Selkirk School District

🚜💚 Hands-On Career Exploration at Selkirk 💚🚜

Selkirk vocational students recently had a unique opportunity to experience heavy equipment operation right here at school thanks to a simulator brought in by logging equipment company Ponsee.

Students were able to get hands-on experience with the harvester simulator, giving them a chance to explore skills connected to equipment operation, forestry, and other career pathways that are important in our region.

This opportunity was secured through the efforts of local business leader and Selkirk School Board member Ryan Kiss, whose continued support helps connect students with meaningful real-world experiences.

We appreciate the partnerships that help expose our students to future career possibilities and provide opportunities they may not otherwise experience. 💚

🦴🔍 Third Grade Fossil Hunt Adventure 🔍🦴

On Thursday, Ms. DeGeest’s third grade class had the exciting opportunity to go fossil hunting at the old LaFarge quarry.

This unique site is rich with trilobites, ancient arthropods from the Cambrian period, giving students a hands-on chance to connect with the ancient history of our region.

Students were joined by geological researcher and published author Glen Schofield, who shared his knowledge and helped guide students as they searched for and discovered many exciting specimens.

A special thank you goes to landowner Ryan Kiss for inviting the class to explore his property and making this memorable learning experience possible.

What an incredible opportunity for our students to dig into the ancient past right here in our own community! 💚

Big news for Selkirk! 🎉

At tonight’s Special Meeting, the Selkirk School District Board of Directors awarded the construction contract for new classrooms and partial modernization of Selkirk High School to Leone & Keeble.

Construction begins June 2026, and by September 2027, we’ll welcome students to a unified TK–12 campus at the high school site!

This $16 million project is being completed with $6.2 million in grants, Seattle City Light impact fees saved over 10 years, and state matching funds...without using local tax revenue.

After 30 years of seeking long-term facility solutions, this is a major milestone. While there’s more work ahead, this is an exciting step forward.

Thank you to our dedicated staff and community members who helped make this vision a reality! 👏

⚾🏅 All League Honors for Ranger Baseball 🏅⚾

Congratulations to the following Selkirk Rangers on earning recognition in the 2026 Northeast 1B North All League Baseball selections!

🌟 All League Team
• Zach VanMeer
• Caden Pichette

👏 Honorable Mention
• Weston Hedrick
• Kipton Corkill

These honors reflect the hard work, dedication, and competitiveness these athletes showed throughout the season. We’re proud to see Ranger baseball represented at the league level.

Congratulations, Rangers! 💚

🥞☀️ Senior Breakfast Tradition ☀️🥞

The Class of 2026 gathered in the school parking lot this morning for the annual Senior Breakfast tradition.

With graduation just around the corner, and next week marking their final week of high school, seniors came together to cook and share a farewell breakfast as a class. It’s a simple tradition, but one that gives students a chance to slow down, spend time together, and reflect on the years they’ve shared at Selkirk.

Moments like these are a reminder of how quickly the journey goes, and how strong the bonds of a small graduating class can become.

We’re excited to celebrate the Class of 2026 throughout the week ahead! 💚

🏃‍♂️🏅 District 6 1B Championships 🏅🏃‍♀️

Selkirk Track & Field athletes will compete at the District 6 1B Championships at Valley Christian today, Wednesday, May 20th, and Friday, May 22nd.

⏰ Events begin at 2:00 PM both days.

Athletes had to qualify to earn a place at this multi-day championship meet, and competition this week will determine who advances to the State Track & Field Championships next weekend in Yakima.

This is the culmination of months of hard work, training, and improvement. We are proud of all of our Ranger athletes who have earned the opportunity to compete at this level!

