Roll Call - February 14, 2025

Two Riverside Indian School Braves basketball players high-five during a game in their gymnasium in Anadarko, Oklahoma.

On January 31, Hannahville Indian School senior Jayden became the second player in school history to join the 1,000-point club, scoring 24 points in the team's win over Mackinac Island. He joins fellow senior and club founder Dashawn, who reached the milestone as a junior.

Jayden started this season 335 points away from the mark and achieved it 15 games in, fulfilling his goal as a freshman.

Jayden and Dashawn were part of the 2021-22 Soaring Eagles team that went undefeated in the Northern Lights League, capturing both the regular-season and tournament titles. The school's first two 1,000-point scorers on the same team have made this season unforgettable.

Congratulations, Jayden and Dashawn!

At Dishchii'bikoh Community School in Cibecue, Arizona, a group of young innovators is proving that gaming can be more than just fun — it can be a powerful tool for problem-solving and community impact. Under the leadership of computer teacher Camille Abraham, the school's STEM team secured the Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Award at the global competition by putting their minds toward solving an issue affecting their local community.

This school initiative encourages students to explore science, technology, engineering and math as career opportunities. The program leverages the immersive world of contemporary video games to teach coding, problem-solving and leadership skills in a hands-on, engaging way.

Lummi Nation School students from four middle and high school classes — prehistory, English, Coast Salish history and cultural arts — took part in a curated trip to the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture in Seattle in January.

Students explored three floors of exhibits featuring culture, biology and paleontology. Burke paleontologists also led interactive stations, giving students hands-on experience with fossil preparation, anatomy, paleobotany and the daily work of a paleontologist.

One Sunday, the Coyote Clan Student Family Group at Richfield Residential Hall gathered at their counselor Beatriz's home for a homemade lunch and a meaningful lesson on stereotypes and drug prevention.

As part of the Richfield Residential Hall Counseling Department’s Student Family Group program, each student is placed in a small, family-like group led by a staff mentor to foster belonging and connection. Through shared meals, discussions, educational activities and community service, the program provides a supportive space that strengthens students’ sense of community and encourages prosocial engagement.

The Bureau of Indian Education is dedicated to helping students grow inside and outside the classroom. Today, this means preparing students for a digital world. Through various funding initiatives and projects, BIE schools support students of all ages in learning the skills needed for digital workplaces and classrooms. Blended learning opportunities provide BIE students with multiple paths to succeed academically and culturally.

The Office of Indian Education has three Notices Inviting Applications currently open for 100 days. All three competitions will close on April 28, 2025.​

• Professional Development: Teacher & Administrator Recruitment (PD)​
• Professional Development: Teacher Retention Initiative (NATRI)​
  
• Demonstration: Native Youth Community Project (NYCP)​

The Electronic Application System for Indian Education has the following deadlines set for this year's cycle of applications:​

• Part I opens February 3, 2025​
• Part I closes March 7, 2025​
• Part II opens March 31, 2025​
• Part II closes May 9, 2025

Attention School Leaders!

We’re looking for stories and photos to feature in our weekly Roll Call and on social media! Highlight the incredible things happening at your schools and celebrate your students, staff, and community with us.

Here are some exciting new opportunities to share:

• 🙌 National Student Volunteer Day – February 17. Celebrate students making a difference in their communities through volunteerism.
• 🏀 Recreational Sports and Fitness Day – February 22. Show how your school promotes fitness and recreational activities.
• 🎨 National Arts Month – February. Feature student art projects and performances to celebrate creativity.
• 🗣️ Youth Leadership Month – February. Highlight student leaders and their contributions to your school community.

Don’t miss this opportunity to shine a light on your school’s successes and creativity. Send your submissions to lead@bie.edu or click the button below!

The 21st Century Community Learning Centers competitive grant is designed to provide funding to create academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children who attend BIE funded schools. The goal of the 21st CCLC program is to help students meet state and local standards in core academic subject areas, such as reading and math; offer students a broad array of activities that can complement regular academic programs; and offer cultural enrichment opportunities based around language, tribal heritage, land and more. Annual awards will range from a minimum of $50,000 to a maximum of $240,000 for 5 years.

Apply:

• Review the Request for Application and 21st CCLC Grant Application.
• Attend one of the application webinars as needed for application assistance.
• Submit your ‘Intent to Apply’ email to 21stCCLC@bie.edu by January 30, 2025.
• Submit your application by March 28, 2025, to 21stCCLC@bie.edu.

Support and Assistance

• 21st CCLC Grant Application Open Q/A Office Hours:
• February 25th, 11-12:00CST
• March 11th, 11-12:00CST

Email general questions to Sarah Price and Andrea Bia.

• March 11 - Hearing Conservation
• March 12 - OSHA 10 Courses
• March 13
• Hearing Conservation
• Hazard Communications
• March 18 - Legionella Exposure Prevention

• February 18
• Solid Waste Management and Reporting Awareness
• Hazardous and Universal Waste Awareness Training

• February 18 - Scheduling Part 4
• February 20 - Scheduling Part 1
• February 24 - Scheduling Part 2
• February 25 - Elementary Scheduling
• February 26 - Teacher Credentials/Quality and Staff FTE