See you in a few weeks!
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Wayi Wah Chiefs &. Miss Chiefs!
#metlakatlahighschool #metlakatla #alaska #fundraiser #wayiwah
Our first winner for the month of November is RJES Teacher Jennifer McCarty!
Here's what the nominators had to say:
"Jen definitely deserves this award. She shows up every day with heart, patience, and a genuine love for her students. She’s always willing to help and encourage her coworkers. She brings positive energy that makes our school a better place to be. "
"Jennifer McCarty creates a classroom environment where students feel seen, valued, and connected both academically and culturally. She maintains high expectations for learning and growth. Through collaboration with families, colleagues, and the broader community, Jen strengthens the school culture and models professionalism, compassion, and excellence in education. Her commitment to culturally responsive teaching and student success makes a lasting impact well beyond the classroom."
Congratulations, Jen!
#aisd #aisdproud #metlakatla #goldenappleaward #aisdstaff #staffappreciation
Our Chiefs & Miss Chiefs basketball teams play the Wrangell Wolves this weekend! Saturday games will be played in the morning to accommodate our visiting team's travel.
This weekend, we will also host our Senior Night for the Class of 2026, and announce Homecoming Court!
Please note:
We will celebrate ALL of our Class of 2026 Seniors from ALL MHS activities on Friday, 1/23! Additionally, Winter/Spring activities (including basketball) will recognize their Seniors during their last home event.
Please come join us to cheer on our teams and celebrate the Class of 2026! Wayi Wah, Chiefs & Miss Chiefs!
#metlakatlahighschool #metlakatlachiefs #metlakatlamisschiefs #wayiwah #metlakatla #alaska
Our CLMS Wrestling Team will have a Parent Meeting on Monday, January 19th at 6:00 pm at MHS! If your student is interested in participating in wrestling, please join us. Practice will begin next week.
*Please note: students must have a physical on file with AISD to participate.*
#clms #charlesleaskmiddleschool #wrestling #clmswrestling #metlakatla #wayiwah
If you haven't already, please consider purchasing a shirt or sweatshirt to support the Annette Island School District’s first Xsoo (Canoe) Club! Purchase a shirt ($25 YS-5X) or sweatshirt ($40 YXS-5X) from Custom Ink to help support their journey to Celebration 2026 in Juneau!
https://www.customink.com/fundraising/aisd-xsoo-club-2026
We are very fortunate to have three incredible Metlakatla Artists design a series of THREE original shirts with proceeds going directly to our Xsoo Club to support their first trip! This first design was created by Gyibaawm Laxha (David R. Boxley). Collect all three shirts and help send our students and community members to Juneau!
What is the Xsoo (Canoe) Club?
Xsoo Club is a group that brings together the community with students at AISD by having a family member travel with a student. We are also training AISD staff to be club leaders as one part of the effort to integrate Ts’msyen culture into their classrooms. This will be the very first time canoes from Metlakatla will be traveling to Juneau for Celebration and the group that are traveling from the southernmost community of southeast Alaska. We are asking for your support to help us get there, because when we pull together as our ancestors did, anything is possible. Wayi Wah!
#aisd #aisdproud #xsooclub #canoe #xsoo #metlakatla #tsimshian #wayiwah
📸 School & Community Picture Retakes will be held THIS Sunday (Jan 18th) and Monday (Jan 19th)! 📸
Due to our bad weather last week, Inter-State Studio was able to reschedule photo retakes for this Sunday & Monday! We do NOT have school Monday, but you are able to bring your student to the RJES gym during either session to get a school photo retaken:
Sunday, January 18th
4:00 - 6:00 pm @ RJES Gym
Community + School Photo Retakes
Monday, January 19th
8:30 am - 11:30 am @ RJES Gym
School Photo Retakes
Here is the information from Inter-State Studio:
Parents/guardians are now in a few different scenarios, depending on if they purchased and if their child was absent or if they were unhappy with the original picture. Read below to see how we handle each situation:
Parents/guardians whose child was absent:
-Parents/guardians should bring their child to ready to be photographed.
-Parents/guardians who have previously placed an order do not need to place a new order.
-Parents/guardians who have not ordered can place an order using the Retake Event Order Code, 0416QCF at https://inter-state.com/Order. This Order Code is different from the original Event Order Code.
Parents who are unhappy with the original picture:
-Parents/guardians who placed an order should send the Picture Package, including the envelope, to school on Retake Day. Please ensure the package is given to the photographer so they have the information they need to replace the original picture with the retake. Our photographers need the Original Picture Packages to produce the Retake Picture Package.
