🎲💙 Family Game Night! 💙🎲
Join us for a fun evening of games, laughter, and community!
📅 Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM
📍 James C. Isabell School Cafeteria
Come play board games and other exciting activities with teachers, school staff, and fellow community members. There will be fun new games and prizes at the end of the night!
Bring your family and enjoy a great time together — we hope to see you there! 💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
Join us for a fun evening of games, laughter, and community!
📅 Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM
📍 James C. Isabell School Cafeteria
Come play board games and other exciting activities with teachers, school staff, and fellow community members. There will be fun new games and prizes at the end of the night!
Bring your family and enjoy a great time together — we hope to see you there! 💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
💙✨ Aklaq Spotlight: Aubrina Garnie ✨💙
Aubrina Garnie is a one-of-a-kind Aklaq who truly stands out! With amazing grades, great attendance, and a caring attitude, she represents the very best of our school. She always has a smile on her face and goes out of her way to make sure others feel respected and included.
Aubrina is both an athlete and a strong academic, showing dedication in everything she does. Here in Teller, we are grateful to have her as part of our team. She shines as both a learner and a leader, consistently showing kindness and friendliness to everyone around her.
We are proud of you, Aubrina! 💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
Aubrina Garnie is a one-of-a-kind Aklaq who truly stands out! With amazing grades, great attendance, and a caring attitude, she represents the very best of our school. She always has a smile on her face and goes out of her way to make sure others feel respected and included.
Aubrina is both an athlete and a strong academic, showing dedication in everything she does. Here in Teller, we are grateful to have her as part of our team. She shines as both a learner and a leader, consistently showing kindness and friendliness to everyone around her.
We are proud of you, Aubrina! 💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
💙🎉 End of the Quarter Celebration 🎉💙
Join us as we celebrate the end of Quarter 3!
📅 March 31st
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 James C. Isabell School Gym
We welcome all community members to come celebrate our students’ hard work and achievements this quarter. We hope to see you there! 💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
Join us as we celebrate the end of Quarter 3!
📅 March 31st
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 James C. Isabell School Gym
We welcome all community members to come celebrate our students’ hard work and achievements this quarter. We hope to see you there! 💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
AEC Meeting March 30th, 7-8pm in the James C. Isabell Library
🏀💙 Little Dribblers Continue Their Run! 💙🏀
Our Little Dribbler Aklaqs are back on the court today and continuing their tournament journey! They take on Golovin at 10:15 AM — let’s show our support!
📺 Watch Live (Free Stream):
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/hogarth-kingeekuk-sr-memorial-school-savoonga-ak/gam6d461b35b5
Check out the attached schedule for more game times and updates.
Good luck, Aklaqs — keep playing hard and representing Teller with pride! 💙
Imagine. Believe. Achieve. Go Aklaqs! 💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
Our Little Dribbler Aklaqs are back on the court today and continuing their tournament journey! They take on Golovin at 10:15 AM — let’s show our support!
📺 Watch Live (Free Stream):
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/hogarth-kingeekuk-sr-memorial-school-savoonga-ak/gam6d461b35b5
Check out the attached schedule for more game times and updates.
Good luck, Aklaqs — keep playing hard and representing Teller with pride! 💙
Imagine. Believe. Achieve. Go Aklaqs! 💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
🏆Congratulations to the all the winners on the 48th Annual BSSD Ski/Biathlon Championships 🏆.
🏀💙 Teller Little Dribblers Are Ready for the Court! 💙🏀
Our Little Dribblers are heading to Savoonga for their tournament, taking place from Thursday, March 26th through Sunday, March 29th. The team is scheduled to return before noon on Sunday.
After a strong showing last year with many wins, we’re excited to see what this group will accomplish this season. We are proud of their hard work, teamwork, and dedication as they represent our school and community.
Basketball games schedule and NFHS live broadcasting link: Coming soon
Good luck, Little Dribblers — we’re cheering you on all the way! 💙
Imagine. Believe. Achieve. Go Aklaqs! 💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
Our Little Dribblers are heading to Savoonga for their tournament, taking place from Thursday, March 26th through Sunday, March 29th. The team is scheduled to return before noon on Sunday.
After a strong showing last year with many wins, we’re excited to see what this group will accomplish this season. We are proud of their hard work, teamwork, and dedication as they represent our school and community.
