John Apangalook School

Good morning, Sivuqaq!

🎉🐻‍❄️💙 GAM COMMUNITY — IT’S A BIG BLUE-AND-WHITE WEEKEND! 💙🐻‍❄️🎉
Your Mighty Qughsatkut are out in full force, and today is packed with excitement!

🏐 VOLLEYBALL — GAME DAY!
TODAY, Friday, November 14
Get up and yell: G-A-M, GAM! 💙🤍
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! 🐻‍❄️🔥

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL TONIGHT!
Dress up, bring the kids, and join us for a night of fun, treats, and community spirit!
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Tonight!)
Games, prizes, spooky surprises, and lots of laughter — a perfect Friday celebration for the whole family! 🎉🎃💙

🏐 VOLLEYBALL — ROUND TWO!
TOMORROW, Saturday, November 15
Start your Saturday with more GAM pride!
Doors open: 9:00 AM
Game time: 9:30 AM

Let’s pack the stands, lift up our athletes, and keep the momentum going! 💙🤍🐻‍❄️
💙🐻‍❄️ COME OUT, CELEBRATE, AND SHOW YOUR GAM SPIRIT!
It’s a full weekend of community light, fun, and blue-and-white pride.
See you there — Go Mighty Qughsatkut! 🐻‍❄️💙🤍

Good afternoon, Sivuqaq! ❄️🐻‍❄️💙🤍

As promised, we’re excited to share our Veterans Day Photo Slideshow — a special look back at yesterday’s heartfelt celebration honoring those from Gambell who have served our country. 🇺🇸📸 Thank you to everyone who joined us in showing respect and gratitude to our local heroes.

📚 Reminder:
Tomorrow — Thursday, November 13 — will be an Early Out Day for teacher training.
Students will be released at 1:30 PM. 🕜✏️

🎃 Halloween Carnival – This Friday, November 14!
Join us from 6–8 PM for a fun community evening full of games, costumes, and laughter! 👻🎉

🏐 Volleyball vs. Teller
Our mighty Qughsatkut will be hosting Teller this Friday and Saturday — stay tuned for final game times (TBD). Come out and cheer for G-A-M! Go GAM! 💪❄️💙🤍🐻‍❄️

Good afternoon, Sivuqaq! ❄️🐻‍❄️💙🤍

We’ve got a busy and exciting week ahead here at Gambell Schools, so here’s what’s happening around campus!

🇺🇸 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 — and we’ll be sharing a photo slideshow soon, so stay tuned! 📸❤️🤍💙

📚 Early Out – 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. 🕜✏️

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL – This Friday!
It’s finally here! Join us Friday from 6–8 PM for our Halloween Carnival — come one, come all!
Wear your costumes and get ready for:
🏠 Haunted House
🎨 Face Painting
🦆 Duck Pond
🎯 Darts
🎈 Bounce House
🎁 Prize Booth
…and lots more fun for all ages!

🏐 Volleyball Games vs. Teller
We’re excited to host Teller for two volleyball games this Friday and Saturday — game times to be announced soon! Let’s pack the gym and cheer on our mighty Qughsatkut! 💙🤍🐻‍❄️
Go GAM! 💪

Good afternoon, Sivuqaq!

Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11 @ 1:00 PM, we invite our entire community to gather in the school gym for our Veteran’s Day Program. 🇺🇸🎖️

Together, we will honor Gambell’s 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. 🇺🇸📜

Following the program, we will close with an Atuq ceremony — a moment of song, remembrance, and unity to honor our veterans and the generations who have carried their spirit forward. 🎶🕊️

Please join us for this special day of gratitude, reflection, and pride. Bring your families, your hearts, and your voices as we stand together — one community, one Sivuqaq, honoring those who served. 🇺🇸

