Selkirk Wrestling Heads to State - February 20 & 21, 2026
Three Selkirk wrestlers are headed to the Tacoma Dome this weekend to compete at the State Tournament, representing our school and community on the biggest stage.
🤼 Jameson Davis (Senior) - This marks Jameson’s fifth trip to state. He has placed 2nd in previous years and is determined to finish the job this season. His work ethic, leadership, and commitment to the sport have set the standard for our program.
🤼 Jaxson Chantry (Junior) and Tristan VanArsdall (Junior) — Both have been part of Selkirk wrestling since they were young and have represented Selkirk at state in past seasons as well. Their dedication and steady improvement over the years speak to the strength of this program.
These three athletes are more than competitors ; they are a hardworking team that pushes, supports, and encourages each other every step of the way.
They left this morning with a tremendous send-off from the school and community, a reminder that Selkirk stands behind them.
Good luck this weekend, boys. Compete with confidence and represent Selkirk with pride! 💚🤼
District 1B Basketball District Tournament - Friday, February 20, 2026
The Selkirk Rangers are moving on!
After seizing a hard-fought victory on Valentine’s Day against Chesterton, the boys have advanced to the District Tournament, and this is a big one.
🏀 Selkirk vs. Touchet Redhawks
⏰ 12:30 PM
This is a winner-to-state, loser-out matchup. The stakes couldn’t be higher.
It’s a huge accomplishment for this team to have advanced this far, and we are incredibly proud of the grit, growth, and determination they’ve shown all season. They’re playing their best basketball at exactly the right time.
Admission:
• Students with ASB / Seniors (62+) — $10
• Adults — $12
Let’s rally behind these Rangers as they compete to play at state! 💚🏀
Good Luck Selkirk Wrestlers! Here are some photos of their Fire District 2 escort out of Ione on their way to State! Go Rangers!!
Where Are They Now Wednesday!
This week we’re featuring Melanie Kiss, Selkirk Class of 1995. During high school, Melanie participated in volleyball and softball, played in band, and kept busy doing stats for football, basketball, and wrestling. She was also her class salutatorian. She especially enjoyed history with Mr. Villegas and science with Mr. Reed, both of whom left a lasting impression.
Knowing where her life has led, Melanie says she would have loved a hiking club at Selkirk, though we think the beautiful landscape she grew up in may have offered plenty of inspiration.
After graduating, Melanie attended Carroll College and began a career in health information management. The healthcare field provided a fulfilling professional path and, for many years, opportunities to travel the world.
In 2021, Melanie turned her love of travel into something even bigger, launching Chicas Abroad, a women’s adventure travel business that takes women on life-changing trips across the globe. Travel is now both her passion and her profession.
Melanie has visited 43 countries so far, with many more on her list. Despite seeing the world, she proudly remains a small-town Pend Oreille County girl who loved growing up here and plans to stay rooted in the community. She is also the proud mom of Jocelyn and Morgan.
We’re proud to highlight Melanie’s adventurous spirit and entrepreneurial drive, proof that Selkirk graduates can explore the world while staying true to their roots.
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!
State Wrestling Update
On Thursday, February 19 at 8:00 a.m. Pend Oreille County Fire District 2 will be at the high school with fire trucks and flashing lights to escort our wrestlers through town to the state tournament!! Thank you, Fire District 2 for the exciting send-off!
Selkirk will be sending four wrestlers to represent us at the Tacoma Dome on February 20th & 21st! The passion, hard work, and commitment these athletes have showed through the season has paid off. Congratulations wrestlers!
Senior Jameson Davis #165
Junior Jaxson Chantry #150.
Junior Tristan VanArsdall #175
Sophomore Trajan McIntosh #215. (alternate)
Congratulations Keaton! Keaton has been named a WIAA/Gesa Credit Union Athlete of the Week! This award is designed to honor student-athletes across the state for their outstanding performances and impactful contributions in their communities. Way to go Keaton!
Third Grade Art on Display at the Cutter Theatre - Now through February 20th
Miss DeGeest’s third grade class has artwork on display in the Cutter Theatre Gallery.
This is a great opportunity to get out into the community and see the creativity and imagination of Selkirk’s youngest artists. We’re proud of the hard work these students have put into their pieces and grateful for the chance to showcase their talent in a public space.
Stop by the Cutter Theatre and take a look! 🎨💚
District 6 Wrestling Tournament — February 13 & 14, 2026
Selkirk wrestlers will compete this Friday and Saturday at Freeman High School in the District 6 Tournament, the event that will determine who advances to the State Tournament next weekend.
Competition begins Friday and continues Saturday as our athletes battle for a spot at state.
It’s Valentine’s Weekend, and we want to show love to our wrestlers. We appreciate the dedication, toughness, and heart they bring to the mat. They’ve put in the work all season; now it’s time to compete.
Good luck to our Rangers as they represent Selkirk at districts! 💚🤼♂️
Final Middle School Boys Basketball Game Today - Friday, February 13, 2026
The Selkirk middle school boys wrap up their season today on the road at Valley, taking on the Valley Eagles.
Games begin at 4:00 PM with Varsity, followed by JV.
This group has battled hard all season, improved week by week, and represented Selkirk with pride. We’re proud of the growth, effort, and teamwork they’ve shown. We’re expecting great things from these young players in the years ahead!
Finish strong, Rangers! 💚🏀
Valentine’s Day Hoops - Saturday, February 14, 2026
Show your love for Selkirk basketball this Saturday at Deer Park as both teams hit the court in elimination games. After battling hard all season and coming up just short earlier this week, our Rangers are ready to compete again with everything on the line!
🏀 Girls Basketball
Selkirk vs. Inchelium Hornets
⏰ 2:00 PM
🏀 Boys Basketball
Selkirk vs. Chesterton Knights
⏰ 3:45 PM
We are proud of the grit, growth, and heart these athletes have shown throughout the postseason. On Valentine’s Day, let’s pack the stands and show them just how much our Selkirk community loves its teams! 💚🏀
Admission:
• Students / Seniors - $10
• Adults - $12
Middle School Boys Basketball Today - February 12
The Selkirk middle school boys are on the road at Cusick today, taking on the Cusick Panthers.
Games begin at 4:30 PM with Varsity, followed by JV.
Good luck to our Rangers as they compete and represent Selkirk on the road! 💚🏀
It's Throwback Thursday! FFA was a new club in 1978, and these fine folks were founding members. Do you recognize them? Did any of them become farmers?
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 to thank 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!
Two Selkirk students - senior Malinda Sullivan and sophomore Destiny Lovell - are participating in the 2026 Regional High School Art Show at ESD 101 in Spokane. Their paintings show strong composition, thoughtful detail, and confident artistic voice. We’re proud to see their work representing Selkirk at the regional level.
Awards have not yet been announced, but the public can view the artwork and vote for the people's choice award using the QR code on the display or by visiting:
👉 https://padlet.com/mkempel1/2026-regional-high-school-art-show-iir7s6cbqyl5qfpe
Congratulations to Malinda and Destiny on this accomplishment, and thank you for supporting student art. 🎨💚
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.