Basketball games schedule and NFHS live broadcasting link: Coming soon
Good luck, Little Dribblers — we’re cheering you on all the way! 💙
Imagine. Believe. Achieve. Go Aklaqs! 💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
Hello Students and Parents,
Please review the information provided to access your student’s school pictures. This will allow you to view your student’s images and receive notifications about upcoming spring promotions and discounts.
Thank you, and enjoy!
Please review the information provided to access your student’s school pictures. This will allow you to view your student’s images and receive notifications about upcoming spring promotions and discounts.
Thank you, and enjoy!
Families in our district may qualify for the Meals To You program, which provides free
summer meal boxes for children.
These boxes include breakfast and lunch items and are delivered directly to eligible
families while school is out for the summer.
Applications are open April 1 through April 30.
Learn more and apply at: foodbankofalaska.org/meals-to-you
About Meals To You
Meals To You provides free summer meal boxes for children who receive free or
reduced-price school meals during the school year.
These meal boxes contain breakfast and lunch items and are delivered directly to
families while school cafeterias are closed for the summer.
Foods are shelf-stable and kid-friendly and may include items such as:
Shelf-stable milk or yogurt
Canned chicken or tuna
Applesauce or fruit juice blends
Whole grain cereal cups or bars
Shelf-stable vegetables
Cheese sticks or other protein snacks
Meals To You helps make sure kids have dependable meals all summer long, even when
school is out.
Application Information
Application period: April 1 – April 30
Families can apply online at: foodbankofalaska.org/meals-to-you
If one child qualifies, all children in the household can participate.
summer meal boxes for children.
These boxes include breakfast and lunch items and are delivered directly to eligible
families while school is out for the summer.
Applications are open April 1 through April 30.
Learn more and apply at: foodbankofalaska.org/meals-to-you
About Meals To You
Meals To You provides free summer meal boxes for children who receive free or
reduced-price school meals during the school year.
These meal boxes contain breakfast and lunch items and are delivered directly to
families while school cafeterias are closed for the summer.
Foods are shelf-stable and kid-friendly and may include items such as:
Shelf-stable milk or yogurt
Canned chicken or tuna
Applesauce or fruit juice blends
Whole grain cereal cups or bars
Shelf-stable vegetables
Cheese sticks or other protein snacks
Meals To You helps make sure kids have dependable meals all summer long, even when
school is out.
Application Information
Application period: April 1 – April 30
Families can apply online at: foodbankofalaska.org/meals-to-you
If one child qualifies, all children in the household can participate.
PowerSchool Parent Portal
💙📰 Family Newsletter – James C. Isabell School 📰💙
Hello Aklaq families,
Thank you for your continued support in helping create a focused and positive learning environment at our school. We’ve seen great progress recently and appreciate your partnership!
🎒 Keeping Items at Home
Thank you for checking your student’s backpacks and helping remove items such as old food, spray fragrances, and sugary drinks. We have seen a noticeable decrease in distractions, which helps both students and staff stay focused on learning. Please continue to check backpacks regularly and keep only items that support learning at school.
😴 Getting Enough Rest
As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, we often see an increase in restlessness. Getting enough sleep is essential for student success. Please ensure your student is getting the rest they need each night to stay focused and ready to learn.
📊 End of Quarter 3
Quarter 3 ended on March 20th. Report cards will be mailed out within the next two weeks.
🗓 Upcoming Dates & Events
March 20th: End of Quarter 3
March 26th–28th: Little Dribblers in Savoonga
March 31st – 3:00 PM: End of Quarter Celebration
April 1st–15th: State Testing
April 6th–10th: Pike Fishing
April 8th–10th: NYO in Golovin
April 9th–11th: Middle School Basketball Tournament (Teller)
April 17th: Dance / Prom
April 21st–May: K–3 mClass Testing
April 23rd–25th: Middle School Basketball in Elim
May 11th: Silak Week
May 22nd: Last Day of School
Thank you for everything you do to support our students. Working together, we continue to build a strong, successful, and respectful school community.
💙 Imagine. Believe. Achieve. Go Aklaqs! 💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
Hello Aklaq families,
Thank you for your continued support in helping create a focused and positive learning environment at our school. We’ve seen great progress recently and appreciate your partnership!
🎒 Keeping Items at Home
Thank you for checking your student’s backpacks and helping remove items such as old food, spray fragrances, and sugary drinks. We have seen a noticeable decrease in distractions, which helps both students and staff stay focused on learning. Please continue to check backpacks regularly and keep only items that support learning at school.
