We hope everyone has had a wonderful and restful summer! Here is the 2025-2026 AISD School Calendar again- please click the link if you'd like a version to download: https://5il.co/3kii9

See you in a few weeks!

#aisd #aisdproud #schoolcalendar #annetteislandschooldistrict #metlakatla #alaska #wayiwah
9 months ago, Annette Island School District
2025-2026 School Calendar .  Link to pdf in text
We've got one more celebration today! 🎉

There isn't a nationally recognized Superintendent Appreciation Day, so we have decided to make one! Today, May 6th, is now the AISD Superintendent Appreciation Day, which also happens to fall on Mr. Lindsey's birthday!

Our community is truly fortunate to have such an exceptional leader guiding our district. Taw has dedicated more than 20 years of service to the district, growing through a variety of roles—from maintenance, to principal, to Superintendent—demonstrating unwavering commitment and leadership at every step. His deep knowledge of the district’s operations, combined with his tireless work ethic, ensures that AISD consistently provides the highest quality education for our students.
Under his leadership, a culture of positivity, collaboration, and innovation has flourished, strengthening both our schools and our community. We are sincerely grateful for Taw’s dedication, integrity, and the care he brings to his role each day.

Please join us in celebrating Mr. Lindsey! 🎉

#aisd #aisdproud #superintendentappreciation #metlakatla #alaska #wayiwah
about 2 hours ago, Annette Island School District
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Today is School Nurse Appreciation Day! 🩺

We are so grateful to our amazing Nurse Cindy Hudson for taking such good care of our students! Her kindness and compassion create a safe, welcoming environment where every student feels cared for and supported. We truly appreciate all that she does and are so fortunate to have her as part of our team!

#schoolnurse #aisd #aisdproud #metlakatla #employeeappreciation #schoolnurseappreciation #alaska #nurse #wayiwah

about 4 hours ago, Annette Island School District
school nurse appreciation day graphic with glitter and a stethoscope
Check out this Commercial Fishing opportunity! Join us for an evening centered around empowering the commercial fishing industry, open to all current and future fishing business owners!

When: Thursday, May 7th
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Where: MHS

Items of discussion:
Leadership styles
Communication & Teaching Strategies
Crew Development
Conflict Resolution

Brought to you in partnership with Sea Grant Alaska, AMSEA, The Watchmen of Metlakatla, Metlakatla Indian Community, and AISD.

#aisd #aisdproud #metlakatla #metlakatlacommunity #wayiwah
about 6 hours ago, Annette Island School District
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AISD invites the 2026 Hunter Ed Grads and their families to Hunter Ed Night on Friday, May 15th! Please join us as we celebrate the students who have completed the wonderful program. We'll have pizza and lots of prizes- see you there!

#huntereducation #aisd #aisdproud #metlakatla #alaska #wayiwah
about 8 hours ago, Annette Island School District
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Check out our next Class of 2026 Senior Highlight: Morgan Hayward! 🎓

#metlakatlahighschool #metlakatlaclassof2026 #classof2026 #metlakatla #wayiwah
about 9 hours ago, Metlakatla High School
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Richard Johnson Elementary invites the Metlakatla Community to join us for our Pre-K through 5th Grade Luulgit (Feast) THIS Friday!

When: Friday, May 8th
When: 11:30 am
Where: Town Hall

Please join us for this meal and celebration featuring performances by our Pre-K through 5th grade students!

#rjes #richardjohnsonelementary #metlakatla #feast #wayiwah
1 day ago, Richard Johnson Elementary School
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The AISD Indian Parent Committee and the MIC Cultural Heritage Department are thrilled to offer a FREE Family Sm'algyax Night next Tuesday at MHS!

When: Tuesday, May 12th
When: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Where: MHS Commons
Open to all!

No need to sign up ahead of time, please arrive at 6:45 to get registered so we can start right at 7:00! See you there!