Good luck, Rangers! 💚

Selkirk Elementary is hosting a Birth-to-4 Fun With Pretend Play event on Wednesday, May 27th, from 2:00 to 3:00pm. Parents, and children aged newborn to 4 years, please join us at Selkirk Elementary for an hour of fun games and activities! Birth-to-4 Fun events are an opportunity for your child to interact with others their age, and a chance for parents to connect with other parents and early childhood educators in the community. In this session, parents and children will learn how pretend play can strengthen language and social interaction skills, encourage flexible thinking, problem solving, and more. See flyer for more details!

⚾🥎 Final Middle School Games of the Season! 🥎⚾

The Selkirk Rangers middle school baseball and softball teams wrap up their seasons on Monday, May 18th with away doubleheaders against the Northport Mustangs.

📍 Away @ Northport
⏰ Game 1 - 3:30 PM
⏰ Game 2 - 5:30 PM

These final games are a chance for our young athletes to finish the season strong and showcase all the growth they have made this spring. Thank you to the coaches, families, and supporters who have encouraged these teams throughout the season.

Good luck to our Rangers as they close out the year! 💚

⚾ Middle School Baseball Doubleheader ⚾

The Selkirk Rangers hit the road Friday, May 15th to take on the Valley Eagles in a doubleheader matchup!

📍 Away @ Valley
⏰ Game 1 - 3:30 PM
⏰ Game 2 - 5:30 PM

Good luck to our young Rangers as they continue their season and represent Selkirk on the road. 💚

It's Throwback Thursday! Do recognize these ladies who represented Selkirk at Girl's State in 1982? Evergreen Girls State is a week-long mock government program sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary that is still going strong today.

🥎 Ranger Softball Doubleheader! 🥎

Join us Thursday, May 14th as the Selkirk Rangers Middle School softball team hosts the Wellpinit Warriors for the final home sporting event of the school year!

⏰ Game 1 - 3:30 PM
⏰ Game 2 - 5:30 PM

Come out and support our Rangers as they close out the home season. Let’s pack the field and cheer on our athletes one last time at home this year!

Go Rangers! 💚

Selkirk Track & Field heads to Subdistricts today, Tuesday, May 12th!

This is an important meet, with athletes competing for spots at next week’s District Meet. After months of hard work, long bus rides, and steady improvement, our Rangers are ready to compete and showcase the growth they have made throughout the season.

The weather is beautiful, the competition will be strong, and we are excited to see our athletes rise to the challenge.

Today’s poster highlights our senior track athletes as we celebrate their dedication, leadership, and the example they have set for the younger athletes in the program.

Good luck, Rangers!

Prom is tonight! ✨

Selkirk students will once again be heading to Northern Quest Casino in Airway Heights to join students from other small schools for this year’s prom hosted by Cusick. It’s always one of the most memorable nights of the year, and we can’t wait to see everyone dressed up and enjoying the evening. We sure do have some great looking kids!

📸 Yearbook Reminder:
Please send your prom photos to Ms. VanDyke by tomorrow at noon so they can be included in the yearbook.

Photos can be sent:
• By email to cvandyke@selkirkschools.org
• Through Facebook Messenger

Individual photos, friend groups, couples, dinner pictures, dance floor pictures - we’d love to have them all! 💚

Middle School Baseball & Softball at Home ⚾🥎
Thursday, May 7, 2026

Selkirk middle school baseball and softball are back at home Thursday as they take on the Valley Eagles in a pair of doubleheaders.

⏰ Game 1: 3:30 PM
⏰ Game 2: 5:30 PM

Come out and support our young Rangers as they continue building their skills and competing hard throughout the season! It should be a great afternoon and evening for baseball and softball. 💚

Baseball - League Tournament ⚾
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Chewelah

The Selkirk Rangers are headed to the League Tournament and will open play against the Wilbur-Creston-Keller Wildcats.

🕤 Game Time: 9:30 AM

This is a loser-out game, with the winner advancing to the District Tournament on May 9.

Admission (Online Only via GoFan):
https://gofan.co/event/6556764?schoolId=WA100347
• Adults - $12
• Students & Seniors - $10

Come out and support the Rangers as they begin postseason play! 💚⚾