John Apangalook School

🏀🌟 Shoutout to Our Qughsatkut Basketball Stars! 🌟🏀 This weekend was one for the books as our Lil Dribblers and Middle School Basketball teams took on the Shaktoolik Tournament with enthusiasm and skill! 👶🏀 Our adorable Lil Dribblers played their hearts out, showing incredible teamwork and sportsmanship. It wasn’t just about the points they scored but also the fun and learning they experienced on the court. Watching them play was a true highlight! 🏆 Meanwhile, our fierce Middle School Team battled hard and secured a fantastic 2nd place finish! Their determination and hard work paid off, showcasing their growing skills and team spirit. A huge congratulations to all our players who represented Qughsatkut with such pride and joy. Way to go, teams! #QughsatkutPride #ShaktoolikTournament #LilDribblers #MiddleSchoolBasketball #TeamSpirit #CommunityCheer

🏆🌬️ Celebrating Innovation at the 2025 Clean Energy Olympics! 🌬️🏆 We are incredibly proud to announce the outstanding achievements of our young innovators at this year’s Clean Energy Olympics, where 94 students across 28 teams demonstrated their prowess in sustainable energy solutions. A big shoutout to the Qughsatkut Wind Blazers, comprised of talented Middle School and High School students: Mya, Audrey, Wylder, and Eddie. They soared above the competition, securing 1st place in the Virtual Middle School Wind Category! 🥇 But that's not all—our champions also received the Cultural Excellence Award, a special recognition celebrating their project's integration of cultural insights with scientific innovation. This award underscores the importance of incorporating cultural values in the pursuit of technological advancements. Join us in congratulating the Qughsatkut Wind Blazers for their remarkable achievements and for setting a high bar at the 2025 Clean Energy Olympics. Your hard work, creativity, and dedication are truly inspiring! #CleanEnergyOlympics2025 #SustainableFuture #WindBlazers #CulturalExcellence #YouthInnovation #RenewableEnergy

🌟 Exciting News from the Alaska State Science and Engineering Fair 2025! 🌟 We are thrilled to share the accomplishments of our bright young scientists from BSSD and Gambell at this year's science fair! 🔬 Katie Mae Apatiki and Cliff Borillo dazzled the judges and fellow participants with their engaging oral presentation on the Troutman Lake water clean-up project. Their dedication and hard work in environmental conservation shone brightly throughout their presentation! 🌐 Avie Heath took us on a virtual scientific journey with her innovative radon mapping project. It’s with immense pride that we announce Avie’s project was not only categorized as the Best Project in the Environmental Science Category but also reached the finals to contend for the overall winner of the fair! 🏆 A special congratulations to Avalon Heath on this outstanding achievement! Here's what Daniel Kranich, the Head Judge, had to say: "Your project was chosen as the best project in your category!! This means you can participate in final judging, which determines the overall winner for the fair." Join us in congratulating Avalon Heath, Katie Mae Apatiki, and Alexchander Cliff Borillo for their exceptional representation and for providing us with a glimpse of the potential future leaders in science and environmental care. 👏🌍 #ScienceFair2025 #BSSD #EnvironmentalScience #YouthInScience #FutureScientists #AlaskaStateScienceFair

🎉 Join Us at the Community Market today!🌟 📅 Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025 ⏰ Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM 🚪 Doors Open for Setup: 2:30 PM Whether you're looking for unique gifts, tasty treats, or just a fun way to spend your Saturday afternoon, we've got something for everyone. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to support local businesses and enjoy the community spirit. See you there! 📍GAM Schools MPR #CommunityMarket #ShopLocal #Crafts #SaturdayMarket

🎉 Join Us at the Community Market tomorrow!🌟 📅 Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025 ⏰ Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM 🚪 Doors Open for Setup: 2:30 PM Whether you're looking for unique gifts, tasty treats, or just a fun way to spend your Saturday afternoon, we've got something for everyone. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to support local businesses and enjoy the community spirit. See you there! 📍GAM Schools MPR #CommunityMarket #ShopLocal #Crafts #SaturdayMarket

Dear Sivuqaq Community, With all our hearts, we send our deepest condolences to the Apangalook family during this tough time. With the family's permission, Open Gym will still be on tonight from 7 PM to 11PM. Our thoughts are with everyone feeling this loss.

Families! Imagine this: ✅ FREE meals for your kids all summer ✅ Delivered straight to your home ✅ Zero cost, zero stress Sounds great, right? Meals to You through Food Bank of Alaska makes it happen! 📅 Sign-ups start April 1 and end April 30. 👉 Learn more: https://foodbankofalaska.org/meals-to-you

Registration for 'Meals to You' program is now open! Register by scanning the QR code. Sign-ups are available from April 1st to April 30th.

🎉 Join Us at the Community Market!🌟 📅 Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025 ⏰ Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM 🚪 Doors Open for Setup: 2:30 PM Whether you're looking for unique gifts, tasty treats, or just a fun way to spend your Saturday afternoon, we've got something for everyone. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to support local businesses and enjoy the community spirit. See you there! 📍GAM Schools MPR #CommunityMarket #ShopLocal #Crafts #SaturdayMarket

📢 Attention Parents & Guardians of Gambell Schools! 📢 🌼 Spring is testing season, and our students are participating in the AK STAR & MAP Growth assessments! These important tests help us track your child's academic progress and tailor their educational experiences. 🌟 Here’s how you can help your child succeed: Encourage Effort: Remind them that doing their best & take their time. Prioritize Rest: Make sure they rest well the night before testing. Be Punctual: Arrive on time & ready to focus. Your involvement is invaluable! Together, let’s support our students to excel and demonstrate their knowledge. 💪✨ #AKSTAR #MAPGrowth #StudentSuccess #ParentSupport