#aisd #aisdproud #metlakatla #alaska #wayiwah #tsimshian #smalgyax
1 day ago, Annette Island School District
graphic with text, image of Metlakatla, information about Family Sm'algyax Night on Tuesday May 12th
Tomorrow, we encourage all students and staff to wear red in recognition of the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls (MMIW). Wearing red is a way to raise awareness and show our commitment to standing together as a community—caring for one another, honoring those who are missing, and working toward a future where no more relatives are lost.

#mmiw #aisd #aisdproud #tsimshian #metlakatla #alaska
2 days ago, Annette Island School District
graphic with text, red hand with a feather in it.  Information about MMIW and wearing read on May 5th

Friday, May 1st was College and Career Decision Day!

It's never too early to talk to your student about what they want their life to look like after high school, and we encourage families to start early!

We've been sharing our Class of 2026's plans after graduation, but we'd love to hear from our other students across the district! Check in with your students (Pre-K - 12th grade) on their thoughts for their future College and Career, and feel free to share their responses in the comments!

We've got some great resources on our College & Career Readiness page on the MHS website:
https://www.aisdk12.org/o/mhs/page/college-career

There is a world of opportunities awaiting your students - dream big! Wayi Wah!

#aisd #aisdproud #metlakatlahighschool #metlakatla #alaska #wayiwah

2 days ago, Annette Island School District
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Happening this week for AISD Students and Metlakatla Commercial Fishermen! There is still time to sign up! 🐟

The Alaska Sea Grant is back again for a 2nd year of training for both current and future fishermen, with classes available for 6th - 12th grade and our Metlakatla Community Fishermen! Check out the flyer for a schedule of events, and sign up at the link below:

-Thursday, May 7th: 7-8:30pm at the High School- Open to ALL Commercial Fishermen regardless of experience
-Friday, May 8th Assembly: 8:10-8:40am 6th-12th Crew Class 8:45-1:40pm (Reminder: all Friday assemblies are open to the public!), held in the MHS Gym!
-Saturday, May 9th & Sunday, May 10th: AMSEA Marine Safety Training starting at 9am at the High School

AMSEA Event Sign Up:
https://amsea.wufoo.com/forms/m81sn3n10vornm/

For all current and future Metlakatla Fishermen: please take a few minutes to complete this survey to help us tailor more events and training brought to Metlakatla!

General Fisherman Survey:
https://bit.ly/4dLoGc7

#aisd #aisdproud #metlakatla #alaska #metlakatlafisherman #wayiwah

2 days ago, Annette Island School District
graphic with text, fishing boat, information about AMSEA fisherman safety training classes happening this week.  Details and sign up links in the text of the post.
Check out our next Class of 2026 Senior Highlight: Logan Williams! 🎓

#metlakatlahighschool #metlakatlaclassof2026 #classof2026 #metlakatla #wayiwah
2 days ago, Metlakatla High School
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It's Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎✏️

This week, we celebrate the outstanding educators of Annette Island School District. Your dedication, creativity, and commitment to our students make a lasting impact in our community. Each day, you inspire curiosity, encourage growth, and guide our students toward reaching their full potential.

Thank you for your passion, patience, and unwavering support. Our students thrive because of you, and we are deeply grateful for everything you do.

#aisd #aisdproud #teacherappreciation #employeeappreciation #wayiwah #metlakatla
2 days ago, Annette Island School District
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AISD Community: Please help us show appreciation and celebrate our outstanding AISD Staff by nominating a staff member to earn a Golden Apple Award of Excellence!

AISD is seeking to recognize and honor staff members who display EXCELLENCE in working to ensure students with disabilities have the opportunity for inclusive education with their peers as part of the general education curriculum and school community! You can nominate anyone who works with or for students in the district for one of four Golden Apple Awards!

Click the link to nominate:
https://bit.ly/golden-apple-26

#aisd #aisdproud #goldenappleaward #excellenceisthestandard #metlakatla #wayiwah

3 days ago, Annette Island School District
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Thanks to our recent produce order with Wolf Point Produce, our RJES Students have been enjoying some delicious fresh fruits and veggies! This week, they've enjoyed golden kiwi, cherry tomatoes, carrots, and tangerines. Luk'wil ama ts'maatk! (Very delicious!) 🍊

T'oya̱xsut 'nüün Wolf Point Produce for your partnership with AISD!

