Sports
First Nome-Beltz Cross Country Team Meets Present Important Learning Curve
The Nome-Beltz High School Cross Country Team attended its first two meets Aug. 20-21.
Read MoreFirst Day of School in Nome and Bering Strait School Districts, Continued COVID-19 Safety Measures
The first day for all schools in the Bering Strait districts is August 25. White Mountain’s school began, August 23. Due to the rise of the Delta COVID-19 variant in Alaska and nationwide, schools are obliged to continue COVID-19 mitigation measures.
Read MoreNome Public School’s Board of Education Updates Covid-19 Mitigation Procedures
The Nome Public Schools’ Board of Education approved of the COVID Mitigation Update presentation on Aug. 10. Masking based on vaccination statistics stood out as the main adjustment to last year’s plan.
Read MoreA Celebration of Alaska Native Traditions: 2021 WEIO Games Sees Strong Competitors From Bering Strait Region
A look back at 2021’s World Eskimo Indian Olympic Games shows an event full of warmth, color, solidarity and culture. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, athletes and artists were able to gather and participate in person.
Read MoreNome’s NYO Games Held In Person at the Midnight Sun Festival
At the Midnight Sun Festival Thursday, Nome’s Native Youth Olympics (NYO) Games brought together competitors from Nome, the Bering Strait Region, and other states.
Read MoreNBHS Student is First to Win NYO State Title in Over Decade
Nome Beltz High School student Teague Green-Johnson became a state champion last week after going the farthest distance in the Native Youth Olympics’ Seal Hop.
Read MoreNBHS Claims its First eSports State Championship Title
The Nome Beltz High School eSports team won the 2021 Spring Rocket League State Championship on Saturday. NBHS defeated West Valley High School in a comeback series win 4 to 2.
Read MoreNome-Beltz Nanooks Advance to ASAA 3A Semi-Finals
The Nome-Beltz Nanooks boys basketball team beat the Delta Junction Huskies 67-39 in opening action at the 2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska Boys Basketball State Championships last night at Colony High School in Palmer.
Read MoreUnalakleet Basketball Game Cancelled After Confusion Over Positive COVID-19 Case
Nome-Beltz High School was prepared to host a basketball game against Unalakleet last Friday, but after learning of a positive COVID-19 case in the village, the Bering Strait School District decided to cancel the games.
Read MoreBering Strait School District Approves Travel for Basketball Competition Between Villages in “GREEN”
In a meeting last week, the School Board for the Bering Strait School District approved a plan for basketball teams to travel between villages that are in the “GREEN” zone.
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