🏃♂️💙🐻 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
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
“Yo! That is a FRESH Aklaq hoodie!”
“Yeah! I got it from one of the few BSSD schools with an online shop—Teller!” 💙
🔥 BACK-TO-SCHOOL AKLAQ SWAG IS HERE! 🔥
🎉 SPECIAL SALE! 🎉
Get 20% OFF ALL ITEMS with NO MINIMUM PURCHASE!
🏷️ Code: GAMEON20
⏰ Sale ends August 24th!
Come check out our Aklaq Online Store and get ready to represent Teller in style! We’ve got:
👕 Fleek Aklaq Hoodies
👖 Joggers
🏋️ Workout Gear
💙 And plenty of ways to show your Teller Pride!
📦 And the best part? It ships surprisingly fast—even to the village!
Let’s represent Teller HARD this school year! 💙🐻
Website: https://www.bssd.org/o/teller-school/page/school-spirit-app
or check out our menu to find the store too!
🔥 Get your Aklaq gear. Rep your school. Rep Teller. 🔥
GO AKLAQS! 💙🏀🐻
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #AklaqSwag #GoAklaqs #BackToSchool #TellerAlaska #AklaqGear
“Yeah! I got it from one of the few BSSD schools with an online shop—Teller!” 💙
🔥 BACK-TO-SCHOOL AKLAQ SWAG IS HERE! 🔥
🎉 SPECIAL SALE! 🎉
Get 20% OFF ALL ITEMS with NO MINIMUM PURCHASE!
🏷️ Code: GAMEON20
⏰ Sale ends August 24th!
Come check out our Aklaq Online Store and get ready to represent Teller in style! We’ve got:
👕 Fleek Aklaq Hoodies
👖 Joggers
🏋️ Workout Gear
💙 And plenty of ways to show your Teller Pride!
📦 And the best part? It ships surprisingly fast—even to the village!
Let’s represent Teller HARD this school year! 💙🐻
Website: https://www.bssd.org/o/teller-school/page/school-spirit-app
or check out our menu to find the store too!
🔥 Get your Aklaq gear. Rep your school. Rep Teller. 🔥
GO AKLAQS! 💙🏀🐻
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #AklaqSwag #GoAklaqs #BackToSchool #TellerAlaska #AklaqGear
🌟💙 James C. Isabell School is Looking for Aklaqs Ready to Get Involved! 💙🌟
We are officially accepting Letters of Interest for our 2026–2027 Added Duty Contracts!
Do you enjoy stepping up, supporting students beyond the classroom, coaching, sponsoring activities, or creating opportunities for our students to learn, grow, and shine? We want to hear from you! 🐻💙
📚 ACADEMIC & ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
• Site Test Coordinator (Certified Only)
• Solutions Team (Multiple Positions)
• 504 Liaison (Certified Only)
• Parent Liaison (BSSD Employees Only)
• Site Activities Director/AD (Certified Only)
• Academic Decathlon (Certified Only)
• Battle of the Books (BSSD Employees Only)
• Science Fair (Certified Only)
• Spelling Bee (BSSD Employees Only)
• Inupiaq Spelling Bee (BSSD Employees Only)
• Student Council (BSSD Employees Only)
• Yearbook (BSSD Employees Only)
• Newspaper (BSSD Employees Only)
• Youth Leaders (BSSD Employees Only)
• CHAMPS Coach (BSSD Employees Only)
• Tech Liaison (BSSD Employees Only)
🏀🏐 ATHLETIC & COACHING OPPORTUNITIES
• Mixed 6 Volleyball
• Elementary/MS Cheerleading – Wrestling
• Elementary/MS Wrestling
• High School Wrestling
• HS Boys Basketball
• HS Girls Basketball
• Middle School Basketball
• Little Dribblers
• Skiing
• Cheerleading – Basketball
• NYO
📝 INTERESTED?
Please submit a Letter of Interest that includes:
✅ The position(s) you are interested in
✅ Your experience related to the position
✅ Why you are interested and what you would bring to the role
📧 Send your Letter of Interest to:
Principal Reid Jackowick
Reid.Jackowick@tla.bssd.org
You may also drop your letter off at James C. Isabell School during school hours.
📅 Positions announced: August 19, 2026
⏳ Positions will remain open until filled.
🏆 INTERESTED IN COACHING?
