John Apangalook School

Good Morning, Sivuqaq: As of today, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, Gambell Schools will remain open. While the storm has lessened, we still ask that everyone please be safe and use caution when traveling to school. Your safety continues to be our top priority. If you feel it is not safe for your child to travel, please make the decision that is best for your family. Absences due to the weather will still be excused. Thank you for your continued understanding, and please reach out with any questions or concerns.

Our sincerest condolences to the Henry family. With permission from the family, open gym will still be held tonight, Monday, Oct. 21, 2024.

Good Morning Sivuqaq! We will participate in the Red Ribbon Campaign with some Spirit Days! The days will start Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 and go through Halloween! Here are the days: Wednesday, Oct. 23: Team up against drugs! Wear your favorite sports team! Thursday, Oct. 24: From head to toe, I’m drug free! Crazy hair & sock day! Friday, Oct. 25: Put drugs to sleep! Pajama day! Monday, Oct. 28th: Wear red for Red Ribbon Week! Tuesday, Oct. 29th: Cozy up with healthy choices! Wear fleece or flannel Wednesday, Oct. 30th: “Orange” you're glad you’re making healthy choices? Wear orange & black Thursday, Oct. 31st: Costume Day! Parade? - No weapons, gory, etc.

Good Morning, Sivuqaq: We want to inform you that Gambell Schools will be open today, Monday, Oct 21, 2024; however, we urge everyone to exercise caution while traveling to school due to the current storm. Safety is our top priority. If you feel that it is not safe for your child to travel to school, we encourage you to make the decision you believe is best for your family. Absences due to the weather will be excused. Please stay safe, and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any concerns or questions.

Good Evening Sivuqaq, We will continue to monitor the weather conditions. We will make a decision regarding school in the morning.

We celebrated our Volleyball Seniors tonight!

Good Morning! We have an UPDATED game time schedule due to a team canceling. Here's the new schedule: Today, Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 - Doors open at 5:30PM - GAM vs WMO 6:00PM Tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 - Doors open at 10:00AM - WMO vs GAM at 10:30AM

Our sincerest condolences to the Uglowook family. With permission from the family, open gym will still be held tonight, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.

WINTER GEAR It is that time of year when temperatures are dropping below freezing and snow and ice are forming around the region. As of Friday, October 18th full winter gear will be required on flights from villages to hubs (Nome and UNK). Winter gear includes winter boots, snow pants, winter coat, gloves and hats are required to be worn not just carried or stored in a backpack. This requirement is for all students and staff traveling on school related trips, including charters, BSSD plane and seat fare. They will not be allowed on any plane without their proper gear.

Good Afternoon Sivuqaq! Here is the Volleyball Schedule for the weekend! Friday, Oct. 18, 2024: SENIOR NIGHT - Doors open at 3PM - 1st Match starts at 3:30PM GAM vs KKA KKA vs WMO GAM vs WMO Saturday, Oct. 19th, 2024 - Doors open at 3PM - 1st Match starts at 3:30PM GAM vs KKA KKA vs WMO GAM vs WMO Admission: - Adults $3 - Students $2 *Elders & kiddos Pre-K & Under: Free The Student Store will also be open! Come out and support our Qughsatkut Volleyball Team!!

Good Morning! Reminder that there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Friday, October 18, 2024 for students. It is a Workday for staff. There will be home Volleyball games. Stay tuned for upcoming game times & other important dates.

Here's the links for school photos: https://codereturn.me/find/1667592011111x990516478190026800 https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001160797

Happy Saturday! I am pleased to announce that school pictures are online. Here is the link that parents can use to access their online galleries. Find my code. Parents will need a code to access the gallery which they can find with the link above but I have also attached a copy of the list in excel format. Once parents find their code the will enter it into this link. School Pictures!

Good Afternoon Sivuqaq! I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend so far. We will celebrate Indigneous People's Day on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. All classes will have rotations, speakers, etc. to celebrate throughout the day. We will have an NYO Game Demo from 12:30-1:00PM. Please join us for a school wide & community Atuq from 1:00-1:30PM. We will have an early out to enjoy this day to celebrate!

Attention Volleyball Families: the District Plane is on its way to pick up our kiddos.

Attention Volleyball families: The plane is on the way! About 40 minutes out.

Go Fight Win Friday! Wear your favorite Qughsatkut gear! There will also be a pep rally for our volleyball team right after the pledge in the morning! About 9:05am 💙🤍💙🤍

Hey Sivuqaq! Vaccine clinic at the clinic today until 3 pm. Any teachers or families can come over/walk in.

Wednesday, Oct. 9= Color Wars Wednesday (see what color your class wears below) - 12th & Kinder= PURPLE - 11th & 1st= RED - 10th & 2nd= BLUE - 9th & 4th= PINK - 8th A & B= GREY - 7th & 5th= GREEN - 6th & 3rd= BROWN - Staff= BLACK Who will win?!

Don't forget Family/Community Pictures tonight from 6-8pm!