Selkirk School District

Levy results are in! At this point Selkirk's EPO Replacement Levy is passing at 54.81%! Next ballot count will be February 19 but there is enough positive margin that we anticipate the pass rate will remain above 50%, the required threshold. We'd like the community for their continued support for Selkirk Schools! Here is a link to the Pend Oreille County elections website: https://results.votewa.gov/results/public/pend-oreille-county-wa/elections/20260210/ballot-items/01000000-6aac-8893-d42b-08de5df687d9

Where Are They Now Wednesday!

This week we’re featuring Amy (Johnson) Youngers, Selkirk Class of 2011. During high school, Amy was involved in volleyball and softball, while also developing a strong aptitude for math and problem-solving.

After graduating from Selkirk, Amy earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington, a challenging path she describes as difficult but absolutely worth it. Amy credits former Selkirk teacher Mr. Whittekind for recognizing her strengths in math, and encouraging her to consider engineering. Her interest in electrical engineering was also shaped by her early exposure to Boundary Dam, where her dad worked, sparking a curiosity about how large-scale systems operate.

Today, Amy works as an electrical engineer at Priest Rapids Dam for Grant County PUD. As the plant electrical engineer, she works daily in the powerhouse alongside electricians and operators, troubleshooting and maintaining critical equipment such as 350-ton cranes, 100 MW generators, 6000-amp circuit breakers, and 200 MVA transformers. Because much of the facility dates back to its original construction in 1959, no two days look the same—something Amy especially enjoys about her work.

Earlier in her career, while interning with Pend Oreille PUD, Amy designed the lighting system for the spillway at Box Canyon Dam. What began as a creative idea, suggesting color-changing LED lights, became a permanent feature of the dam. She still enjoys driving past on her way to Metaline Falls to see which color the spillway is glowing.

Amy has also remained passionate about outreach and inspiration. Noticing how many people she grew up with now work in power utilities, she helped organize a kids day at Priest Rapids Dam, giving her coworkers’ children the chance to tour the facility, run bridge cranes, and participate in hands-on activities. While not her most technical work, Amy considers projects like these among her most meaningful.

We’re proud to highlight Amy’s journey and the way her Selkirk roots, curiosity, and problem-solving skills have led to impactful work in engineering and public service.

If you know a Selkirk graduate who has gone on to do something meaningful - through work, travel, service, or other achievements - email cvandyke@selkirkschools.org with details and photos. Your Grad may be featured in an upcoming Where Are They Now Wednesday!

Selkirk Elementary TK Students recite the Pledge of Allegiance!
Tune in to the Jay & Kevin Show on FM 99.9 on your radio this week to hear Mrs. O'Donnell's Transition-to-Kindergarten students recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

Basketball Playoffs Continue - Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Both Selkirk varsity teams earned wins on Saturday and continue their run in the league playoff bracket. They’ll be back in action Wednesday at Deer Park as postseason play continues.

🏀 Girls Basketball
Selkirk vs. Wellpinit Redskins
⏰ 5:45 PM

🏀 Boys Basketball
Selkirk vs. Inchelium Hornets
⏰ 7:30 PM

Following Wednesday’s games, both teams will play again on Saturday, February 14, with opponents and game times determined by the outcomes of these matchups.

Admission:
• Students / Seniors - $10
• Adults - $12

We’re proud of the way our athletes are competing and representing Selkirk as postseason play continues! 💚🏀

Middle School Boys Basketball - February 9 & 10, 2026
The Selkirk middle school boys are on the road for back-to-back games this week.

🏀 Monday, February 9
Selkirk @ Inchelium Hornets
📍 Inchelium
⏰ 4:30 PM

🏀 Tuesday, February 10
Selkirk @ Mary Walker Chargers
📍 Springdale
⏰ 4:00 PM
Note: This game was rescheduled from Wednesday, February 11.

Good luck to our athletes as they compete on the road and represent Selkirk! 💚🏀

Selkirk School Board Selects 2026-27 Superintendent

The Selkirk School District Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe West as the next Superintendent of Selkirk School District, effective July 1, 2026. We'd like to thank community members and staff who participated in the community forums last week.

This transition follows the retirement of Nancy Lotze who concluded a distinguished 38-year tenure with the district, the last 21 as superintendent. We are deeply grateful for her leadership, dedication, and lasting contributions to our students, staff, and community. She leaves behind a strong foundation upon which we will continue to build.

After a thorough and thoughtful search process, the Board of Directors unanimously selected Mr. West. He brings 20 years of experience in variety of educational roles including school psychologist, principal, athletic director, business manager, and, for the past four years, Superintendent of the Paterson School District near the TriCities. Mr. West has shown a clear commitment to student success, collaboration, innovation, and community partnership in his tenure at Paterson. While at Paterson, he expanded Career & Technical Education opportunities, secured grants, and restored fiscal stability. Under his leadership, Paterson received the National ESEA Distinguished Award for two consecutive years.

We are confident that Joe West will seek stake-holder input and continue fiscal responsibility as he leads our district forward all while honoring the values and traditions that make Selkirk School District strong.

Ryan Kiss, Chair
Rennie Pelkie, Vice Chair
Stephany Petrich
Mak Kalstrom
Jeremy Bonaker

Basketball League Playoffs Continue - Saturday, February 7, 2026
After close losses earlier this week, both Selkirk varsity teams are back on the court Saturday with a chance to keep their postseason runs alive. A win moves them forward in the league playoff bracket.

🏀 Girls Basketball
Selkirk vs. Chesterton Knights
📍 Deer Park High School
⏰ 11:15 AM

🏀 Boys Basketball
Selkirk vs. Republic Tigers
📍 Deer Park High School
⏰ 2:45 PM

These are loser-out league playoff games, and the stakes are high. Our athletes have battled hard all season, and we’re excited to see them compete again with everything on the line!

Admission:
• Students / Seniors — $10
• Adults — $12

Good luck to both teams as they represent Selkirk in postseason play! 💚🏀

Middle School Basketball Doubleheader - Friday, February 6, 2026
It’s a big morning of middle school hoops at Selkirk with a home doubleheader on Friday.

🏀 MS Boys Basketball vs. Cusick
• Varsity - 10:00 AM
• JV to follow

🏀 MS Basketball vs. Columbia
• Varsity - 12:15 PM
• JV to follow

Come support our middle school athletes as they take the court twice at home and represent Selkirk with pride! 💚🏀

It's Throwback Thursday! Do you recognize this group of athletes from the 2018 Track Team?

Where Are They Now Wednesday!

This week we’re featuring Justin Krabbenhoft, Selkirk Class of 2020. Justin was involved in music, basketball, football, and National Honor Society during his time at Selkirk, and even capped off his senior year by competing in a frisbee golf tournament.

After graduation, Justin began studying Business Administration at the University of Providence, where he spent two years and earned All-Conference honors in track and field. He later transferred to Lewis-Clark State College, where he posted the third-best heptathlon in program history and qualified for nationals.

Justin married his wife, Brooke, in August 2023 and briefly entered the workforce, managing a coffee shop. Soon after, the Eastern Oregon University track coach recruited him to return to competition, an opportunity Justin took full advantage of.

Since joining EOU, Justin has compiled an outstanding list of achievements, including multiple All-American finishes, conference championships, and being named CCC Most Valuable Performer and USTFCCCA NAIA West Region Indoor Field Athlete of the Year. Most recently, he was recognized as USTFCCCA National Athlete of the Week for his performances on the national stage.

Justin continues to compete at an elite level while completing his degree, and is set to graduate in June with a degree in Business Administration.

Justin credits his Selkirk track coach, Susan Vermeulen, for helping him get his start in track and field events and for encouraging him to explore multi-event competition early on, a foundation that continues to shape his success today.

We’re proud of the dedication, adaptability, and work ethic Justin continues to show, both on and off the track!

If you know a Selkirk graduate who has gone on to do something meaningful - through work, travel, service, or other achievements - email cvandyke@selkirkschools.org with details and photos. Your Grad may be featured in an upcoming Where Are They Now Wednesday!

Boys Basketball League Playoffs Continue - Wednesday, February 4, 2026
After a big win on Saturday, the Rangers are hitting their stride as postseason play continues. Selkirk Boys Basketball heads to Northport tomorrow with confidence and momentum.

🏀 Rangers @ Northport - 6:30 PM

League playoff action will continue on Saturday, February 7 in Deer Park, with time to be determined based on tournament outcomes.

Admission (cash only):
• Students / Seniors - $8
• Adults - $10

The boys are playing their best basketball at the right time. We’re excited to see what they do next. Good luck, Rangers! 💚🏀

Superintendent Search News:

Come meet the finalists for the Selkirk School District superintendent job! The three candidates will introduce themselves to staff and community on Thursday, February 5th from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the Selkirk Elementary cafeteria. After hearing from each finalist, attendees will have an opportunity to provide written feedback to the school board to consider in the hiring decision. Please see our district website for more information on the candidates! The new superintendent would begin on July 1, 2026.

Candidate Introduction Webpage

Girls Basketball League Playoffs Continue - Tuesday, February 3, 2026
After a win over Odessa on Friday, Selkirk Girls Basketball advances in the league tournament and will play Valley Christian tomorrow at Valley Christian.

League playoff action will continue on Saturday, February 7 in Deer Park, with times and opponents to be determined based on the outcomes of today’s games.

Admission (cash only):
• Students / Seniors - $8
• Adults - $10

We’re proud of the way these athletes are competing and representing Selkirk as postseason play continues. Good luck, Rangers! 💚🏀

Middle School Boys Basketball - Monday, February 2, 2026
The Selkirk middle school boys are on the road today at Wellpinit, taking on the Redskins.
Games begin at 4:00 PM with Varsity, followed by JV.

Good luck to our athletes as they represent Selkirk on the road! 💚🏀

Boys Basketball Postseason — Saturday, January 31, 2026
Selkirk Ranger Boys Varsity have clinched the North #5 seed and will compete in a loser-out crossover game on the road at Valley Christian against the Wilbur–Creston–Keller (WCK) Wildcats.

Tip-off: 6:00 PM

This is a lose-and-you’re-out game. With a win, the Rangers will advance to face the Northport Mustangs at Northport on Wednesday, February 4 at 6:00 PM.

Admission (cash only):
• Students — $8
• Seniors (62+) — $8
• Adults — $10

Good luck to our Rangers as they battle in postseason play! 💚🏀

Middle School Boys Basketball - Saturday, January 31, 2026
The Selkirk middle school boys are home on Saturday as they take on the Valley Eagles.
Games begin at 10:00 AM with Varsity, followed by JV.

Come out and support our younger athletes on their home court! 💚🏀

Wrestling on the Road - January 30 & 31, 2026
Selkirk wrestlers will compete this weekend in Coeur d’Alene.
Wrestling begins at 1:00 PM on Friday, and resumes at 9:00 AM on Saturday.

Good luck to our athletes as they take on a full weekend of competition and represent Selkirk on the mat! 🤼‍♂️💚

Girls Basketball League Playoffs - Friday, January 30, 2026
Playoff basketball is coming to Selkirk on Friday night as we host league loser-out games.

🏀 6:00 PM - North #4 Inchelium Hornets vs. South #5 Mary Walker Chargers
🏀 7:30 PM - North #3 Selkirk Rangers vs. South #6 Odessa Tigers

This is a lose-and-you’re-out night of basketball. With a win, Selkirk will advance to play Valley Christian on Tuesday, February 3 at 6:00 PM at Valley Christian.

Admission (cash only):
• Students - $8
• Seniors (62+) - $8
• Adults - $10

The senior class will be offering a Papa Murphy's pizza dinner during the games.

Come out, fill the stands, and support Selkirk girls basketball as they begin postseason play on their home court! 💚🏀