All athletic coaches must complete the required NFHS coaching certifications before the season begins, including:
• Fundamentals of Coaching with the Alaska Component
• First Aid/Health & Safety
• Concussion in Sports
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest
• Annual Safe Schools Boundary Invasions certification
There are so many ways to make a difference at James C. Isabell School! Whether your strength is academics, activities, athletics, leadership, or simply creating opportunities for our students to succeed, we encourage you to step up and get involved. 💙
If you have questions, please reach out!
Let’s make it another great year, Aklaqs! 🐻💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #Aklaqs #GetInvolved #StudentSuccess #GoAklaqs
We are officially accepting Letters of Interest for our 2026–2027 Added Duty Contracts!
Do you enjoy stepping up, supporting students beyond the classroom, coaching, sponsoring activities, or creating opportunities for our students to learn, grow, and shine? We want to hear from you! 🐻💙
📚 ACADEMIC & ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
• Site Test Coordinator (Certified Only)
• Solutions Team (Multiple Positions)
• 504 Liaison (Certified Only)
• Parent Liaison (BSSD Employees Only)
• Site Activities Director/AD (Certified Only)
• Academic Decathlon (Certified Only)
• Battle of the Books (BSSD Employees Only)
• Science Fair (Certified Only)
• Spelling Bee (BSSD Employees Only)
• Inupiaq Spelling Bee (BSSD Employees Only)
• Student Council (BSSD Employees Only)
• Yearbook (BSSD Employees Only)
• Newspaper (BSSD Employees Only)
• Youth Leaders (BSSD Employees Only)
• CHAMPS Coach (BSSD Employees Only)
• Tech Liaison (BSSD Employees Only)
🏀🏐 ATHLETIC & COACHING OPPORTUNITIES
• Mixed 6 Volleyball
• Elementary/MS Cheerleading – Wrestling
• Elementary/MS Wrestling
• High School Wrestling
• HS Boys Basketball
• HS Girls Basketball
• Middle School Basketball
• Little Dribblers
• Skiing
• Cheerleading – Basketball
• NYO
📝 INTERESTED?
Please submit a Letter of Interest that includes:
✅ The position(s) you are interested in
✅ Your experience related to the position
✅ Why you are interested and what you would bring to the role
📧 Send your Letter of Interest to:
Principal Reid Jackowick
Reid.Jackowick@tla.bssd.org
You may also drop your letter off at James C. Isabell School during school hours.
📅 Positions announced: August 19, 2026
⏳ Positions will remain open until filled.
🏆 INTERESTED IN COACHING?
All athletic coaches must complete the required NFHS coaching certifications before the season begins, including:
• Fundamentals of Coaching with the Alaska Component
• First Aid/Health & Safety
• Concussion in Sports
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest
• Annual Safe Schools Boundary Invasions certification
There are so many ways to make a difference at James C. Isabell School! Whether your strength is academics, activities, athletics, leadership, or simply creating opportunities for our students to succeed, we encourage you to step up and get involved. 💙
If you have questions, please reach out!
Let’s make it another great year, Aklaqs! 🐻💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #Aklaqs #GetInvolved #StudentSuccess #GoAklaqs
💻💙 Need Help With School Registration? We’ve Got You! 💙💻
Don’t worry if online registration feels a little confusing—we’re here to help! 😊
Teachers and staff at James C. Isabell School will have computers available for families to use, and we’ll be there to help you complete the registration process.
🖥️ Computers available
🤝 Friendly staff ready to help
⚡ Fast & easy registration
📚 Get your Aklaq ready for another great school year!
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #StudentRegistration #GoAklaqs
Don’t worry if online registration feels a little confusing—we’re here to help! 😊
Teachers and staff at James C. Isabell School will have computers available for families to use, and we’ll be there to help you complete the registration process.
🖥️ Computers available
🤝 Friendly staff ready to help
⚡ Fast & easy registration
📚 Get your Aklaq ready for another great school year!
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #StudentRegistration #GoAklaqs
📚💙 2026–2027 Student Registration & Open House! 💙📚
All students need to complete their online registration for the upcoming school year!
💻 How to Register:
1️⃣ Go to www.bssd.org
2️⃣ Click Student Records
3️⃣ Click Student Registration
4️⃣ Select Returning Student and use the Snapcode found inside your registration envelope.
📩 Need your Snapcode?
Families can pick up their registration envelope with the student’s code at James C. Isabell School during school hours:
🕘 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
📅 Every day this week
🏫🎉 OPEN HOUSE! 🎉🏫
Join us Tuesday, August 25th at 5:45 PM for our James C. Isabell School Open House!
