**Sioux County Farmers Union Activities**
We are excited to announce that **Farm & Ranch Day** will be held at the school on **April 24th**! Students will have the chance to explore a variety of engaging booths and hands-on learning experiences, including:
* Farm Safety
* Agricultural Technology
* **LIVE ANIMALS**
* Gardening
* Livestock Health
* Weather
* Soil Conservation
* Beef Production
* And much more!
This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to connect classroom learning to real-world agriculture right here in our community.
🌞 **Summer Camp Opportunity!**
Be sure to check out the Summer Camp flyer that was shared. Mary Jean would love to see this camp filled with Selfridge students! If your child is interested, please reach out to her for more information.
A big THANK YOU to Mary Jean for spending time at Family Teacher Conferences yesterday and sharing some incredible opportunities for our Selfridge students!
Thank you to the Sioux County Farmers Union for investing in our students and our school community!
Mr. S.
We are excited to announce that **Farm & Ranch Day** will be held at the school on **April 24th**! Students will have the chance to explore a variety of engaging booths and hands-on learning experiences, including:
* Farm Safety
* Agricultural Technology
* **LIVE ANIMALS**
* Gardening
* Livestock Health
* Weather
* Soil Conservation
* Beef Production
* And much more!
This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to connect classroom learning to real-world agriculture right here in our community.
🌞 **Summer Camp Opportunity!**
Be sure to check out the Summer Camp flyer that was shared. Mary Jean would love to see this camp filled with Selfridge students! If your child is interested, please reach out to her for more information.
A big THANK YOU to Mary Jean for spending time at Family Teacher Conferences yesterday and sharing some incredible opportunities for our Selfridge students!
Thank you to the Sioux County Farmers Union for investing in our students and our school community!
Mr. S.
Elementary Volleyball is underway and we currently have 3rd thru 6th graders traveling to SRES for practice and VB matches. 3rd & 4th played Eagle Butte at SRES earlier this week. Thanks for the pictures.
Thanks to Christian Iron Shield for providing FREE haircuts again for our Selfridge students.
**🎨 Art Show Winners – Selfridge School 🎨**
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our talented students and cast your votes! We are so proud of the creativity and hard work displayed by all of our artists.
**🏆 K–2 Division**
Winner: **Dream**
Runner-Up: **(Tie) Maleni & Olivia**
**🏆 Grades 3–6 Division**
Winner: **Kyra**
Runner-Up: **Jake**
**🏆 Junior High Division**
Winner: **A’Rayena**
Runner-Up: **Kimberly**
**🏆 High School Division**
Winner: **Emily**
Runner-Up: **Emily**
Congratulations to our winners and runner-ups! $$$$
And a huge thank you to all of our students who shared their artwork — your creativity made this event truly special. We appreciate our families and community members for supporting the arts at Selfridge School!
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our talented students and cast your votes! We are so proud of the creativity and hard work displayed by all of our artists.
**🏆 K–2 Division**
Winner: **Dream**
Runner-Up: **(Tie) Maleni & Olivia**
**🏆 Grades 3–6 Division**
Winner: **Kyra**
Runner-Up: **Jake**
**🏆 Junior High Division**
Winner: **A’Rayena**
Runner-Up: **Kimberly**
**🏆 High School Division**
Winner: **Emily**
Runner-Up: **Emily**
Congratulations to our winners and runner-ups! $$$$
And a huge thank you to all of our students who shared their artwork — your creativity made this event truly special. We appreciate our families and community members for supporting the arts at Selfridge School!
🎉 **KULTURA FESTIVAL – FREE for Staff, Students & Families!**
📅 **April 27th**
⏰ **3:30 – 5:00 PM**
Come celebrate the vibrant spirit of Filipino culture with us! Experience warm hospitality, enjoy fun and engaging activities, and treat yourself to delicious, authentic FOOD 🍽️✨
Bring your friends, bring your family—everyone is welcome! Don’t miss this exciting afternoon of culture, community, and connection!
👉 We can’t wait to see you there!
📅 **April 27th**
⏰ **3:30 – 5:00 PM**
Come celebrate the vibrant spirit of Filipino culture with us! Experience warm hospitality, enjoy fun and engaging activities, and treat yourself to delicious, authentic FOOD 🍽️✨
Bring your friends, bring your family—everyone is welcome! Don’t miss this exciting afternoon of culture, community, and connection!
👉 We can’t wait to see you there!