😴 Getting Enough Rest
As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, we often see an increase in restlessness. Getting enough sleep is essential for student success. Please ensure your student is getting the rest they need each night to stay focused and ready to learn.
📊 End of Quarter 3
Quarter 3 ended on March 20th. Report cards will be mailed out within the next two weeks.
🗓 Upcoming Dates & Events
March 20th: End of Quarter 3
March 26th–28th: Little Dribblers in Savoonga
March 31st – 3:00 PM: End of Quarter Celebration
April 1st–15th: State Testing
April 6th–10th: Pike Fishing
April 8th–10th: NYO in Golovin
April 9th–11th: Middle School Basketball Tournament (Teller)
April 17th: Dance / Prom
April 21st–May: K–3 mClass Testing
April 23rd–25th: Middle School Basketball in Elim
May 11th: Silak Week
May 22nd: Last Day of School
Thank you for everything you do to support our students. Working together, we continue to build a strong, successful, and respectful school community.
💙 Imagine. Believe. Achieve. Go Aklaqs! 💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
To Parents, Guardians, and Community Members, We want to share an important update about school meals.
As advised from Teller snow removal, we will not be able to provide transportation to or from the new site today. We will check again around 10 to see if this changes.
James C. Isabell School will have a delayed start Thursday, March 19th. We will start school at 10:30 am, with breakfast starting at 10.
🏆Congratulations to our 2026 1A/2A Champion & Winners!!!🏆
🍀📸 March & St. Patrick’s Day Fun! 📸🍀
We’ve been having a great time learning and celebrating this March at James C. Isabell School! Students showed their spirit by dressing in green for St. Patrick’s Day, filling the school with festive energy. Our 6th graders proudly have their writing displayed on the walls, showcasing their hard work, while our 3rd and 4th graders joined in the fun all dressed in green. The cafeteria was bright and cheerful with rainbows and clovers, making it a fun and welcoming space for everyone.
Learning + fun = the best kind of day! 💚✨
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
We’ve been having a great time learning and celebrating this March at James C. Isabell School! Students showed their spirit by dressing in green for St. Patrick’s Day, filling the school with festive energy. Our 6th graders proudly have their writing displayed on the walls, showcasing their hard work, while our 3rd and 4th graders joined in the fun all dressed in green. The cafeteria was bright and cheerful with rainbows and clovers, making it a fun and welcoming space for everyone.
Learning + fun = the best kind of day! 💚✨
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
🦸♀️📚 Reading Gives Us Superpowers! 📚🦸♂️
Our K–2 class had an amazing time today dressing up as their favorite superhero from a book! From capes to creative costumes, our young readers showed that imagination and literacy truly are superpowers.
When students read, they build strength in their minds, grow their vocabulary, and discover new worlds — and today they looked the part, too!
We are so proud of our little heroes and their love for reading. 💙✨
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
Our K–2 class had an amazing time today dressing up as their favorite superhero from a book! From capes to creative costumes, our young readers showed that imagination and literacy truly are superpowers.
When students read, they build strength in their minds, grow their vocabulary, and discover new worlds — and today they looked the part, too!
We are so proud of our little heroes and their love for reading. 💙✨
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
💙📰 James C. Isabell School – Community Newsletter 📰💙
Hello Aklaq families and community members,
We have a lot of great things happening and important updates to share!
🎓 Hunter Education Opportunity
We are offering the Hunter Education Lifetime Certificate, recognized nationwide — and participants even receive some cool swag!
✔️ Open to adults and students of all ages
✔️ Sign up in the school office
At the same time in late April, we will also host the DMV written tests for learner’s permits. More details coming soon!
🗓 Upcoming Events & Important Dates
March 2nd–6th: Read Across America Week
March 5th: School Dance – Postponed
March 6th: Fishing Derby – Postponed
March 6th: NACTEC Session 9 Sign-Up Deadline
📌 NACTEC Session 9 Options:
Personal Care Attendant
Driver’s Education
Introduction to Construction
Students interested in these opportunities must sign up by Friday, March 6th.
