Roll Call - February 21, 2025

Students from Richfield Residential Hall in Richfield, Utah, snowboard in mid-January at a resort in Brian Head, Utah.

Navajo Preparatory School students recently participated in the State of New Mexico's legislative session. Navajo Preparatory works to instill a strong sense of self-identity, cultural foundation and global awareness in its students. Through this holistic approach to education, students are prepared with the tools and knowledge they need to become leaders within their communities and on a regional, national, and international scale.

In January, Riverside Indian School's cross-country team was honored for its achievements. Senior Kateri was named one of the top 10 seniors and an all-state participant and received a letterman jacket. Tice placed sixth at state and earned an all-state patch. Timothy placed seventh at state and received a letterman jacket.

Riverside also named its 2025 valedictorian, Mylene, and salutatorian, Sharain, for their outstanding academic achievement.

Flandreau Indian School students go above and beyond! This student was recognized for assisting another student in need. In appreciation for demonstrating good behavior aligning with the medicine wheel teachings of courage, fidelity, fortitude and generosity learned in life skills/transition classes, she was gifted with a clam shell, holder, bundle of sage and beaded lanyard.

The English Language Arts and Virtual Learning Labs students in ninth and tenth grade from Dr. Thompson’s classes created nine gingerbread houses and submitted them on December 10, 2024, to the Rio West Mall Management Office. The houses received votes from visitors to the Rio West Mall throughout the weekend. After the votes were tallied, one ninth-grade student from Wingate High School placed third and won $25. McLane created the gingerbread house that won and named his creation “Farm House with Zoo Animals.”

The Bureau of Indian Education is shaping the next generation of leaders, providing more than 40,000 students across 23 states and 64 reservations with opportunities to excel in academics, sports, cultural preservation, and innovation. As we celebrate Youth Leadership Month, we recognize the students making a lasting impact in their schools and communities through dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to excellence.

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:

• 💻 Digital Learning Day – February 22. Share how your school embraces technology and digital learning innovation.
• 💖 Love Teaching Week – February 12–16. Spotlight the passion and dedication of your educators.
• 🙌 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!

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

• March 12 - Environmental Management Assessment and Performance Audit Awareness
• March 17
• Hazardous Material and HAZWOPER Awareness Training
• Sustainability and Pollution Prevention Awareness
• March 18 - Annual Environmental Management System Awareness

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