Selfridge School staff, students and parents/guardians want to celebrate our K-12 Principal Mark Sondag for National Principal's Month! Mr. Sondag is doing a tremendous job and Selfridge School appreciates his outstanding leadership, empathy and compassion for all of the students and families he works with. Principal Sondag, we appreciate your daily efforts making Selfridge School an outstanding place to learn and to work!
Selfridge Public School Students and Staff had the privilege of welcoming **Chairman Steve Sitting Bear** of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to speak with us today. He addressed several important issues currently impacting our reservation schools, including **drug and alcohol abuse, TRUANCY, and the challenges related to the government shutdown**. Chairman Sitting Bear also shared his plans and commitment to working collaboratively to support our youth and strengthen our communities.
We are grateful for his leadership and his willingness to speak directly to our future citizens and leaders.
His parting words were "Kids listen to your teachers!"
**Thank you, Chairman Sitting Bear.**
We are grateful for his leadership and his willingness to speak directly to our future citizens and leaders.
His parting words were "Kids listen to your teachers!"
**Thank you, Chairman Sitting Bear.**
School will dismiss at 1:00 today October 29th for professional development. There will be no Night Lights.
🎀💀 **Red Ribbon Week Spotlight!** 💀🎀
1st & 2nd Grade students are showing their creativity and commitment to a healthy lifestyle with this year’s art project theme:
👉 **“Skeleton — No Bones About It, We’re Drug Free!”** 👈
From Q-tip skeletons to bright red ribbons, every piece of art reminds us that living drug-free keeps our bodies strong and our futures bright. 🌟 Plus (Super Hero Day)
We’re so proud of our talented students for taking a stand and sharing the message loud and clear — **there’s no bones about it, being drug-free is the way to be!** ❤️
TOMORROW IS FAVORITE JERSEY DAY
1st & 2nd Grade students are showing their creativity and commitment to a healthy lifestyle with this year’s art project theme:
👉 **“Skeleton — No Bones About It, We’re Drug Free!”** 👈
From Q-tip skeletons to bright red ribbons, every piece of art reminds us that living drug-free keeps our bodies strong and our futures bright. 🌟 Plus (Super Hero Day)
We’re so proud of our talented students for taking a stand and sharing the message loud and clear — **there’s no bones about it, being drug-free is the way to be!** ❤️
TOMORROW IS FAVORITE JERSEY DAY
🎀💀 **Red Ribbon Week Spotlight!** 💀🎀
3rd & 4th Grade students are showing their creativity and commitment to a healthy lifestyle with this year’s art project theme:
👉 **“Skeleton — No Bones About It, We’re Drug Free!”** 👈
From Q-tip skeletons to bright red ribbons, every piece of art reminds us that living drug-free keeps our bodies strong and our futures bright. 🌟
We’re so proud of our talented students for taking a stand and sharing the message loud and clear — **there’s no bones about it, being drug-free is the way to be!** ❤️
TOMORROW IS FAVORITE JERSEY DAY
3rd & 4th Grade students are showing their creativity and commitment to a healthy lifestyle with this year’s art project theme:
👉 **“Skeleton — No Bones About It, We’re Drug Free!”** 👈
From Q-tip skeletons to bright red ribbons, every piece of art reminds us that living drug-free keeps our bodies strong and our futures bright. 🌟
We’re so proud of our talented students for taking a stand and sharing the message loud and clear — **there’s no bones about it, being drug-free is the way to be!** ❤️
TOMORROW IS FAVORITE JERSEY DAY
Selfridge Public School PBIS School-Wide Expectations
Be Safe
* Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself
* Walk calmly in hallways and classrooms
* Follow directions the first time given
* Use materials and equipment properly
Be Responsible
* Be on time and ready to learn
* Complete your work and turn it in on time
* Take care of personal and school property
* Make positive choices — even when no one is watching
Be Respectful
* Use kind words and actions
* Listen when others are speaking
* Include and support others
* Follow classroom and school rules
Mr. S.
Be Safe
* Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself
* Walk calmly in hallways and classrooms
* Follow directions the first time given
* Use materials and equipment properly
Be Responsible
* Be on time and ready to learn
* Complete your work and turn it in on time
* Take care of personal and school property
* Make positive choices — even when no one is watching
Be Respectful
* Use kind words and actions
* Listen when others are speaking
* Include and support others
* Follow classroom and school rules
Mr. S.
**Subject:** Halloween Plans – School Parade
Just wanted to let the local businesses know that our group will **not be coming downtown for Halloween this year.** With only a few participating businesses, we’ve decided it isn’t the best use of time for our students.