-Customers who only ordered Digital Download Products should still have a Picture Package envelope with a Photo Statement to return.
-Parents/guardians who have not ordered can place an order using the Retake Event Order Code, 0416QCF at https://inter-state.com/Order. This Order Code is different from the original Event Order Code.
Questions? Check out the Inter State Studio site: https://inter-state.com/
#aisd #metlakatla #aisdproud #wayiwah #schoolphotos
Join us TONIGHT (Friday, January 16th) for another exciting Telescope Night at the runway hangar, starting at 6:00 pm!
🗓 When: TONIGHT, 1/16 | 6:00–7:30 pm
📍 Where: Runway Hangar (see map for parking areas and road closures)
🌌 What we might see: Saturn, Jupiter, and even the Aurora!
We’ll have hot chocolate and s’mores ready to keep you warm—bundle up and come enjoy a night of stargazing, science, and fun with our community!
#telescopenight #aisd #aisdproud #metlakatla #alaska #wayiwah
Help support our MHS Band by purchasing delicious See's Candies! Their Online Fundraiser is going on NOW until January 30th!
Click the link to purchase:
https://www.yumraising.com/store/valentines-day-2026-mhs-band-eec1/Ama_Sch8901
Please see any MHS Band student for info!
#metlakatlaband #metlakatla #alaska #fundraiser #seescandies #wayiwah
The AISD Board Work Session scheduled for today will be rescheduled to a later date. We will share the new date as soon as it becomes available.
#aisd #aisdproud #metlakatla #alaska #wayiwah
REMINDER!
Students must be at least 16 years of age and have a valid driver's license or bush license to drive a car or truck on the AISD campus.
Thank you!
#aisd #aisdproud #metlakatla #alaska #wayiwah
There is NO SCHOOL for students on Monday, January 19th for Staff Inservice!
#aisd #aisdproud #metlakatla #annetteislandschooldistrict #wayiwah
When: Saturday, January 24th
Time: 9:00 PM
Where: RJES Gym
#homecoming #metlakatla #alaska #wayiwah #metlakatlahighschool
https://app.smore.com/n/h572s
#clms #charlesleaskmiddleschool #metlakatla #alaska #wayiwah #newsletter #clmsnewsletter
Click the link to purchase:
https://www.yumraising.com/store/valentines-day-2026-mhs-band-eec1/Ama_Sch8901
Please see any MHS Band student for info!
#metlakatlaband #metlakatla #alaska #fundraiser #seescandies #wayiwah
In order to allow all of our Class of 2026 Seniors from all activities to participate, we will host Senior Recognition Night and the Homecoming Dance that weekend!
Friday 1/23: Senior Recognition Night
Saturday 1/24: Homecoming Dance
Winter/Spring activities (including basketball) will still recognize their Seniors during their last home event.
Wayi Wah, Chiefs & Miss Chiefs!
#metlakatlahighschool #classof2026 #metlakatlaclassof2026 #metlakatlachiefs #metlakatlamisschiefs #wayiwah #metlakatla
Tickets are are $20 each and will be available for purchase through any of our MHS Basketball Players! The winner will be drawn during half-time of the final game tonight!
Wayi Wah, Chiefs & Miss Chiefs!
#metlakatlahighschool #metlakatla #alaska #metlakatlabasketball #fundraiser #wayiwah
Annette Island School District’s first Xsoo (Canoe) Club is planning to travel to Celebration 2026 in Juneau! Purchase a shirt ($25 YS-5X) or sweatshirt ($40 YXS-5X) from Custom Ink to help support their journey!
https://www.customink.com/fundraising/aisd-xsoo-club-2026
We are very fortunate to have three incredible Metlakatla Artists design a series of THREE original shirts with proceeds going directly to our Xsoo Club to support their first trip! This first design was created by Gyibaawm Laxha (David R. Boxley). Collect all three shirts and help send our students and community members to Juneau!
What is the Xsoo (Canoe) Club?
Xsoo Club is a group that brings together the community with students at AISD by having a family member travel with a student. We are also training AISD staff to be club leaders as one part of the effort to integrate Ts’msyen culture into their classrooms. This will be the very first time canoes from Metlakatla will be traveling to Juneau for Celebration and the group that are traveling from the southernmost community of southeast Alaska. We are asking for your support to help us get there, because when we pull together as our ancestors did, anything is possible. Wayi Wah!
#aisd #aisdproud #xsooclub #canoe #xsoo #metlakatla #tsimshian #wayiwah
We are working to resolve the issue- thank you for your patience!
#metlakatla #alaska #wayiwah #metlakatlahighschool #metlakatlainvitational
