Dear Sivuqaq Families and Friends,
Weβre excited to invite you to join us this Friday, May 16 at 1:00 PM for our end-of-year Atuq ceremony and celebration at Gambell Schools! ππ
This yearβs celebration will be especially meaningfulβa film crew from Giant Screen Films will be here to capture the beauty and joy of our traditions. π₯β¨ They are working on a documentary, supported by the National Science Foundation, that will share Indigenous knowledge and celebrate Yupik culture, music, and art. π§πΆπ¨
The project has land use agreements with Sivuqaq, Inc. and Kukulget, Inc., and filming plans have been developed in partnership with local advisors and producers, including Wallace Ungwiluk and Chris Koonooka.
We would love for you to be part of this special moment. Come celebrate with us, dance with us, and close out the school year as one strong community. π«Άπ½π
Letβs show the world the strength, pride, and beauty of Sivuqaq! ππ
ππ You're Invited! Join us for the Q4 Awards & Athletic Awards Assembly
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Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
π Time: 1:30 PM β 3:30 PM
π Location: GAM Schools Gym
Weβll be celebrating the hard work, achievements, and dedication of our studentsβboth in the classroom and on the court, field, and mat! ππππ€ΌββοΈ
Come cheer on our scholars and athletes as we wrap up an incredible year with well-deserved recognition! ππ
#StudentSuccess #AthleticAwards #Q4Awards #QughsatkutPride

πβ¨ Graduation 2025 is here! β¨π
You're Invited to join us as we celebrate the Class of 2025!
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Date: Sunday, May 11, 2025
π Time: 6:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
π Location: Gambell School Gym
Canβt make it in person? π₯ No worriesβweβll be live-streaming on NFHS! https://console.nfhsnetwork.com/nfhs-events/#/events/evtcc9cc583d9
Come cheer on our graduates as they cross the stage and step into their next chapter! π
#ClassOf2025 #GraduationDay #GambellPride #WeDidIt

πβ¨ Graduation 2025 is almost here! β¨π
You're Invited to join us as we celebrate the Class of 2025!
π
Date: Sunday, May 11, 2025
π Time: 6:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
π Location: Gambell School Gym
Canβt make it in person? π₯ No worriesβweβll be live-streaming on NFHS! https://console.nfhsnetwork.com/nfhs-events/#/events/evtcc9cc583d9
Come cheer on our graduates as they cross the stage and step into their next chapter! π
#ClassOf2025 #GraduationDay #GambellPride #WeDidIt

Youβre Invited to PROM!
Juniors have opened the invite to 7th grade and upβso get ready to dress up, dance, and celebrate the night!
When: TONIGHT! Friday, May 9, 2025
Where: GAM School MPR
Itβs going to be a night to rememberβmusic, photos, fun, and friends!
Note: The lock-in after prom is for high school students only.
πβ¨ Graduation 2025 is almost here! β¨π
You're Invited to join us as we celebrate the Class of 2025!
π
Date: Sunday, May 11, 2025
π Time: 6:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
π Location: Gambell School Gym
Canβt make it in person? π₯ No worriesβweβll be live-streaming on NFHS!
https://console.nfhsnetwork.com/nfhs-events/#/events/evtcc9cc583d9
Come cheer on our graduates as they cross the stage and step into their next chapter! π #ClassOf2025 #GraduationDay #GambellPride #WeDidIt

β¨π PROM 2025 β A Starlit Night πβ¨
Get ready to dance the night away under the stars!
ποΈ Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
π Time: 8:00 PM
π Where: GAM MPR
π Lock-in to follow!
π Open to 9thβ12th grade students only
ποΈ Admission:
$10 β Single
$15 β You + Your Plus One
π° All proceeds go to the Student Activities Fund to support future events and fun! Dress your best and bring your best vibesβit's going to be a night to remember! ππ€
#Prom2025 #StarlitNight #DanceUnderTheStars #StudentFundraiser

It's Teacher Appreciation Week!
Let's take this opportunity to thank the incredible teachers who inspire, educate, and empower our students every day. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom.
Thank you for all that you do!
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #EducationHeroes
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π The ABC Countdown continues at GAM!
π΅ Q β Qughsatkut Day (Wear Blue & White): Monday, May 5
Show off your school spirit loud and proud in your Qughsatkut gear! ππ€
π R β Rainbow Day: Tuesday, May 6
Wear as many colors as you can OR dress head to toe in your favorite color of the rainbow!π
πΆοΈ S β Sunglasses Day: Wednesday, May 7
Throw on your shadesβyour future is looking extra bright! πβοΈ
π T β Thanks Day: Thursday, May 8
Take a moment to show appreciation to someone (or lots of someones!) you're thankful for. π
πΊπΈ U β USA Day: Friday, May 9
Rock your red, white, and blue to celebrate the stars and stripes! β€οΈπ€π
#ABCCountdown #QughsatkutPride

π Join Us at the Community Market β LAST ONE of the School Year! π
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Happening TODAY β Saturday, May 3, 2025
β° Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
πͺ Doors Open for Setup: 2:30 PM
Whether you're hunting for unique gifts, tasty treats, or just looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday afternoonβthis is it! Come celebrate our final Community Market of the school year with us.
π Location: GAM Schools MPR
Letβs go out with a bang and show some love! ποΈπ
#CommunityMarket #ShopLocal #SaturdayMarket #SupportSmallBusiness #LastOneOfTheYear

