Itโs a busy, joyful, and festive week here at Gambell Schools as we head into winter break โ๏ธ๐ปโโ๏ธ
School will end for Winter Break this Friday, December 19, following our Atuq Ceremony at 1:30 PM. We are so proud of our students and grateful to our families and community for another strong first half of the school year.
๐โจ Two Big Community Events Coming Up โจ๐
๐ถ๐ Christmas Pageant ๐๐ถ
๐ Wednesday, December 17
โฐ 6:00 PM
๐ Gambell Schools Gymnasium
Join us for a wonderful evening as all of our amazing studentsโPreK through 12th gradeโperform in our annual Christmas Pageant ๐
This is always a highlight of the season and a chance to celebrate the talent, confidence, and hard work of our students.
๐๏ธ๐ Annual Christmas Bazaar ๐๐๏ธ
๐ Saturday, December 20
โฐ 3:00โ5:00 PM
๐ Gambell Schools Gymnasium
Come shop, visit, and enjoy the holiday spirit at our Christmas Bazaar ๐ โ๏ธ
If you would like to rent a table, please contact Teacher JM for details.
๐ More information about both events can be found in the attached flyers.
We look forward to celebrating together as a communityโQughsatkut pride, holiday cheer, and lots of smiles all around ๐๐ค๐โจ
See you there, Sivuqaq! โ๏ธ๐๐ถ


Good morning, Sivuqaq!
Announcement: ๐ปโโ๏ธ Gambell Schools is seeking a Middle School Basketball Coach! ๐ปโโ๏ธ
Weโre excited to open applications for our Middle School Basketball coaching position. If you enjoy supporting student-athletes, teaching fundamentals, and building a positive team culture, weโd love to hear from you.
๐ Check the attached flyer for full details about responsibilities and how to apply.
โจ Interested?
Please submit a brief letter of interest to the School Principal (917-719-5142, or email at jan.sokol@gam.bssd.org).
Applications will be reviewed as they come in.
Letโs continue building a strong program for our young Qughsatkut athletes.
๐๐ค Go Qughsatkut! ๐ค๐ ๐ปโโ๏ธ๐

Announcement: Early Out Today at 1:30pm
Gambell Schools will dismiss students early today at 1:30pm so our community may attend the funeral. We extend our sincerest condolences to the Irrigoo Family. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
With the familyโs permission, our regular Open Gym schedule will continue as normal this evening.
Thank you, Sivuqaq, for your support and care for one another.
๐Huge congratulations to our 2025 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska Mix Six/2A Volleyball State winners!
๐ฅ Golovin Lynx: 2nd Place Overall
๐ฅ Shaktoolik Wolverines: 3rd Place Overall & Sportsmanship Award Winner!
๐ Well done to both teams!"

In recognition of todayโs successful whale hunt and the excitement across the village, tomorrow will be a WHALE DAY!
โจ No school for students
โจ In-service day for staff
We offer our congratulations to the captains, crews, and everyone who took part in the hunt โ your work brings strength and pride to the whole community. โโ๏ธ๐ง
Wishing all families a joyful, well-deserved day of celebration tomorrow.
Happy Whale Day, Sivuqaq! ๐๐๐ค


Good afternoon, Sivuqaq! ๐ฆ๐โจ
As we head into the long Thanksgiving weekend, we would like to wish every family across our island a joyful, warm, and restful holiday. Tomorrowโs community gathering is always one of the highlights of the yearโgood food, good company, and the spirit of Sivuqaq coming together. ๐๐ค๐งก๐๐ค
May your homes be filled with laughter, full tables, happy kids, safe travels, and a whole lot of gratitude. ๐๐ฅ
To everyone cooking, serving, hosting, dancing, drumming, sharing stories, helping Elders, and welcoming visitorsโthank you. You make this community shine. ๐๐
Wishing all of Sivuqaq a joyful and peaceful Thanksgiving.
Eat well, rest well, and enjoy every moment tomorrow. ๐ฅง๐ฝ๏ธ๐
Gobble gobble gobble! ๐ฆ๐



๐BSSD Region 1 Western Conference Mixed-6 Volleyball Tournament Winners๐
๐Good luck to Golovin Lynx & Shaktoolik Wolverines at State Championships๐

