
This past weekend, T'óok' Xoo Háni (Alicia Maryott) ran two sessions on the incredibly versatile uses of the plants around us! These were such fun sessions and so much was learned and shared. Thank you Alicia for helping us prepare for the spring and all we have to look forward to harvesting!
#metlakatla #alaska #wayiwah #plantsasmedicine #plantsasfood #tsimshian #alaskan #aisd #aisdproud











T'oyaxsut 'nüün to the Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska for sponsoring the Question, Persuade, Refer suicide prevention & intervention training.
Thank you to Matt B., Emily B., Amanda S., Ali P., Kristen J., and Linnea M. for participating in the training. Thank you Alicia Maryott and Andy Lee for their incredible support!
We continue to add to our Watchmen list in this beautiful community. Ifyou are interested in joining The Watchmen of Metlakatla, contact Chelsea at cmartinez@aisdk12.org.
#aisd #aisdproud #annetteislandschooldistrict #thewatchmenofmetlakatla #metlakatlacommunity #thewatchmen


Don't forget! Metlakatla High School's 2025 FAFSA Night is TOMORROW, Tuesday, January 14th!
Time: Drop-in anytime between 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Where: MHS Commons
Who: Open to the Class of 2025, and anyone in the community who needs to complete the FAFSA!
Please make sure to bring your laptop and charger, and your most recent tax return.
Questions? Please contact Chelsea Martinez: cmartinez@aisdk12.org
#metlakatlahighschool #metlakatla #classof2025 #fafsa #fafsanight #alaska #classof2025


We're holding another class while T'óok' Xoo Háni (Alicia Maryott) is here! Join us for a Plants as Food class TOMORROW, Saturday, January 11th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm! We only have 10 seats available, for ages 18+. Please click the link to sign up, seats will go quickly!
https://form.jotform.com/AISD/plants-as-food-class-sign-up
#aisd #aisdproud #metlakatla #annetteislandschooldistrict #alaska #plantsasfood #plantsasmedicine


Our Chiefs & Miss Chiefs basketball teams are in Haines this weekend! You can stream the games on NFHS: https://bit.ly/40u9CbZ
Boys JV 4:30pm
Girls Varsity 6:00pm
Boys Varsity 7:30pm
Wayi Wah, Chiefs & Miss Chiefs!
#metlakatlahighschool #metlakatla #metlakatlachiefs #metlakatlamisschiefs #wayiwah #aisd #aisdproud #metlakatla #alaska


CLMS Families:
If your student is interested in wrestling, we will be holding a CLMS Wrestling Parent/Student meeting TONIGHT (1/8/25) at 5:30 in the MHS Commons, with the first practice to follow after the meeting!
Practices will be held M-F from 5:00 - 6:30 pm at RJES.
Wayi Wah, CLMS Wrestlers!
#clms #clmswrestling #wrestling #braveswrestling #ladybraveswrestling #wayiwah #metlakatla #alaska


Want to hit three-pointers with your swag? Head to your Chiefs or Miss Chiefs store and score now while jerseys, hoodies, caps and more are on sale! Save 15% when you spend $75+ with code EXTRA15!
Chiefs Store: bit.ly/chiefs-sidelines-store
Miss Chiefs Store: bit.ly/miss-chiefs-sideline-store
#metlakatlahighschool #metlakatla #metlakatlachiefs #metlakatlamisschiefs #wayiwah


We had 5 spots open for our Vest-Designing night next week! This event is open to anyone 10 years of age and older (children must be accompanied by an adult).
Each participant will receive:
-Mother-of-Pearl buttons
-Red suede
-Needle & thread kit
Please Bring:
-Your own vest design.
-Vests will not be provided.
Please contact Chelsea Martinez if you're interested:
cmartinez@aisdk12.org
#aisd #aisdproud #metlakatla #familynight #alaska


The Metlakatla High School Theater Class is thrilled to present "The Alibis", Thursday, January 16th at 6:00 pm at MHS!
Admission:
Adults $10 | Elders & Students $5 | 2 and Under Free
Please note: due to the licensing for this production, this play is not able to be streamed.
See you there!
#metlakatlahighschool #theater #metlakatlatheater #metlakatla #alaska #highschooltheater #wayiwah


Please join us for our Plants as Medicine Family Night, THIS Thursday, January 9th, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Metlakatla High School!
We will be led by T’óok’ Xoo Háni (Alicia Maryott) and have 20 seats available (ages 10+). Please click the link below to sign up:
https://form.jotform.com/AISD/plants-as-medicine-family-night
Thank you to the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska for sponsoring this event!
#aisd #aisdproud #familynight #metlakatla #alaska


