What a fabulously fun last few weeks at Selkirk Elementary! TK had a blast celebrating their year by making and flying kites with the fifth graders! The Kindergarteners have been learning about the life cycle through taking care of their own caterpillars and observing their complex metamorphosis into beautiful painted lady butterflies! In First grade, a huge spring highlight was incubating and hatching chicks! In 2nd grade, they focused on what it means to be kind and celebrated the seniors and their dreams. 3rd grade investigated whether or not there is a spy on the loose amongst the staff! 4th graders enjoyed visiting Boundary Dam and learning from our host, Josh Nyberg, about how and where we get our electricity. Last but not least, a big thank you to 5th grade for teaching K-2 how to code using Ozobots! Right now, we are all ending our year with water play, parachutes, gym games, popsicles, and picnics outdoors. Below is a photo of TK with their tie-dye shirts giving us a "peace out" for summer! We wish everyone a summer full of adventure and fun!
After the 2023-2024 School Year ends, Muus Von Walter will be missed at Selkirk! Muus started at Selkirk with the summer cleaning crew of 2021, becoming well acquainted with the two facilities and some of its fine community members. When school started that year in the fall, Muus became a paraeducator at the elementary school. Muus experienced the joy of helping children learn and grow, and then later feeding and nourishing them while working in the kitchen. Muus absolutely adores the Selkirk community and hopes to sub while pursuing a dream of becoming a tattoo artist.
The 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony will be held tonight at 7:00pm at the HS Gym. Come honor our exceptional students as they say goodbye to middle school and move into the next phase of their education! 8th Grade students need to arrive at 6:45pm to prepare. Congratulations to next year’s freshman class!
As the school year comes to an end we would like to honor teacher Tracee Roe-Bennett. After the 2023-2024 school year, Mrs. Bennett will be staying home with her baby boy, due to be born later this month. Mrs. Bennett joined the Selkirk Team 6 years ago. While at Selkirk she has taught English, Spanish, History, and Coding. Along with student Conner Stark, Mrs. Bennett also created and advised the Gaming Club in 2018. She has coached volleyball, led the NHS Chapter and served as the College and Career Readiness Teacher. Tracee Roe-Bennett will be greatly missed! We are thankful for her years at Selkirk and excited for the next chapter in her life!
The Class of 2024 High School Graduation Ceremony is today at 1:00 in the HS gymnasium! Everyone is welcome to show up to honor our graduates and congratulate these exceptional students!
Selkirk Schools would like thank Ramstead Ranch and the Lions Club for allowing the 6th and 7th grade classes to tour the ranch and ride the rail cars. This was a fun and educational field trip! We appreciate the time and effort spent hosting us and supporting the students of our school !
Join us for Family Night @ Selkirk Elementary - Thursday, June 6! Radical Rick returns! The fun begins at 5:45 p.m. with hotdogs, free books, bubble station, and Food Sense activities. Radical Rick will present at 6:15 p.m. on FORCES...the laws of motion and gravity! Outside performance is weather permits.
Selkirk's Senior Class of 2024 would like to thank the community and all of those who helped fund their Senior Careers and Independent Living Field Trip. They are having a great time!
Selkirk's annual Transition to Kindergarten Screening & ChildFind Activities will be held at Selkirk Elementary School on Monday June 10th, from 8:30-2:00. Please call the school (509) 442-4225 for an appointment. All children seeking to enroll in TK next fall must participate in screening. Priority enrollment lists are created from screening results.
Don’t miss the musical event of the year! On this coming Saturday, June 1st, the first Selkirk Music Festival will be held at the high school. Come join in the fun from 1:00 to 4:00pm, and listen to musical sets by students and community members. There will be food available, games to play, and of course lots of great music! Watch the promo video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvrq5OZicLo See you all Saturday!!
The Selkirk Track Team had a very successful weekend at the state meet! Michael Egland took 5th place in the Long Jump and the Triple Jump. In the Javelin, Jameson Davis took 8th place, and Michael Egland took 5th place. Jameson Davis, Spencer Duty, Nathan Rasmussen, and Michael Egland took 6th place in the 4x400 Meter relay. Way to go Rangers!
At the State 1B/2B Track Meet today in Yakima, Selkirk Ranger Michael Egland 5th place in the Long Jump! Congratulations, Michael!
At the track meet in Yakima yesterday, Jameson Davis ran the 1600 Meter in 4 minutes and 39 seconds, earning him 4th place in the state! Way to go Jameson!!
Selkirk's Track Team is sending 5 exceptional athletes to the state meet in Yakima! A season of dedicated training and hard work has paid off. Congratulations to Michael Egland, Jameson Davis, Tristan VanArsdall, Nathan Rasmussen, and Spencer Duty! Go Rangers!
Selkirk's annual ChildFind Activities & Transition to Kindergarten Screening will be held at the elementary school on Monday June 10th, from 8:30-2:00. See flyer for details!
Selkirk High students had a great time at prom last weekend at Northern Quest! We would like to thank our neighboring district, Cusick, for hosting and inviting us to such a great event!
Did you miss the SHS Metal Shop hanging basket hook sale last Saturday? You are in luck! We still have some hangers available at the school. Stop by and check them out!
Better World Day was a great success this year! Selkirk students spent their day in various locations around our three towns, working hard to beautify and improve our parks, cemeteries, roads, and school grounds. Many of our staff, students, and community members commented on what a great experience the day was. Special thanks to Kelly Flanagan, Kathy Mondich, and Sindy Couch for helping to organize and coordinate projects to make this day possible! It's so nice to give back to our supportive community!
Kindergarten Registration at Selkirk Elementary is open May 20-23. Current Selkirk Elementary TK students will automatically be enrolled in kindergarten. Children 5-years old by August 31 and not currently attending Selkirk Elementary, will need to bring a birth certificate and immunization records to register. We will copy your documents. These documents must be on file prior to the start of school. On June 10, screening for students interested in TK will be available. Children must be 4-years old by August 31 and have participated in screening to be eligible for TK early education program next fall. Please call the elementary office (509-446-4225) to reserve a TK screening spot. You will need to bring your child's birth certificate and immunization records to the screening appointment.
Free Immunization Clinic: On FRIDAY, MAY 10, Northeast Tri-County Health will be at Selkirk Elementary to offer immunizations at no cost to area families. In addition to Selkirk students, homeschool students, and children entering school next year are also invited. To schedule an appointment, please contact Misty Reed, School Nurse (509-446-3505 or mreed@selkirkschools.org). An appointment also insures that NETCHD will have the appropriate vaccine available. A parent/guardian must accompany their child to complete forms before receiving immunizations.
