Annette Island School District

The School Climate and Connectedness Survey is now open for the 2024-2025 school year! We invite all AISD families to take part in this important survey. AISD works continually to improve our school environment. The results of this anonymous survey will help continue our efforts toward a safe, supportive, and caring place for all students. Here are the links to get started: Richard Johnson Elementary: http://bit.ly/rjesclimatesurvey25 Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School: https://bit.ly/clmsclimatesurvey25 Metlakatla High School: https://bit.ly/mhsclimatesurvey25 Here is how it works: -One parent/guardian per family is asked to complete the survey between now and March 21st. -If you have more than one student in one school, you only need to take the survey once. -If you have students in more than one school, you are welcome to take a survey for each school. *Once you have completed the survey, please email Leslie at ljohnson@aisdk12.org with your name, phone number, and which building(s) you completed the survey for in order to be entered into the drawing for a $100 A.C. Gift Card!* Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey!

Reminder AISD Families: NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 17th for President's Day! #aisd #aisdproud #metlakatla #alaska

Metlakatla High School's "Swag Shop" will be open tomorrow, Thursday, February 13th from 3:45 - 5:00 pm selling our brand new t-shirts and hats! Come down to the MHS Commons to purchase your MHS Swag- quantities are limited and will go fast! Shirts- $30, available in S-2XL (unisex sizes) Navy - "Na Waabm Gwa'a!/Wayi Wah" Black - MHS Fight Song Wayi Wah Trucker Hats- $25 *Please note: cash or check only. * Thank you for supporting Metlakatla High School & the MHS Pep Club! Wayi Wah! *Thank you to our awesome MHS Students for modeling the swag!* #metlakatlahighschool #metlakatlaswagshop #metlakatla #alaska #wayiwah #metlakatlaswag #metlakatlabasketball #pepclub

Check out the updated College & Career Acceptance letters list for the Class of 2025 ! Kalleigh M. Pike Peak State College Frank G. Washington State University, Kansas State University, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Northwest Nazarene University, Saint Marys College, Saint Leo University, University of Nevada, Linfield, Fort Lewis College, Northern Arizona University, Chemeketa College Lacey M. New Mexico Highlands University Gabrielle S. University of Alaska Ketchikan Tricia L. Fort Lewis College Troy R. Clark College, Walla Walla Community College, Lewis & Clark State, Western Washington University, Moorpark College, Eastern Washington, Washington State University Dylan N. Clark College, Lewis & Clark College Kendall B. Fort Lewis College Lexi C. Chapman University, Arizona State University Kaylen W. University of Alaska Southeast Juneau Sitka A.- University of Alaska Fairbanks Shannon M.-University of Alaska Southeast Juneau Norma S.M.-University of Alaska Southeast Juneau Brody B.-Gillnet Vessel Purchase F/V Rooster Amazing work, everyone! #metlakatlahighschool #metlakatlaalaska #wayiwah #classof2025 #metlakatlaclassof2025 #metlakatla #alaska

This weekend is our Homecoming Weekend and Senior Recognition Night- join us as our Chiefs & Miss Chiefs play the Craig Panthers! Here is the schedule for Friday (2/14) & Saturday (2/15): Friday 2/14: Senior Recognition at 6:00 PM Miss Chiefs at 7:00 PM Chiefs Varsity at 8:30 PM Saturday 2/15: Miss Chiefs at 4:30 PM Homecoming Court at 6:00 PM Chiefs Varsity at 6:30 PM (warm-up) Homecoming Dance 9:30 pm - 12:00 am at RJES The games, Senior Recognition, and Homecoming Court will all be streamed on Hudl! bit.ly/mhs-hudl-channel Info on how to create your FREE Hudl Account: https://bit.ly/mhs-hudl-how-to Wayi Wah, Chiefs & Miss Chiefs! #metlakatlahighschool #metlakatlachiefs #metlakatlamisschiefs #wayiwah #metlakatla #metlakatlabasketball #alaska #homecoming #classof2025 #metlakatlaclassof2025

