Iditarod Announces New Commemorative Sign, Spots Available Now
The Iditarod Trail Committee (ITC), in collaboration with the City of Nome, has announced a new fundraising initiative coinciding with the construction of a new Finisher’s Arch. The campaign will give donors a unique opportunity to be part of Iditarod history. Keeping with tradition, the new arch will still move back and forth between Front […]
Roof Replacement for Nome Beltz Funded in FY25 State Budget
Nome-Beltz Middle High School is set to receive a much-needed roof replacement, thanks to funding from the FY2025 State of Alaska budget finalized on June 28. The Major Maintenance Grant Fund allocated an additional $2,655,062 for the project that was ranked 18th on the state’s priority list. The roof replacement has been on the wish […]
Nome Beltz High School Graduates Celebrate with Parade and Ceremony
Residents lined the streets of Nome as a cacophony of sirens, honks, and cheers filled the air. The slow procession of nearly 50 vehicles has become an annual tradition in Nome, when COVID-19 forced the city to practice social distancing back in 2020. Nome Beltz graduates rode in elaborately decorated cars and sat in chairs […]
Nome Schools Secures Funding Amid Superintendent Transition
The Nome City Council approved the school district’s full budget request Monday, and the NPS Board of Education said farewell to departing Superintendent Shawn Arnold Tuesday night.
Diplomas in Hand, Nome Grads Tasked with ‘Positive Change’
Amid a flurry of blue and white balloons, Nome-Beltz High School bid farewell to its 2018 graduates – as well as several NPS employees.
Nanooks Cheer Team Wins Division at State Championship
The Nanooks competed Wednesday for their first time in the large division. It’s the team’s third state appearance in the past six years.
Western Alaska Basketball Teams Battle It Out In Regional Championships
Shaktoolik, Shishmaref and Unalakleet come out on top of regional 1A and 2A tournaments. The Nome Nanooks head to Anchorage for their 3A Western Conference championship, while two Nanook cross-country skiiers have success in Anchorage.
Nanooks Basketball Pulls Three Wins Against Kotzebue
The boys continued their winning streak against the Huskies this season with two wins. The girls split their series with Kotzebue, with their first win against the team this season on Friday.
Nome, Unalakleet Basketball To Face Off on Each Other’s Turf
The Lady Wolfpack hosts the Lady Nanooks, while the Nanooks boys host Unalakleet. Both boys and girls will play a two-game series this Friday and Saturday.
Nome School Board Renews Principal Contracts, Faces Reduced Funding
The Nome Public Schools Board of Education unanimously approved two-year contracts for its three principals at its regular meeting Tuesday, during which budget crunches were also a topic of discussion.