Annette Island School District

Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 30th, is the First Annual Metlakatla Job Fair at Town Hall! There will be employment opportunities from various entities and businesses in our community. MHS students will be attending and bringing their resumes and cover letters, we recommend community members do the same! 1:00 - 3:00 pm for High School Students 3:00 - 5:00 pm for all Metlakatla Residents Click the link to view the flyer: https://5il.co/3e2pu We hope to see you there!

Thank you to the Donors of the Metlakatla High School Class of 2025 Scholarship Fund! If you are interested in contributing to the Class of 2025 Scholarship Fund, it's not too late! Please contact Chelsea Martinez at 907-821-3810 or cmartinez@aisdk12.org #metlakatlahighschool #metlakatla #aisd #aisdproud #wayiwah #classof2025 #metlakatlaclassof2025 #scholarship

Earlier this month, SERRC Trainers Cameron and Mary came to Metlakatla to do the final step in our strategic plan around Suicide Prevention with The Watchmen Program. We now have 17 of our students trained in Teen Mental Health First Aid. These students also signed up without knowing that they would be financially compensated as an intern with our partnership with Wil la mootk! Thank you students for your solution-based mindset and being leaders in our community! Elizabeth A. Emma G. Morgan H. Zaeyah H. Jaci M. Roger M. Dannica H. Daycee K. Sarah G. Saahdia B. Kelly M. Parker M. Kyson D. Luke A. Stella D. MaKarii M. Jordy M. #aisd #aisdproud #metlakatlahighschool #metlakatla #alaska #wayiwah

Metlakatla High School Student Government participated in the Spring Conference of the Alaska Association of Student Governments (AASG) in Sitka last weekend. They had a wonderful time, and one of our students received an award for her excellent resolution! AASG conferences bring students from all over the state of Alaska together to discuss issues important to Alaskan students. Delegations bring "resolutions" - formal policy proposals - to the conference to be debated and voted on by all delegations at the conference. AASG conferences are entirely student-run: all of the leadership positions are filled by students, all of the resolutions are written by students, and all matters of procedure are handled by elected student leaders. Two of our students - Gabrielle S. and Reese T. - brought resolutions to the conference concerning environmental protection and health education, respectively. Both resolutions were passed by the Conference, and will now be sent to the Alaska Legislature for consideration. Additionally, Gabrielle's resolution was awarded "Resolution of the Conference" by the Executive Board! At the end of the conference, the Metlakatla High School Student Government organized a beach fire with the Student Governments of Ketchikan High School and Kotzebue High School at the Mosquito Cove campsite. Student Government would like to thank the conference hosts - Freddie Charbonneau and Jack Davis - for organizing a fantastic event, and also providing opportunities for our students to explore Sitka! 📸: Owen Fulton #metlakatlahighschool #AASG #wayiwah #metlakatla #alaska #studentgovernment

The K-12 Git lax lik staa Dance Group will now be held every Thursday 5:30-6:30 pm at the Longhouse. Any student grade K-12 is welcome! Pre-K is welcome with their parent/ guardian. Please contact Mrs. McCarty (jmccarty@aisdk12.org) or Mrs. Cook (ccook@aisdk12.org) if you have any questions. #aisd #aisdproud #gitlaxlikstaa #metlakatla #alaska #wayiwah #dancegroup #tsimshian

Next Wednesday, May 7th, will be the 2025 AISD Arts Showcase at Metlakatla High School from 5:00-7:00 pm! Artwork from our CTE and Native Art programs will be on display and for sale/auction throughout the evening. Donations will also be accepted for our programs! The performance schedule is as follows (students should arrive 15 minutes prior to their first performance time dressed in concert 'nice' clothes, sandals optional): 5:00 6th Grade Band 5:15 DDF & Solos/Duets 5:45 CLMS Band 6:00 Combined CLMS/MHS Band 6:15 MHS Choir 6:30 MHS Band See you there! #aisd #aisdproud #artsshowcase #metlakatlahighschool #charlesleaskmiddleschool #wayiwah #metlakatla #alaska #artseducation

On Friday, our MHS Theater Class traveled to Ketchikan to watch a matinee production of "Alice in Wonderland" put on by the First City Players! They also got to participate in a fun theater workshop with the cast where they learned and played some theater games and worked on developing their improvisation skills. Thank you to the First City Players for hosting our students, and congratulations on a wonderful show! #metlakatlahighschool #metlakatlatheater #firstcityplayers #wayiwah #fieldtrip #alaska #artseducation

Mark your Calendar! Wednesday, April 30th, 5:45-7:15 Open Swim Pool Session is dedicated to April's Autism Awareness Month! A specialist from the Alaska Autism Resource Center will be present to answer any questions regarding strategies to promote inclusivity, education, and water safety. All are welcome! The pool has a 75-person limit, and our families and allies around Autism will be given 1st preference. Thank you to Daniel and Jamie Brendible, Annette Island Service Unit, Annette Island School District, and Mom's on a Mission for sponsoring this event. #autismawareness #alaskaautismresourcecenter #aisd #mic #aisu https://5il.co/3elyw

RJES Families: Tomorrow we have our Aleutian Ballad trip! It looks like we are in for a turn in the weather. Please make sure your children are dressed for wet windy weather. We have reached out, and we are still planning to leave the State Dock at 9am.