Honoring the past. Inspiring the future. 🇺🇸 ❤️🤍💙

Good afternoon, Sivuqaq!
Announcement: 🎉❄️ Gambell School 1st Quarter Awards Recipients! ❄️🎉
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. 🌟 From our youngest learners to our soon-to-be graduates, the Qughsatkut spirit was shining bright this quarter! 💪💫
Let’s celebrate these amazing students who earned recognition for their growth, effort, and achievement! 🎊📚👏
🐚 Kindergarten
🏆 Most Improved Student: Aiden Booshu
🌟 Student of the Quarter: Rylan Campbell
🌼 1st Grade
🏆 Most Improved Student: Elyjah Iworrigan-Koonooka
🌟 Student of the Quarter: Scarlett Campbell
🐚 2nd Grade
🏆 Most Improved Student: Alex Koonooka
🌟 Student of the Quarter: Paul Apangalook
🌞 3rd Grade
🏆 Most Improved Student: Alloraya Iworrigan
🌟 Student of the Quarter: Jamal Aningayou
🪶 4th Grade
🏆 Most Improved Student: Maci Slwooko
🌟 Student of the Quarter: Lena Koonooka
🌊 5th Grade
🏆 Most Improved Student: Brooklyn Iworrigan
🌟 Student of the Quarter: Isabelle Kaningok
❄️ 6th Grade
🏆 Most Improved Student: Bastian Irrigoo
🌟 Student of the Quarter: Mason Konahok
🐋 7th Grade
🏆 Most Improved Student: Jack Boolowon
🌟 Student of the Quarter: Jam Gaston
🌅 8th Grade
🏆 Most Improved Student: Gavin Iyakitan
🌟 Student of the Quarter: Haylee Apassingok
🧭 9th Grade
🏆 Most Improved Student: Grace Campbell
🌟 Student of the Quarter: Evelyn Koonooka
💫 10th Grade
🏆 Most Improved Student: Eljay Apatiki
🌟 Student of the Quarter: Brennan Apatiki
🌟 11th Grade
🏆 Most Improved Student: Ezra Parks
🌟 Student of the Quarter: Marlene Annogiyuk
🎓 12th Grade
🏆 Most Improved Student: Jarvis Campbell
🌟 Student of the Quarter: Josephine Ungott
🎓💥 Quarter 1 Honor Roll 💥🎓
We’re so proud of our Honor Roll Students who showed focus, consistency, and excellence in their studies! 💙
🥇 GPA 4.0 – Outstanding effort and achievement!
🥈 GPA 3.5 – Hard work and dedication paying off!
Keep flying high, Qughsatkut — your success inspires us all! 🐋💪📖
🕐🎯 Quarter 1 Attendance Awards 🎯🕐
Showing up matters — and these students proved it! 🙌
Their commitment to learning and consistency is a huge part of what makes Gambell School — Home of the Qughsatkut 🐋💙 GAM Strong. 🌟👏
We are SO proud of every Qughsatkut for your determination, kindness, and teamwork this quarter! 💙
Let’s keep this energy rolling into Quarter 2 — together, we rise like the waves that surround us. 🌊🐋✨
#QughsatkutPride #GambellStrong #SivuqaqSpirit #StudentSuccess #CommunityCelebration

Good morning, Sivuqaq!
Today’s the day — our Quarter 1 Awards Ceremony is happening this afternoon at 2:30 PM! 🏆✨
We can’t wait to celebrate our amazing students and all they’ve accomplished during the first quarter. 🥳 Let’s show up big with cheers, smiles, and community pride as we recognize their hard work, dedication, and growth!
🎈 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 🍲 with their child before the ceremony.
Let’s pack the gym with Sivuqaq spirit — see you there! 💙💛

Good afternoon, Sivuqaq!

A huge thank you to everyone in our Gambell School community for making Spirit Week such a wonderful success — culminating in our Halloween Costume Day yesterday, October 31!

The creativity and enthusiasm across our school were incredible. Students and staff alike were engaged, energized, and excited, showing their Qughsatkut pride in every hallway and classroom.

We’ve included some photo highlights below to share the fun, and we’re already looking forward to bringing back the costumes on November 14 for our Halloween Carnival!

Also, a big shout-out to our GAM Volleyball team and Coach Amaaya, who are in Koyuk this weekend! They’ll be playing two more games tonight — 6:30–8:00 p.m. vs. Elim and 8:30–10:00 p.m. vs. Koyuk. Let’s all send them our support, power, and love! 💪🏐

Thank you again to everyone — students, staff, and families — for your energy and school spirit. You make Gambell Schools a truly special place.

Go Qughsatkut! Go GAM!

🎃 Good afternoon, Sivuqaq! 👻
What an awesome day it’s been for Q Day and Jersey Day — huge thanks to everyone for showing their school and sports spirit today! 💙🧡 The pride and energy around campus have been incredible — way to go, GAM! 🙌
Tomorrow marks the grand finale of Spirit Week, and we’re going out in style with Halloween Costume Day! 🧙‍♀️🧛‍♂️🧚‍♀️ It’s the perfect way to wrap up a week full of fun, creativity, and community spirit.
So bring your best costumes, your smiles, and your spooky spirit — let’s finish the week strong and have some fun together! 🎃✨
#GAMFam #SpiritWeek #Qughsatkut

🌅 Good evening, Sivuqaq! 💜
We had a fantastic Parent-Teacher Conference today — huge thanks to all our parents, guardians, and community members who came out to support our students! 📚🙌 Your partnership makes all the difference in helping our kids learn, grow, and succeed. 💪✨
💜 Tomorrow (Thursday) is Q Day and Jersey Day! 💜
Let’s celebrate school pride and team spirit together — wear your Qughsatkut gear or rep your favorite sports team jersey! 🏈🏀⚾🏒
We can’t wait to see everyone showing off that Gambell pride and energy! 💜🐋🔥