๐โจโญ Good morning, Sivuqaq!
Last Fridayโs Halloween Carnival was a huge success โ thank you to every student, family, and community member who came out to play games, enjoy food, and celebrate together. The gym was full of energy, costumes, and laughter all night long. From the Duck Pond to darts, from the bounce house to bingo, it was wonderful seeing our community come together. ๐ฌ๐ฏ๐ป
A big thank-you to our staff and volunteers for making the event happen. Your time and hard work brought the whole night to life.
๐ A Note About Prize Tickets
Because the turnout was so strong, a few families ended the evening with leftover prize tickets they didnโt get a chance to redeem. If you personally still have unused tickets from the Carnival, please reach out to Ms. Brandi or Mr. Zach by the end of the day tomorrow, Friday, November 21st, so we can make sure you receive the prizes that were set aside for you. ๐ Thank you for helping us keep everything fair and orderly.
Thank you again, Sivuqaq, for making the Halloween Carnival such a joyful community night. We appreciate your support, your participation, and the spirit you bring to Gambell Schools. Weโre already looking forward to next year! ๐งกโจ๐ช







Weโre waking up to fresh snow and a steady wind this morning. School is open, and classes are proceeding as scheduled.
As always, your childโs safety is our highest priority. If you feel the weather conditions make travel a concern for your family and you prefer to keep your child home, the absence will be excused due to weather.
There is some reduced visibility and enough snow to make travel inconvenient at times, but nothing beyond the ordinary. We are not currently under any weather alerts or advisories.
If you decide to keep your child home, please contact the school office in the usual way so we can mark the absence appropriately.
Thank you for your partnership. Please dress your child warmly, and weโll keep you updated if anything changes.
We are expecting deteriorating weather conditions this afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for St. Lawrence Island, with heavy snow, winds up to 50 mph, reduced visibility, and the possibility of localized blizzard conditions.
Out of an abundance of caution, if you or your family would like to pick up your child early, students will be excused due to the weather. As always, the safety of our students is our first priority.
Additionally, Open Gym tonight is canceled due to the storm.
Stay safe out there, Sivuqaq!
This past weekend, our Gambell volleyball team played their final game of the season against the Teller Aklaqs. We also celebrated Senior Day for Tristan Campbell, Josephine Ungott, and Jarvis Campbell as they took to the court for their final high-school volleyball match. ๐๐
Even though the wins didnโt fall our way, the memories made on the courtโevery serve, every laugh, every huddle, every moment shared as a teamโwill stay with our athletes long after the season ends. ๐๐ค
We are proud of their heart, effort, and resilience.
Qughsatkut Strong๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ช ๐๐ค