AISD Community: Please join us for TWO community-wide assemblies this Friday, 2/14 in the MHS Commons! 8:10-8:40 am: Homecoming Pep Assembly- Please join us in celebrating our students! 12:30 pm: Elizabeth Peratrovich Day Assembly: Join us as we celebrate Elizabeth Peratrovich Day (which is officially February 16th)! Our MHS Theater students will perform a reader’s theater, and there will be a Git lax lik staa Dance Group Performance! #aisd #aisdproud #metlakatlahighschool #metlakatla #homecoming #wayiwah #elizabethperatrovich

Check out our MHS Students who completed their oven-hanging towels in the MHS Sewing Class! Luk'wil aam dzapsm! #metlakatlahighschool #metlakatla #metlakatlasewing #alaska #wayiwah

Don't forget MHS students & staff: this week is homecoming spirit week! Monday: Animal print/camo Tuesday: Tie Dye Wednesday: Class Colors Thursday: Throwback! Friday: Blue & Gold Wayi Wah! #metlakatlahighschool #homecoming #spiritweek #metlakatla #wayiwah

Our CLMS Braves & Lady Braves wrestlers are on their way to Craig for their last meet of the season! *Streaming information will be posted if it is available.* Wayi Wah, Braves & Lady Braves! #charlesleaskmiddleschool #clms #clmsbraves #clmsladybraves #clmswrestling #metlakatlawrestling #wayiwah #wrestling #metlakatla #alaska

Our Chiefs & Miss Chiefs are on their way to Petersburg! Here is the schedule for games: Friday 2/7: 4:45 pm Boys JV 6:00 pm Girls Varsity 7:30 pm Boys Varsity Saturday 2/8: 4:15 pm Boys JV 5:30 pm Girls Varsity 7:00 pm Boys Varsity The games will be streamed on NFHS at this link: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/petersburg-high-school-petersburg-ak Wayi Wah, Chiefs & Miss Chiefs! #metlakatlahighschool #metlakatlachiefs #metlakatlamisschiefs #wayiwah #metlakatla #metlakatlabasketball

ATTENTION AISD FAMILIES: We have been made aware of spam texts that have been shared in our community, and they appear to be targeting teens. These messages are sharing inappropriate photos and are attempting to extort students into clicking links. If you or your student have received one of these messages: DO NOT click the link(s). Please report it to the authorities. Please let your student know that they are not alone in receiving these messages. We strongly encourage families to review the provided links with information about these types of scams, and speak with your children about scam links and general internet safety. Additionally, our AISD Family Resources page offers many links to assist families in navigating a variety of areas including mental and physical health, crisis lines, assistance programs, and more. Links: Teen Sextortion Information: https://www.gasa.org/post/teen-sextortion-victim-payments-a-closer-look-at-the-financial-mechanisms Internet Safety: https://staysafe.org/teens/ AISD Family Resources Page: https://aisdak.sites.thrillshare.com/page/family-resources

This morning, the Ts'msyen Studies students learned with Gyibaawm Laxha (David R. Boxley) about the 1994 Potlatch and the importance of our names and learning our language! T'oya̱xsut 'nüün Gyibaawm Laxha for visiting our class! #aisd #aisdproud #metlakatlahighschool #metlakatlaindiancommunity#wayiwah #metlakatla #alaska #tsimshian #tsmsyenstudies

Don't forget! The K-12 Git lax lik staa Dance Group is every Monday 3:45-4:45 pm in the RJES Gym. Any student grade K-12 is welcome! Please contact Mrs. McCarty (jmccarty@aisdk12.org) or Mrs. Cook (ccook@aisdk12.org) if you have any questions. #aisd #aisdproud #gitlaxlikstaa #dancegroup #metlakatla #alaska #wayiwah

RJES & CLMS Students: Join us for a Lock-In on Friday, February 7th! This Lock-In is for students 1st grade - 8th grade at Metlakatla High School, hosted by our Pep Band Pep Club! Click the link to sign up your students: https://form.jotform.com/AISD/lock-in-25-sign-up Details: When: Friday, February 7th Where: MHS Time: 5:30-8:30 pm 1st-5th Graders; 9:00-Midnight 6th-8th Graders What: Fun activities including arts and crafts, movies, and games! Cost: $20 per child (cash or check at the door) See you there! #metlakatlahighschool #metlakatla #alaska #fundraiser #wayiwah #rjes #clms #pepclub #pepband #metlakatlapepclub #metlakatlapepband #gobigblue

