Annette Island School District

Annette Island School District invites the Metlakatla community to join our students and staff at an assembly to recognize Orange Shirt Day, Friday September 30th at 8:30am at the MHS Gym. We hope to create a space of healing for our students, staff, and community as we recognize and honor family members of the Metlakatla Community who attended residential boarding schools. We will have speakers from our AISD Staff and community members, be led in singing and dancing by our Cultural Educators, and will take a Healing Walk around the school. We will also be live-streaming the event for those who cannot attend in person. #orangeshirtday #aisd #aisdproud #metlakatla #alaska

Next week is our first Dine & Discuss hosted by Student Services! We will meet in the MHS Annex September 28th at 6:00, pizza, salad, and beverages provided! Please R.S.V.P here: https://bit.ly/3TPFAd0 September's topic is: "Know Your Rights: Parents' Role, Rights, and Responsibilities in the Individual Education Program (IEP) Process" #aisd #studentservices #aisdproud #metlakatla #alaska #dine&discuss #education

Attention AISD Families: The MHS Centennial Library will be closed from 12:00-2:00 this Saturday, September 24th. #aisd #aisdproud #library #metlakatla #alaska

Dear Metlakatla Community: We need your help in sharing and honoring your family. If you know of a family member that attended a residential boarding school, please email or text Chelsea Martinez: cmartinez@aisdk12.org, 509-855-2958. We are looking for: Name of Family Member School Attended Years Attended Story you would like us to know & share Photo if you have one We are attempting to build a collection of stories from members of our community. Please see the linked slideshow to see what was collected from previous years: https://bit.ly/3RZxxJm Below is a link to Carlisle Boarding School in Pennsylvania where Naomi Leask has found 26 members of Metlakatla. This is only 1 of 350 schools to look through. http://carlisleindian.dickinson.edu/student_records We also want to be very respectful: if you would like to opt out in sharing your family's story, please let us know. #aisd #orangeshirtday #metlakatla

Thank you Mr. Henry for teaching our students about bus safety! 🚌 📸: Ms. Garza #rjes #aisd #aisdproud #schoolbus #safety #metlakatla #education #alaska

Save the Date! Picture days are coming up: -Community Photos: Thursday, September 29th -School Photos: Friday, September 30th Click the link to see the flyer prices: https://5il.co/1hzmp #aisd #aisdproud #pictureday #metlakatla #alaska #education

SAVE THE DATE! We are extremely grateful to an active School Board who brought it to our attention that there was not a 2021-2022 Activities & Athletics Award Banquet. We want to make this right and continue the tradition of celebrating students who participate in extracurricular activities! Please save the date- more information to follow! #aisd #aisdproud #mhs #athletics #activities #students #metlakatla #alaska #education

Congratulations to the first winner of the Department of Student Services Golden Apple Award of Excellence: Jody Caspersen! The nominator said, "Jody often deals with students who have made unfortunate behavior choices, students who are late and need a place to eat breakfast, students who are injured or sick and need a bandaid and some comfort. She does so on top of her regular office duties and does so with much grace, patience and compassion. She deserves recognition for her dedication." Each month the Department of Student Services seeks to recognize and honor outstanding staff members who display EXCELLENCE in working to ensure students with disabilities have the opportunity for an inclusive education with their peers as part of the general education curriculum and school community. AISD staff can nominate another staff member, and each month, a winner is randomly selected from the nominees! Congratulations, Jody! #aisd #aisdproud #studentservices #students #education #metlakatla #alaska #excellence #award

Are you 13-18 years old and interested in attending the 2022 Elders & Youth Conference in Anchorage? The conference will be held at the Dena'ina Center October 16th-19th! Please contact Chelsea Martinez for more information: 509-855-2958 cmartinez@aisdk12.org #aisd #aisdproud #conference #students #alaska #education #metlakatla

Say hello to the CLMS Leadership class! These students are taking on various tasks to help around the school, and eventually to help the community! #clms #middleschool #leadership #team #school #metlakatla #alaska #aisd #aisdproud

Attention CLMS Families! ANSEP (Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program) Fall Registration is now open for their STEM Connect Program! Learn more and get registered for this awesome virtual STEM opportunity, just for middle school students! https://www.ansep.net/component/stem-connect/ #clms #middleschool #aisd #aisdproud #stem #ansep #alaska #metlakatla #education

Attention MHS Families: Our first Eligibility Grade Check is next Friday, September 16th! #mhs #metlakatla #alaska #education #students #eligibility

Attention MHS Families: Next week we're excited to host Ellen Chenoweth & Paul Cotter from Rural Alaska Students in One-Health Research (RASOR)! Check out the flyer for some exciting opportunities available to students: https://5il.co/1hs41 Questions? Ian Hudson is the AISD Contact for the program: ihudson@aisdk12.org #mhs #metlakatlahighschool #metlakatla #RASOR #alaska #education #science #students

COVID-19 Reminder! #aisd #aisdproud #covid #metlakatla #alaska #education #school

Attention RJES Families: Please check out the "Giving Tree" outside of Mrs. Lindsey's room! Students are welcome to stop by and take a book home to keep! #rjes #richardjohnsonelementary #aisd #aisdproud #metlakatla #education #alaska #books

Attention AISD Community: WARNING: there is a high voltage line temporarily connected to a shipping container behind the covered court. Our maintenance crew is installing temporary fencing to block off the area but please keep children away from this area after school hours. Thank you! #aisd #aisdproud #metlakatla #alaska

Attention Richard Johnson Families: Please see the following letter from Principal Sandy Perez regarding next week's MAP testing! You can also read the letter here: https://5il.co/1hoea #rjes #aisd #aisdproud #elementaryschool #education #metlakatla #alaska

Attention MHS Families: Metlakatla High School Girls Volleyball is back! First practice is TOMORROW, Thursday 9/8, 4:30-6:30, with a Parent Meeting directly after at 6:30. Please Note: students must have a Planet HS complete and a physical on file to participate. See you tomorrow! #aisd #mhs #volleyball #metlakatla #alaska #education

Interested in becoming a substitute for AISD? We are looking to add to our list of subs for a variety of roles: classroom teachers, student services aides, custodians, and more! Pick up an application at the district office or get in touch with us: contactus@aisdk12.org, 907-886-6332 #aisd #aisdproud #substitute #school #education

Attention MHS & CLMS Families: MHS & CLMS will have modified schedules 9/6-9/8 to allow for MAP Testing. Thank you! #mhs #clms #aisd #aisdproud #metlakatla #alaska #education