Instead, we’ll be celebrating with a **school parade** — our Elementary students will parade through the JH/HS wing to share in the fun. (Parents Welcome to Attend)
2:45 pm - Elementary Go to JH/HS Classes to Treat Or Treat
3:00 pm - Parade of Costumes in the Lunchroom
If any parents or businesses would like to **donate candy or small treats**, we would gladly include them in our parade celebration. Donations can be dropped off at the school office by noon on Friday.
Thank you for your continued support of our students and community traditions!
Just wanted to let the local businesses know that our group will **not be coming downtown for Halloween this year.** With only a few participating businesses, we’ve decided it isn’t the best use of time for our students.
Instead, we’ll be celebrating with a **school parade** — our Elementary students will parade through the JH/HS wing to share in the fun. (Parents Welcome to Attend)
2:45 pm - Elementary Go to JH/HS Classes to Treat Or Treat
3:00 pm - Parade of Costumes in the Lunchroom
If any parents or businesses would like to **donate candy or small treats**, we would gladly include them in our parade celebration. Donations can be dropped off at the school office by noon on Friday.
Thank you for your continued support of our students and community traditions!
🎉 **Red Ribbon Week Student BINGO!** ❤️
It’s time to celebrate making healthy, drug-free choices!
**Red Ribbon Week BINGO card**.
✅ Do something kind for a friend
✅ Wear red to show your support
✅ Thank a teacher or staff member
✅ Share one healthy habit you practice
Let’s show our school spirit and commitment to healthy choices all week long! 🙌
Tomorrow is Hero Day....Dress-up like for favorite Super Hero
It’s time to celebrate making healthy, drug-free choices!
**Red Ribbon Week BINGO card**.
✅ Do something kind for a friend
✅ Wear red to show your support
✅ Thank a teacher or staff member
✅ Share one healthy habit you practice
Let’s show our school spirit and commitment to healthy choices all week long! 🙌
Tomorrow is Hero Day....Dress-up like for favorite Super Hero
ED 506 Form
JOM Student Descendancy Verification form
2025-2026 Johnson-O'Malley Parent/Guardian notification letter
**Why Attendance Matters** (One page Attendance explanation in the Image section)
Consistent attendance = academic success. Students who attend regularly achieve higher grades and are more likely to graduate.
Missed days = missed learning. Even a few absences can cause students to fall behind, affecting understanding and confidence.
Good habits now = success later. Showing up consistently builds responsibility and reliability—skills essential for work and life.
North Dakota Attendance Law
*Ages 7–16 (or **7–18 under BIA law) must attend school every day unless excused for:
* Illness or injury
* School-related activity
* Family emergency
* Religious observance
Schools are required to monitor attendance and communicate with families when attendance patterns don’t meet district standards.
**Key Takeaway**
Every day counts. Regular attendance builds strong learning habits, keeps students on track, and sets the foundation for lifelong success.
Mr. S.
Consistent attendance = academic success. Students who attend regularly achieve higher grades and are more likely to graduate.
Missed days = missed learning. Even a few absences can cause students to fall behind, affecting understanding and confidence.
Good habits now = success later. Showing up consistently builds responsibility and reliability—skills essential for work and life.
North Dakota Attendance Law
*Ages 7–16 (or **7–18 under BIA law) must attend school every day unless excused for:
* Illness or injury
* School-related activity
* Family emergency
* Religious observance
Schools are required to monitor attendance and communicate with families when attendance patterns don’t meet district standards.
**Key Takeaway**
Every day counts. Regular attendance builds strong learning habits, keeps students on track, and sets the foundation for lifelong success.
Mr. S.
RED RIBBON WEEK
**Red Ribbon Week** is a DRUG prevention campaign held each year in the **last full week of October (October 23–31)**. It’s a time when schools and communities across the U.S. come together to promote **living drug-free, healthy, and safe lifestyles**.
🎗️ What Red Ribbon Week Is About:
* Honoring **Enrique “Kiki” Camarena**, a DEA agent who gave his life fighting drug trafficking.
* Encouraging students to **make healthy choices** and stay **drug-, alcohol-, and tobacco-free**.
* Building a sense of **school spirit and community pride** through themed dress-up days and activities.
DRESS UP DAYS and ACTIVITIES for next week (See Attachment)
Here is the schedule for next week’s festivities.
10/27 Monday- Red-Y to Say No to Drugs, Wear Red
·Red Ribbon Week Bingo at 2:40 pm in the lunch room- prizes!
10/28 Tuesday- Heroes Don't Do Drugs, dress like a superhero
· Elementary art project and photos in front of Drug Free/Halloween back drop
10/29 Wednesday- Team Up to Be Drug Free, wear your favorite jersey or athletic gear
-9:00 AM Chairman Steve Sitting Bear (visiting all students/staff regarding services)
-Volleyball during noon for junior high/high school students- Gym
10/30 Thursday- Dream of A Drug Free Future, wear your pajamas
Donuts and hot chocolate for breakfast
· Story time with elementary presented by student council
10/31 Friday- Say BOO! To Drugs, wear your Halloween costume
· Costume parade in the gym, judging will take place with prizes 3:00 pm
· Elementary trick-or-treat the high school teachers/staff 2:45 pm
· JH/HS Movie and snacks in the afternoon- 7-8 Hour
· Elementary classroom parties
Attention Selfridge students, staff, families and community members:
This was just brought to my attention: We have to change this year's school calendar, as according to North Dakota Century Code, 15.1-06-02, School Holidays,
15.1-06-02. School holidays.
