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]
📣🐻❄️☀️ GAMBELL SCHOOLS SUMMER SCHOOL IS BACK ☀️🐻❄️📣
We are excited to announce that Summer School 2026 is coming to Gambell Schools for our K–3 students 🎉📚✏️
This will be a FUN, hands-on learning experience focused on helping students strengthen their skills in:
📖 Reading
✍️ Writing
➕ Math
🗓 Dates: June 1–26, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: First Grade Classroom
Our summer program will provide engaging activities, learning games, intervention support, and a positive environment where students can continue growing all summer long 🌊🐟🫧⭐
A huge thank you to Janine Banguanga, our Summer School Teacher, for leading this exciting program 👏🍎
We can’t wait to see our young Qughsatkut learners there 🐻❄️💙🤍
We are excited to announce that Summer School 2026 is coming to Gambell Schools for our K–3 students 🎉📚✏️
This will be a FUN, hands-on learning experience focused on helping students strengthen their skills in:
📖 Reading
✍️ Writing
➕ Math
🗓 Dates: June 1–26, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: First Grade Classroom
Our summer program will provide engaging activities, learning games, intervention support, and a positive environment where students can continue growing all summer long 🌊🐟🫧⭐
A huge thank you to Janine Banguanga, our Summer School Teacher, for leading this exciting program 👏🍎
We can’t wait to see our young Qughsatkut learners there 🐻❄️💙🤍
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.
📣 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT
Gambell Schools proudly invites the Sivuqaq community to attend the 47th Graduation Ceremony honoring the Class of 2026.
📅 Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Gambell Schools Auditorium
Please come join us in celebrating our graduating seniors, 100% of whom successfully completed all graduation requirements and will be awarded their diplomas.
We are incredibly proud of the hard work, perseverance, and accomplishments of this year’s senior class, and we look forward to watching them walk across the stage as graduates of Gambell Schools.
⚠️ Please note: Due to ongoing graduation-related activities and the need for auditorium space this weekend, Open Gym will be canceled Friday through Sunday and will resume as usual on Monday, May 18.
We hope families, friends, and community members will join us for this special evening in honor of our seniors and their achievement.
🎓 Congratulations, Class of 2026.
Gambell Schools proudly invites the Sivuqaq community to attend the 47th Graduation Ceremony honoring the Class of 2026.
📅 Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Gambell Schools Auditorium
Please come join us in celebrating our graduating seniors, 100% of whom successfully completed all graduation requirements and will be awarded their diplomas.
We are incredibly proud of the hard work, perseverance, and accomplishments of this year’s senior class, and we look forward to watching them walk across the stage as graduates of Gambell Schools.
⚠️ Please note: Due to ongoing graduation-related activities and the need for auditorium space this weekend, Open Gym will be canceled Friday through Sunday and will resume as usual on Monday, May 18.
We hope families, friends, and community members will join us for this special evening in honor of our seniors and their achievement.
🎓 Congratulations, Class of 2026.
Huge congratulations to our 2026 BSSD Battle of the Books Champions! 🏆📚
Your dedication, teamwork, and love for reading have truly paid off. We are incredibly proud of your hard work and the way you represented your schools and the entire Bering Strait School District!
Keep turning those pages! 👏👏👏
#BSSD #BattleOfTheBooks2026 #BeringStraitStrong #LiteracyChampions
Your dedication, teamwork, and love for reading have truly paid off. We are incredibly proud of your hard work and the way you represented your schools and the entire Bering Strait School District!
Keep turning those pages! 👏👏👏
#BSSD #BattleOfTheBooks2026 #BeringStraitStrong #LiteracyChampions
Families and caregivers are invited to complete a short, anonymous survey about student attendance at Gambell School. The survey is part of a research study focused on better understanding factors that may affect attendance and identifying ways schools and communities can better support students and families.
The survey should take about 5–10 minutes to complete. Your feedback is appreciated and will help support future recommendations for improving student attendance.
Family and Caregiver Attendance Survey for Gambell School:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDsF_3SZxlEtPRypDHkT3ne5ljZNWVgIA4FFXGQP9xUq2SbA/viewform
The survey should take about 5–10 minutes to complete. Your feedback is appreciated and will help support future recommendations for improving student attendance.