π Join Us at the Community Market β LAST ONE of the School Year! π
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Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
β° Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
πͺ Doors Open for Setup: 2:30 PM
Whether you're hunting for unique gifts, tasty treats, or just looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday afternoonβthis is it! Come celebrate our final Community Market of the school year with us. Also enjoy end of the year teacher sales!
π Location: GAM Schools MPR
Letβs go out with a bang and show some love! ποΈπ
#CommunityMarket #ShopLocal #SaturdayMarket #LastOneOfTheYear

β¨π PROM 2025 β A Starlit Night πβ¨
Get ready to dance the night away under the stars!
ποΈ Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
π Time: 8:00 PM
π Where: GAM MPR
π Lock-in to follow!
π Open to 9thβ12th grade students only
ποΈ Admission:
$10 β Single
$15 β You + Your Plus One
π° All proceeds go to the Student Activities Fund to support future events and fun!
Dress your best and bring your best vibesβit's going to be a night to remember! ππ€
#Prom2025 #StarlitNight #DanceUnderTheStars #StudentFundraiser

β¨π PROM 2025 β A Starlit Night πβ¨
Get ready to dance the night away under the stars!
ποΈ When: 8:00 PM
π Where: GAM MPR
π Lock-in to follow!
π Open to 9thβ12th grade students only
ποΈ Admission:
$10 β Single
$15 β You + Your Plus One
π° All proceeds go to the Student Activities Fund to support future events and fun!
Dress your best and bring your best vibesβit's going to be a night to remember! ππ€
#Prom2025 #StarlitNight #DanceUnderTheStars #StudentFundraiser

πΈβ¨ FY25 Yearbooks are on sale now!
Capture all the memories from this school year in one special book! ππ
You can pay online for quick and easy checkoutβdonβt miss out! π»ποΈ
Limited copies available, so snag yours before theyβre gone!
#FY25Yearbook #SchoolMemories #OrderNow
online pay site: https://shop.memorybook.com
School Code: 083646M
ππ FY26 Kindergarten Enrollment is OPEN!
Enrollment packets are now available for pick-up in the school office! Stop by and get your future kindergartener ready for an exciting year ahead! ποΈπ
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Required Documents:
- Completed enrollment packet
- Birth Certificate or Tribal Certificate
- Immunization Record
Let the adventure begin! π«β¨ #KinderEnrollment #FutureKinders #SchoolReady

π The ABC Countdown continues...
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Ά is for Game Day this Monday, April 21, 2025!
π²ππ Let the games begin! ππ₯
#ABCCountdown #GIsForGameDay #SchoolFun

NSHC Summer Camp Opportunities!
Native Arts
June 2 β June 7th
This camp focuses on connecting students with Native Arts in meaningful ways. Students will be working with local artists on beading, kuspuk sewing, skin sewing and carving. Students will begin the week with a small sample of each skill then choose a specific art to focus on for the rest of the week. The week will end with an exhibition at the Katirvik Cultural Center in Nome. The materials students produce will be theirs to keep.
Hunting and Subsistence Skills
June 9- 13th
This camp focuses on providing students with all the skills needed to hunt safely and responsibly. Students will spend the first half of the week learning about hunting and firearm safety with experts from Alaska Department of Fish and Game. The rest of the week will be spent learning how to process reindeer. Students will be provided with coolers to return home with meat.
(Applications due on May 9th ) Attached you will find the application in a fillable PDF and a word document β They are exactly the same. We only need one per person.
Who: High school aged BSSD students, NPS students, and MEHS students from the region.
going into 9th and graduating seniors included
Where: Camp Nuuk (20 miles east of Nome) β on safety sound
When: first 2 weeks in June
What: see above
Why: 3 big goals
Build future tribal leaders
Build a future healthcare workforce
Promote wellness in our people and environment
Frequently Asked Questions:
You do not have to be Alaska Native to participate in any of these camps
You must be Alaska Native to work with ivory or seal skin.
Dual Credit is through Northwest Campus
See application for more info =)
*Get application from the school.

πβ¨ State Testing Starts TOMORROW! β¨π
ποΈ Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Itβs time for our students to show what they know! πͺ We believe in each and every one of themβletβs help them feel confident and ready!
Families, hereβs how you can help:
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Make sure your child gets a good nightβs sleep
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Fuel up with a healthy breakfast
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Arrive on time and ready to do their best
Letβs cheer them on as they tackle the test with focus and determination! π»ββοΈπ
#StateTesting #WeBelieveInYou #QughsatkutPride #TestingReady
π¨ποΈ A is for Art Day β 1st Grade Creations! ππΌοΈ
Our 1st graders kicked off the ABC Countdown by painting picture frames and creating a beautiful hanging driftwood display! πΏβ¨
Their colorful frames and creative teamwork made for a unique and artistic masterpiece. π
#ABCCountdown #AisForArt #1stGradeArtists #DriftwoodDisplay #CreativeKiddos #PaintAndPlay






π¨π§Ί A is for Art Day β 5th Grade Weaves Culture into Creativity! πβ¨
Our 5th graders celebrated A is for Art Day by diving into the art of basket weaving, blending creativity with cultural tradition. π§΅πΏ
What a beautiful way to learn and create through a hands on project! π
#ABCCountdown #AisForArt #5thGradeArtists #BasketWeaving #CultureAndCreativity #HandsOnLearning
