Visiting artists this spring!!

Our school hosted a writer, Therese, who taught a two week writing workshop to our students. The residence ended with an evening of readings in the gymnasium.














Most of our students read a sampling of their poetry and stories.
























































Adam Miller, a renowned autoharp and storyteller came and performed for the community and the school. Adam was a wonderful storyteller and very fun to host.

IDITAROD!!! March 08

March brings the Iditarod right through White Mountain and it is an exciting time! Looking down the row of food bags waiting for the mushers we find the name 'HOLT'.
WOW!!






Here is Rick on his way up the Fish River coming right around White Mountain hill!!







Rick was tired but extremely happy to come into White Mountain, a mandatory 8 hour rest stop in the race.






Andy and Rick spending a moment catching up (actually Andy was watching Rick work on auto pilot as he took care of his dogs)








Rick on his way out of White Mountain heading for Nome and the finish line!! Way to go Rick!







The City Building become the Iditarod checkpoint during the three week period of the race.








A couple of the 'other guys' that ran the race this year!

Musk Ox in March

I was fortunate to have a musk ox permit again this year. A group of us went out and had a successful day.

State Basketball - March Madness

The Lady Wolves won the regional tourney and went to Anchorage in March for State. I was able to accompany the group as the administrator which was a wonderful chance to watch Becca play.




The games are held at the Sullivan Arena with two courts set up. The 1A and 2A tournament happen at the same time so there are a lot of games.




We ran into Chris Brown who is now in Kotzebue but happened to be in town. Mike and I enjoyed visiting with Chris and talking about his time in WMO.


Going out to dinner is a great time. Traveling with a party of 12-15 can make getting a table a trial but the restaurants are fun.
Applebees!





Holly also came in for the trip. So we saw Denise every night as well.








Chili's - always a favorite with the group!








Here is Coach Mike and I.
Many folks think we are brothers and find a strong family resemblance.
Do you see it?

Our New School

As I have gone through the school year I have excitedly watched the progress on the new school building.





During the fall months the building showed its shape from the outside. As the year continued the inside of the building has come along.







The contractor took a few months off over the winter while it was the coldest out but returned at the end of February and is on pace for completion.





We are expecting to open our school year in the new building and finally have all of our students under one roof.
Exciting times!!

During the Fall months ...

we supported and adopted the District's Tobacco Free Campaign


























and adapted the program so each student and staff member who is tobacco free received a t-shirt!



























we also found time to have pizza nights where the students make, bake, and deliver pizzas to raise money for their travels!!

Next - Holidays!!!

Andy relaxing at home ...












The girls together ...

and New Years Eve!!

December is a month

where a lot happens.
Before basketball really gets going we watch the end of the mixed-six volleyball season. Our district broadcasts all of our regional tournaments via our video conference network which is sponsored by GCI.
Our set up was in the trailer so that is where we gathered to watch the matches:





















Of course preparations are made for the Christmas Play as well.














at least for those that have their work done!













There is also caroling to be done - this is the elementary students - -20!!




























But inside the warm buildings many things kept growing and growing ...

Tis in the weeks before Christmas ...

when basketball begins!! Becca is a dedicated player who loves the game and looks forward to her season.
The Lady Wolves had high hopes for the year having won their regional tournament and gone on to State 3 years in a row.












So how do we travel? All trips are by airplane and begin with the ride to the airport!

Waiting for the plane up at the airport!