Hollis School

📅 2025–2026 School Calendar Now Available! We are pleased to share the school calendar for the 2025–2026 school year. The SISD School Board approved the calendar on March 26, 2025, and it received final approval from the Commissioner of the Department of Education & Early Development on April 23, 2025. You can view and download the calendar anytime by visiting our website at www.sisd.org and selecting the “2025–2026 School Calendar” button located just below the scrolling images on the homepage.

Southeast Island School District is offering a 1993 Genie AWP-30 aerial work platform for sale on PublicSurplus.com. ✅ Excellent condition ✅ Light indoor use only ✅ All safety features functional ✅ Stored in climate-controlled facility Located in Thorne Bay on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska. 🔗 Bid now at: https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/auction/view?auc=3758380 🕐 Bidding open now – don’t miss out!

Join us for an eye-opening presentation on how to stay safe online and explore career paths in cybersecurity with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This is a great opportunity for students, parents, and community members to learn about digital security and potential future careers in law enforcement and technology.

🎉 Join Us for the SISD Health Fair! 🎉 📅 Monday, April 10th 🕘 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 📍 Thorne Bay Gym This event is open to all community members and SISD schools—stop by anytime for a fun and informative day! 🔹 Door prizes & fun games 🎁 🔹 Health & wellness information 🏥 🔹 Bouncy house & activities for kids 🏰🎉 🔹 Meet experts from: ✅ PeaceHealth ✅ SESA (Special Education Service Agency) ✅ AARC (Alaska Autism Resource Center) ✅ POW Public Health ✅ Whale Tail ✅ Community Connections ✅ DEED School Public Health ✅ State of Alaska & MORE! Come learn, play, and connect with your community! Tag a friend & spread the word! 👏💙

Dear Parents & Guardians, We’re excited to share that our Parent Portal has been updated to better serve you! The portal provides easy access to important information. 🔹 Check out the updated Parent Portal here: https://www.sisd.org/o/sisd/page/parent-portal You can also go to this webpage by selecting the "PARENT PORTAL" button in the blue box on www.sisd.org. These updates are designed to improve your experience and keep you better connected to your child’s education. Thank you for being an active partner in your child’s success!

Dear Parents and Guardians, We want to share important information about the Alaska Reads Act and how it impacts students and families in our district. Please take a moment to review the attached letter, which provides details about the act and our commitment to supporting early literacy. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact your child’s school. Thank you for your partnership in supporting student success!

📣 Exciting News! 🎉 We are proud to announce that Dixie Somerfield (Thorne Bay School) and Robert Deuel (Naukati School) have been nominated for National Life Group’s 2024-25 LifeChanger of the Year Award! 🏆✨ Dixie and Bob go above and beyond to create amazing meals 🍽️ and a welcoming atmosphere for students and staff. Their hard work and dedication truly make a difference every day! 💙 Let’s show our support! 🗳️💬 Help them win by leaving a positive comment on their nomination page! The nominee with the most community support could earn the Spirit Award—a $5,000 prize for their school! 🔗 [Link to nomination pages] #LifeChangerOfTheYear #ThankYouCafeteriaHeroes #SoutheastIslandProud #FoodIsLove Social Media Post: 📣 Exciting News! 🎉 We are proud to announce that Dixie Somerfield (Thorne Bay School) and Robert Deuel (Naukati School) have been nominated for National Life Group’s 2024-25 LifeChanger of the Year Award! 🏆✨ Dixie and Bob go above and beyond to create amazing meals 🍽️ and a welcoming atmosphere for students and staff. Their hard work and dedication truly make a difference every day! 💙 Let’s show our support! 🗳️💬 Help them win by leaving a positive comment on their nomination page! The nominee with the most community support could earn the Spirit Award—a $5,000 prize for their school! 🔗 https://www.lifechangeroftheyear.com/ #LifeChangerOfTheYear #ThankYouCafeteriaHeroes #SoutheastIslandProud #FoodIsLove

SISD is looking for a Temporary Skilled Laborer I or II to work with the Maintenance Department during the month of December. Interested? See the job posting for information including how to apply: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cMpVtuBTbZbcfVyNG0VwWxAIybwiuFls7tGb4ymYzQY/edit?usp=sharing

