IRS records show that not all eligible families have taken advantage of the federal Child Tax Credit. Pandemic related tax benefits were available in 2020 and 2021, and can still be claimed if you have not already done so. If you think you may qualify for this credit, please visit our website’s Resources page for more information: https://www.selkirkschools.org/page/parent-resources
Selkirk Elementary is hosting a Birth to 4-year-old hour of fun on March 28! Parents and children will spend an hour on a fun activity facilitated by two Speech & Language Pathologists. Each child will receive a free book compliments of Pend Oreille County First Book, as well as a set of watercolor paints.
Selkirk Teaching Opportunities beginning in 2023-24! Selkirk School District is looking for a K-12 music teacher for 2023-24 and has an elementary opening as well beginning in August. If you know of someone who would like to work in an innovative school district operating a 4-day school week located in a beautiful corner of Washington State, please tell them to visit our website: https://www.selkirkschools.org! Positions are open until filled.
Please click the link to the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Facebook page re: the high school break-in: https://www.facebook.com/100068809166273/posts/pfbid02r9NntbpdkNaY3owUq3cyNLc3fXYxtNe3j3pk2MBW79i9uWaA9Ys6nkzzaGeRgirAl/?mibextid=gkx3sN
In early morning on 2/12/23, two people broke into Selkirk High School and tried unsuccessfully to access the safe. Some glass in the office area was damaged as well as the safe. Pend Oreille County Sheriff's office is investigating. Please contact law enforcement if you have any information relating to this crime.
Just a reminder that ballots are out for the February 14 election date. Here is the school levy brochure that was mailed out to all households. Feel free to contact anyone at the school district if you have questions.
Come join us for a Birth to 4-year-old hour of fun on January 31 at Selkirk Elementary! We are starting our B-4 monthly events again where you and your child spend an hour on a fun activity with other children and parents facilitated by two Speech & Language Pathologists. Each child will receive a free book compliments of Pend Oreille County First Book. Each family will also take home a free learning toy.
As we all know the weather is unpredictable and although a 2-hour late start is NOT planned for Selkirk on any upcoming school days we want to remind everyone of how the procedure works if the need arises.
Looking forward to our Veterans Day Concert today at 10:00 a.m. at Selkirk High School. We are happy to announce that this concert is once again open to the community! Come help us honor our local veterans.
Happy Halloween from Scooby, Shaggy, and the Gang at Selkirk High School! Be safe and have fun tonight!
Have a safe and happy Halloween night from our house at Selkirk Elementary to yours!
Selkirk High School and Selkirk Elementary School each house a Department of Health (DOH) Air Quality Index (AQI) monitor with a third monitor in Ione at the Community Center. To view current AQI levels visit: https://map.purpleair.com/1/mAQI/a10/p604800/cC0#10.21/48.7873/-117.3894 and click on MAP. This DOH chart also lists recommendations for activities based on AQI numbers. We are hoping to see rain soon to help with the AQI, but until then stay informed about air quality in our community!
Just a reminder, picture day at Selkirk schools tomorrow!
Clarification: Selkirk Elementary Open House is for students Grades 1-5. Kindergarten and Transition Kindergarten students will have 1:1 scheduled meetings throughout this week or on August 29 or 30.
Selkirk Elementary Open House on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Drop off school supplies and come say hi to your teacher!
2022-2023 Selkirk Middle/High School Orientations
6th and 9th grade families, please plan to join us for the upcoming orientations in the HS cafeteria on Wednesday, August 24.
6th grade at 6:45pm
9th grade at 7:15pm
Students will get their schedules, meet their teachers, and office and athletic paperwork can be completed.
Ice Cream will be served!
SELKIRK MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL FALL SPORTS PRESEASON MEETING
Monday, August 15. 6:00 @ Selkirk HS.
For Parents, Guardians, and Athletes
In an effort to ensure a smooth start to the upcoming season we are hosting a meeting for all parents, guardians, and athletes who are planning on participating in volleyball or football at either the high school or middle school level. You will have the opportunity to fill out and turn in all paperwork, receive game and practice schedules, as well as meet with coaches. If you are unable to make it please contact the head coach of your sport or myself so we can make sure that participants are ready to begin on the first day of practice.
* Football players will be fitted for helmets on that day as well. The fitting is at 5:00.
** Start dates:
HS Football 8/17
HS Volleyball 8/22
MS Football & Volleyball 8/29 (first day of school)
GO RANGERS!
The 2021-22 school year has officially ended! We hope you have a safe and fun summer. We will see you all next fall!
The Class of 2022 High School Graduation Ceremony is Saturday, June 11th at 1:00pm. After the ceremony concludes, there will be a celebratory parade led by POC Fire District #2. Parade will start at the HS, proceeding to Metaline Falls, going up 5th Avenue, back to Hwy 31, and on to Main Street in Ione. Come congratulate these exceptional students!
Congratulations to Joel Krabbenhoft, Selkirk Ranger, for 6th place at the State Track Meet in the Boys 100 m!
