Posts by Sophia Desalvo
ASAA Cancels All Fall 2020 State Championship Events, Postpones Basketball & Cheer Seasons
According to ASAA, this decision applies to football, swimming and diving, gymnastics, rifle, music, E-Sports, Drama/Debate/Forensics, and volleyball. This news comes just a few days after the organization hosted the high school Cross-Country State Championships.
Read MoreTop Ten Finishes for Regional Runners at State Championship Meet in Anchorage
The 2020 Alaska State Cross Country Championship results are in: Nome-Beltz runner Tobin Hobbs and Unalakleet runner Kanayaq Ivanoff both finished in the top 10 in their respective divisions.
Read MoreVirtual Cross Country Races Winding Down, BSSD & Nome-Beltz Sending Four to States
The Bering Strait School District will be sending two male and two female high school runners to the state competition in Anchorage this coming Saturday, October 10th.
Read MoreCity and Nome Public Schools Discuss Cost of Housing Project, Present Rough Timeline for Construction
The City of Nome and Nome Public Schools are moving forward with a nearly $5.2 million project to provide housing for school district employees and police officers.
Read MoreSchool in Gambell Closes Amidst Community-wide ‘Hunker Down’ Notice
Gambell’s school has closed its doors to staff, students, and community members until Oct. 9th. That decision was made as a result of a recent 14-day “hunker down” notice imposed by the city.
Read MoreNanook Volleyball Back in the Gym, Future of Season Up in the Air
The Nome-Beltz High School volleyball team resumed practice nearly two weeks ago after an athlete tested positive for the disease caused by the coronavirus. As it stands, the Nanooks may be the only team in the region currently holding practices.
Read MoreNome-Beltz Teacher Receives STEM Grant for Research Lab Kits, to Develop Young Scientists
Dr. Anthony Husemann, a full-time science teacher at NBHS, received $5000 in grant money to serve as a mentor for Nome students to be able to conduct science research independently, as well as to develop STEM projects.
Read MoreNome School Board Requests Extra COVID Funding, Reviews Pool Maintenance
In her report last week, Nome Public Schools (NPS) Superintendent Jamie Burgess discussed the district’s decision to request an additional $90,000 from the City of Nome.
Read MoreDHSS Says School-Age Children Can Be Stressed from COVID-19 Pandemic, Offers Ways to Cope at School
In the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services’ press briefing, held on Sept. 4th, public health professionals discussed concrete solutions to help children cope in such a difficult context.
Read MoreBering Strait School District Reopens Majority of its Schools to Students
After two weeks of distance learning, the BSSD is set to reopen its schools in a modified capacity today. Stebbins and Brevig Mission will not be reopening until September 21st.
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