James C. Isabell School

🏀💙 Player Spotlight: Matthew Jr. Thomas 💙🏀

🔥 Matthew Jr. Thomas
🏀 Guard | #4
✨ Consistency & Inupiaq Traditions

🍕 Favorite Food: Pizza
🏀 Interests: Basketball

Matt Jr. shows what dedication truly looks like. He’s always on time for practice, games, and classes — and even puts in extra work with morning workouts on his own. His commitment, discipline, and respect for traditional standards help shape what it means to be an Aklaq.

Matt Jr. showcases his leadership and ability both on and off the court, setting the example through hard work and pride. 💙

Let’s go, Aklaqs! 💙🏀

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🏀💙 Player Spotlight: Reginald Jr. Ongtowasruk 💙🏀

🔥 Reginald Jr. Ongtowasruk
🏀 Guard | #22
🛡️ Leads the team in steals

🍽 Favorite Food: Spam
⚙️ Interests: Basketball and construction

Reggie loves competing on the court with his friends and teammates. He’s always thinking about ways to improve—whether it’s building something with his hands, sharpening his basketball skills, or growing as a person. His growth mindset and determination truly represent what it means to be an Aklaq.

Keep working, keep building, keep improving! 💙🏀

Let’s go, Aklaqs! 💙

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🏀💙 Player Spotlight: Agnes Okbaok 💙🏀

🔥 Agnes Okbaok
🏀 Guard | #4
👀 Known for her clear court vision and sharp passing

🍝 Favorite Food: Spaghetti
📸 Interests: Photography

Agnes makes the best out of every situation. She pushes through challenges and always comes out smiling. As a freshman, she has already accomplished so much, both on and off the court.

Her creativity shines not only through her photography, but also in the beautiful traditional outfits seen around the school. Agnes represents pride, resilience, and excellence — and for her, tradition is winning. 💙

Let’s go, Brevlaqs! Let’s go, Aklaqs! 💙🏀

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🏀💙 Player Spotlight: Taylor Bloomstrand 💙🏀

🔥 Taylor Bloomstrand
🏀 Power Forward | #32
💪 Willing to do anything for the win

🍽 Favorite Foods: Muktuk, Eskimo food, and steak
🎓 Interests: Academics and university goals

Taylor is dedicated to her team and brings adaptability and focus to every game. She works hard to keep competition strong while making sure play stays safe and respectful. Her leadership and creativity even helped inspire the co-op team name — “Lady Brevlaqs!” 💙

We’re proud of the effort and heart she brings to the court and the classroom!

Let’s go, Lady Brevlaqs! Let’s go, Aklaqs! 💙🏀

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🏀💙 Player Spotlight: Galen Pushruk 💙🏀

🔥 Galen Pushruk
🏀 Center | #33
^ Tallest player on the team

🍽 Favorite Food: Moose Meat
🎯 Interests: Hunting and swimming

Galen is known as one of the nicest and kindest players on the team. His dedication shines through in the way he praises and cheers on his teammates, always lifting others up and showing true Aklaq pride. His positive attitude and teamwork make a big impact both on and off the court.

Let’s go, Aklaqs! 💙🏀

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🏀💙 Player Spotlight: Ben Ongtowasruk 💙🏀

🔥 Ben Ongtowasruk
🏀 Guard | #23
👑 Team Captain – Boys Aklaqs

🍝 Favorite Food: Spaghetti
🎖 Future Plans: Joining the U.S. Army
🏀 Enjoys: Playing basketball and leading his team

Ben leads with heart, determination, and Aklaq pride every time he steps on the court. We’re proud of his leadership and excited for his bright future ahead!

Let’s go, Aklaqs! 💙🏀

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AEC meeting postponed to February 26th, 7pm.

🏀🔥 REGIONALS GAME DAY! 🔥🏀

It’s a BIG night for our Aklaqs in Unalakleet! 💙

🏀 Boys Aklaqs vs. Gambell Qughsatkut
⏰ 6:00 PM

🏀 Teller/Brevig Co-Op Girls vs. Koyuk Lady Malemutes
⏰ 7:30 PM

📺 Watch LIVE on NFHS (Free):
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/bering-strait-school-district-unalakleet-co

📍 AEC Meeting – 7:00 PM
James C. Isabell School Library
We’ll take a quick break during the meeting to check on game scores and cheer on our teams!

Let’s show our pride and support as our Aklaqs compete at Regionals! 💙🏀

Let’s go, Aklaqs! 💙

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🏀🔥 BASKETBALL REGIONALS START TODAY! 🔥🏀

It’s Regional Tournament time! 💙 Our first game tips off tonight, and we are ready to compete!

