act, you must write a letter to the school principal requesting that your child be excused from these lessons. If you have any questions, please call (School Phone Number, asking for your child’s Teacher or a School Designee).
Sincerely,
Reid Jackowick
Principal
James C. Isabell School
Teller, Alaska
We look forward to seeing you and continuing to learn and grow together as a community.
#TellerPride #AklaqPride
🎉 Aklaq Spirit Week is Here! 🎉
Let’s celebrate our students, our teams, and our community with a fun-filled Spirit Week showing off our Aklaq Pride!
🗓️ Spirit Week Dress-Up Days
💤 Monday — Pajama Day
Come cozy and comfortable in your PJs!
🏀 Tuesday — Jersey / Team Day
Wear your favorite team gear — Aklaqs, NBA, NFL, or any team you love!
🧵 Wednesday — Cultural Day
Celebrate who you are by wearing your favorite cultural attire.
🤪 Thursday — Messy Hair & Clash Wear Day
Go wild with your hair and mix those patterns and colors!
🐻💙 Friday — Aklaq Spirit Day
Wear your Aklaq gear to send off our varsity teams.
Let’s fill the halls with pride, color, and school spirit all week long.
Go Aklaqs! 🐻💙
#AklaqPride #TellerPride #GoAklaqs
Let’s celebrate our students, our teams, and our community with a fun-filled Spirit Week showing off our Aklaq Pride!
🗓️ Spirit Week Dress-Up Days
💤 Monday — Pajama Day
Come cozy and comfortable in your PJs!
🏀 Tuesday — Jersey / Team Day
Wear your favorite team gear — Aklaqs, NBA, NFL, or any team you love!
🧵 Wednesday — Cultural Day
Celebrate who you are by wearing your favorite cultural attire.
🤪 Thursday — Messy Hair & Clash Wear Day
Go wild with your hair and mix those patterns and colors!
🐻💙 Friday — Aklaq Spirit Day
Wear your Aklaq gear to send off our varsity teams.
Let’s fill the halls with pride, color, and school spirit all week long.
Go Aklaqs! 🐻💙
#AklaqPride #TellerPride #GoAklaqs
🏀 Varsity Boys Basketball Opener Recap 🏀
This weekend we kicked off the season with our first home games for the Varsity Boys Basketball team, and our Aklaqs gave us a lot to be proud of. There is always room to grow, but our players truly showcased their skill, teamwork, and the professionalism of high school athletes.
As shared during our Senior Night speech, our team is backed by the strength of the Teller community — and it showed.
The late-night 10:00 PM crowd brought incredible energy and spirit, even more than the 6:00 PM game, and both games were filled with great cheering and support.
We’re excited for what this season has ahead. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our Aklaqs!
More pictures to come! :)
Go Aklaqs! 🐻💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride
This weekend we kicked off the season with our first home games for the Varsity Boys Basketball team, and our Aklaqs gave us a lot to be proud of. There is always room to grow, but our players truly showcased their skill, teamwork, and the professionalism of high school athletes.
As shared during our Senior Night speech, our team is backed by the strength of the Teller community — and it showed.
The late-night 10:00 PM crowd brought incredible energy and spirit, even more than the 6:00 PM game, and both games were filled with great cheering and support.
We’re excited for what this season has ahead. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our Aklaqs!
More pictures to come! :)
Go Aklaqs! 🐻💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride
🏀 Basketball Game Day — Updated Times 🏀
Tonight at James C. Isabell School, our Aklaqs take on the Koyuk Malemutes with updated game times. We hope to see the community come out and fill the gym with energy!
⏰ Game Schedule
6:00 PM — Teller Aklaqs vs. Koyuk Malemutes
🚪 Doors open at 5:30 PM
10:00 PM — Teller Aklaqs vs. Koyuk Malemutes
🎉 Senior Night Game — honoring our incredible senior
🚪 Doors open at 9:30 PM
➡️ Please enter through the Sea Wall door for both games.
👨👩👧 8th grade and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
📺 Can’t make it in person?
All games will be streamed free on the NFHS website.
6pm Game NFHS Link:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/james-c-isabell-school-teller-ak/gamefe3513d87
10pm Game NFHS Link:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/james-c-isabell-school-teller-ak/gamf74daee25a
Thank you for being so accommodating while we finalize the schedule.
Imagine. Believe. Achieve.
Go Aklaqs! 🐻💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride
We will not be able to make it to New Site today, Friday, January 16th. We will provide any make-up work on Monday and all students from New Site will be excused. More to come.
Phone lines are currently down for Teller. We are working on a solution. You can message our secretary or contact us when the phone lines are are working.
Students at New Site should dress to prepare for a snow machine ride back to New Site today, Friday, January 16th, 2026
Friday, January 16th, 8:00am: James C. Isabell School will continue it's normal half-day activities today. We are aware of the blizzard. Please call the school or message our wonderful secretary if you do not feel comfortable having your student commute to school today.
Aklaq Spotlight
Jeremiah Kakaruk has been nominated by the James C. Isabell School staff for this week’s Aklaq Spotlight. Jeremiah consistently goes above and beyond in his schoolwork. He is studious in class, always tidy, and takes pride in his learning. Jeremiah is also kind and helpful, often supporting classmates with their work. He is a proud Aklaq—and he should be!
Way to go, Jeremiah! We are all proud of you!
#TellerPride #AklaqPride
Jeremiah Kakaruk has been nominated by the James C. Isabell School staff for this week’s Aklaq Spotlight. Jeremiah consistently goes above and beyond in his schoolwork. He is studious in class, always tidy, and takes pride in his learning. Jeremiah is also kind and helpful, often supporting classmates with their work. He is a proud Aklaq—and he should be!
Way to go, Jeremiah! We are all proud of you!
#TellerPride #AklaqPride
