Good morning, Sivuqaq! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿค

Itโ€™s a busy, joyful, and festive week here at Gambell Schools as we head into winter break โ„๏ธ๐Ÿปโ€โ„๏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.

๐ŸŽโœจ Two Big Community Events Coming Up โœจ๐ŸŽ
๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽ„ Christmas Pageant ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽถ

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday, December 17
โฐ 6:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Gambell Schools Gymnasium

Join us for a wonderful evening as all of our amazing studentsโ€”PreK through 12th gradeโ€”perform in our annual Christmas Pageant ๐ŸŒŸ
This is always a highlight of the season and a chance to celebrate the talent, confidence, and hard work of our students.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐ŸŽ„ Annual Christmas Bazaar ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ›๏ธ

๐Ÿ“… Saturday, December 20
โฐ 3:00โ€“5:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Gambell Schools Gymnasium

Come shop, visit, and enjoy the holiday spirit at our Christmas Bazaar ๐ŸŽ…โ„๏ธ
If you would like to rent a table, please contact Teacher JM for details.

๐Ÿ“Ž More information about both events can be found in the attached flyers.

We look forward to celebrating together as a communityโ€”Qughsatkut pride, holiday cheer, and lots of smiles all around ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿค๐ŸŽ„โœจ

See you there, Sivuqaq! โ„๏ธ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽถ
about 3 hours ago, Qughsakut
Christmas Pageant Flyer
Christmas Bazaar Flyer

Good morning, Sivuqaq!

Announcement: ๐Ÿปโ€โ„๏ธ Gambell Schools is seeking a Middle School Basketball Coach! ๐Ÿปโ€โ„๏ธ

Weโ€™re 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, weโ€™d love to hear from you.

๐Ÿ“„ Check the attached flyer for full details about responsibilities and how to apply.
โœจ 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.
Letโ€™s continue building a strong program for our young Qughsatkut athletes.
๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿค Go Qughsatkut! ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’™ ๐Ÿปโ€โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ€

4 days ago, Qughsakut
MS Basketball Coach Ad
Good morning, Sivuqaq.

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 familyโ€™s permission, our regular Open Gym schedule will continue as normal this evening.

Thank you, Sivuqaq, for your support and care for one another.
5 days ago, Qughsakut

๐Ÿ‘Huge congratulations to our 2025 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska Mix Six/2A Volleyball State winners!
๐Ÿฅˆ Golovin Lynx: 2nd Place Overall
๐Ÿฅ‰ Shaktoolik Wolverines: 3rd Place Overall & Sportsmanship Award Winner!
๐Ÿ‘ Well done to both teams!"

6 days ago, Bering Strait School District
2025 State Mix Six Results
๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ‹ GOOD EVENING, SIVUQAQ! ๐Ÿ‹๐ŸŽ‰

In recognition of todayโ€™s successful whale hunt and the excitement across the village, tomorrow will be a WHALE DAY!

โœจ No school for students
โœจ 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. โš“โ„๏ธ๐ŸงŠ

Wishing all families a joyful, well-deserved day of celebration tomorrow.
Happy Whale Day, Sivuqaq! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ‹๐Ÿค
11 days ago, Qughsakut
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Good afternoon, Sivuqaq! ๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿโœจ

As we head into the long Thanksgiving weekend, we would like to wish every family across our island a joyful, warm, and restful holiday. Tomorrowโ€™s community gathering is always one of the highlights of the yearโ€”good food, good company, and the spirit of Sivuqaq coming together. ๐Ÿ’›๐ŸคŽ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿค

May your homes be filled with laughter, full tables, happy kids, safe travels, and a whole lot of gratitude. ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ”ฅ

To everyone cooking, serving, hosting, dancing, drumming, sharing stories, helping Elders, and welcoming visitorsโ€”thank you. You make this community shine. ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ™Œ

Wishing all of Sivuqaq a joyful and peaceful Thanksgiving.
Eat well, rest well, and enjoy every moment tomorrow. ๐Ÿฅง๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿ˜Š

Gobble gobble gobble! ๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿ˜„

19 days ago, Qughsakut
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๐Ÿ†Congratulations๐Ÿ†
๐ŸBSSD Region 1 Western Conference Mixed-6 Volleyball Tournament Winners๐Ÿ
๐ŸŽ‰Good luck to Golovin Lynx & Shaktoolik Wolverines at State Championships๐ŸŽ‰
19 days ago, Bering Strait School District
2025 Mix Six
๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธ HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL THANK-YOU! ๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธ๐ŸŽƒ

๐ŸŽƒโœจโญ Good morning, Sivuqaq!

Last Fridayโ€™s 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. ๐Ÿฌ๐ŸŽฏ๐Ÿ‘ป

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.

๐Ÿ† A Note About Prize Tickets
Because the turnout was so strong, a few families ended the evening with leftover prize tickets they didnโ€™t 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. ๐ŸŽ 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. Weโ€™re already looking forward to next year! ๐Ÿงกโœจ๐ŸŽช
25 days ago, Qughsakut
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Good morning, Sivuqaq.
Weโ€™re waking up to fresh snow and a steady wind this morning. School is open, and classes are proceeding as scheduled.
As always, your childโ€™s 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 weโ€™ll keep you updated if anything changes.
25 days ago, Qughsakut
Good afternoon, Sivuqaq!