Parents and guardians will meet with their student's teachers and receive a ticket for our hotdog dinner. 🌭 We will also have our Title I Meeting and School Compact Meeting.
We look forward to welcoming our families back for another great year!
Go Aklaqs! 💙🐻
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #StudentRegistration #OpenHouse #20262027SchoolYear
All students need to complete their online registration for the upcoming school year!
💻 How to Register:
1️⃣ Go to www.bssd.org
2️⃣ Click Student Records
3️⃣ Click Student Registration
4️⃣ Select Returning Student and use the Snapcode found inside your registration envelope.
📩 Need your Snapcode?
Families can pick up their registration envelope with the student’s code at James C. Isabell School during school hours:
🕘 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
📅 Every day this week
🏫🎉 OPEN HOUSE! 🎉🏫
Join us Tuesday, August 25th at 5:45 PM for our James C. Isabell School Open House!
Parents and guardians will meet with their student's teachers and receive a ticket for our hotdog dinner. 🌭 We will also have our Title I Meeting and School Compact Meeting.
We look forward to welcoming our families back for another great year!
Go Aklaqs! 💙🐻
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #StudentRegistration #OpenHouse #20262027SchoolYear
AttentionTeller Students and Parents:
Cross Country Running practice this week! All students grades 3 - 12 are invited! It is not too late to join!
Practice will continue this week - however, there is a new start time and meeting location!
Practice will begin at 4:00pm, Monday-Friday.
Please come ready to run. Be sure to wear athletic clothing (no jeans), and appropriate footwear (no crocs, sandals, or boots). Bring a full water bottle!
We will be running outside everyday, rain or shine, so bring a sweater/sweatpants if you think you might need them.
We would love to have more student-athletes to celebrate with!
See you there! Spread the word!
We have our first elementary and middle school meet Saturday, August 22nd, at 1pm. More info to come!
Cross Country Running practice this week! All students grades 3 - 12 are invited! It is not too late to join!
Practice will continue this week - however, there is a new start time and meeting location!
Practice will begin at 4:00pm, Monday-Friday.
Please come ready to run. Be sure to wear athletic clothing (no jeans), and appropriate footwear (no crocs, sandals, or boots). Bring a full water bottle!
We will be running outside everyday, rain or shine, so bring a sweater/sweatpants if you think you might need them.
We would love to have more student-athletes to celebrate with!
See you there! Spread the word!
We have our first elementary and middle school meet Saturday, August 22nd, at 1pm. More info to come!
Teller AEC Candidate Filing Window is OPEN!
The James C. Isabell Advisory Education Committee (AEC) currently has a seat up for election this year!
📅 Candidate Filing Window: August 7 – September 6, 2026
If you are interested in serving on our AEC and having a voice in supporting our students, school, and community, we encourage you to consider filing for one of the two available seats!
Candidate Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have been a resident of the City of Teller for 30 or more days
- Must meet the requirements regarding felony convictions involving moral turpitude as outlined on the Affidavit of Candidacy
- Must not be an employee of Bering Strait School District, other than a short-term temporary employee
📝 Interested in filing for the seat?
Complete the Affidavit of Candidacy and submit it to James C. Isabell School Administration no later than September 6, 2026.
Our AEC plays an important role in connecting our school and community and ensuring our local voices are represented. We encourage eligible community members who are interested in getting involved and supporting our school to consider filing! 💚🤍
One seat is available, so please help us spread the word!
If you have any questions or need a copy of the Affidavit of Candidacy, please reach out to James C. Isabell School Administration.
The James C. Isabell Advisory Education Committee (AEC) currently has a seat up for election this year!
📅 Candidate Filing Window: August 7 – September 6, 2026
If you are interested in serving on our AEC and having a voice in supporting our students, school, and community, we encourage you to consider filing for one of the two available seats!
Candidate Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have been a resident of the City of Teller for 30 or more days
- Must meet the requirements regarding felony convictions involving moral turpitude as outlined on the Affidavit of Candidacy
- Must not be an employee of Bering Strait School District, other than a short-term temporary employee
📝 Interested in filing for the seat?
Complete the Affidavit of Candidacy and submit it to James C. Isabell School Administration no later than September 6, 2026.