Metlakatla High School is excited to announce the 2025 FAFSA Night!
When: Tuesday, January 14th
Time: Drop-in anytime between 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Where: MHS Commons
Open to the Class of 2025, and anyone in the community who needs to complete the FAFSA!
Please make sure to bring your laptop and charger, and your most recent tax return.
Questions? Please contact Chelsea Martinez: cmartinez@aisdk12.org
#metlakatlahighschool #metlakatla #classof2025 #fafsa #fafsanight #alaska #classof2025


Reminder AISD Families: students return to school on Tuesday, January 7th!
Staff returns tomorrow (Monday, 1/6) for staff in-service.
We hope everyone had a wonderful break!
#aisd #aisdproud #metlakatla #alaska


The first home basketball games of the year are this Friday and Saturday, 1/3 and 1/4!
Friday:
4:30 JV Boys
6:00 Miss Chiefs Varsity
7:30 Chiefs Varsity
Saturday:
4:30 JV Boys
6:00 Chiefs Varsity
7:30 Miss Chiefs Varsity
The games will also be live-streamed on Hudl!
MHS Hudl Page:
https://bit.ly/mhs-hudl-channel
How to sign up for Hudl:
https://bit.ly/mhs-hudl
#metlakatlahighschool #metlakatlachiefs #metlakatlamisschiefs #chiefsbasketball #misschiefsbasketball #wayiwah #metlakatla #alaska #metlakatlabasketball


Please join AISD in congratulating the December Golden Apple Award Winner, Lorna Porter!
Here's what the nominator had to say:
"Lorna always goes above and beyond in order to create engaging work for students. She makes learning fun for students and adults who are their to aid in her classroom! She builds strong and lasting relationships with students and helps them reach their full potential. Lorna truly is one of the best and deserves recognition for her work."
Congrats, Lorna!
#aisd #aisdproud #goldenappleawardofexcellence #excellenceisthestandard #wayiwah #metlakatla #alaska #employeeappreciation


Here are the brackets for the Clarke Cochrane Christmas Classic!
The games will be streamed here:
https://k21schools.eduvision.tv/LiveEvents
Wayi Wah, Chiefs & Miss Chiefs!
#metlakatlahighschool #metlakatlachiefs #metlakatlamisschiefs #wayiwah #metlakatlabasketball #metlakatla #alaska



The Clarke Cochrane Christmas Tournament starts on Friday, 12/27!
The Miss Chiefs are scheduled to play at 9:30 am on Friday, and the Chiefs at 2:00 pm. Additional game times will be determined by the game brackets.
The games will be streamed on https://k21schools.eduvision.tv/LiveEvents
Wayi Wah, Chiefs & Miss Chiefs!
#metlakatlahighschool #metlakatlachiefs #metlakatlamisschiefs #wayiwah #metlakatlabasketball #metlakatla #alaska


The Winter Vendor Fair (hosted by the MHS DDF Team) is TODAY from 1-4 PM! Come to the MHS Commons and check out all of our amazing community vendors- see you there!
#ddf #metlakatlaDDF #metlakatlahighschool #dramadebateforensics #vendorfair #metlakatla #community #alaska


The State Wrestling Tournament begins at 9:00 am! Wayi Wah, Lexi, Ashlynn, and Bash!
You can stream the tournament here: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/associations/asaa
#metlakatlahighschool #metlakatlawrestling #wayiwah #asaa #wrestling #metlakatla


We had some special visitors deliver the Toys for Tots gifts at RJES: Santa and the Grinch!
Teachers received albums with individual photos with Santa to share with families!
Thank you to Mr. Joe for taking these wonderful photos!
#rjes #richardjohnsonelementary #metlakatla #alaska #aisd #aisdproud











Our DDF team traveled to Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé last weekend to compete in their fourth regional meet of the 2024-2025 season! The team did exceptionally well, with four of our events breaking through to finals:
Evyn V. took 5th place in Dramatic Interpretation.
Lacey M. took 5th place in Humorous Interpretation.
Evyn V. and Lacey M. took 5th place in Duet Acting.
Gabrielle S. took 2nd place in Original Oratory.
The DDF team travels to Sitka in January for Regionals, and then on to State in Anchorage in February.
#metlakatlaDDF #metlakatlahighschool #dramadebateforensics #drama #debate #wayiwah #metlakatla