🐝S-U-C-C-E-S-S! Congratulations to our 24th Annual BSSD Spelling Bee Winners!🐝
THE PAW PRINT - February 3, 2026
S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G B-E-E Spelling Bee.
The 2026 BSSD 4th-8th Grade Spelling Bee will be held tonight at 7:00pm in the White Mountain Gym!
Live stream of the Bee and awards ceremony will be at: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/bering-strait-school-district-unalakleet-co/gam3ac84633fa
Good luck to all participants and G-O BSSD!
The 2026 BSSD 4th-8th Grade Spelling Bee will be held tonight at 7:00pm in the White Mountain Gym!
Live stream of the Bee and awards ceremony will be at: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/bering-strait-school-district-unalakleet-co/gam3ac84633fa
Good luck to all participants and G-O BSSD!
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UPDATE: Today’s 2A Conference Clash Tournament schedule and location.
Unalakleet Game Schedule (Today):
Girls vs. Nenana — 1:30 PM
Boys vs. Glennallen — 3:00 PM
Location: UAA Avis Center Gym
At this time, these are the only Unalakleet games scheduled to be played at the UAA Avis Center for this tournament. The majority, if not all, remaining games will continue to be played at Lumen Christi as originally scheduled.
Please note that games played at the UAA Avis Center will not be streamed on the Lumen Christi NFHS Network page.
Unalakleet Game Schedule (Today):
Girls vs. Nenana — 1:30 PM
Boys vs. Glennallen — 3:00 PM
Location: UAA Avis Center Gym
At this time, these are the only Unalakleet games scheduled to be played at the UAA Avis Center for this tournament. The majority, if not all, remaining games will continue to be played at Lumen Christi as originally scheduled.
Please note that games played at the UAA Avis Center will not be streamed on the Lumen Christi NFHS Network page.
January 27, 2026 issue of The Paw Print --
🔥 Update: Fire Alarm System Restored 🔥
We are happy to share that the fire safety alarm panel at Unalakleet School is now energized and back online.
As a result, Unalakleet School is no longer on Fire Watch.
Thank you to our staff and community for your patience and understanding. We appreciate everyone’s continued support in keeping our school safe. 🐺
We are happy to share that the fire safety alarm panel at Unalakleet School is now energized and back online.
As a result, Unalakleet School is no longer on Fire Watch.
Thank you to our staff and community for your patience and understanding. We appreciate everyone’s continued support in keeping our school safe. 🐺
"👏Huge congratulations to our 2026 BSSD Academic Decathlon regional winners! Your hard work truly paid off👏."
📚 Northern Lights Literacy Night at Unalakleet School 📚✨
Join us for a fun and family-friendly evening celebrating reading and learning with a beautiful Northern Lights theme!
📅 Monday, January 19
🕒 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Location: MPR (Multi-Purpose Room)
Families will rotate through engaging literacy activities designed for children of all ages. It’s a great opportunity to learn together, explore books, and celebrate literacy as a community.
We can’t wait to see you there! 💙💛
For more information, contact the front office at 907-624-3444.
Join us for a fun and family-friendly evening celebrating reading and learning with a beautiful Northern Lights theme!
📅 Monday, January 19
🕒 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Location: MPR (Multi-Purpose Room)
Families will rotate through engaging literacy activities designed for children of all ages. It’s a great opportunity to learn together, explore books, and celebrate literacy as a community.
We can’t wait to see you there! 💙💛
For more information, contact the front office at 907-624-3444.
🏀 We’re Hiring: Middle School Basketball Coach! 🏀
Unalakleet School is looking for a Middle School Basketball Coach for the upcoming season, and we’d love to find someone from our community who is passionate about supporting student-athletes.
This is a great opportunity to:
✔ Build positive relationships with students
✔ Support teamwork, confidence, and leadership
✔ Make a meaningful impact on our youth
Ideal candidates will have:
• Knowledge of basketball fundamentals
• Enthusiasm for working with middle school students
• ASAA coaching certification (or willingness to obtain)
If you or someone you know is interested, please contact the school office at 907-624-3444 for more information.