Our AEC plays an important role in connecting our school and community and ensuring our local voices are represented. We encourage eligible community members who are interested in getting involved and supporting our school to consider filing! 💚🤍
One seat is available, so please help us spread the word!
If you have any questions or need a copy of the Affidavit of Candidacy, please reach out to James C. Isabell School Administration.
📢 Join the James C. Isabell School Team!
James C. Isabell School in Teller, Alaska, currently has three positions open and available.
We are looking for dedicated individuals who want to make a positive difference in the lives of our students and become part of the Aklaq family.
📄 Please review the attached job descriptions for position details, qualifications, and application information.
We also have cross country coach and wrestling coach positions available.
We hope you will consider joining our successful, supportive, and fun academic team!
Come help support ourTeller Pride and help our Aklaqs Imagine, Believe, and Achieve! 🐻💙
🌎❄️ Amazing Opportunity for Young Arctic Leaders! ❄️🌎
Are you an Arctic Indigenous young adult between the ages of 18–30? Here's an incredible opportunity to represent your community and connect with Indigenous leaders from across the Arctic!
✈️ Fully Funded Travel Opportunity to Iceland
📍 2026 Arctic Circle Assembly
📅 October 8–10, 2026
🌍 Location: Iceland
This program provides support for Arctic Indigenous young adults to attend one of the world's premier gatherings focused on Arctic issues, Indigenous perspectives, leadership, sustainability, culture, and the future of the North.
✅ Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 8th at 3:59 PM
If you know any recent graduates from the Classes of 2015–2026 who may be interested, please share this opportunity with them!
📖 More Information:
Arctic Circle Assembly Youth Support Information: https://www.arcticcircle.org/support-for-youth-aca26?fbclid=IwdGRjcASgIPVjbGNrBKAgpGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHuKLsdaRZr4E2XAGoJ4HhbNsaujG4tYoo6t5RY42dNh9__S3ysO-5N3t5zD7_aem_9LfYE65eYyrGO4RuHeFxkA
📝 Apply Here:
2026 Arctic Circle Assembly Application Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrDBeRb_8iB_ynj2uJu_cg3FC5FsH6lFhKGqzafvaqVQ3-9g/viewform?pli=1
The application is relatively short. The longest section is a 300–800 word essay answering:
"What motivates you to apply for support to participate in the 2026 Arctic Circle Assembly? Give examples of what you are most interested or excited to learn about."
Don't miss this chance to share your voice, build connections, and learn alongside Arctic leaders from around the world! 🌎💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #ArcticCircleAssembly #ArcticYouth #IndigenousLeadership
Are you an Arctic Indigenous young adult between the ages of 18–30? Here's an incredible opportunity to represent your community and connect with Indigenous leaders from across the Arctic!
✈️ Fully Funded Travel Opportunity to Iceland
📍 2026 Arctic Circle Assembly
📅 October 8–10, 2026
🌍 Location: Iceland
This program provides support for Arctic Indigenous young adults to attend one of the world's premier gatherings focused on Arctic issues, Indigenous perspectives, leadership, sustainability, culture, and the future of the North.
✅ Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 8th at 3:59 PM
If you know any recent graduates from the Classes of 2015–2026 who may be interested, please share this opportunity with them!
📖 More Information:
Arctic Circle Assembly Youth Support Information: https://www.arcticcircle.org/support-for-youth-aca26?fbclid=IwdGRjcASgIPVjbGNrBKAgpGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHuKLsdaRZr4E2XAGoJ4HhbNsaujG4tYoo6t5RY42dNh9__S3ysO-5N3t5zD7_aem_9LfYE65eYyrGO4RuHeFxkA
📝 Apply Here:
2026 Arctic Circle Assembly Application Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrDBeRb_8iB_ynj2uJu_cg3FC5FsH6lFhKGqzafvaqVQ3-9g/viewform?pli=1
The application is relatively short. The longest section is a 300–800 word essay answering:
"What motivates you to apply for support to participate in the 2026 Arctic Circle Assembly? Give examples of what you are most interested or excited to learn about."
Don't miss this chance to share your voice, build connections, and learn alongside Arctic leaders from around the world! 🌎💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #ArcticCircleAssembly #ArcticYouth #IndigenousLeadership
🍔☀️ Community Picnic Blast! ☀️🍔
What an amazing way to wrap up the school year! Our Community Picnic was full of great food, fun, and community spirit. 💙
A huge thank you to Reggie and Wilma for grilling delicious burgers and hot dogs for everyone. 🌭🔥
We had some prep workers the night before working on the salad and making sure the picnic was a success. Your dedication means so much!
