🏆Congratulations to the all the winners on the 48th Annual BSSD Ski/Biathlon Championships 🏆.
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
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!
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.
💙📰 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 2nd - 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Parent Teacher Conferences
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
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
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
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
James C. Isabell School
🗓 March 2–6, 2026
We’re excited to celebrate Read Across America Week with this year’s theme:
“Read, White, and Blue – Celebrating 250 Chapters of America.”
✨ Fun Fact: 2026 marks the Semiquincentennial — the 250th anniversary of the United States (1776–2026)!
Get ready for a week full of reading fun and dress-up days:
🧦 Monday, March 2 – Reading Knocks Our Socks Off!
Wear your craziest socks.
🎩 Tuesday, March 3 – Hats Off to Reading!
Wear a groovy or fun hat.
🦸 Wednesday, March 4 – Reading Gives Us Superpowers!
Wear your coolest superhero gear.
📖 Thursday, March 5 – Cozy Up With a Good Book!
Wear your comfiest pajamas.
📚 Friday, March 6 – Favorite Book Character Day!
Dress up as a character from your favorite book.
We can’t wait to celebrate reading with our amazing students all week long! 💙
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool #ReadAcrossAmerica
What a great send-off! Our players will make it back to Teller from Unalakleet Sunday night after competing hard and representing our school with pride.
They fought with determination, showed outstanding sportsmanship, and — as always — left a positive impression everywhere they went. That’s what being an Aklaq is all about.
We are proud of the way they competed, supported one another, and carried themselves both on and off the court.
Imagine. Believe. Achieve. Go… Aklaqs! 💙🏀
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
🔥 Aubrina Garnie
🏀 Guard | #3
✨ Kind & Smart Leader
🍽 Favorite Food: Chili Dogs
🎓 Interests: Academics & Traditional Values
Aubrina is the definition of a true team player. She contributes in ways that help the entire team succeed and leads by example both on and off the court. With outstanding grades and a strong dedication to doing the right thing, she represents the very best of our school community.
The Aklaqs and Huskies Co-op are lucky to have Aubrina on the team—her positivity and kindness bring smiles to everyone around her.
Let’s go, Aklaqs! 💙 Let’s go, Huskies! 🏀
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
The Brevig & Teller Girls Basketball Co-Op Team hits the court tonight at 9:00 PM!
🔥 The Co-Op girls will take on the Shishmaref Northern Lights
📍 Location: Unalakleet
📺 Watch FREE on NFHS: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/bering-strait-school-district-unalakleet-co/gam25a0502a68
This is one of the top matchups in our region, and we are excited to see these athletes compete at a high level! It’s going to be a great game you won’t want to miss.
Let’s go, Lady Aklaqs and Lady Huskies! 💙🏀🔥
#TellerPride #AklaqPride #BSSDTeller #JamesCIsabellSchool
🔥 Leon Ablowaluk
🏀 Guard | #3
🔥 Passion for the Game
🥩 Favorite Food: Steak
🏀 Interests: Basketball
Leon’s passion for basketball is easy to see. Competing at the high school varsity level as an 8th grader shows just how dedicated he is to the game. He’s constantly working to improve and can often be found in the gym putting up extra shots whenever he has free time.
His commitment, drive, and love for the sport represent true Aklaq determination — on and off the court. 💙🏀
Let’s go, Aklaqs! 💙
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