👓 TELLER FAMILIES — FREE VISION SERVICES! 🐻💙
James C. Isabell School is excited to share that Tundra Health Initiative and Last Frontier Eye Care will be in Teller Wednesday, September 9th through Thursday, September 10th providing vision services for school-age students!
✨ Tundra Health Initiative will provide NO-COST:
👀 Vision screenings
👓 Eye exams
🕶️ Glasses
📋 Parents/Guardians: Please complete the vision screening/eye exam consent form for your child and return it to their teacher.
👓 Last Frontier Eye Care will also be available for:
Routine vision exams
Contact lens fittings
Glasses and contact lens sales
Red eye/medical eye exams
📞 Questions or appointments:
907-443-3553
907-434-1554
📍 Teller
📅 Wednesday, September 9th – Thursday, September 10th
Please take advantage of this great opportunity to help make sure our Aklaqs are seeing their best and ready to learn! 💙🐻
Imagine. Believe. Achieve. GO AKLAQS!
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #JamesCIsabellSchool #BSSDTeller #TellerAlaska #StudentHealth #VisionCare #GoAklaqs
James C. Isabell School is excited to share that Tundra Health Initiative and Last Frontier Eye Care will be in Teller Wednesday, September 9th through Thursday, September 10th providing vision services for school-age students!
✨ Tundra Health Initiative will provide NO-COST:
👀 Vision screenings
👓 Eye exams
🕶️ Glasses
📋 Parents/Guardians: Please complete the vision screening/eye exam consent form for your child and return it to their teacher.
👓 Last Frontier Eye Care will also be available for:
Routine vision exams
Contact lens fittings
Glasses and contact lens sales
Red eye/medical eye exams
📞 Questions or appointments:
907-443-3553
907-434-1554
📍 Teller
📅 Wednesday, September 9th – Thursday, September 10th
Please take advantage of this great opportunity to help make sure our Aklaqs are seeing their best and ready to learn! 💙🐻
Imagine. Believe. Achieve. GO AKLAQS!
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #JamesCIsabellSchool #BSSDTeller #TellerAlaska #StudentHealth #VisionCare #GoAklaqs
Register for the Bering Strait School District Strategic Planning Sessions.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0R3c-aEIBYNgtKmRRO1R304Emp_dy_KzHQkZRvfuhPmeIiA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=111915121647173674528
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Aklaq Spotlight
The Aklaq Spotlight is on Dawson Menadelook! 🌟
Dawson is being recognized for his hard work this week. He was here and ready to learn every day, and he created some wonderful artwork. Dawson is kind and polite to everyone and brings a positive attitude wherever he goes.
Dawson should be proud to be an Aklaq because of his strong work ethic and his ability to put a smile on everyone’s face.
Great job, Dawson! Keep shining! 🐻💙🤍
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #TellerAlaska #GoAklaqs
The Aklaq Spotlight is on Dawson Menadelook! 🌟
Dawson is being recognized for his hard work this week. He was here and ready to learn every day, and he created some wonderful artwork. Dawson is kind and polite to everyone and brings a positive attitude wherever he goes.
Dawson should be proud to be an Aklaq because of his strong work ethic and his ability to put a smile on everyone’s face.
Great job, Dawson! Keep shining! 🐻💙🤍
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #TellerAlaska #GoAklaqs
🇺🇸 NO SCHOOL — LABOR DAY 🇺🇸
James C. Isabell School will be closed Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.
Enjoy the long weekend, Teller! 💙🐻
We’ll see our Aklaqs back at school on Tuesday!
Imagine. Believe. Achieve. GO AKLAQS! 🐻💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #TellerAlaska #GoAklaqs
James C. Isabell School will be closed Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.
Enjoy the long weekend, Teller! 💙🐻
We’ll see our Aklaqs back at school on Tuesday!
Imagine. Believe. Achieve. GO AKLAQS! 🐻💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #TellerAlaska #GoAklaqs
🐻💙 WE’RE HIRING — COME AND JOIN US! 💙🐻
Are you looking for part-time work where you can make a difference, stay active, and spend your day with some pretty awesome students? James C. Isabell School wants YOU!
We are currently looking for substitutes and individuals to help fill open positions at our school.
Whether you’re interested in helping in the classroom, supporting our staff, or simply being a positive and dependable adult in the lives of our students, there are opportunities to get involved!