Family and Caregiver Attendance Survey for Gambell School:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDsF_3SZxlEtPRypDHkT3ne5ljZNWVgIA4FFXGQP9xUq2SbA/viewform
Gambell Schools will have an early dismissal tomorrow to allow staff, students, and community members the opportunity to attend the funeral of Ms. Veronica James.
Ms. James was a valued member of our school community, and we extend our condolences to her family and loved ones during this difficult time.
We miss you, Lolly.
Ms. James was a valued member of our school community, and we extend our condolences to her family and loved ones during this difficult time.
We miss you, Lolly.
🐝Huge congratulations to our BSSD students for their incredible performance at the 2026 Regionals & State Yup’ik and Inupiaq Spelling Bee!🐝
📣 Weather Update
Due to weather conditions, all after-school activities and open gym are canceled today.
Please stay safe and plan accordingly.
Due to weather conditions, all after-school activities and open gym are canceled today.
Please stay safe and plan accordingly.
Weather Update – Gambell Schools
Gambell Schools is currently monitoring weather conditions due to increased wind in the area. At this time, conditions have not reached the threshold for school closure, and school will remain open for the regular day until 3:30 PM.
As always, the safety of our students is our top priority. Families who prefer to pick up their child early may do so, and the absence will be excused due to weather conditions.
We will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates if conditions change.
Gambell Schools is currently monitoring weather conditions due to increased wind in the area. At this time, conditions have not reached the threshold for school closure, and school will remain open for the regular day until 3:30 PM.
As always, the safety of our students is our top priority. Families who prefer to pick up their child early may do so, and the absence will be excused due to weather conditions.
We will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates if conditions change.
Congratulations to the 2026 State NYO Winners!
We are incredibly proud of the dedication, sportsmanship, and cultural pride displayed by all our athletes this year at the Alaska Airlines Center. Your hard work honors the traditions of our ancestors and inspires the next generation. Way to represent your teams and your communities!
#NYO2026 #NativeYouthOlympics #AlaskaStrong
FY27 School Budget Survey
We’d love your feedback! ❤️
BSSD is potentially looking at a major budget deficit ($5-7 million) for the FY27 School Year. Due to this, we are currently looking at ways to cut the budget. We want to hear from all of our stakeholders on what you believe we should prioritize when finalizing the budget for next year.
Click the link below to fill up the form.
FY27 School Budget Survey
📣 Gambell Community Notice
🩺 The TB Screening team is now in Gambell and services are underway for the week of April 20–23, 2026.
Public Health Nurses from the State of Alaska are on the ground and available for community screening at both the School and the Lodge.
📅 Dates: April 20–23, 2026
📍 Locations: Gambell School & Lodge
Screening Schedule:
📅 Monday, April 20
⏰ Lodge: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
⏰ School: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📅 Tuesday, April 21
⏰ Lodge: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
⏰ School: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📅 Wednesday, April 22
⏰ Lodge: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
⏰ School: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📅 Thursday, April 23
⏰ Lodge: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
⏰ School: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Nurses will also be available at the Elder Lunch and Store on Tuesday and Wednesday.
🎟️ Gift card raffle for participants.
We encourage all community members to take advantage of this important opportunity while the team is here this week.
🩺 The TB Screening team is now in Gambell and services are underway for the week of April 20–23, 2026.
Public Health Nurses from the State of Alaska are on the ground and available for community screening at both the School and the Lodge.
📅 Dates: April 20–23, 2026
📍 Locations: Gambell School & Lodge
Screening Schedule:
📅 Monday, April 20
⏰ Lodge: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
⏰ School: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📅 Tuesday, April 21
⏰ Lodge: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
⏰ School: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📅 Wednesday, April 22
⏰ Lodge: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
⏰ School: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📅 Thursday, April 23
⏰ Lodge: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
⏰ School: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Nurses will also be available at the Elder Lunch and Store on Tuesday and Wednesday.
🎟️ Gift card raffle for participants.
We encourage all community members to take advantage of this important opportunity while the team is here this week.
Incredible talent on display at the 2026 Regional Music Festival! Congratulations to all participants. 🎶🏆"
Watch LIVE streaming for State NYO in Anchorage on April 16-18, 2026.