Due to the heavy snow and slick roads, all schools will have a late start at 10:00 AM today. Buses will run 1.5 hours later than their usual scheduled times. This adjustment should provide some additional time for the road crews to improve conditions. Staff, please report to your workstations by 9:30 AM. The safety of our students and staff is our utmost priority. Parents, if you choose to keep your students home for the day, please notify your school. Stay safe, Rod Morrison Superintendent

SISD Board of Education Regular Meeting. Date: October 30, 2024; Work Session: 4:30 PM; Meeting: 5:30 PM; Location: Naukati School and audio/video conference via Zoom. Find more information on BoardBook: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1397

SISD is offering Outschool Courses. For each student, SISD will pay for one of the July 2024 Outschool Courses listed below. For additional Outschool Classes, go onto the outschool website https://outschool.com and sign your kid(s) up. You will be responsible for any additional fees. On-site Workshops with Alaska Primitive Living School: Location Sandy Beach Thorne Bay. Mushroom & Wild Plant Identification & Foraging July 9th, 9 am -3 pm. Bring lunch. Native Wood Carving - for Middle & High School Students July 9th 1pm-3pm, July 10th 9am-Noon. Calling all Parents! We need volunteers to make this summer memorable! Please fill out the form located on the back-side of this flyer and return this form to Theresa Randall at TRandall@sisd.org or call (907) 828-8254 ext 802 if you need to turn it in another way. Be sure to list the first Outschool Course your child wants to attend. Remember, SISD will pay for one of these courses. Don't miss out on a summer of learning and fun with SISD! Sign up now, space is limited. Contact Theresa Randall at trandall@sisd.org if you are interested to fill out the course form.

Supporting Our Community Together! Southeast Island School District and POW Island Food Bank are excited to announce a weekly meal distribution program until mid-August 2024. Ensuring that every child has access to nutritious meals throughout the summer! Program Details: Start Date: June 14, 2024 End Date: August 15, 2024 Day & Time: Every Friday, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Location: Southeast Island School District Parking Lot In Thorne Bay (an alternate pick-up The location for parents will be the POW Food Bank Distribution Center in Naukati Bay, down the hill to the right of the Naukati School, and each Saturday morning starting 06/15/2024, 9 am-noon.) Who Can Participate: ● Eligibility: Children between the ages of 2 years and 18 years old. ● Sign-In Requirement: A parent, guardian, or older sibling must sign for the receipt of meals for each child in the family. ● Self-Signature: Children aged 7 years and older can sign for themselves. Note: A legible signature is required for each child to receive their meals. What to Expect: ● Weekly Meal Packs: Nutritious meals for children, including shelf-safe staples. How You Can Help: ● Volunteer: Help with meal distribution and children's activities. ● Spread the Word: Share this flier with friends, family, and neighbors. Contact Us: For more information, to donate, or to volunteer, please contact us: ● Southeast Island School District: (907) 828-8254 | rmorrison@sisd.org ● POW Island Food Bank: (907) 629-4246 | appsservices@aol.com Thank you for helping us nourish our community

We are pleased to share the school calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. The SISD School Board approved this calendar on April 17th and we anticipate approval by the Commissioner of the Department of Education & Early Development soon. You can also view this calendar on our website, www.sisd.org, by selecting the "2024-2025 School Calendar" button under the scrolling picture on the home page.

SISD Stakeholders... It is time for our ASC's to vote on the proposed Calendars for next School year 2024-2025. There are two options. Each ASC will hold a vote that will be submitted to the School Board prior to the next Board meeting where they will then vote on. The calendar committee took into account many different views and opinions. It was our goal to draft a calendar that would serve our students and staff to the best of our abilities. We recommend Calendar A for the following reasons: 1- It allows for a full week off in the fall and the spring. 2- It allows for a full 2 week break in winter while allowing travel time before and after the Christmas & New Year Holidays. 3- It allows for the Friday before a holiday weekend to be a non-work day for teachers. 4- It staggers Friday's needs for Inservice, workdays and non-working days. 5- It aligns SISD spring break with other POW districts, which shortens the span between winter and spring break, as well as supports Elementary and Middle school sports schedules. *Calendar B has many of the same qualities, but the start and end dates are the biggest differences. Thank you for your careful consideration of these two calendars as we look ahead to next year.

