North Slope Borough School District·WainwrightView organization ›CSAC DECLARATIONS DUE TODAY BY 4:00 PM
NSBSD encourages community members across the North Slope to consider serving on their local Community School Advisory Council (CSAC).
We especially encourage residents of Wainwright and Atqasuk to submit a Declaration of Candidacy. At this time, we have not received any declarations from these two communities. Both communities have multiple open CSAC seats.
Serving on your CSAC is an opportunity to be involved with your local school and help strengthen the connection between the school, families, and community. CSAC members provide an important local voice and help bring community needs and concerns forward.
All communities are encouraged to submit declarations before the deadline today, September 29, at 4:00 p.m.
Declaration of Candidacy forms are available at your local school office and must be returned to the school office by the deadline.
Please consider stepping forward to serve your school and community. Your involvement matters.1 share
North Slope Borough School DistrictView organization ›The North Slope Borough School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting on September 30, 2026 at 9:00AM until adjourned in the Archie K. Brower Conference Room at NSBSD Central Office 1st Floor in Utqiagvik, AK 99723 and over ZOOM Video Communications.
September 30, 2026
Special Meeting - Board of Education
9:00 AM - Until Adjourned
Location: Archie K. Brower Conference Room, NSBSD Central Office, 829 Aivik St. Utqiaġvik, AK 99723
ZOOM Video Communications
Link: https://nsbsd.zoom.us/j/89001859584?pwd=wDZaSqlU5z0jFLqVVVrxiLZOuP05DF.1
Call in: +1 669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 890 0185 9584
Passcode: 99723
Below is the link that will show all publicly posted meetings
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North Slope Borough School DistrictView organization ›Today, NSBSD staff celebrated Superintendent David Vadiveloo’s last day by “dressing like David”.
As David completes his time as Superintendent, we want to express our sincere appreciation for his years of service and dedication to the children and families of the North Slope.
Throughout his time with NSBSD, David has worked to keep students at the heart of the District’s work while supporting our schools, staff, families, and communities. He has been a strong advocate for Iñupiaq language and culture and for ensuring that who we are as Iñupiat remains an important part of the education we provide our students.
We thank David for the time, energy, and heart he has given to NSBSD and for the relationships he has built throughout our communities. His leadership and commitment to the students of the North Slope will be remembered and appreciated.
Quyanaqpak, David, for your service to the North Slope Borough School District and, most importantly, to our children and families. We wish you and your family all the best in your next chapter!291 share
North Slope Borough School DistrictView organization ›Exciting things are happening at the Qatqiññiaġvik Learning Center!
Our Fall CTE Intensive is officially underway! From September 14 through October 1, students from across the North Slope are coming together at Qatqiññiaġvik Learning Center to learn new skills, explore careers, gain hands-on experience, and build friendships with students from other communities.
Students are participating in Construction Trades I–II through the Tiny Home Project, Small Engines, and Photo, Video & Music Production.
Tiny Home Project
Twelve students are working together to build a tiny home while learning construction, measurement, framing, tool use, workplace safety, problem-solving, and teamwork.
We asked students what they have enjoyed and learned during the intensive:
> “I signed up for the CTE Intensive construction program, and I have learned a lot, including team building, measurement, and framing.”
> “Some of my favorite things about the intensive are the friends I’m making, the work, the food, and lots more.”
> “Doing activities, learning a trade, and making new friends.”
Their comments show that our intensives are about more than learning a trade. Students are building confidence, making new friends, discovering new interests, and creating memories with students from across the North Slope.
Building on Last Spring’s Success
Last spring, students in our CTE Construction Intensive successfully completed a 10' × 10' shed. The fully insulated shed includes doors and a window, plywood interior walls, electrical outlets, lighting, and electrical service capable of supporting the operation of a welder.
The District is now working through the process to sell the student-built shed, with the intent of using available proceeds to help support future CTE construction projects.
The success of the shed allowed us to look toward an even bigger opportunity for our students - building a Tiny Home!
A special Quyanaq to the North Slope Borough and Mayor’s Office for supporting the Tiny Home Project and providing a facility where our students can complete the build. We especially thank Mayor Josiah Patkotak for his assistance and support in making this opportunity possible.
Because of this support, our students are taking the next step from building a 10' × 10' shed to constructing a Tiny Home, which we plan to complete during this school year.
We also thank the NSBSD Board of Education, Superintendent’s Office, principals, counselors, teachers, staff, instructors, families, and community partners who continue to support QLC and CTE opportunities for our students.
We look forward to sharing more as these projects take shape and our students continue building new skills, confidence, friendships, and experiences to take home to their communities.
Quyanaqpak to everyone investing in our students and their future!197 shares
North Slope Borough School DistrictView organization ›UPDATE: 09/11/2026 4:30 PM
IMPORTANT NOTICE: TEMPORARY SCHOOL CONTACT NUMBERS
Dear North Slope Community, Parents, and Guardians,
As we continue working to restore normal District communications, some school phone services may be temporarily unavailable or unreliable.
If you need to contact your school, please use the temporary cell phone number listed below:
Utqiaġvik Schools – Available Now
• Barrow High School (BHS): 907-367-4496
• Fred Ipalook Elementary School (IPK): 907-367-4495
• Eben Hopson Middle School (HMS): 907-367-4498
• Kiita Learning Community (KLC): 907-367-4497
Qatqiññiaġvik Learning Center (QLC) 907-319-6072
NSBSD Transportation (Bus Barn) 907-319-6187
Village Schools -
We are continuing to work on restoring communication services for our village schools. We anticipate that the following school contact numbers will be reachable by Monday afternoon:
• Anaktuvuk Pass (AKP): 907-661-1490
• Atqasuk (ATQ): 907-633-1490
• Kaktovik (KAK): 907-640-1290
• Nuiqsut (NUI): 907-480-1290
• Point Hope (PHO): 907-368-1290
• Point Lay (PIZ): 907-833-1290
• Wainwright (AIN): 907-925-1290
We sincerely appreciate the patience and understanding of our families and communities as we continue working to restore normal District communication services.
Our team is doing everything possible to restore services as quickly as we can, and we will continue to provide updates as additional communication services become available.
Thank you for your continued patience, understanding, and support.
— North Slope Borough School District5218 shares