🏀 It’s Game Night! 🏀 Come out and support our Middle School Team tonight! Middle School Game & Atuq to follow: • Doors open: 7:00 PM • Tip-off: 7:30 PM • Admission: FREE! Extras: • Student Store will be open Let’s pack the gym and show them some support! 💙🤍 Go Qughsatkut! 🐻‍❄️

🏀 It's Game Night! 🏀 Come out and support our Lil’ Dribblers tonight! Doors open: 5:30 PM Game time: 6:00 PM Admission: FREE! Extras: • Student Store will be open • Fun walks happening throughout the night Let’s show some love to our young athletes! 💙🤍 Go Lil’ Dribs! Go Polar Bears! 🐻‍❄️ Reminder: All students 5th grade and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

🎉 Join us for the 46th Annual Yupik Days! 🌟 We're thrilled to invite you to celebrate Yupik Days from Thursday, March 27 to Friday, March 28, 2025. 🔹 Exciting Cultural Performances 🔹 Yupik Dance and Music 🔹 Storytelling Sessions 🔹 NYO & Yupik Games Make sure to check out the attached schedule so you don't miss out on anything. Let’s make this year’s Yupik Days a time to remember! 🌼🎶 #YupikDays #CulturalCelebration #Yupik #Sivuqaq

🎉 Congratulations to the winners of our Parent/Teacher Conference raffle! 🎉 A big thank you to everyone who came! We're excited to announce the lucky winners: 🔹 Creative Gear - Wilfred 🔹 Socks w/ Earrings - Kurtis 🔹 5 Gallons of Gas - Duane J 🔹 Socks w/ Bracelet - Kiing 🔹 5 Gallons of Stove Oil - Sean 🔹 Q Bingo Set - Linda T. 🔹 5 Gallons of Gas - Brianna Campbell 🔹 NVG Bingo - Orlin Sr. 🔹 5 Gallons of Stove Oil - Dena Congratulations to all! Please stop by the office to claim your prizes except for the gas & stove oil. Let’s keep the positive energy going as we continue to support our school community. 🌟 #ParentTeacherConference

🏆 TODAY: Quarter 3 Awards Ceremony! 🎉 Join us this afternoon as we celebrate the hard work and achievements of our amazing students! 🕜 Time: 1:30 PM 📍 Location: GAM School Gym 🚨 Reminder: School will dismiss early at 2:30 PM for Parent/Teacher Conferences. 👨‍🏫 Parent/Teacher Conferences: ⏰ Time: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM Take this opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers and discuss their progress and success! #Quarter3Awards #ParentTeacherConferences #QughsatkutPride

Hello Sivuqaq! 🌟 Yupik Days are approaching, and as we prepare to welcome guests and celebrate our culture, we're reaching out for a little extra support. We're setting up a hospitality room to provide a warm, welcoming space for our guests. We’re looking for donations of: - Homemade Dishes - Beverages: Coffee, tea, and juices - Snacks Dates Needed: Thursday, March 27 & Friday, March 28, 2025 Whether you can bring a dish, donate supplies, or contribute in any other way, your generosity would make a big difference in making Yupik Days a welcoming and enjoyable experience for everyone. Thank you in advance for your support!

🎬 Sunday Funday! Movie Night at Gambell School MPR 🍿 📅 Date: This Sunday, March 23 📍 Location: Gambell School MPR 🕒 Time: 1st movie at 4PM 🎟️ Admission: FREE! First Movie Options (PG) - Choose 1 (5th grade and younger will need a parent /guardian present) - Mufasa: The Lion King - Moana 2 - Dogman - Transformers One Second Movie Options (PG-13) - Choose 1 (Note: 7th, 8th, and high school students will need a permission slip for this session) - Back in Action - Electric State - Last Breath - The Gorge 🗳️ Vote Now! Comment below which movies you would like to see. The options with the most votes in each category will be shown!

🏆 Quarter 3 Awards Ceremony Announcement! 🎉 Join us as we celebrate our students' achievements! 🗓️ Date: Monday, March 24, 2025 ⏰ Time: 1:30 PM 📍 Location: GAM School Gym 🚨 Reminder: School will dismiss early at 2:30 PM for Parent/Teacher Conferences. 👨‍🏫 Parent/Teacher Conferences: ⏰ Time: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM 📅 Dive into your child's progress and discuss how we can support their continued success! #Quarter3Awards #ParentTeacherConferences #QughsatkutPride

🌟 Attention Parents and Guardians!🌟 👓 The Tundra Health Initiative/Last Frontier Eye Care to offer FREE vision screenings, eye exams, and glasses. 📅 When? March 17th to March 21st, 2025 📍 Where? School Library 👀 Ensure your child’s vision needs are met, supporting their learning and overall well-being. Please complete the vision screening and eye exam consent form and return it to your child's teacher promptly. Last Frontier Eye Care is here for the Community too! Eye exams & contact lens fittings too! 📞 Have questions or need to book an appointment? Call or text Last Frontier Eye Care at 907-434-1554. #VisionHealth #StudentWellness #FreeEyeCare

📢 School Resumes Tomorrow! 🍀📚 Hope everyone had an amazing Spring Break! 🌸✨ School is back on its regular schedule tomorrow, Monday, March 17, 2025. Don’t forget to wear green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀💚 Let’s kick off the week with luck and excitement! See y'all tomorrow! 🎒📖 #BackToSchool #StPatricksDay #WearGreen