Good afternoon, Sivuqaq!
Our mighty Qughsatkut HS Boys Basketball team takes on the St. Michaelβs Storm in back-to-back showdowns.
The Storm is coming.
Itβs time to protect our home court π»ββοΈππ€
Today: Thursday, February 19
Doors open 7:30 PM
Tipoff 8:00 PM
Tomorrow: Friday, February 20
Doors open 8:00 PM
Tipoff 8:30 PM
Senior Recognition 8 minutes before tipoff.
Pack the gym. Wear blue and white.
Letβs show the Storm what Qughsatkut pride looks like ππ€π»ββοΈ
Tournament Update: The Region 1 Bering Sea Conference brackets and schedules are now available!
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View Schedule: Click HERE
π₯ Live Stream: Watch all games live on the NFHS Network by clicking HERE!

Good afternoon, Sivuqaq!
Our annual School Climate and Connectedness Survey (SCCS) is now open. This survey gives families an opportunity to share feedback about our school climate, communication, safety, and overall connectedness.
Your voice matters. The information gathered helps us understand what we are doing well and where we can improve to better serve our students and community.
Families may complete the survey now through March 21, 2025 using the link below:
Family Survey:
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/aasb/70180family/surveys?language=en
Thank you for taking a few minutes to provide your input and support Gambell Schools.
We are closely monitoring current weather conditions, and student safety remains our number one priority.
At this time, Gambell Schools will remain open on a normal schedule, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. We will continue to monitor wind and visibility conditions throughout the day.
If you have concerns about your childβs safety and would prefer to keep them home today, absences will be excused due to weather. Please contact the school office to report the absence.
Please travel carefully and stay safe.
Due to deteriorating weather conditions, Gambell Schools will have an early release today at 1:30 PM.
Forecasted wind gusts are expected to increase this afternoon, and visibility remains reduced with ongoing snowfall. In the interest of student and staff safety, we will dismiss at 1:30 PM.
If any parent would like to excuse their child earlier than 1:30 PM, please call the school office, and we will mark the absence as weather-related. Parents may also pick up their child early, and the early dismissal will be excused due to weather conditions.
We will continue to monitor the situation closely. Stay safe!

Friendly reminder that today is Parent-Teacher Conference day at Gambell Schools.
Please join us this evening in the MPR from 5:00β7:00 PM to connect with your childβs teachers, ask questions, and discuss student progress.
βπ° Cake and coffee will be served.
We hope to see you tonight.
π£ Tomorrowβs the day! This is a friendly reminder that Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTCs) will be held tomorrow, Thursday, February 12, and we hope to see you there.
PTCs are a great opportunity to:
π©βπ« Check in with your childβs teachers
π Ask questions and review progress
π€ Strengthen homeβschool partnerships
βπ° Cake and coffee will be served in the MPR, so please feel free to stop by, visit, and connect.
π PTC Details
π Date: Thursday, February 12
β° Time: 5:00β7:00 PM
π« Location: Gambell Schools MPR
βπ° Refreshments: Cake and coffee provided
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow evening and working together to support our students.
Due to severe weather conditions, Gambell Schools will be closed today.
Sustained high winds and dangerous gusts are making it unsafe for students to travel to school. Based on current forecasts, conditions are expected to remain hazardous through much of the day.
A Saturday make-up day will be scheduled at a future date. Details will be announced separately.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please take care and stay safe.
π Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTCs) are coming up this Thursday, February 12, and we invite all parents and guardians to join us for an evening of connection and conversation.
This is a great time to:
π©βπ« Check in with your childβs teachers
π Ask questions and review progress
π€ Strengthen homeβschool partnerships
βπ° Cake and coffee will be served in the MPRβplease come by and visit.
π PTC Details
π Date: Thursday, February 12
β° Time: 5:00β7:00 PM
π« Location: Gambell Schools MPR
βπ° Refreshments: Cake and coffee provided
We look forward to seeing you there and working together to support our students.
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.