🌟 What we’re looking for:
• Dependable and responsible people
• People who enjoy working with students
• Individuals who want to support our school community
• People who are dedicated to helping our Aklaqs learn, grow, and succeed!
📝 Interested? Stop by James C. Isabell School and pick up an application. Come see what being part of the Aklaq family is all about!
You don’t have to be a teacher to make a difference. Sometimes, simply showing up, caring, and being there for our students is what matters most. 💙
Imagine. Believe. Achieve. GO AKLAQS! 🐻💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #WereHiring #JoinTheAklaqFamily #TellerAlaska #GoAklaqs
Are you looking for part-time work where you can make a difference, stay active, and spend your day with some pretty awesome students? James C. Isabell School wants YOU!
We are currently looking for substitutes and individuals to help fill open positions at our school.
Whether you’re interested in helping in the classroom, supporting our staff, or simply being a positive and dependable adult in the lives of our students, there are opportunities to get involved!
🌟 What we’re looking for:
• Dependable and responsible people
• People who enjoy working with students
• Individuals who want to support our school community
• People who are dedicated to helping our Aklaqs learn, grow, and succeed!
📝 Interested? Stop by James C. Isabell School and pick up an application. Come see what being part of the Aklaq family is all about!
You don’t have to be a teacher to make a difference. Sometimes, simply showing up, caring, and being there for our students is what matters most. 💙
Imagine. Believe. Achieve. GO AKLAQS! 🐻💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #WereHiring #JoinTheAklaqFamily #TellerAlaska #GoAklaqs
🎉💙 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! 💙🐻
What a fantastic start to the new school year at James C. Isabell School!
Our Aklaqs came ready for a day full of fun, excitement, learning, and new opportunities. 📚✏️ We are so excited to see what this year has in store for our students!
Here’s to a great year of growing, learning, building friendships, and making memories together. 💙
Imagine. Believe. Achieve. GO AKLAQS! 🐻💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #FirstDayOfSchool #BackToSchool #TellerAlaska #GoAklaqs
What a fantastic start to the new school year at James C. Isabell School!
Our Aklaqs came ready for a day full of fun, excitement, learning, and new opportunities. 📚✏️ We are so excited to see what this year has in store for our students!
Here’s to a great year of growing, learning, building friendships, and making memories together. 💙
Imagine. Believe. Achieve. GO AKLAQS! 🐻💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #FirstDayOfSchool #BackToSchool #TellerAlaska #GoAklaqs
🐻 SCHOOL IS BACK IN SESSION, AKLAQS! 🎒⚡
Kick off the first day of school with some court time! Join us at the James C. Isabell School gym on August 27th to get moving and start the year strong. Bring that Aklaq pride, grab your shoes, and check out the schedule:
🏀 First Day Gym Schedule (August 27th)
6:00 – 7:00 PM: PreK to 4th Grade
7:00 – 8:00 PM: 5th to 8th Grade
8:00 – 9:00 PM: High School Girls & Ladies
9:00 – 10:00 PM: High School Boys & Men
📌 Special Note for 8th Graders: You get to choose! You can attend the 7:00 – 8:00 PM slot OR join the high school & adult sessions later in the evening.
Tag your workout buddies, spread the word, and let’s make day one great! Go Aklaqs! 🐻💙
Kick off the first day of school with some court time! Join us at the James C. Isabell School gym on August 27th to get moving and start the year strong. Bring that Aklaq pride, grab your shoes, and check out the schedule:
🏀 First Day Gym Schedule (August 27th)
6:00 – 7:00 PM: PreK to 4th Grade
7:00 – 8:00 PM: 5th to 8th Grade
8:00 – 9:00 PM: High School Girls & Ladies
9:00 – 10:00 PM: High School Boys & Men
📌 Special Note for 8th Graders: You get to choose! You can attend the 7:00 – 8:00 PM slot OR join the high school & adult sessions later in the evening.
Tag your workout buddies, spread the word, and let’s make day one great! Go Aklaqs! 🐻💙
AEC Meeting Agenda September 11th, 12:00-1:00pm
James C. Isabell School, Annex Room
Schedule:
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
Calender
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
James C. Isabell School, Annex Room
Schedule:
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
Calender
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
🚌💙 AKLAQS BUS SCHEDULE – NEW SITE 💙🚌
Good afternoon, Aklaq families! Here is the current bus schedule for students traveling to and from the New Site.