We also want to give a special thank you to the Teller Traditional Council for their generosity and donations. Your support means so much to our students, families, and school community. 👏
The community really showed up to support these growing Aklaqs, and it was wonderful seeing everyone together enjoying the day. We even had a little 5-on-5 Eskimo baseball game happening off to the side! ⚾😊
Thank you to everyone who contributed, helped organize, donated, cooked, played, and attended. It was fun, delicious, and a perfect way to celebrate the end of another great school year! 💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #EndOfTheYearPicnic
What an amazing way to wrap up the school year! Our Community Picnic was full of great food, fun, and community spirit. 💙
A huge thank you to Reggie and Wilma for grilling delicious burgers and hot dogs for everyone. 🌭🔥
We had some prep workers the night before working on the salad and making sure the picnic was a success. Your dedication means so much!
We also want to give a special thank you to the Teller Traditional Council for their generosity and donations. Your support means so much to our students, families, and school community. 👏
The community really showed up to support these growing Aklaqs, and it was wonderful seeing everyone together enjoying the day. We even had a little 5-on-5 Eskimo baseball game happening off to the side! ⚾😊
Thank you to everyone who contributed, helped organize, donated, cooked, played, and attended. It was fun, delicious, and a perfect way to celebrate the end of another great school year! 💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #EndOfTheYearPicnic
BSSD Strategic Plan Community Gathering: Shape the Next 5 Years! 🌟
We are recruiting a team of participants including elders, community members, parents, students, classified staff, teachers, administrators, community leaders. In the sessions, we will use the Portrait of Your Graduate responses along with district program information and data to set the direction for the next 5 years.
Deadline to be considered for the planning team is August 15, 2026.
👉 [Click Here to Apply & Share Your Inspiration]
🌭☀️ Community Picnic Announcement ☀️🌭
James C. Isabell School in Teller, Alaska, will be hosting its Community Picnic on:
📅 Friday, May 22nd
⏰ Starting around 11:45 AM
Come join us as we celebrate the end of another great school year with food, fun, and community togetherness! Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy the festivities with our Aklaqs. 💙
We look forward to celebrating with you! 😊
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #EndOfTheYearPicnic
James C. Isabell School in Teller, Alaska, will be hosting its Community Picnic on:
📅 Friday, May 22nd
⏰ Starting around 11:45 AM
Come join us as we celebrate the end of another great school year with food, fun, and community togetherness! Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy the festivities with our Aklaqs. 💙
We look forward to celebrating with you! 😊
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #EndOfTheYearPicnic
🏆💙 End of the Year Awards Celebration! 💙🏆
Yesterday, we had an exciting day celebrating the hard work, dedication, and achievements of our students at James C. Isabell School! 🎉
A special thank you goes to the Teller Traditional Council for being such a big part of recognizing and rewarding our students. Their support helped make the celebration meaningful and memorable for so many Aklaqs. 💙
🎓 Attendance Awards:
Students with fewer than 15 unexcused absences were able to choose an item from the prize table.
Students with fewer than 7 absences for the entire year also received a $50 gift certificate from the Teller Traditional Council. 👏
📚 Academic Awards:
Students who earned a GPA between 3.5 and 3.7 received an item from the prize table and a $50 gift certificate from the Teller Traditional Council.
Students who earned a 3.7 GPA or higher also received an item from the table and a $50 gift certificate in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement. 🌟
We are incredibly proud of all of our students for their hard work throughout the school year. Keep striving, growing, and representing the Aklaq spirit! 💙
Great job, Aklaqs! 👏
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #EndOfTheYearAwards
Yesterday, we had an exciting day celebrating the hard work, dedication, and achievements of our students at James C. Isabell School! 🎉
A special thank you goes to the Teller Traditional Council for being such a big part of recognizing and rewarding our students. Their support helped make the celebration meaningful and memorable for so many Aklaqs. 💙
🎓 Attendance Awards:
Students with fewer than 15 unexcused absences were able to choose an item from the prize table.
Students with fewer than 7 absences for the entire year also received a $50 gift certificate from the Teller Traditional Council. 👏
📚 Academic Awards:
Students who earned a GPA between 3.5 and 3.7 received an item from the prize table and a $50 gift certificate from the Teller Traditional Council.