March 9th–13th: Spring Break – No School
March 16th–20th: Iditarod Week
March 20th: End of Quarter 3
March 31st – 3:00 PM: End of Quarter Celebration
April 6th–10th: Pike Fishing
April 9th–11th: Middle School Basketball Tournament (in Teller)
May 11th: Silak Week
May 22nd: Last Day of School
We are also working on details for upcoming Middle School Basketball tournaments and Little Dribblers tournaments — stay tuned!
🗣 Native Language & Cultural Preservation
We are looking for a community member who is knowledgeable in our Native language and willing to speak with students about the importance of preserving and honoring our language and culture.
If you know someone — or if that someone is you — please contact the school. We would love to work together.
🩺 Health Reminder
There is currently an influenza virus going around that is affecting lungs, causing fatigue, and other symptoms.
Please remind students about:
Washing hands regularly
Using hand sanitizer
Being mindful in public spaces
Healthy habits help protect everyone.
🌞 Spring Reminders
Next week is Spring Break (no school). The following week is Iditarod Week. Please notify the school if your student will be absent.
As the sun returns and days get longer, sleep remains very important — especially with state standardized testing coming up. Students should get 8–10 hours of uninterrupted sleep each night. Adequate sleep supports executive functioning skills such as:
Staying organized
Remembering materials like Chromebooks
Managing transitions between classes
Making good decisions throughout the day
Thank you for everything you do to support our students. Together, we help our Aklaqs succeed in school and in life.
💙 Imagine. Believe. Achieve. Go Aklaqs! 💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
Hello Aklaq families and community members,
We have a lot of great things happening and important updates to share!
🎓 Hunter Education Opportunity
We are offering the Hunter Education Lifetime Certificate, recognized nationwide — and participants even receive some cool swag!
✔️ Open to adults and students of all ages
✔️ Sign up in the school office
At the same time in late April, we will also host the DMV written tests for learner’s permits. More details coming soon!
🗓 Upcoming Events & Important Dates
March 2nd–6th: Read Across America Week
March 5th: School Dance – Postponed
March 6th: Fishing Derby – Postponed
March 6th: NACTEC Session 9 Sign-Up Deadline
📌 NACTEC Session 9 Options:
Personal Care Attendant
Driver’s Education
Introduction to Construction
Students interested in these opportunities must sign up by Friday, March 6th.
March 9th–13th: Spring Break – No School
March 16th–20th: Iditarod Week
March 20th: End of Quarter 3
March 31st – 3:00 PM: End of Quarter Celebration
April 6th–10th: Pike Fishing
April 9th–11th: Middle School Basketball Tournament (in Teller)
May 11th: Silak Week
May 22nd: Last Day of School
We are also working on details for upcoming Middle School Basketball tournaments and Little Dribblers tournaments — stay tuned!
🗣 Native Language & Cultural Preservation
We are looking for a community member who is knowledgeable in our Native language and willing to speak with students about the importance of preserving and honoring our language and culture.
If you know someone — or if that someone is you — please contact the school. We would love to work together.
🩺 Health Reminder
There is currently an influenza virus going around that is affecting lungs, causing fatigue, and other symptoms.
Please remind students about:
Washing hands regularly
Using hand sanitizer
Being mindful in public spaces
Healthy habits help protect everyone.
🌞 Spring Reminders
Next week is Spring Break (no school). The following week is Iditarod Week. Please notify the school if your student will be absent.
As the sun returns and days get longer, sleep remains very important — especially with state standardized testing coming up. Students should get 8–10 hours of uninterrupted sleep each night. Adequate sleep supports executive functioning skills such as:
Staying organized
Remembering materials like Chromebooks
Managing transitions between classes
Making good decisions throughout the day
Thank you for everything you do to support our students. Together, we help our Aklaqs succeed in school and in life.
💙 Imagine. Believe. Achieve. Go Aklaqs! 💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
"Celebrating Excellence in the 2026 Bering Sea Conference!"
"A massive congratulations to the 🏆Shaktoolik Wolverines - Boys and Girls, our 2026 Conference Champions🏆, and the 🥇Shishmaref Northern Lights - Boys and Girls on their impressive Runner-Up finish🥇!
We are incredibly proud of both teams as they represent our region at the State Championships. Bring it home!"
💙 NYO Practice Starts Tonight! 💙
We’re excited to get back in action! Here’s the schedule for this evening:
Little Dribblers
Middle School Basketball Practice
NYO Practice
Let’s bring the energy, effort, and Aklaq pride to every practice! 💪💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool