Welcome to the Nelnah Bessie John School website!
Our school is located on the traditional territory of the White River First Nation and was named after respected White River First Nation elder and Native Language teacher, Nelnah Bessie John. At NBJS we believe in family, community and cultural connections. We are a small school in the Yukon Territory. You can find us along the picturesque Alaska Highway. Our community is very close to the Canada/USA border crossing and we are the most westerly community in Canada…18 degrees west of Vancouver. Please check out our photo gallery to see our community, school and activities.
Important Dates and Times:
School starts 8:45 a.m.
Lunch 12-1 p.m.
End of day 3:28 p.m.
NO Classes Monday November 12th for the Remembrance Day Holiday
Upcoming Events:
Christmas Concert Wednesday December 19th (time TBA) followed by a Cake Walk at the BCCC!
Additional Information:
Information on the water issues in Yukon schools can be found at www.education.gov.yk.ca/water-testing.html
Another successful Terry Fox Run!
Honouring Orange Shirt Day at NBJS.
Click here for current weather conditions at the school.
Quick Links
NBJ School Library Online
YNLC - Upper Tanana
Nelnah Bessie John School Weather
Yukon Department of Education
Important dates
School Calendar - Department of Education web page
YNLC - Upper Tanana
Nelnah Bessie John School Weather
Yukon Department of Education
Important dates
School Calendar - Department of Education web page