Who We Are

We are a people of the salmon, of the whitefish, and pike. Of the moose, bear, fox, beaver, and lynx. Of the berries, plants, and the land. Of family.


We believe that all children can learn!

  • Students should have skills to remain successful after high school
  • All students deserve a quality education based on values, culture, and academics
  • Students must know what is expected of them
  • The family is the most important teacher in a child’s life
  • The community educates the whole child
  • All stakeholders must be held to high expectations
  • Each of our communities is unique and has different needs
  • Decision-making is a shared responsibility
  • The people, groups, organizations, and agencies that comprise our community have a responsibility to the education of our children
  • Communication should be useful and meaningful
  • Students should learn to respect all cultures by having a firm understanding of their own

The ten villages that comprise the Lower Yukon School District are spread across 22,000 square miles. The Yukon River, one of the largest rivers in North America, winds through our yards on its way to the Bering Sea.

The purpose of our District's learning community is to ensure tradition, culture and a quality of education for all of our children.

Important Links

Staff Portal
Staff Portal

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Quicklinks
Quicklinks

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Student Enrollment
Student Enrollment

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Transcript Request
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District News

  • School Improvement
    Dec 2, 2025 · Lower Yukon School District
    School Improvement: Schools and their corresponding support levels

    Here is the list of schools and their corresponding support levels:


    Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI-Graduation Rate)

    • Hooper Bay School (from 23-24 school year)
    • Russian Mission School (from 23-24 school year)

    Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI-Lowest 5%)

    • Kotlik School

    Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI)

    • Alakanuk School- English Learners
    • Emmonak School- Students With Disabilities and English Learners
    • Pilot Station School- Students With Disabilities and Economically Disadvantaged
    • Hooper Bay Charter - English Learners

    Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI)

    • Marshall School- Economically Disadvantaged
    • Scammon Bay School- English Learners

    Universal Support

    • Mountain Village School
    • Nunam Iqua School

    Click here for a letter explaining LYSD site designations from the state’s system for school success (i.e. Alaska’s accountability system).



  • nunam first day of school
    Nov 26, 2025 · Lower Yukon School District
    Our Year So Far

    📽️🤝 Our Year So Far: Fall 2025 We’re excited to share a video built around what defines us—being strong, connected, and proud. These fall moments capture our collective effort and the bright start to the school year across LYSD.

    Click here to watch the video.


  • November attendance newsletter
    Nov 11, 2025 · Lower Yukon School District
    November Attendance Newsletter

    As we move into the heart of the school year, let’s remember—attendance builds confidence. Each day students show up, they grow stronger in skills, relationships, and perseverance. Let’s keep showing up, growing strong, and continuing to Strive for 5!

    Click to view newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/d2hex1


  • October Attendance Newsletter
    Oct 16, 2025 · Lower Yukon School District
    October Attendance Newsletter

    The October Attendance Newsletter is here! Every day counts - stay strong all week long! Please click the link for the October Attendance Newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/pgtfh


  • AASB image
    Oct 6, 2025 · Lower Yukon School District
    AASB Podcast: Stronger Together Parent Training

    Stronger Together Parent Series Episode 1 - How to be an effective advocate for your child. Click here to listen to the podcast.


  • Janet and Nita
    Sep 19, 2025 · Lower Yukon School District
    🎉 Youth Suicide Prevention Summit 2025

    Teens from across Alaska gathered in Anchorage for the Youth Suicide Prevention Summit, an event designed to inspire leadership, resilience, and hope. Highlights included “Ciulisitkaat: Good Person Leader” with Nita Reardon and Janet Johnson, who shared teachings from the Yup’ik Pulasaraq curriculum and encouraged students to carry forward traditional values of self-care, humility, and service.

    Youth learned tools to bring back to their communities, met Indigenous leaders who modeled cultural values, and celebrated subsistence traditions as vital pathways to health and identity. The summit—organized by the Alaska Department of Health, the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council, and partners—was a powerful reminder that leadership rooted in culture and values can guide the next generation toward hope and healing.

    Click here to read the article!


  • Strive for 5!
    Sep 15, 2025 · Lower Yukon School District
    Strive for 5! September Attendance Newsletter

    Welcome to the LYSD Strive for 5! Attend All Week September Newsletter! Please click the link https://app.smore.com/n/1cpvg to read.


  • 2025 Staff Appreciation Post
    May 5, 2025 · Lower Yukon School District
    To Our LYSD Team: Thanks for All You Do

    No matter your role—whether you’re keeping things running behind the scenes or working directly with students—you’re a huge part of what makes our district strong. Every bit of your effort adds up, and it doesn’t go unnoticed. We’re grateful for your care, your time, and your commitment to our students, their families, and to one another.


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2025 Spring Newsletter.pdf
2024 Spring Newsletter.pdf
2023 Spring Newsletter.pdf
2023 Fall Newsletter.pdf
2022 Spring Newsletter.pdf
2022 Fall Newsletter.pdf
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