🌅 MORNING PICK-UP
The bus will leave the New Site at:
🕗 8:15 AM
🕣 8:30 AM
🕘 8:45 AM
Please have students ready at the New Site for their scheduled departure time.
🏫 AFTER-SCHOOL DROP-OFF
The bus will be dropping students off at the New Site at:
🕞 3:45 PM
🕓 4:00 PM
Thank you for helping us keep transportation running smoothly as we get the school year started!
💙🐻 Imagine. Believe. Achieve. GO AKLAQS!
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #TellerAlaska #GoAklaqs
Good afternoon, Aklaq families! Here is the current bus schedule for students traveling to and from the New Site.
🌅 MORNING PICK-UP
The bus will leave the New Site at:
🕗 8:15 AM
🕣 8:30 AM
🕘 8:45 AM
Please have students ready at the New Site for their scheduled departure time.
🏫 AFTER-SCHOOL DROP-OFF
The bus will be dropping students off at the New Site at:
🕞 3:45 PM
🕓 4:00 PM
Thank you for helping us keep transportation running smoothly as we get the school year started!
💙🐻 Imagine. Believe. Achieve. GO AKLAQS!
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #TellerAlaska #GoAklaqs
📣💙 Teller Families & Community — We’ve Extended the Deadline! 💙📣
James C. Isabell School and Bering Strait School District want to hear from you!
The deadlines have been extended for both:
🎓 Portrait of a Graduate Survey
🤝 Community Gathering — where we will use your feedback and ideas to help shape the BSSD Strategic Plan for the next five years.
Your voice matters! This is an opportunity for students, families, staff, and community members to share what you believe our students need to know, understand, and be prepared for as they move into their futures. 💙
📱 Please complete the survey by selecting the link below or using the QR code provided.
👉 Please Complete the Portrait of a Graduate Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKPDQkrVPce14B9qY2JK3RhMIvnI2DDKjQE-ccS65b-QibuQ/viewform
Let’s make sure Teller’s voice is part of the conversation! 🐻💙
Imagine. Believe. Achieve. GO AKLAQS!
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #PortraitOfAGraduate #BSSDStrategicPlan #TellerAlaska #OurVoiceOurFuture
James C. Isabell School and Bering Strait School District want to hear from you!
The deadlines have been extended for both:
🎓 Portrait of a Graduate Survey
🤝 Community Gathering — where we will use your feedback and ideas to help shape the BSSD Strategic Plan for the next five years.
Your voice matters! This is an opportunity for students, families, staff, and community members to share what you believe our students need to know, understand, and be prepared for as they move into their futures. 💙
📱 Please complete the survey by selecting the link below or using the QR code provided.
👉 Please Complete the Portrait of a Graduate Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKPDQkrVPce14B9qY2JK3RhMIvnI2DDKjQE-ccS65b-QibuQ/viewform
Let’s make sure Teller’s voice is part of the conversation! 🐻💙
Imagine. Believe. Achieve. GO AKLAQS!
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #PortraitOfAGraduate #BSSDStrategicPlan #TellerAlaska #OurVoiceOurFuture
💙🐻 WELCOME BACK, AKLAQS! 🐻💙
The wait is almost over! We are excited to welcome our students and families back to James C. Isabell School for another great year!
🎒📚 SCHOOL STARTS:
📅 Thursday, August 27th
🥣 Breakfast: 8:20 AM
🏫 School Starts: 9:00 AM
We can’t wait to see our hallways filled with Aklaqs again! Let’s start the year with energy, school spirit, and a commitment to making this our best year yet. 💙
Welcome back, Aklaqs! 🐻💙
Imagine. Believe. Achieve. GO AKLAQS!
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #WelcomeBack #GoAklaqs #BackToSchool #TellerAlaska
The wait is almost over! We are excited to welcome our students and families back to James C. Isabell School for another great year!
🎒📚 SCHOOL STARTS:
📅 Thursday, August 27th
🥣 Breakfast: 8:20 AM
🏫 School Starts: 9:00 AM
We can’t wait to see our hallways filled with Aklaqs again! Let’s start the year with energy, school spirit, and a commitment to making this our best year yet. 💙
Welcome back, Aklaqs! 🐻💙
Imagine. Believe. Achieve. GO AKLAQS!
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #WelcomeBack #GoAklaqs #BackToSchool #TellerAlaska
🏫💙 JAMES C. ISABELL SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE! 💙🏫
Aklaqs families—we can’t wait to see you at our Open House! 🎉🐻
📅 Tuesday, August 25th
⏰ 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM
📍 James C. Isabell School
Parents/guardians and students are invited to join us for an evening of food, conversation, and planning for a successful school year!
🌭 HOT DOG DINNER!
Parents/guardians and students can get a ticket from their teacher for a hot dog, chips, and a drink. 🌭🥔🥤
📚 IN THE CAFETERIA, WE’LL ALSO DISCUSS:
🎓 Teller’s idea of a Portrait of a Graduate
💰 Title I Funding
🤝 School Compact Meeting
💡 BRING YOUR BEST IDEAS!
We want to hear from our families and community about how we can fund and support successful academics here at James C. Isabell School.
Your ideas, voice, and involvement matter. Together, we can build opportunities for our students to succeed! 💙
Imagine. Believe. Achieve. GO AKLAQS! 🐻💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #OpenHouse #TellerAlaska #Aklaqs #TitleIFunding #PortraitOfAGraduate #SchoolCommunity
Aklaqs families—we can’t wait to see you at our Open House! 🎉🐻
📅 Tuesday, August 25th
⏰ 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM
📍 James C. Isabell School
Parents/guardians and students are invited to join us for an evening of food, conversation, and planning for a successful school year!
🌭 HOT DOG DINNER!
Parents/guardians and students can get a ticket from their teacher for a hot dog, chips, and a drink. 🌭🥔🥤
📚 IN THE CAFETERIA, WE’LL ALSO DISCUSS:
🎓 Teller’s idea of a Portrait of a Graduate
💰 Title I Funding
🤝 School Compact Meeting
💡 BRING YOUR BEST IDEAS!
We want to hear from our families and community about how we can fund and support successful academics here at James C. Isabell School.
Your ideas, voice, and involvement matter. Together, we can build opportunities for our students to succeed! 💙
Imagine. Believe. Achieve. GO AKLAQS! 🐻💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #OpenHouse #TellerAlaska #Aklaqs #TitleIFunding #PortraitOfAGraduate #SchoolCommunity
📣💙 TELLER AKLAQS — ASAA UPDATE! 🐻🏃♀️🏀🏐
Attention parents and guardians of James C. Isabell School students!
The Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA) has a new eligibility registration program through Arbiter Sports for students participating in school sports and activities.
Parents/guardians of ALL students in grades 4–12 who plan to participate in sports or activities need to:
✅ Create a parent account through Arbiter Sports
✅ Complete the required registration information for your student(s)
✅ Complete a registration for each student who will participate
🌐 Teller registration: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/james-c-isabell-school
💻 NEED INTERNET ACCESS OR HELP?
Don't worry! James C. Isabell School will have computers available for families who need internet access or assistance completing the registration. We want to make sure every Aklaq is ready to participate!
📢 Please make sure your student's registration is completed so they are ready for Teller Aklaqs athletics and activities this school year.
If you have questions or need help, please contact James C. Isabell School.
Let's get our Aklaqs registered, eligible, and ready to compete! 💙🐻
Imagine. Believe. Achieve. GO AKLAQS!
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #Aklaqs #ASAA #StudentAthletes #GoAklaqs
Attention parents and guardians of James C. Isabell School students!
The Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA) has a new eligibility registration program through Arbiter Sports for students participating in school sports and activities.
Parents/guardians of ALL students in grades 4–12 who plan to participate in sports or activities need to:
✅ Create a parent account through Arbiter Sports
✅ Complete the required registration information for your student(s)
✅ Complete a registration for each student who will participate
🌐 Teller registration: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/james-c-isabell-school
💻 NEED INTERNET ACCESS OR HELP?
Don't worry! James C. Isabell School will have computers available for families who need internet access or assistance completing the registration. We want to make sure every Aklaq is ready to participate!
📢 Please make sure your student's registration is completed so they are ready for Teller Aklaqs athletics and activities this school year.
If you have questions or need help, please contact James C. Isabell School.
Let's get our Aklaqs registered, eligible, and ready to compete! 💙🐻
Imagine. Believe. Achieve. GO AKLAQS!
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #Aklaqs #ASAA #StudentAthletes #GoAklaqs
🏃♂️💙🐻 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.
