🐝Huge congratulations to our BSSD students for their incredible performance at the 2026 Regionals & State Yup’ik and Inupiaq Spelling Bee!🐝
📣 Gambell Schools Announcement
If your child is absent from school today (Thursday, April 23) and received a TB skin test at school on Monday or Tuesday, please bring your child to Sivuqaq Inc. by 1:00 PM to have the test read.
After 1:00 PM, please take your child to the clinic to have it read.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
Due to weather conditions, all after-school activities and open gym are canceled today.
Please stay safe and plan accordingly.
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
🩺 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. 🎶🏆"
Link below to watch:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/bering-strait-school-district-unalakleet-co
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.
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.
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.
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.
Updated Schedule.
Bering Strait School District Native Youth Olympics will be on April 8th-10th in Golovin.
Live Stream at: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/bering-strait-school-district-unalakleet-co
GO BSSD!
Today is the day. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held this evening.
Parents and families are invited to come meet with your child’s teachers and pick up their Quarter 3 report card.
Light refreshments, including cake and drinks, will be served.
Conferences will take place from 5:00–7:00 PM in the school MPR and classrooms.
We have a lot happening this week and hope to see you there!
📘 Thursday, April 2 – Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTCs)
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
Come pick up your child’s report card and connect with teachers about their progress.
📅 Saturday, April 4 – Regular School Day + Q3 Awards Ceremony
This Saturday will be a regular school day to make up for a previous weather closure.
🏆 Our Quarter 3 Awards Ceremony will take place from 2:30–3:30 PM in the gym. We look forward to celebrating our students with you!
🛍️ Spring Bazaar – Saturday, April 4
🕟 4:30–6:30 PM (after school)
Join us for our Spring Bazaar! If you’d like to reserve a table, please contact Ms. Brandi or Mr. Zach.
Thank you for your continued support—we look forward to a great week!
Although today’s flight has been cancelled, the Tundra Health team is still on-site at the school and available.
If any adults or students would like to have their eyes checked, services are still being offered today.
Please feel free to come by the school to be seen.
🏆Congratulations to the all the winners on the 48th Annual BSSD Ski/Biathlon Championships 🏆.
