Annette Island School District

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

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

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

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

Please join us in welcoming our Student Services Specialists who will be on site next week! For more information about their services, or to make an appointment with one of the specialists, please contact the Student Services Department at 907-886-6000, ext. 2228. #studentservices #metlakatla #aisd #aisdproud #excellenceisthestandard #wayiwah

Look how busy our Class of 2025 has been with making plans for life after high school. College and Career Acceptance letters keep rolling in! 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 #metlakatlahighschool #metlakatlaclassof2025 #classof2025 #wayiwah #metlakatla #alaska

The Petersburg Vikings JV basketball team will be here this weekend to play our Chiefs JV team! Game times: Friday 1/31: 5:00 pm Saturday 2/1: 10:00 am Please note: for this weekend only, there will be no gate, and concessions won't be offered. Our games will 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! #metlakatlahighschool #metlakatlachiefs #metlakatlamisschiefs #wayiwah #metlakatla #metlakatlabasketball #alaska

Our Chiefs & Miss Chiefs are heading to the "Conference Clash" Lumen Christi Tournament in Anchorage! They will start games on Thursday. The games will be streamed on NFHS at this link: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/lumen-christi-high-school-anchorage-ak If you are going to attend the games in person, here is the ticketing information: https://gofan.playonsports.com/digital-ticketing-guide Wayi Wah, Chiefs & Miss Chiefs! #metlakatlahighschool #metlakatlachiefs #metlakatlamisschiefs #wayiwah #metlakatla #metlakatlabasketball

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.* Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey! #metlakatla #aisd #aisdproud #schoolclimate #familysurvey #alaska #annetteislandschooldistrict

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! Details: When: Friday, February 7th Where: MHS Time: 5:30-8:30 pm 1st-5th Graders; 9:00-Midnight 6th-8th Graders What: Fun with arts and crafts, movies, and games! Cost: $20 per child See you there! #metlakatlahighschool #metlakatla #alaska #fundraiser #wayiwah #rjes #clms #pepclub #pepband #metlakatlapepclub #metlakatlapepband #gobigblue

Our next home games against the Haines Glacier Bears are TOMORROW, Saturday 1/25, and Sunday 1/26! Saturday Games: 4:30 pm Boys JV 6:00 pm Girls Varsity 7:30 pm Boys Varsity Sunday Games: 2:00 pm Boys JV 3:30 pm Girls Varsity 5:00 pm Boys Varsity Our games will 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

Today at the CLMS & MHS Friday Assembly, our students and staff spent some time reflecting on Monday's Federal Holiday Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We listened to MLK's final speech and ended with his words, "“Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'” #metlakatlahighschool #metlakatla #alaska #martinlutherkingjr #mlk #martinlutherkingjrday

Check out our RJES Academic Readiness class in Mrs. Koch's music class! 🎶 #richardjohnsonelementary #rjes #music #musiceducation #metlakatla #alaska #wayiwah #tsimshianwarriors

Last week, Sealaska Heritage Institute funded a Family Vest Design Night. T'oya̱xsut 'nüüsm SHI for your constant investment in our families and community! #aisd #aisdproud #annetteislandschooldistrict #metlakatla #wayiwah #sealaskaheritageinstitute #shi

Check out our CLMS 1st Semester Honor Roll & Principal's List for 2024-2025 school year! Luk'wil aam dzapsm, everyone! #charlesleaskmiddleschool #metlakatla #honorroll #principalsllist #academics #wayiwah #alaska #clmsbraves #clmsladybraves

Check out our MHS 1st Semester Honor Roll & Principal's List for 2024-2025 school year! Luk'wil aam dzapsm, everyone! #metlakatlahighschool #metlakatla #honorroll #principalsllist #academics #wayiwah #alaska