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!
26 days ago, Qughsakut
Good morning, Sivuqaq! โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿค

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. ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ

Even though the wins didnโ€™t fall our way, the memories made on the courtโ€”every serve, every laugh, every huddle, every moment shared as a teamโ€”will stay with our athletes long after the season ends. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿค

We are proud of their heart, effort, and resilience.
Qughsatkut Strong๐Ÿปโ€โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿค
26 days ago, Qughsakut
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Good morning, Sivuqaq!

The National Weather Service Winter Storm Warning for St. Lawrence Island is in effect until 6:00 AM Thursday. We are expecting 5โ€“10 inches of additional snow and strong wind gusts.

School is open today. As always, the safety of Gambellโ€™s 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.
27 days ago, Qughsakut
Good morning, Sivuqaq!

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 6โ€“10 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.
28 days ago, Qughsakut
Good morning, Sivuqaq!

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿปโ€โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ’™ GAM COMMUNITY โ€” ITโ€™S A BIG BLUE-AND-WHITE WEEKEND! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿปโ€โ„๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰
Your Mighty Qughsatkut are out in full force, and today is packed with excitement!

๐Ÿ VOLLEYBALL โ€” GAME DAY!
TODAY, Friday, November 14
Get up and yell: G-A-M, GAM! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿค
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! ๐Ÿปโ€โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ

๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป 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! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ’™

๐Ÿ 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

Letโ€™s pack the stands, lift up our athletes, and keep the momentum going! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿค๐Ÿปโ€โ„๏ธ
๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿปโ€โ„๏ธ COME OUT, CELEBRATE, AND SHOW YOUR GAM SPIRIT!
Itโ€™s a full weekend of community light, fun, and blue-and-white pride.
See you there โ€” Go Mighty Qughsatkut! ๐Ÿปโ€โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿค
about 1 month ago, Qughsakut
Good afternoon, Sivuqaq! โ„๏ธ๐Ÿปโ€โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿค

As promised, weโ€™re excited to share our Veterans Day Photo Slideshow โ€” a special look back at yesterdayโ€™s heartfelt celebration honoring those from Gambell who have served our country. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ“ธ Thank you to everyone who joined us in showing respect and gratitude to our local heroes.

๐Ÿ“š Reminder:
Tomorrow โ€” Thursday, November 13 โ€” will be an Early Out Day for teacher training.
Students will be released at 1:30 PM. ๐Ÿ•œโœ๏ธ

๐ŸŽƒ Halloween Carnival โ€“ This Friday, November 14!
Join us from 6โ€“8 PM for a fun community evening full of games, costumes, and laughter! ๐Ÿ‘ป๐ŸŽ‰

๐Ÿ 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! ๐Ÿ’ชโ„๏ธ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿค๐Ÿปโ€โ„๏ธ

about 1 month ago, Qughsakut
GAM Veterans Day 2025
Happy Veterans Day - Welcoming Our Elders
National Anthem &  Students Thanking Veterans For Their Service
Thank You For Your Service
Veterans Day Speakers
Veterans Day Luncheon
Veterans Day Atuq Ceremony
Good afternoon, Sivuqaq! โ„๏ธ๐Ÿปโ€โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿค

Weโ€™ve got a busy and exciting week ahead here at Gambell Schools, so hereโ€™s whatโ€™s happening around campus!

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 weโ€™ll be sharing a photo slideshow soon, so stay tuned! ๐Ÿ“ธโค๏ธ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’™

๐Ÿ“š 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. ๐Ÿ•œโœ๏ธ

๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL โ€“ This Friday!
Itโ€™s finally here! Join us Friday from 6โ€“8 PM for our Halloween Carnival โ€” come one, come all!
Wear your costumes and get ready for:
๐Ÿ  Haunted House
๐ŸŽจ Face Painting
๐Ÿฆ† Duck Pond
๐ŸŽฏ Darts
๐ŸŽˆ Bounce House
๐ŸŽ Prize Booth
โ€ฆand lots more fun for all ages!

๐Ÿ Volleyball Games vs. Teller
Weโ€™re excited to host Teller for two volleyball games this Friday and Saturday โ€” game times to be announced soon! Letโ€™s pack the gym and cheer on our mighty Qughsatkut! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿค๐Ÿปโ€โ„๏ธ
Go GAM! ๐Ÿ’ช
about 1 month ago, Qughsakut
Good afternoon, Sivuqaq!

Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11 @ 1:00 PM, we invite our entire community to gather in the school gym for our Veteranโ€™s Day Program. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ

Together, we will honor Gambellโ€™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. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ“œ

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. ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ•Š๏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. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Honoring the past. Inspiring the future. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ โค๏ธ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’™
about 1 month ago, Qughsakut
Good afternoon, Sivuqaq!
Announcement: ๐ŸŽ‰โ„๏ธ Gambell School 1st Quarter Awards Recipients! โ„๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰
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. ๐ŸŒŸ From our youngest learners to our soon-to-be graduates, the Qughsatkut spirit was shining bright this quarter! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ซ
Letโ€™s celebrate these amazing students who earned recognition for their growth, effort, and achievement! ๐ŸŽŠ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ‘
๐Ÿš Kindergarten
๐Ÿ† Most Improved Student: Aiden Booshu
๐ŸŒŸ Student of the Quarter: Rylan Campbell
๐ŸŒผ 1st Grade
๐Ÿ† Most Improved Student: Elyjah Iworrigan-Koonooka
๐ŸŒŸ Student of the Quarter: Scarlett Campbell
๐Ÿš 2nd Grade
๐Ÿ† Most Improved Student: Alex Koonooka
๐ŸŒŸ Student of the Quarter: Paul Apangalook
๐ŸŒž 3rd Grade
๐Ÿ† Most Improved Student: Alloraya Iworrigan
๐ŸŒŸ Student of the Quarter: Jamal Aningayou
๐Ÿชถ 4th Grade
๐Ÿ† Most Improved Student: Maci Slwooko
๐ŸŒŸ Student of the Quarter: Lena Koonooka
๐ŸŒŠ 5th Grade
๐Ÿ† Most Improved Student: Brooklyn Iworrigan
๐ŸŒŸ Student of the Quarter: Isabelle Kaningok
โ„๏ธ 6th Grade
๐Ÿ† Most Improved Student: Bastian Irrigoo
๐ŸŒŸ Student of the Quarter: Mason Konahok
๐Ÿ‹ 7th Grade
๐Ÿ† Most Improved Student: Jack Boolowon
๐ŸŒŸ Student of the Quarter: Jam Gaston
๐ŸŒ… 8th Grade
๐Ÿ† Most Improved Student: Gavin Iyakitan
๐ŸŒŸ Student of the Quarter: Haylee Apassingok
๐Ÿงญ 9th Grade
๐Ÿ† Most Improved Student: Grace Campbell
๐ŸŒŸ Student of the Quarter: Evelyn Koonooka
๐Ÿ’ซ 10th Grade
๐Ÿ† Most Improved Student: Eljay Apatiki
๐ŸŒŸ Student of the Quarter: Brennan Apatiki
๐ŸŒŸ 11th Grade
๐Ÿ† Most Improved Student: Ezra Parks
๐ŸŒŸ Student of the Quarter: Marlene Annogiyuk
๐ŸŽ“ 12th Grade
๐Ÿ† Most Improved Student: Jarvis Campbell
๐ŸŒŸ Student of the Quarter: Josephine Ungott
๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ’ฅ Quarter 1 Honor Roll ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐ŸŽ“
Weโ€™re so proud of our Honor Roll Students who showed focus, consistency, and excellence in their studies! ๐Ÿ’™
๐Ÿฅ‡ GPA 4.0 โ€“ Outstanding effort and achievement!
๐Ÿฅˆ GPA 3.5 โ€“ Hard work and dedication paying off!
Keep flying high, Qughsatkut โ€” your success inspires us all! ๐Ÿ‹๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ“–
๐Ÿ•๐ŸŽฏ Quarter 1 Attendance Awards ๐ŸŽฏ๐Ÿ•
Showing up matters โ€” and these students proved it! ๐Ÿ™Œ
Their commitment to learning and consistency is a huge part of what makes Gambell School โ€” Home of the Qughsatkut ๐Ÿ‹๐Ÿ’™ GAM Strong. ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ‘
We are SO proud of every Qughsatkut for your determination, kindness, and teamwork this quarter! ๐Ÿ’™
Letโ€™s keep this energy rolling into Quarter 2 โ€” together, we rise like the waves that surround us. ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ‹โœจ
#QughsatkutPride #GambellStrong #SivuqaqSpirit #StudentSuccess #CommunityCelebration
about 1 month ago, Qughsakut
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Good morning, Sivuqaq!
Todayโ€™s the day โ€” our Quarter 1 Awards Ceremony is happening this afternoon at 2:30 PM! ๐Ÿ†โœจ
We canโ€™t wait to celebrate our amazing students and all theyโ€™ve accomplished during the first quarter. ๐Ÿฅณ Letโ€™s show up big with cheers, smiles, and community pride as we recognize their hard work, dedication, and growth!
๐ŸŽˆ 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 ๐Ÿฒ with their child before the ceremony.
Letโ€™s pack the gym with Sivuqaq spirit โ€” see you there! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’›
about 1 month ago, Qughsakut
Good afternoon, Sivuqaq!

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.

Weโ€™ve included some photo highlights below to share the fun, and weโ€™re 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! Theyโ€™ll be playing two more games tonight โ€”ย 6:30โ€“8:00 p.m. vs. Elimย andย 8:30โ€“10:00 p.m. vs. Koyuk. Letโ€™s all send them our support, power, and love! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ

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!
about 1 month ago, Qughsakut
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