Good afternoon, Sivuqaq! Just a quick reminder as we head into the weekend π
π Tomorrow, Saturday, February 7, will be a regular school day as a make-up for the weather day when school was canceled on Friday, January 16 βοΈπ¬οΈ
π Weβre also excited to remind families that weβll be celebrating our students with our Quarter 2 Awards Ceremony tomorrow afternoon!
π School Gymnasium
π 2:30 PM
Please join us as we recognize our outstanding scholars and celebrate their hard work, dedication, and academic accomplishments. Itβs a wonderful opportunity to come together and show our students how proud we are of them πππ
Thank you, as always, for your support and partnership. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
ππ€π»ββοΈ GAM STRONG ππ€π»ββοΈ

The Alaska Migrant Education Program (MEP) is conducting its annual statewide survey to better understand the needs of families of migratory children and youth. Community feedback helps inform Title I-C services and planning across Alaska.
The surveys are available online and will remain open through March 31, 2026.
Parent/Guardian Survey (Title I-C):
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026StatewideTitleI-CParentGuardianSurvey
Staff Survey (Title I-C):
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026StatewideTitleI-CStaffSurvey
Thank you for taking the time to support our students and families.

The 2026 BSSD 4th-8th Grade Spelling Bee will be held tonight at 7:00pm in the White Mountain Gym!
Live stream of the Bee and awards ceremony will be at: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/bering-strait-school-district-unalakleet-co/gam3ac84633fa
Good luck to all participants and G-O BSSD!

What an exciting week ahead at GAM β our students are shining, competing, and achieving big things! Letβs celebrate together πβ¨
ππ»ββοΈ SPELLING BEE STARS ON THE MOVE! π»ββοΈπ
Our incredible GAM Spellers β Arthur Ungwiluk, Betty Tungiyan, and Jam Gaston β are heading to White Mountain tomorrow to compete in the Spelling Bee! πβ¨
They have worked so hard, and we are SO proud of them. Letβs send them off with lots of encouragement, positive energy, and GAM pride! πͺππ
Good luck, spellers β youβve got this! ππ€π»ββοΈ
ππ₯π»ββοΈ GO GAM! BASKETBALL ON THE ROAD! π»ββοΈπ₯π
Our Mighty Qughsatkut High School Girls and Boys Basketball Teams are traveling to Shishmaref to compete! ππ€π»ββοΈ
Weβll be sharing the game schedule shortly, so stay tuned!
Until then, letβs get loud and show our spirit:
π£ G β A β M, GAM! π£
Weβre cheering you on every step of the way! πβ¨
πππ»ββοΈ QUARTER 2 AWARDS CEREMONY & SATURDAY MAKE-UP DAY π»ββοΈππ
Please note that this Saturday, February 7, will be a regular school day to make up for the weather day when school was canceled on Friday, January 16 βοΈπ¬οΈ
π Even better β we will be holding our Quarter 2 Awards Ceremony that day!
π School Gymnasium
π 2:30 PM
Join us as we celebrate our outstanding scholars, their hard work, dedication, and academic accomplishments! πππ
Come cheer them on, share in their success, and give them the praise they truly deserve. Our students continue to amaze us! ππ€π»ββοΈ
β¨ Thank you, GAM families, staff, and students, for making our school such a strong, supportive, and proud community. Letβs keep lifting each other up β GAM STRONG! ππ€π»ββοΈβ¨
Announcement β Middle School Basketball Practice
Middle School Basketball practice will begin at 2:30 PM today.
Coach Wiyu will be in the gym starting at 2:00 PM for any students who would like to come early to warm up.
Due to deteriorating weather conditions, school will have an early dismissal today at 1:30 PM.
The safety of our students is our highest priority. If you would like to pick up your child earlier than 1:30 PM, they may be excused due to weather. Please notify the school office if you choose to do so.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we respond to changing conditions. Please stay safe out there.
We continue to monitor the weather situation closely and are aware that strong winds are expected to continue today.
School will be open today and operating as normal. As always, the safety of our students is our highest priority. If you feel it is safer to keep your child at home today due to weather conditions, please notify the school office. Weather-related absences will be excused.
We will continue to communicate with families if conditions change. Please stay safe out there, and thank you for your continued cooperation and support.
Good morning, Sivuqaq.
We are monitoring the weather situation closely and are aware of the strong winds expected through Wednesday.
School will be open today and operating as normal. However, the safety of our students is our highest priority. If you feel it is safer to keep your child at home today due to weather conditions, please notify the school office. Absences related to weather will be excused.
We will continue to communicate with families if conditions change. Please stay safe out there, and thank you for your continued cooperation and support.