#aisd #aisdproud #wolfpointproduce #metlakatla #wayiwah
4 days ago, Annette Island School District
student eating a tangerine in a classroom
student holding a tangerine in a classroom
student holding a tangerine in a classroom
student eating a tangerine in a classroom.  he is wearing headphones and looking at an ipad
students holding a tangerine in a classroom
student holding a tangerine in a classroom
student eating a tangerine in a classroom
student eating a tangerine in a classroom
tangerines on a tray
Today, AISD celebrates an incredible achievement within our community! Congratulations to our dedicated AISD Staff and community members who have earned their degrees—your commitment to learning and growth is truly inspiring!

By bringing your new knowledge, skills, and experiences back into our classrooms, you are strengthening not only our schools, but our entire community. Your hard work creates more opportunities and brighter futures for the students you serve every day.

We are proud of you, grateful for you, and excited to see the impact you will continue to make. Congratulations on this well-deserved milestone! 🎓

Fort Lewis College:
Kalen Edenshaw
Kristen Howell
Raeme Janes
Brandi Patterson
Tami Schleusner

University of Alaska Southeast:
David Hamilton
Jared Williams - Masters Degree
Daniel Williams - Masters Degree

University of Alaska Fairbanks:
Lizzy Eaton

University of Alaska:
Theresa Wellington-McGilton

Graduates and families- please add graduation photos from all of your different ceremonies in the comments so we can continue to celebrate! 🎉

#aisdproud #metlakatla #classof2026 #metlakatlaindiancommunity #wayiwah #staffappreciation
4 days ago, Annette Island School District
women in graduation caps and gowns, some wearing cedar hats, at a graduation ceremony.
students in graduation caps and gowns, some wearing cedar hats, in the sunshine at a graduation ceremony
students walking across graduation stage outside.
students walking across graduation stage outside.
students walking across graduation stage outside.
students walking across graduation stage outside.
students walking across graduation stage outside.
Check out our RJES Lap Competition Winners!

Each year, Mr. Hamilton holds a running competition for 2nd-5th grade to see who can get the most laps! The laps were tracked over the last three weeks of school, with a boy and girl winner for each class (with a fourth grade tie!).  These students put their best effort forward to win the competition, and the winners will get to have lunch at Skaters Lake with Mr. Hamilton and Mr. Joe eat lunch and play games!  

The winners are:
-Lana H
-Dawson C
-Kaspen B
-Layla F
-Jesse J
-Anton H
-Giana H
-David B
-Gabriella B

Luk'wil aam dzapsm, runners!

#rjes #richardjohnsonelementary #physicaleducation #metlakatla #wayiwah
5 days ago, Richard Johnson Elementary School
students standing in gym holding certificates.  They are wearing backpacks and smiling.

🎓Attention Class of 2026! 🎓

Please send in a senior photo and 1 or 2 baby photos for the yearbook by May 7th!

Photos can be emailed to Jeannie Lindsey or Linnea Milligrock:
jlindsey@aisdk12.org
lmilligrock@aisdk12.org

#metlakatlahighschool #classof2026 #metlakatla #wayiwah

5 days ago, Metlakatla High School
graphic with text, reminder for Class of 2026 families to send in photos for the yearbook.
May 1st is National School Principal Appreciation Day! 🎉

To our incredible principals, Mrs. Hudson, Mr. Gifford, and Mr. Nigus, your commitment, leadership, and passion for education help create a positive space where both students and staff succeed. The difference you make each day does not go unnoticed, and we truly appreciate everything you bring to our schools and our community. Thank you for your ongoing dedication and committment to excellence!

#aisd #aisdproud #metlakatla #alaska #principalappreciationday #schoolprincipal #employeeappreciation #wayiwah
5 days ago, Annette Island School District
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Check out our next Class of 2026 Senior Highlight: Felicity Olofson-Leisholmn! 🎓

#metlakatlahighschool #metlakatlaclassof2026 #classof2026 #metlakatla #wayiwah
5 days ago, Metlakatla High School
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