The School Climate and Connectedness Survey is now open for the 2024-2025 school year! We invite all AISD families to take part in this important survey. AISD works continually to improve our school environment. The results of this anonymous survey will help continue our efforts toward a safe, supportive, and caring place for all students. Here are the links to get started: Richard Johnson Elementary: http://bit.ly/rjesclimatesurvey25 Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School: https://bit.ly/clmsclimatesurvey25 Metlakatla High School: https://bit.ly/mhsclimatesurvey25 Here is how it works: -One parent/guardian per family is asked to complete the survey between now and February 21st. -If you have more than one student in one school, you only need to take the survey once. -If you have students in more than one school, you are welcome to take a survey for each school. *Once you have completed the survey, please email ljohnson@aisdk12.org with your name, phone number, and which building(s) you completed the survey for in order to be entered into the drawing for a $100 A.C. Gift Card!* Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey!

Congratulations to the January Golden Apple Award of Excellence Winner, Maizie Patterson! Here is what the nominators had to say: "Maizie is the definition of team player! She helps create an environment where all students feel welcome and valued, and have access to the same learning opportunities. Maizie always has a smile and is always seeking to make learning fun!" "Miss Maizie goes above & beyond working with students with disabilities. Her gentle selfless kind spirit is just another positive quality of her work ethic. She is always looking for new ways to create a fun but also inclusive way to teach our kids. In addition, she is an excellent team player who is always willing to do more and step up and take on any task!" "Maizie has an unwavering commitment to furthering her students’ education. She is patient and persistent. She consistently displays behaviors that exemplify what it means to be a team player. Maizie also consistently demonstrates the ability to go above and beyond in service to her students. She always does what is best for kids." "Maizie goes above & beyond for her students and is always looking for ways to better serve them. Her ability to create positive relationships with her students makes her a valuable member at AISD. She loves and cares about her students and they love her!" Congratulations, Maizie! #aisd #aisdproud #metlakatla #alaska #employeeappreciation #staffappreciation #goldenappleawardofexcellence #excellenceisthestandard

Happy School Counselor Appreciation Week! This week we're celebrating our incredible school counselors, Mr. Joe Henry and Chelsea Martinez. We are incredibly fortunate to have such compassionate, dedicated, and hardworking counselors who are true champions for our students! T'oya̱xsut 'nüüsm, Joe & Chelsea! #aisd #aisdproud #schoolcounselor #employeeappreciation #schoolcounselorappreciationweek #wayiwah #metlakatla #alaska

Check this out! The Ts'msyen Studies class went to the MIC Council Chambers to learn about tribal governance! The students each introduced themselves in Sm'algyax to Gyibaawm Laxha (David R. Boxley). Luk'wil aam dzapsm to our students, and t'oya̱xsut 'nüüsm to everyone at MIC for welcoming and teaching our students! #metlakatla #metlakatlahighschool #aisd #aisdproud #tsimshian #smalgyax #alaska #metlakatlaindiancommunity #wayiwah

Don't forget RJES 3rd-5th grade families: the Luulgit (Feast) is tomorrow at 12:00 pm at The Longhouse! This event is open to all, please come and celebrate our students! #richardjohnsonelementary #metlakatla #alaska #luulgit #feast #tsimshian #wayiwah #rjes #tsimshianwarriors #rjeswarriors

Last weekend, the Drama, Debate, and Forensics (DDF) team attended DDF Regionals in Sitka! Our team performed very well, and was awarded the Sportsmanship Award by the Southeast Coaches' Association. Evyn V. broke through to finals and scored 3rd place overall in Dramatic Interpretation, taking home a bronze medal in the event. The team will travel to state in Anchorage at the end of the month- Wayi Wah! #metlakatlahighschool #metlakatla #metlakatlaDDF #drama #debate #forensics #alaska #DDF #wayiwah