This is a reminder that tomorrow, Wednesday, January 21, will be an early dismissal day for students due to scheduled teacher training.
In all other respects, it will be a normal school day. However, students will be dismissed at 1:30 PM so that teachers can engage in professional development.
Thank you for your continued support of our schools.
Out of respect for the family, Open Gym will be canceled today, Monday, January 19, 2026.
Good afternoon, Sivuqaq!
We would like to announce that this Wednesday, January 21 will be an early dismissal day for students due to scheduled teacher training.
In all other respects, it will be a normal school day. However, students will be dismissed at 1:30 PM so that teachers can engage in professional development.
Thank you for your continued support!
Due to severe weather conditions, Gambell Schools will be closed today.
We are experiencing sustained high winds with dangerous gusts, and these conditions make it unsafeβespecially for younger studentsβto travel to school. Based on current forecasts, conditions are expected to remain hazardous through much of the day, making a late start impractical.
To make up this instructional day, Saturday school is planned for February 7, weather permitting. More details will be shared as we get closer to that date.
Thank you for your understanding. Please stay safe.
Good afternoon, Sivuqaq,
We are aware of the incoming blizzard and are continuing to monitor conditions closely.
A decision about whether school will be open tomorrow will be made early in the morning once we can assess actual weather and travel safety.
As always, the safety of your child is our top priority. If you feel it is safer for your child not to travel in the morning due to weather conditions, please call the school office and they will be excused.
Please stay tuned for further updates.
Todayβs the day β Qughsatkut Game Day is here! ππ₯
The gym lights are on, the balls are bouncing, and itβs time to come together for a full evening of basketball, laughter, and school pride.
Doors open at 5:00 PM β°
Saturday, January 10
Tonightβs lineup:
π 1st game: Lil Dribblers
π 2nd game: Middle School vs School Staff (bragging rights on the line π)
π 3rd game: High School Girls vs City League Women
π 4th game: High School Boys vs City League Men (selected)
Admission:
ποΈ $2 Students
ποΈ $3 Adults
β€οΈ Elders, babies, and AEC β free
Bring the family, cheer for our kids, and enjoy a fun night together.
Blue and white pride ππ€
Letβs fill the gym and make some noise! ππ

Weβre excited to invite our community to Qughsatkut Game Day at GAMβa full evening of basketball, school spirit, and family fun.
π Saturday, January 10
πͺ Doors Open: 5:00 PM
Game Schedule
1οΈβ£ Lil Dribblers
2οΈβ£ Middle School vs. School Staff
3οΈβ£ High School Girls vs. City League Women
4οΈβ£ High School Boys vs. City League Men (selected)
π Admission
$2 Students
$3 Adults
Elders, babies, and AEC: Free
Our concession stand will be open, and musubi will be on the menu, so come hungry and ready for a great night of basketball.
This event is for the whole family and the whole community. Letβs come together, support our players, and make it a night to remember. We hope to see everyone there!

Welcome back to school today, and Happy New Year to our students, families, and staff. We are looking forward to beginning the second half of the school year together.
School is open today as scheduled. While conditions are windy, the weather is currently within our normal operating range for school in Gambell. We are carefully monitoring the situation and will continue to do so throughout the day.
As always, the safety of our students is our number one priority. Families who feel it is safer to keep their child home due to weather conditions may do so, and absences will be excused.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We wish everyone a safe and positive return to school.
Good luck in the 2025 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska Wrestling Championships!
To watch the live stream click the link below:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/associations/asaa/wrestling

π Christmas Pageant Tonight β 6:00 PM π
Families and community members are invited to join us for the Christmas Pageant this evening.
π Time: 6:00 PM
π Location: Gambell Schools Gymnasium
We hope to see you there.