The National Weather Service Winter Storm Warning for St. Lawrence Island is in effect until 6:00 AM Thursday. We are expecting 5โ10 inches of additional snow and strong wind gusts.
School is open today. As always, the safety of Gambellโs children is our highest priority. If you feel it is safer to keep your child home because of the weather or travel conditions, please let us know โ all weather-related absences will be excused.
We are closely monitoring the weather and will communicate any changes as needed.
Stay safe, Sivuqaq. Thank you for your continued support of our school and community.
Gambell Schools will be open today.
We are monitoring the incoming weather systems closely. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for St. Lawrence Island beginning tonight at 9 PM through Wednesday afternoon, with 6โ10 inches of snow expected and wind gusts up to 60 mph. Travel may become difficult, and visibility may be reduced at times.
As always, safety comes first. If you are concerned about the weather and feel it is safer to keep your child home, absences will be excused due to the weather.
Please stay safe and take care.
๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ GAM COMMUNITY โ ITโS A BIG BLUE-AND-WHITE WEEKEND! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐
Your Mighty Qughsatkut are out in full force, and today is packed with excitement!
๐ VOLLEYBALL โ GAME DAY!
TODAY, Friday, November 14
Get up and yell: G-A-M, GAM! ๐๐ค
Our Mighty Qughsatkut take on Teller!
Doors open: 2:00 PM
Game time: 2:30 PM
Come fill the gym with blue-and-white pride and cheer on our athletes! ๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ฅ
๐๐ป HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL TONIGHT!
Dress up, bring the kids, and join us for a night of fun, treats, and community spirit!
6:00 PM โ 8:00 PM (Tonight!)
Games, prizes, spooky surprises, and lots of laughter โ a perfect Friday celebration for the whole family! ๐๐๐
๐ VOLLEYBALL โ ROUND TWO!
TOMORROW, Saturday, November 15
Start your Saturday with more GAM pride!
Doors open: 9:00 AM
Game time: 9:30 AM
Letโs pack the stands, lift up our athletes, and keep the momentum going! ๐๐ค๐ปโโ๏ธ
๐๐ปโโ๏ธ COME OUT, CELEBRATE, AND SHOW YOUR GAM SPIRIT!
Itโs a full weekend of community light, fun, and blue-and-white pride.
See you there โ Go Mighty Qughsatkut! ๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐ค
As promised, weโre excited to share our Veterans Day Photo Slideshow โ a special look back at yesterdayโs heartfelt celebration honoring those from Gambell who have served our country. ๐บ๐ธ๐ธ Thank you to everyone who joined us in showing respect and gratitude to our local heroes.
๐ Reminder:
Tomorrow โ Thursday, November 13 โ will be an Early Out Day for teacher training.
Students will be released at 1:30 PM. ๐โ๏ธ
๐ Halloween Carnival โ This Friday, November 14!
Join us from 6โ8 PM for a fun community evening full of games, costumes, and laughter! ๐ป๐
๐ Volleyball vs. Teller
Our mighty Qughsatkut will be hosting Teller this Friday and Saturday โ stay tuned for final game times (TBD). Come out and cheer for G-A-M! Go GAM! ๐ชโ๏ธ๐๐ค๐ปโโ๏ธ