Students who earned a 3.7 GPA or higher also received an item from the table and a $50 gift certificate in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement. 🌟
We are incredibly proud of all of our students for their hard work throughout the school year. Keep striving, growing, and representing the Aklaq spirit! 💙
Great job, Aklaqs! 👏
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #EndOfTheYearAwards
🏐💙 Coach Eric Boring – Mix 6 Region 1 Coach of the Year 💙🏐
Yesterday, we were proud to recognize Eric Boring as the recipient of the Volleyball Mix 6 Region 1 Coach of the Year Award. 👏🏆
Coach Boring represents what true leadership, sportsmanship, and fairness look like. When there was a discrepancy in games played between Teller and Brevig Mission that affected regional advancement, Coach Boring stepped forward to ensure the process was fair and that the best team earned the opportunity to advance. Through his integrity and commitment to doing what was right, the games were ultimately played in Brevig.
His dedication to students, athletics, and fairness goes far beyond wins and losses. Coach Boring continually puts students first, teaches accountability and teamwork, and represents Teller with pride and professionalism. To many of us, he is not only one of the best coaches in the region, but one of the best coaches Teller has ever seen. 💙
Thank you, Coach Boring, for your leadership, your commitment to our students, and everything you do for the Aklaq community. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor! 🏆
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #CoachOfTheYear
Yesterday, we were proud to recognize Eric Boring as the recipient of the Volleyball Mix 6 Region 1 Coach of the Year Award. 👏🏆
Coach Boring represents what true leadership, sportsmanship, and fairness look like. When there was a discrepancy in games played between Teller and Brevig Mission that affected regional advancement, Coach Boring stepped forward to ensure the process was fair and that the best team earned the opportunity to advance. Through his integrity and commitment to doing what was right, the games were ultimately played in Brevig.
His dedication to students, athletics, and fairness goes far beyond wins and losses. Coach Boring continually puts students first, teaches accountability and teamwork, and represents Teller with pride and professionalism. To many of us, he is not only one of the best coaches in the region, but one of the best coaches Teller has ever seen. 💙
Thank you, Coach Boring, for your leadership, your commitment to our students, and everything you do for the Aklaq community. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor! 🏆
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #CoachOfTheYear
Aklaq Spotlight
Mia Weyanna is in the Aklaq Spotlight for her hard work throughout the entire school year. She had one of the lowest absence rates and consistently came to school smiling and ready to work. Mia demonstrates the Iñupiaq value of humor by always sharing funny and appropriate jokes that brighten the day for others. She also gave outstanding effort during the Staff vs. Students basketball game and is always willing to help classmates when they need support.
Mia should be proud to be an Aklaq because we are all proud of her and the positive impact she has around the school.
Coach Boring shared, “Mia deserves the Aklaq Spotlight. She has been plugging away from the beginning of the year to the end of the year.”
Great job, Mia! Keep shining!
#TellerPride #AklaqPride
Mia Weyanna is in the Aklaq Spotlight for her hard work throughout the entire school year. She had one of the lowest absence rates and consistently came to school smiling and ready to work. Mia demonstrates the Iñupiaq value of humor by always sharing funny and appropriate jokes that brighten the day for others. She also gave outstanding effort during the Staff vs. Students basketball game and is always willing to help classmates when they need support.
Mia should be proud to be an Aklaq because we are all proud of her and the positive impact she has around the school.
Coach Boring shared, “Mia deserves the Aklaq Spotlight. She has been plugging away from the beginning of the year to the end of the year.”
Great job, Mia! Keep shining!
#TellerPride #AklaqPride
🦌💙 Hunter Safety Education! 💙🦌
On Monday, our students participated in a Hunter Safety Education class—and we are proud to share that all students passed! 👏🎉
Throughout the training, students learned valuable outdoor and firearm safety skills that can help save lives and promote responsible decision-making in the field. These are important lifelong skills, especially in our region and culture.
We also held a special firearm safety lecture with our 9th graders, giving students an opportunity to learn more about safe practices, responsibility, and awareness.
Great job to all of our students for taking the training seriously and representing our Aklaqs with pride! 💙
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🏀💙 Staff vs. Student Basketball Game! 💙🏀
Today we had our exciting Staff vs. Student Basketball Game at James C. Isabell School! Students who earned fewer than 4 unexcused absences during Quarter 4 were rewarded with the opportunity to take on the staff on the court. Others were able to watch. 💪🏀
The gym was full of smiles, laughter, and school spirit as students had fun competing, cheering, and enjoying a positive day at school. Events like these are a great reminder that attendance matters and school can be fun! 😊
We also had a special guest join the action today — Kevin Busk with Hunter Education came out to play and be part of the fun. Thank you for joining us!
