Tukurngailnguq School

2025 Wrestling State Qualifiers and team awards
Good luck in the 2025 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska Wrestling Championships!
To watch the live stream click the link below:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/associations/asaa/wrestling

🏆Congratulations🏆
🏐BSSD Region 1 Western Conference Mixed-6 Volleyball Tournament Winners🏐
🎉Good luck to Golovin Lynx & Shaktoolik Wolverines at State Championships🎉

Hello Grizzlies,

Welcome to the 2025-2026 School Year.
School Starts August 28, 2025
Breakfast is at 8:20 am
Classes start at 9 am

Last week of school schedule.

The Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2025 will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM. The event is by invitation only, but the entire Stebbins community is invited to watch the ceremony live on the Stebbins School Facebook page. 🎓

🎓Kinder Graduation 2025 🎓

🎨 ART & CULTURE DAYS 2025 🎨 Our students proudly shared their creativity during two special afternoons of art and culture! On April 29, classrooms turned into art studios as students worked on projects inspired by Alaska’s land, culture, and traditions. Each grade level created meaningful artwork while trying their best: • Kindergarten – Alaska Animal Masks • 1st Grade – Paper Kuspuks • 2nd Grade – Shadow Silhouettes • 3rd Grade – Landform and Waterform Paintings • 4th Grade – Art using recycled tin cans • 5th Grade – Community Murals • Middle School – Soapstone Animal Carving Dioramas • High School – Alaska Native Spirit Masks On April 30, students participated in a Gallery Walk to observe and appreciate each other’s work. This celebration was made possible by Ms. Sisa, our SILKAT liaison, and Mr. Paje, the school’s art facilitator.

Tukurngailnguq School Prom 2025 was a night to remember! The lights were up, the music was loud, everyone was full, and the smiles never stopped. Students danced, laughed, and celebrated together. Crowning our Prom Princes, Princesses, King, and Queen made the night even more special. Thank you to the teachers, staff, students, and everyone who helped make it all happen. It’s not the venue, it’s the people who make it great. #Prom2025 #GrizzlyPride

Tukurngailnguq School will hold its Prom Night on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from seven in the evening until midnight. The event is open to high school students in grades nine through twelve and their partners. The awarding of Prom Prince and Princess for each grade level and the crowning of the Prom King and Queen will be streamed live on the Stebbins School Facebook page.

NSHC Health and Career Fair for high school students at the Stebbins School MPR, April 22 (Tuesday) from 3:30-5pm.

Registration for 'Meals to You' program is now open! Register by scanning the QR code. Sign-ups are available from April 1st to April 30th.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 BSSD Yup’ik Spelling Bee District Competition. 1st Place: Brennan 2nd Place: Natasha 3rd Place: André They will represent our district at the state competition in April. Great job to all participants for celebrating and preserving the Yup’ik language through spelling. We’re proud of you!

The 2025 District Yup’ik Spelling Bee has been moved to today, March 20, at 3:30 PM in the 6th-grade classroom. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

📢 Important Announcement for Parents & Guardians! 📢 Tukurngailnguq School will soon begin AK STAR & MAP Growth testing this spring! These assessments help us understand your child’s progress and guide their learning. 🌟 How You Can Help: ✔️ Encourage your child to do their best and take their time. ✔️ Make sure they get a good night’s sleep before testing days. ✔️ Ensure they arrive at school on time and ready to focus. Your support makes a big difference! Let’s work together to help our students shine and show what they know.

📢 Calling all 5th-8th graders! 📢 Join the 2025 District Yup’ik Spelling Bee on March 18 at 3:30 PM in the 6th-grade classroom.

Stebbins Grizzlies Defeat St. Michael Storm in “Battle of the Island” Showdown St. Michael, Alaska – In a thrilling matchup between two neighboring villages on St. Michael Island, the Stebbins Grizzlies triumphed over the St. Michael Storm with a final score of 80-63 in the annual “Battle of the Island.” The Grizzlies started slow, trailing after the first quarter, but the game quickly turned into a back-and-forth battle in the second. Junior Jakobe Andrews-Martin led the charge early, scoring 16 points in the first half with aggressive drives and smooth spinning layups. The lead changed multiple times before halftime, setting the stage for an intense second half. Senior co-captain Randy Henry suffered an ankle injury in the second quarter, forcing him to sit out for a long stretch. Despite losing one of their key players early, the Grizzlies refused to back down. Jakobe kept up his scoring pace, adding another 12 points in the third quarter, finishing with a game-high 32 points. Team captain Martin Andrews (10 points), along with graduating junior Blaine Paje (8 points) and junior Tino Montes (aka Santonio Bryant) (7 points), stepped up to keep the Grizzlies in control. At one point, Stebbins led by as many as eight points, but St. Michael fought back, cutting the lead to just two by the end of the third. Martin battled through cramps multiple times but continued to return to the game, determined to finish his final high school appearance strong. He played with heart, making key plays on both offense and defense. Blaine and Tino were instrumental in the second and third quarters. Blaine used his length to score inside the paint and impressed the crowd with a fluid euro-step layup. Tino displayed his signature touch, knocking down his patented fadeaway jumpers to keep the offense flowing. Their hustle on defense and unselfish play helped the Grizzlies stay composed in the midst of a tight battle. Freshmen Michael Foxie and Whestley Garcia also saw action, stepping in to give their teammates much-needed relief while battling injuries. Their effort in key moments helped the team maintain its intensity and defensive pressure when it mattered most. With the game still up for grabs, Randy made his return in the fourth quarter. He wasted no time making an impact, scoring 13 of his 23 points in the final period as the Grizzlies pulled away. The team broke through St. Michael’s full-court press using plays drawn up by Coach Bjorn Paje, turning forced turnovers into fastbreak points. As the final seconds ticked down, Randy sealed his high school career in style, sinking a deep three-pointer at the buzzer. The Grizzlies celebrated a hard-fought victory, overcoming adversity and playing with heart despite being undermanned. A big thank you to St. Michael principal Larry Smith for hosting the “Battle of the Island” and to Morgan Lockwood for organizing the games. Scoring Totals: Jakobe 32, Randy 23, Martin 10, Blaine 8, Tino 7, Michael 0, Whestley 0

Region One 2025 Bering Sea Conference at Savoonga, AK. https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/bering-strait-school-district-unalakleet-co Link to updated schedule and brackets: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTlbSGjeiMFG_3a4YPpS_6L9GyntijZpkBVBKOuMu88Z6WfEPYXPMCGzSc5OI5Z2WMWMbMI4x8cOSye/pubhtml