Weโve got a busy and exciting week ahead here at Gambell Schools, so hereโs whatโs happening around campus!
๐บ๐ธ Veterans Day Celebration
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us as we honored Gambell's own who have served our country. It was a meaningful, respectful event โ and weโll be sharing a photo slideshow soon, so stay tuned! ๐ธโค๏ธ๐ค๐
๐ Early Out โ Thursday, November 13
Please remember that this Thursday will be an Early Out Day for teacher training.
Students will be released at 1:30 PM. ๐โ๏ธ
๐๐ป HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL โ This Friday!
Itโs finally here! Join us Friday from 6โ8 PM for our Halloween Carnival โ come one, come all!
Wear your costumes and get ready for:
๐ Haunted House
๐จ Face Painting
๐ฆ Duck Pond
๐ฏ Darts
๐ Bounce House
๐ Prize Booth
โฆand lots more fun for all ages!
๐ Volleyball Games vs. Teller
Weโre excited to host Teller for two volleyball games this Friday and Saturday โ game times to be announced soon! Letโs pack the gym and cheer on our mighty Qughsatkut! ๐๐ค๐ปโโ๏ธ
Go GAM! ๐ช
Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11 @ 1:00 PM, we invite our entire community to gather in the school gym for our Veteranโs Day Program. ๐บ๐ธ๐๏ธ
Together, we will honor Gambellโs veterans whose courage and sacrifice have protected our freedoms and strengthened our people. Their stories are part of our shared history, and tomorrow we are humbled to listen as they share their experiences and memories of service. ๐บ๐ธ๐
Following the program, we will close with an Atuq ceremony โ a moment of song, remembrance, and unity to honor our veterans and the generations who have carried their spirit forward. ๐ถ๐๏ธ
Please join us for this special day of gratitude, reflection, and pride. Bring your families, your hearts, and your voices as we stand together โ one community, one Sivuqaq, honoring those who served. ๐บ๐ธ
Honoring the past. Inspiring the future. ๐บ๐ธ โค๏ธ๐ค๐
Announcement: ๐โ๏ธ Gambell School 1st Quarter Awards Recipients! โ๏ธ๐
What an incredible start to the year at Gambell School! Our students have worked hard, helped one another, and made their families and community proud. ๐ From our youngest learners to our soon-to-be graduates, the Qughsatkut spirit was shining bright this quarter! ๐ช๐ซ
Letโs celebrate these amazing students who earned recognition for their growth, effort, and achievement! ๐๐๐
๐ Kindergarten
๐ Most Improved Student: Aiden Booshu
๐ Student of the Quarter: Rylan Campbell
๐ผ 1st Grade
๐ Most Improved Student: Elyjah Iworrigan-Koonooka
๐ Student of the Quarter: Scarlett Campbell
๐ 2nd Grade
๐ Most Improved Student: Alex Koonooka
๐ Student of the Quarter: Paul Apangalook
๐ 3rd Grade
๐ Most Improved Student: Alloraya Iworrigan
๐ Student of the Quarter: Jamal Aningayou
๐ชถ 4th Grade
๐ Most Improved Student: Maci Slwooko
๐ Student of the Quarter: Lena Koonooka
๐ 5th Grade
๐ Most Improved Student: Brooklyn Iworrigan
๐ Student of the Quarter: Isabelle Kaningok
โ๏ธ 6th Grade
๐ Most Improved Student: Bastian Irrigoo
๐ Student of the Quarter: Mason Konahok
๐ 7th Grade
๐ Most Improved Student: Jack Boolowon
๐ Student of the Quarter: Jam Gaston
๐ 8th Grade
๐ Most Improved Student: Gavin Iyakitan
๐ Student of the Quarter: Haylee Apassingok
๐งญ 9th Grade
๐ Most Improved Student: Grace Campbell
๐ Student of the Quarter: Evelyn Koonooka
๐ซ 10th Grade
๐ Most Improved Student: Eljay Apatiki
๐ Student of the Quarter: Brennan Apatiki
๐ 11th Grade
๐ Most Improved Student: Ezra Parks
๐ Student of the Quarter: Marlene Annogiyuk
๐ 12th Grade
๐ Most Improved Student: Jarvis Campbell
๐ Student of the Quarter: Josephine Ungott
๐๐ฅ Quarter 1 Honor Roll ๐ฅ๐
Weโre so proud of our Honor Roll Students who showed focus, consistency, and excellence in their studies! ๐
๐ฅ GPA 4.0 โ Outstanding effort and achievement!
๐ฅ GPA 3.5 โ Hard work and dedication paying off!
Keep flying high, Qughsatkut โ your success inspires us all! ๐๐ช๐
๐๐ฏ Quarter 1 Attendance Awards ๐ฏ๐
Showing up matters โ and these students proved it! ๐
Their commitment to learning and consistency is a huge part of what makes Gambell School โ Home of the Qughsatkut ๐๐ GAM Strong. ๐๐
We are SO proud of every Qughsatkut for your determination, kindness, and teamwork this quarter! ๐
Letโs keep this energy rolling into Quarter 2 โ together, we rise like the waves that surround us. ๐๐โจ
#QughsatkutPride #GambellStrong #SivuqaqSpirit #StudentSuccess #CommunityCelebration









Todayโs the day โ our Quarter 1 Awards Ceremony is happening this afternoon at 2:30 PM! ๐โจ
We canโt wait to celebrate our amazing students and all theyโve accomplished during the first quarter. ๐ฅณ Letโs show up big with cheers, smiles, and community pride as we recognize their hard work, dedication, and growth!
๐ Special note for families: The office has reached out to parents and guardians of our Students of the Quarter so they can enjoy a free cafeteria lunch ๐ฒ with their child before the ceremony.
Letโs pack the gym with Sivuqaq spirit โ see you there! ๐๐
A huge thank you to everyone in our Gambell School community for makingย Spirit Weekย such a wonderful success โ culminating in ourย Halloween Costume Dayย yesterday, October 31!
The creativity and enthusiasm across our school were incredible. Students and staff alike were engaged, energized, and excited, showing theirย Qughsatkutย pride in every hallway and classroom.
Weโve included some photo highlights below to share the fun, and weโre already looking forward to bringing back the costumes onย November 14ย for ourย Halloween Carnival!
Also, a big shout-out to ourย GAM Volleyball team and Coach Amaaya, who are inย Koyukย this weekend! Theyโll be playing two more games tonight โย 6:30โ8:00 p.m. vs. Elimย andย 8:30โ10:00 p.m. vs. Koyuk. Letโs all send them our support, power, and love! ๐ช๐
Thank you again to everyone โ students, staff, and families โ for your energy and school spirit. You make Gambell Schools a truly special place.
Go Qughsatkut! Go GAM!