Reminder! Metlakatla High School will host the Activities Banquet next Friday, May 2nd at 5:30 pm at Town Hall for all MHS Activities Participants and their families! AISD will provide burgers & hot dogs, and we ask that each class please bring something to share (please see the suggested items below): Freshman & Sophomores: Chips & Salads Juniors & Seniors: Drinks & Sides If you haven't already, please let us know what you plan on bringing using the following link: https://forms.gle/Y8eeTRncRfKbxy9R7 We look forward to a fun event celebrating our students!

Today is Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Thank you to our wonderful bus driver Mike Anderson for safely transporting our students all over our beautiful island! We are so grateful! 🚍 #busdriverappreciation #metlakatla #aisd #aisdproud #schoolbusdriver #alaska

Our Metlakatla High School Student Government is heading to Sitka for the Spring AASG (Alaska Association of Student Governments) Conference! Have a great trip, everyone! #metlakatlahighschool #metlakatla #alaska #wayiwah #studentgovernment #AASG

🌼 Save the date! 🌼 The Richard Johnson Elementary Spring Concert will be Wednesday, May 21st at 6:00 pm at Metlakatla High School. RJES Families: -Please bring your student(s) to the HS Gym at 5:45 p.m. that evening, so that they can find their seats on the floor by their class and teacher. -Attire for students is nice school clothes, and shoes that will be easy to move and dance in. -The concert will be about half an hour long, and all students will demonstrate their growth in singing, musical movement/dancing, and playing instruments. See you there! #rjes #richardjohnsonelementary #musiceducation #aisd #aisdproud #metlakatlamusic #wayiwah #metlakatla #alaska

ISLAND MUSIC IS COMING TO METLAKATLA! This new project of the Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities council will bring free-to-the-community concerts and educational events to the island, with our first events happening on Friday, May 16. Stay tuned for more information! #aisd #aisdproud #islandmusic #metlakatla #alaska #metlakatlacommunity #wayiwah

Next Wednesday, April 30th, is the First Annual Metlakatla Job Fair at Town Hall! There will be employment opportunities from various entities and businesses in our community. MHS students will be attending and bringing their resumes and cover letters, we recommend community members do the same! 1:00 - 3:00 pm for High School Students 3:00 - 5:00 pm for all Metlakatla Residents Click the link to view the flyer: https://5il.co/3e2pu We hope to see you there!

The April Winner of the Golden Apple Award of Excellence goes to Jamie Guthrie! Here's what the nominator had to say: "Jamie goes above and beyond to ensure that students have everything they need to be successful. She’s the first face you see in the middle school and she always greets with the warmest smiles. Jamie is well organized and does her job to perfection." Congratulations, Jamie! #aisd #aisdproud #staffappreciation #metlakatla #alaska #wayiwah

Today is Administrative Professionals Day! Our Administrative Professionals are an essential part of our school community. From managing phone calls, attendance, handling paperwork, assisting with scheduling, and so much more, they ensure everything runs seamlessly. We are incredibly grateful to have such a dedicated team whose hard work and commitment keep our school district running smoothly. Thank you for all that you do for our students, staff, and community! #administrativeprofessionalsday #aisd #aisdproud #wayiwah #metlakatla #employeeappreciation

Ksoogm Ha'naxt (First Woman) Candice Hayward will be starting Beading Club for 6th-12th Grade Tuesdays - Thursdays from 3:45 - 5:45 pm in Chelsea Martinez's Classroom at MHS! All materials will be provided. The first day will be Tuesday, April 29th- see you there! #beading #beadingclub #metlakatla #alaska #wayiwah #JOM #aisd #aisdproud

Our NYO team is heading to Anchorage for the State Native Youth Olympics! Join us at 3:30 pm at MHS as we send them off- wayi wah, NYO! You can watch the livestream of the events at this link: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/bering-strait-school-district-unalakleet-co Here is the schedule of events: https://nyogames.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-Sr.-NYO-Schedule-of-Events.pdf #metlakatlahighschool #metlakatla #nativeyoutholympics #wayiwah #traditionalgames #alaska #tsimshian

Don't forget! The RJES Galaxy Glow Night is TONIGHT, Tuesday, April 22nd from 5:00-6:30 pm! Come join us at this super fun event, we'll have lots of space & glow-themed activities, and pizza! #glownight #richardjohnsonelementary #metlakatla #alaska #rjesglownight #wayiwah