Link below to watch:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/bering-strait-school-district-unalakleet-co
Link below to watch:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/bering-strait-school-district-unalakleet-co
📣 **Gambell Community Notice**
Public Health Nurses from the State of Alaska will be in Gambell for **TB Screening from April 20–23, 2026**.
📅 **Dates:** April 20–23, 2026
📍 **Locations:** Gambell School & Lodge
**Screening Schedule:**
📅 **Monday, April 20**
⏰ Lodge: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
⏰ School: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📅 **Tuesday, April 21**
⏰ Lodge: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
⏰ School: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📅 **Wednesday, April 22**
⏰ Lodge: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
⏰ School: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📅 **Thursday, April 23**
⏰ Lodge: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
⏰ School: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Nurses will also be available at the **Elder Lunch and Store on Tuesday and Wednesday**.
🎟️ **Gift card raffle** for participants.
📄 **For families with students:**
Registration forms are being sent home with students. Please complete and return them to the school office so your child can participate.
We encourage all community members to take advantage of this important opportunity to support the health and well-being of Gambell.
Public Health Nurses from the State of Alaska will be in Gambell for **TB Screening from April 20–23, 2026**.
📅 **Dates:** April 20–23, 2026
📍 **Locations:** Gambell School & Lodge
**Screening Schedule:**
📅 **Monday, April 20**
⏰ Lodge: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
⏰ School: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📅 **Tuesday, April 21**
⏰ Lodge: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
⏰ School: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📅 **Wednesday, April 22**
⏰ Lodge: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
⏰ School: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📅 **Thursday, April 23**
⏰ Lodge: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
⏰ School: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Nurses will also be available at the **Elder Lunch and Store on Tuesday and Wednesday**.
🎟️ **Gift card raffle** for participants.
📄 **For families with students:**
Registration forms are being sent home with students. Please complete and return them to the school office so your child can participate.
We encourage all community members to take advantage of this important opportunity to support the health and well-being of Gambell.
👏"Well done to every athlete who took part in the BSSD NYO Regionals in Golovin. Congratulations to al the winners. Your hard work showed! To those moving on to the State NYO in Anchorage on April 16–18: we are all rooting for you. Good luck!"👏
📢 Announcement: Testing Week at Gambell Schools
This week is State of Alaska testing.
We need your help to make sure students are set up to do their best:
• Get a full night of sleep
• Arrive at school on time
• Attend every day this week
This is the most important testing window of the year. When students are rested, present, and focused, their performance reflects what they’re truly capable of.
Your support at home makes a real difference. Thank you for partnering with us.
This week is State of Alaska testing.
We need your help to make sure students are set up to do their best:
• Get a full night of sleep
• Arrive at school on time
• Attend every day this week
This is the most important testing window of the year. When students are rested, present, and focused, their performance reflects what they’re truly capable of.
Your support at home makes a real difference. Thank you for partnering with us.
📢 Announcement from Gambell Schools
Don’t forget—today is our Spring Bazaar!
🛍️ Spring Bazaar
🕟 4:30–6:30 PM (after school)
Come out and enjoy an afternoon with our school community!
If you would like to reserve a table, please contact Ms. Brandi or Mr. Zach.
We hope to see you there.
Don’t forget—today is our Spring Bazaar!
🛍️ Spring Bazaar
🕟 4:30–6:30 PM (after school)
Come out and enjoy an afternoon with our school community!
If you would like to reserve a table, please contact Ms. Brandi or Mr. Zach.
We hope to see you there.
📢 Announcement from Gambell Schools
Just a reminder that tomorrow, Saturday, April 4, is a regular school day to make up for a previous weather closure.
🏫 Saturday School – April 4
Students are expected to attend as usual.
🏆 Quarter 3 Awards Ceremony
🕝 2:30–3:30 PM
📍 School Auditorium
We invite all families and community members to join us as we celebrate our students’ hard work and achievements this quarter.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Just a reminder that tomorrow, Saturday, April 4, is a regular school day to make up for a previous weather closure.
🏫 Saturday School – April 4
Students are expected to attend as usual.
🏆 Quarter 3 Awards Ceremony
🕝 2:30–3:30 PM
📍 School Auditorium
We invite all families and community members to join us as we celebrate our students’ hard work and achievements this quarter.
We look forward to seeing you there.