Good afternoon, Sivuqaq! 💙
🎉 Parent-Teacher Conferences Tonight! 🎉
We’re having an amazing school year so far — and tonight’s your opportunity to partner with teachers in supporting your child’s learning and success! ✨
📅 When: Tonight! Wednesday, October 29
🕔 Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Where: Gambell School
Come chat with your child’s teachers, celebrate their progress, and pick up their Quarter 1 Report Card! 🏫📖
We’ll have light refreshments 🍪☕ and lots of smiles to share. 😄
Let’s keep working together to make this the best year yet for our students! 🙌
We can’t wait to see you all tonight! 💫
#GambellPride #Teamwork #ParentPower #AcademicExcellence

Good afternoon, Sivuqaq! ❄️🐻‍❄️🌊
A quick reminder that Parent–Teacher Conferences are tomorrow, Wednesday, October 29th, from 5–7 PM at the school! Come meet your teachers, talk about your students’ progress, and enjoy some light refreshments while you’re here. 🍪☕
A huge thank you to everyone showing their school spirit this week! 💙 Today’s Twin Day was amazing — the matching outfits and big smiles made it a day to remember. 👯‍♀️✨
Tomorrow is 90s Theme Day! 🎶💿🕶️
Channel your inner 90s legend — think:
Baggy jeans, flannel shirts, and backwards hats 🧢
Neon windbreakers and retro sneakers 👟
Saved by the Bell, Fresh Prince, Spice Girls, or NSYNC vibes 🎤🎧
Let’s keep that Spirit Week energy strong, Sivuqaq — show your pride and style, because we are the Sivuqaq Qughsatkut! 🐻‍❄️💪🌬️💙

Good afternoon, Sivuqaq!

We have a few important updates from Gambell Schools:

📚 No School Thursday & Friday
There will be no school for students this Thursday and Friday, October 23-24, due to Site Inservice. Students should not come to school on those days.

🗓️ End of Quarter 1 – Mid-Term
This Friday, October 24, marks the end of Quarter 1 and our official mid-term.

👥 Parent Teacher Conferences
Next week, we’ll be holding our mid-term Parent Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, October 29 from 5:00–7:00 PM at the school. Light refreshments will be served. We hope to see all our families there!

🎃 Halloween Carnival!
Join us for our Halloween Carnival on Saturday, November 1 from 6:00–8:00 PM. It’s going to be a fun night for students, families, and community members—don’t miss it!

Thank you, Sivuqaq, for your continued support of our students and school community!

🎉 PEP RALLY HAPPENING NOW! 🎉
Come join us in the Gambell School Gymnasium as we send off our Junior Wrestling and Junior Cheerleading teams as they head to Unalakleet to represent Gambell with pride and heart!
🕘 Time: 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
📅 Date: Today
Let’s pack the gym and cheer them on! 🙌
💥 At the end of the pep rally, our Junior Cheerleading Squad will perform four routines to get everyone fired up.
Bring your energy. Bring your pride. Let’s make some noise for our student-athletes! 🐻🔥
#qughsatkut #PepRally #GetUpAndYell #GAM

Good afternoon, Sivuqaq,

Our sincerest condolences to the Soonagrook family.

Out of respect for the family, all after-school activities and Open Gym will be canceled today, Wednesday, Sep. 24, 2025.

Good morning, Sivuqaq! 🌊❄️
This is a warm reminder that today is our Title I / Migrant Education Community Meeting.
📅 Date: Today—Thursday, September 18, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Place: Gambell School MPR
Come hear updates, share your thoughts, and help guide the programs that support our kids. Light refreshments will be served – we’d love for you to stop in, visit, and be part of the conversation.
Your voices make our school stronger. We look forward to seeing you there! 💙✨

Good afternoon, Sivuqaq! 🌟
We’re excited to invite you to our Title I & Migrant Education Meeting this Thursday, September 18th, from 5:00–7:00pm at the Gambell Schools MPR.
This important meeting is an opportunity to:
Learn how Title I and Migrant Education programs support our students and families ✨
Share your ideas and feedback 💬
Strengthen the partnership between school, parents, and community ❤️
All staff will be present, and we warmly encourage parents, guardians, and community members to join us. Your voice matters, and we’d love to see you there!
📅 When: Thursday, September 18th
🕔 Time: 5:00–7:00pm
📍 Where: School MPR
Let’s work together to keep our students’ futures bright. 🌅

Good evening, Sivuqaq! 🌊
What an awesome first two days of school! 🎊 Students came in smiling, happy to see old friends, and already making new ones. We are so excited for the year ahead and grateful to share it with this community. 💙
Here’s a look at next week’s schedule:
Monday, Sept. 1 – 🎆 Labor Day Holiday – No School
Tuesday, Sept. 2 – 🏫 School Day with an Early Out at 1:30pm
Wednesday, Sept. 3 – 📝 Teacher Inservice – No School for Students
Thursday & Friday, Sept. 4–5 – Back to our regular schedule ✅
Enjoy the long weekend, be ready for Tuesday’s early dismissal, and then students will have a mid-week break while teachers are in training.
Thank you all for your support! We’re looking forward to an incredible school year together! 🚀✨