What a great way to kick off the final week of the school year! 💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
Today we had our exciting Staff vs. Student Basketball Game at James C. Isabell School! Students who earned fewer than 4 unexcused absences during Quarter 4 were rewarded with the opportunity to take on the staff on the court. Others were able to watch. 💪🏀
The gym was full of smiles, laughter, and school spirit as students had fun competing, cheering, and enjoying a positive day at school. Events like these are a great reminder that attendance matters and school can be fun! 😊
We also had a special guest join the action today — Kevin Busk with Hunter Education came out to play and be part of the fun. Thank you for joining us!
What a great way to kick off the final week of the school year! 💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
Bering Strait Portrait of a Graduate Survey. Click the survey link or scan the QR code.
Survey link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKPDQkrVPce14B9qY2JK3RhMIvnI2DDKjQE-ccS65b-QibuQ/viewform
We value your voice. This survey will help us define what it means for students in our district to be successful as graduates.
Our goal is to create a shared vision that reflects our community, culture, and ways of life. Your input will guide how we prepare students for their future—both in our community and beyond.
This survey is being administered by the Association of Alaska School Board. All responses are anonymous.
Survey link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKPDQkrVPce14B9qY2JK3RhMIvnI2DDKjQE-ccS65b-QibuQ/viewform
We value your voice. This survey will help us define what it means for students in our district to be successful as graduates.
Our goal is to create a shared vision that reflects our community, culture, and ways of life. Your input will guide how we prepare students for their future—both in our community and beyond.
This survey is being administered by the Association of Alaska School Board. All responses are anonymous.
🎓💙 Graduation 2026 Sendoff 💙🎓
Friday evening, we celebrated the graduation of Ben Ongtowasruk and Taylor Bloomstrand during a heartfelt and memorable commencement ceremony.
Throughout the evening, we heard words of gratitude, shared many emotions, and watched our Aklaqs step forward as proud representatives of Teller and the Class of 2026. The Teller Mayor spoke about their success and bright futures ahead, while an elder shared heartfelt words of love and encouragement for the graduating class. 💙
Ben and Taylor have worked hard to reach this milestone, and our community is incredibly proud to see them begin the next chapter of their lives. Their dedication, leadership, and perseverance will continue to inspire future Aklaqs for years to come.
Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓✨
Imagine. Believe. Achieve... Go Aklaqs! 💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #Seniors2026
Friday evening, we celebrated the graduation of Ben Ongtowasruk and Taylor Bloomstrand during a heartfelt and memorable commencement ceremony.
Throughout the evening, we heard words of gratitude, shared many emotions, and watched our Aklaqs step forward as proud representatives of Teller and the Class of 2026. The Teller Mayor spoke about their success and bright futures ahead, while an elder shared heartfelt words of love and encouragement for the graduating class. 💙
Ben and Taylor have worked hard to reach this milestone, and our community is incredibly proud to see them begin the next chapter of their lives. Their dedication, leadership, and perseverance will continue to inspire future Aklaqs for years to come.
Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓✨
Imagine. Believe. Achieve... Go Aklaqs! 💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #Seniors2026
🎓💙 2026 Graduation Commencement Ceremony Tonight! 💙🎓
The James C. Isabell School 2026 Graduation Commencement Ceremony begins tonight at 7:00 PM! 🎉
📺 Watch live for FREE on the NFHS Network:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/james-c-isabell-school-teller-ak/evtc7cd12bcd0
Tonight we celebrate the hard work, growth, and accomplishments of our graduating seniors as they take the next step toward their future. We are incredibly proud of our Aklaqs! 💙
Imagine. Believe. Achieve... Go Aklaqs! 💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #Seniors2026
The James C. Isabell School 2026 Graduation Commencement Ceremony begins tonight at 7:00 PM! 🎉
📺 Watch live for FREE on the NFHS Network:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/james-c-isabell-school-teller-ak/evtc7cd12bcd0
Tonight we celebrate the hard work, growth, and accomplishments of our graduating seniors as they take the next step toward their future. We are incredibly proud of our Aklaqs! 💙
Imagine. Believe. Achieve... Go Aklaqs! 💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #Seniors2026