✈️ We’ll be sending off our boys this afternoon (weather permitting — if we can get to the airport!).

📣 Pep Rally – 9:30 AM
Short and sweet as we rally behind our Aklaqs before they head to Unalakleet!

📍 All Regional games will take place in Unalakleet
📅 Starting today – 2/25/2026
📺 All games will be streamed LIVE on NFHS — FREE

Let’s show our pride and support as our Aklaqs compete at Regionals! 💙🏀

Let’s go, Aklaqs! 💙

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AEC Meeting has been postponed until Wednesday, 2/25/2026, in the James C. Isabell library at 7:00pm

🏀🔥 GAME DAY! 🔥🏀

The Aklaqs take on the Brevig Mission Huskies today in Brevig Mission!

📍 Brevig Mission Gym
⏰ First Game – 4:00 PM
⏰ Second Game – 8:00 PM

📺 Watch LIVE on NFHS (Free):
1st Game: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/brevig-mission-high-school-brevig-mission-ak/gamfcf3aa8608

2nd Game: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/brevig-mission-high-school-brevig-mission-ak/gam9c0dd5a868

Let’s pack the gym and show that Aklaq pride! 💙🏀

Let’s go, Aklaqs! 💙

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🏀🔥 Aklaqs Take on the Brevig Mission Huskies – Friday Night! 🔥🏀

Our Aklaqs just returned from a three-night weathered-in sleepover in Savoonga, where they stayed focused — practicing offense, building teamwork, and reflecting on their last game. Way to turn challenges into opportunities! 💪

A huge thank you to our BSSD pilots for getting us home safely — we appreciate you! ✈️

This Friday evening, we travel to Brevig Mission ready to show why we earned our spot in the Regional Basketball Tournament in Unalakleet next week.

⏰ Game times: TBD
📺 Live streaming on NFHS (Free)

Pictured left to right:
Ben Ongtowasruk, Matt Thomas Jr., Galen Pushruk, and Reggie Ongtowasruk (RIG).

Let’s go, Aklaqs! 💙🏀

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Job Posting:

JOB DESCRIPTION Closes: 3/3/2026

EDUCATIONAL AIDE (Special Education)

QUALIFICATIONS:
High School graduate or GED.
Related experience desirable.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with students, parents, and staff.
Willingness to participate in a training program to develop skills.
University credits desirable.
Able to safely, regularly lift and/or move up to twenty (20) pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.

JOB GOAL: To help students accomplish goals outlined in the Individual Education Program (IEP).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To work with individuals and/ or small groups under the direction of certified personnel.
To work with children according to the guidelines of the Individual Education Program.
To follow the daily program plan written by the certified staff in conjunction with the special education aide.
To keep a daily attendance log.
To participate in special education workshops and other travel as directed by the site administrator.
To keep a daily log of activities and comments on completed tasks.
Other duties as assigned by the site administrator and special education teacher.
To work cooperatively with supervising teacher and other staff members.


SUPERVISES: Individual students or small groups
REPORTS TO: Principal and Special Ed Teacher
SALARY: Placement on the Classified Salary Schedule
LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT: Approximately 180 school days.
LOCATION: Bering Strait School District
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of classified personnel.
Send initial application and resume to:
School Secretary, James C. Isabell School

Bering Strait School District is an equal opportunity employer. The District Title IX, 504 and ADA contact person is:
Director of HR, Bering Strait School District, P.O. Box 225, Unalakleet, Alaska 99684-0225

There are no available vehicles for pick up or drop off at New Site Wednesday morning, February 18th, 2026. Tardys will be excused. Please only send your child/children when you determine it is safe for them to travel. Please call the school or message the principal if you are keeping your child/children home.

AEC meeting scheduled for tonight has been postponed until Tuesday, February 24th, 2026.

Hey Aklaqs,
It is picking up out there. We will stay open until the 1:30 dismissal, but feel free to excuse and pick up your student early.
All after school activities have been cancelled for the day (Tuesday, Feb. 17).
Stay Safe Aklaqs!

There are no available vehicles for pick up or drop off at New Site Tuesday morning, February 17th, 2026. Tardys will be excused. Please only send your child/children when you determine it is safe for them to travel. Please call the school if you are keeping your child/children home.

There are no available vehicles for pick up or drop off at New Site Monday morning, February 16th, 2026. Tardys will be excused. Please only send your child/children when you determine it is safe for them to travel. Please call the school if you are keeping your child/children home.