1. Schools may not be in session on the following holidays:
a. Any Sunday.
b. New Year's Day, the first day of January.
c. Good Friday, the Friday preceding Easter Sunday.
d. Memorial Day, the last Monday in May.
e. The anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the fourth day of July.
f. Labor Day, the first Monday in September.
g. Veteran's Day, the eleventh day of November.
h. Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November.
i. Christmas Day, the twenty-fifth day of December.
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 1, if the first day of January, the fourth
day of July, the eleventh day of November, or the twenty-fifth day of December is a
Sunday, the school district shall observe the holiday on the following Monday.
3. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 1, if the eleventh day of November is a
Saturday, the school district shall observe the holiday on the preceding Friday.
*November 11th is on a Tuesday this year, so on Tuesday November 11th we will not have school in observance of Veteran's Day.
WE WILL have school on Monday, November 10th.
Please change your calendar. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused. We will post on our school web page and our School Facebook page.
Respectfully, David Mahon, Superintendent, Selfridge School.
This was just brought to my attention: We have to change this year's school calendar, as according to North Dakota Century Code, 15.1-06-02, School Holidays,
15.1-06-02. School holidays.
1. Schools may not be in session on the following holidays:
a. Any Sunday.
b. New Year's Day, the first day of January.
c. Good Friday, the Friday preceding Easter Sunday.
d. Memorial Day, the last Monday in May.
e. The anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the fourth day of July.
f. Labor Day, the first Monday in September.
g. Veteran's Day, the eleventh day of November.
h. Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November.
i. Christmas Day, the twenty-fifth day of December.
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 1, if the first day of January, the fourth
day of July, the eleventh day of November, or the twenty-fifth day of December is a
Sunday, the school district shall observe the holiday on the following Monday.
3. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 1, if the eleventh day of November is a
Saturday, the school district shall observe the holiday on the preceding Friday.
*November 11th is on a Tuesday this year, so on Tuesday November 11th we will not have school in observance of Veteran's Day.
WE WILL have school on Monday, November 10th.
Please change your calendar. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused. We will post on our school web page and our School Facebook page.
Respectfully, David Mahon, Superintendent, Selfridge School.
🎉 5th–6th Grade 1st Quarter A & B - Honor Roll Announced! 🎉
Congratulations to all the students who made the **1st Quarter Honor Roll** — your **hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence** truly stand out. We are proud of each and every one of you!
Keep striving for greatness!
**Mr. S**
Congratulations to all the students who made the **1st Quarter Honor Roll** — your **hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence** truly stand out. We are proud of each and every one of you!
Keep striving for greatness!
**Mr. S**
🎉 7th–12th Grade 1st Quarter A & B - Honor Roll Announced! 🎉
Congratulations to all the students who made the **1st Quarter Honor Roll** — your **hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence** truly stand out. We are proud of each and every one of you!
Keep striving for greatness!
**Mr. S**
Congratulations to all the students who made the **1st Quarter Honor Roll** — your **hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence** truly stand out. We are proud of each and every one of you!
Keep striving for greatness!
**Mr. S**
1st Night of Family-Teacher Conferences – A Huge Success!
Special thanks to **Bella and Alvin** for the excellent meal! A big shoutout to the **Student Council/JOM students and advisors** for organizing an amazing carnival – it was a night full of fun and laughter.
I want to say how proud I am of our **JH/HS students** for the way they engaged with the **elementary students** – such great examples of our *Community First* spirit. I love it!
📸 *(Be sure to check out the pictures – fun was had by all!)*
If you weren’t able to attend on Tuesday, don’t worry – **Family-Teacher Conferences continue for one more day!** We hope to see you there!
Special thanks to **Bella and Alvin** for the excellent meal! A big shoutout to the **Student Council/JOM students and advisors** for organizing an amazing carnival – it was a night full of fun and laughter.
I want to say how proud I am of our **JH/HS students** for the way they engaged with the **elementary students** – such great examples of our *Community First* spirit. I love it!
📸 *(Be sure to check out the pictures – fun was had by all!)*
If you weren’t able to attend on Tuesday, don’t worry – **Family-Teacher Conferences continue for one more day!** We hope to see you there!
Safe and Healthy kids message.
2025-26 Selfridge School Title I plan
Title 1 Parent Letter 2025