Join Us for the Southeast Island School District Strategic Planning! Dear SISD Stakeholder, I hope this message finds you well. We are excited to invite you to participate in the Southeast Island School District Strategic Planning process. Your input and expertise are highly valued, and your insights will be instrumental in shaping the future of our district. Date: October 5-6, 2023 Time: October 5: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; October 6: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location: POW Vocational Technical Educational Center in Klawock This strategic planning session will chart the course for our district's next growth and development phase. As a stakeholder, your unique perspective will help in defining our priorities, setting goals, and identifying the strategies needed. The agenda for the session will cover: Introduction and Welcome A long-term vision Concentration of effort through a focused mission supporting the vision Goal Setting and Prioritization Action Planning and Implementation Strategies Feedback and Open Discussion Ultimately, the goal is to enable SISD to help students to flourish. Please come prepared with thoughts, ideas, or concerns about the district's future. Your active participation will help us create a robust and inclusive plan that reflects the aspirations and needs of our community. Should you have any questions or require additional information before the session, please contact Chris Page Haufe at cpage@sisd.org or (907) 401-3126. We look forward to your presence and meaningful contributions at this crucial planning event. Together, we will shape a brighter future for the Southeast Island School District. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our community. Warm regards, Rod Morrison Superintendent

September 19, 2023 Dear [Parent/Guardian], We invite you to join us for a debrief session alongside your student to review the recent "bomb threat" and evacuation at all Southeast Island Schools today. Date: September 20, 2023 Time: Start of School Location: Your students' school site This debrief session is an essential opportunity for us to talk about the evacuation procedure and address any questions or concerns you or your student may have. We value your feedback, and your insights will help us further refine our emergency response protocols to ensure the safety and well-being of all students and staff. We sincerely hope you can join us for this critical discussion. Your participation is invaluable to us. Kind regards, Rod Morrison Superintendent Southeast Island School District

September 19, 2023 Good afternoon, SISD Staff and Families, We are pleased to inform you that after a thorough investigation and necessary precautions, we have determined that it is safe for all students and staff to return to school on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Today, multiple school districts across Alaska, including the Southeast Island School District, received a bomb threat via email. This email has been reported to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. We chose to evacuate all of our schools as a precautionary measure, and we want to assure you that the safety and well-being of our students and school community are our top priorities. At this time, the threat is broad in nature and lacks specific information. We understand that you may have concerns or questions regarding the situation. Rest assured, we have taken every necessary step to ensure that all safety protocols have been enforced. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this process. Your support has been invaluable in allowing us to prioritize the safety of our students and school community. If you have any specific concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact the principal of your school (Nate Freeman for Thorne Bay School and Shaine Nixon for all other schools) or me. We are here to address any questions or concerns you may have. We look forward to welcoming all students and staff back to SISD on Wednesday, September 20th. Together, we will continue to create a safe and nurturing environment for learning and growth. Thank you for your continued trust and support. Warm regards, Rod Morrison Superintendent

You are invited to provide input into Southeast Island School District's new strategic plan! Southeast Island School District is working on developing a new strategic plan. Developing a Strategic Plan is vital for moving the District forward -- the plan becomes the map for the board and staff to follow. It is vitally important that the plan is developed by a diverse representation of our community. This survey is being administered by the Association of Alaska School Board's Board Development team on behalf of our District and takes about 10 minutes to complete. Your responses to this survey will remain anonymous and individual responses will be combined when presented to the Board of Education and the team that is being pulled together to work on the Strategic Plan. Please note: any responses that contain names of individuals and / or foul language will be deleted. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input on our strategic plan. This survey will remain open through September 27. Here is the direct link to the survey: https://forms.gle/UAm 8RS pbxhV 86

URGENT: SISD has two (2) School Board member openings! Please consider running for a vacant SISD School Board seat and share this post! **Note: Candidacy FILING DEADLINE is 8/4/23.** Candidate filing information can be found at this link: https://www.elections.alaska.gov/districts/?r_id=reaa19

URGENT: SISD has four (4) School Board member openings! Please see announcement below. Due to the reappropriation determined by the recent census, we now have three (3) sections (instead of two). This means that there are now 2 seats available for the City of Thorne Bay but Thorne Bay is also now combined with Kasaan and the area east of Thorne Bay (see below for all section descriptions). Please consider running for a vacant SISD School Board seat and please share this post - especially at your city and community council meetings! The Term of Office listed below is staggered due to the reappropriation so that we do not have a complete turn-over in school board members every three years. Note: Candidacy filing deadline is 8/5/22. Search Google: Alaska 2022 Regional Educational Attendance Area (REAA) Election candidate filing information.