Unalakleet School is looking for a Middle School Basketball Coach for the upcoming season, and we’d love to find someone from our community who is passionate about supporting student-athletes.
This is a great opportunity to:
✔ Build positive relationships with students
✔ Support teamwork, confidence, and leadership
✔ Make a meaningful impact on our youth
Ideal candidates will have:
• Knowledge of basketball fundamentals
• Enthusiasm for working with middle school students
• ASAA coaching certification (or willingness to obtain)
If you or someone you know is interested, please contact the school office at 907-624-3444 for more information.
Family Literacy Night - Tonight!
When: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Where: Unalakleet School
What: Northern Lights Literacy Activities
Door Prizes!
When: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Where: Unalakleet School
What: Northern Lights Literacy Activities
Door Prizes!
🏀 What a Great Weekend of Basketball! 🏀
Thank you to our athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, and community members who helped make this weekend’s games such a success. The energy in the gym and the support for our students truly reflected the strength of our Unalakleet community.
Good news — Open Gym will resume this evening beginning at 7:00 PM! We look forward to seeing students and community members back in the gym.
Thank you for your continued support of our Wolfpack! 💙💛🐺
Thank you to our athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, and community members who helped make this weekend’s games such a success. The energy in the gym and the support for our students truly reflected the strength of our Unalakleet community.
Good news — Open Gym will resume this evening beginning at 7:00 PM! We look forward to seeing students and community members back in the gym.
Thank you for your continued support of our Wolfpack! 💙💛🐺
📢 Schedule Update – UNK vs. AUK Basketball (Saturday, Jan. 17) 📢
Due to pending weather and adjusted flight departure times, the Saturday game schedule has been updated. Please see the new game times below:
🏀 Saturday Games
⏰ 2:00 PM – UNK Girls vs AUK Girls
⏰ 3:30 PM – UNK Boys vs AUK Boys
Thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we work around travel logistics. We appreciate the community’s continued support of our student-athletes.
Come out and cheer on the Wolfpack! 💙💛🐺
#GoWolfpack #UNKPride
Due to pending weather and adjusted flight departure times, the Saturday game schedule has been updated. Please see the new game times below:
🏀 Saturday Games
⏰ 2:00 PM – UNK Girls vs AUK Girls
⏰ 3:30 PM – UNK Boys vs AUK Boys
Thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we work around travel logistics. We appreciate the community’s continued support of our student-athletes.
Come out and cheer on the Wolfpack! 💙💛🐺
#GoWolfpack #UNKPride
🚨 URGENT SCHEDULE UPDATE 🚨
Due to travel concerns and worsening weather expected tomorrow, we are moving the games up so AUK can get out this evening.
🕑 Girls game: 2:00 PM
🕞 Boys game: 3:30 PM
Please help spread the word. Thank you for understanding!
Due to travel concerns and worsening weather expected tomorrow, we are moving the games up so AUK can get out this evening.
🕑 Girls game: 2:00 PM
🕞 Boys game: 3:30 PM
Please help spread the word. Thank you for understanding!
🏀 UNK vs. AUK Basketball – Game Weekend! 🏀
📅 January 16 & 17
📍 Unalakleet School Gym
Come support our Wolfpack as they take on Alakanuk in conference matchups!
Friday Games
⏰ 7:30 PM – UNK Boys vs AUK Boys
⏰ 8:30 PM – UNK Girls vs AUK Girls
🎂 Friday Night Cake Walk (Boys Basketball Fundraiser)
Join us after the Friday games for a cake walk hosted by the boys team!
Saturday Games
⏰ 6:30 PM – UNK Girls vs AUK Girls
⏰ 8:00 PM – UNK Boys vs AUK Boys
🎂 Saturday Night Cake Walk (Girls Basketball Fundraiser)
Stay after the Saturday games for a cake walk hosted by the girls team!
Thank you for continuing to support our student-athletes and school programs! 💙💛🐺
#GoWolfpack #UNKPride #BasketballWeekend
📅 January 16 & 17
📍 Unalakleet School Gym
Come support our Wolfpack as they take on Alakanuk in conference matchups!
Friday Games
⏰ 7:30 PM – UNK Boys vs AUK Boys
⏰ 8:30 PM – UNK Girls vs AUK Girls
🎂 Friday Night Cake Walk (Boys Basketball Fundraiser)
Join us after the Friday games for a cake walk hosted by the boys team!
Saturday Games
⏰ 6:30 PM – UNK Girls vs AUK Girls
⏰ 8:00 PM – UNK Boys vs AUK Boys
🎂 Saturday Night Cake Walk (Girls Basketball Fundraiser)
Stay after the Saturday games for a cake walk hosted by the girls team!
Thank you for continuing to support our student-athletes and school programs! 💙💛🐺
#GoWolfpack #UNKPride #BasketballWeekend
🏀 UNK vs. AUK Basketball – Game Night! 🏀
📅 Friday, January 16
Join us in the gym to cheer on our Wolfpack!
⏰ 7:30 PM – UNK Boys vs AUK Boys
⏰ 8:30 PM – UNK Girls vs AUK Girls
The Saturday game schedule will be shared once logistics are finalized. We will continue to keep the community informed with any additional updates.
📌 Please note: There will be no Open Gym tonight or tomorrow to accommodate the basketball events.
Thank you for your flexibility and continued support of our students and athletes! 💛🐺
#GoWolfpack #UNKPride #HomeGames
📅 Friday, January 16
Join us in the gym to cheer on our Wolfpack!
⏰ 7:30 PM – UNK Boys vs AUK Boys
⏰ 8:30 PM – UNK Girls vs AUK Girls
The Saturday game schedule will be shared once logistics are finalized. We will continue to keep the community informed with any additional updates.
📌 Please note: There will be no Open Gym tonight or tomorrow to accommodate the basketball events.
Thank you for your flexibility and continued support of our students and athletes! 💛🐺
#GoWolfpack #UNKPride #HomeGames
The Paw Print - January 16, 2026
The school newspaper is back! Check out our first issue.
The school newspaper is back! Check out our first issue.
📢 School Update 📢
Unalakleet School will be open and operating on a normal schedule.
We understand that weather conditions may impact families differently. If your child is unable to attend due to weather-related concerns, families may excuse their student’s absence by notifying the school.
Please stay safe and use your best judgment when making travel decisions. 💙💛
#UnalakleetSchool #FamilyFirst #StaySafe
Unalakleet School will be open and operating on a normal schedule.
We understand that weather conditions may impact families differently. If your child is unable to attend due to weather-related concerns, families may excuse their student’s absence by notifying the school.
Please stay safe and use your best judgment when making travel decisions. 💙💛
#UnalakleetSchool #FamilyFirst #StaySafe
📢 Open Gym Update 📢
Good news, Unalakleet community! The water issue has been resolved and Open Gym will resume tonight starting at 7:00 PM.
Thank you for your patience and flexibility while we worked through this issue, and a big thank you to everyone who helped get us back up and running.
We look forward to seeing students and community members back in the gym! 🏀💙💛
#GoWolfpack #OpenGym #CommunityStrong
Good news, Unalakleet community! The water issue has been resolved and Open Gym will resume tonight starting at 7:00 PM.
Thank you for your patience and flexibility while we worked through this issue, and a big thank you to everyone who helped get us back up and running.
We look forward to seeing students and community members back in the gym! 🏀💙💛
#GoWolfpack #OpenGym #CommunityStrong
📢 Community Notice – Open Gym Closed Until Further Notice 📢
Due to ongoing water issues at the school, Open Gym is canceled until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we work to resolve the situation.
We will share an update as soon as Open Gym is able to safely resume.
Thank you for your continued support of Unalakleet School and our students. 💙💛
Due to ongoing water issues at the school, Open Gym is canceled until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we work to resolve the situation.
We will share an update as soon as Open Gym is able to safely resume.
Thank you for your continued support of Unalakleet School and our students. 💙💛