Congrats to Ben and Eli for competing in the State Spelling Bee. Special thanks to Standing Rock Propane for the gift cards and Sioux County for the T-shirt and Sweatshirt for the kiddos. Great Job representing Selfridge School.
🎨✨ You’re Invited! Student Art Show During Family-Teacher Conferences! ✨🎨
Join us this Thursday from 1:00–7:00 PM for an exciting Student Art Show held during Family-Teacher Conferences! Our talented students have been working hard to create incredible pieces, and this is your chance to see their creativity and effort on full display.
As you come in for conferences, take time to walk through the exhibit, celebrate student achievement, and enjoy the wide variety of artwork across grade levels. From colorful creations to thoughtful designs, there is something for everyone to appreciate!
Be sure to check out the flyer for additional details—and don’t forget, prizes will be awarded to outstanding pieces!
We hope to see you there as we celebrate our students’ hard work, imagination, and artistic expression. It’s going to be a great evening!
Join us this Thursday from 1:00–7:00 PM for an exciting Student Art Show held during Family-Teacher Conferences! Our talented students have been working hard to create incredible pieces, and this is your chance to see their creativity and effort on full display.
As you come in for conferences, take time to walk through the exhibit, celebrate student achievement, and enjoy the wide variety of artwork across grade levels. From colorful creations to thoughtful designs, there is something for everyone to appreciate!
Be sure to check out the flyer for additional details—and don’t forget, prizes will be awarded to outstanding pieces!
We hope to see you there as we celebrate our students’ hard work, imagination, and artistic expression. It’s going to be a great evening!
3rd try, latest "The Ridge line"
**Parent-Teacher Conferences – March 26**
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on **March 26 from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM**.
Students will be **dismissed early at 1:00 PM** on this day.
**Purpose of Parent-Teacher Conferences:**
Parent-Teacher Conferences provide an opportunity for parents and teachers to meet and discuss student progress, academic performance, and classroom behavior. This time allows us to work together to support each student’s success, address any concerns, and set goals for continued growth.
We strongly encourage all parents/guardians to attend.
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on **March 26 from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM**.
Students will be **dismissed early at 1:00 PM** on this day.
**Purpose of Parent-Teacher Conferences:**
Parent-Teacher Conferences provide an opportunity for parents and teachers to meet and discuss student progress, academic performance, and classroom behavior. This time allows us to work together to support each student’s success, address any concerns, and set goals for continued growth.
We strongly encourage all parents/guardians to attend.
Reminder:
All K–6 students need to come to school with proper outdoor clothing for recess. Students will be going outside daily unless weather conditions do not allow it.
Please make sure your child has a coat, hat, and gloves each day. As temperatures drop, this is essential for their comfort and safety. Parents, we appreciate your help and support in making sure students are prepared—thank you!
All K–6 students need to come to school with proper outdoor clothing for recess. Students will be going outside daily unless weather conditions do not allow it.
Please make sure your child has a coat, hat, and gloves each day. As temperatures drop, this is essential for their comfort and safety. Parents, we appreciate your help and support in making sure students are prepared—thank you!
Progress reports were sent home with JH/HS students earlier this week.
Please take a moment to review your child’s progress and reach out with any questions or concerns.
Remember, grades for ALL students (K-12) are available anytime through PowerSchool. Staying up to date is a great way to support your child’s success!
If you need assistance setting up or accessing your PowerSchool account, please don’t hesitate to contact us—we’re happy to help.
Please take a moment to review your child’s progress and reach out with any questions or concerns.
Remember, grades for ALL students (K-12) are available anytime through PowerSchool. Staying up to date is a great way to support your child’s success!
If you need assistance setting up or accessing your PowerSchool account, please don’t hesitate to contact us—we’re happy to help.
🎉 **FREE Haircuts for Students!** ✂️
Mark your calendars! On **March 27th**, **Christian Iron Shield** will be here giving **students a fresh, stylish haircut completely FREE**! This is your chance to look your best without spending a dime.
📄 **Forms will be sent home next week**. **Make sure to return your form**—students **cannot receive a free haircut without it**.
Don’t wait! Spots are limited, so return your form early and get ready to walk out looking sharp and confident. Let’s make March 27th a **day of fresh cuts and big smiles**!
Mark your calendars! On **March 27th**, **Christian Iron Shield** will be here giving **students a fresh, stylish haircut completely FREE**! This is your chance to look your best without spending a dime.
📄 **Forms will be sent home next week**. **Make sure to return your form**—students **cannot receive a free haircut without it**.
Don’t wait! Spots are limited, so return your form early and get ready to walk out looking sharp and confident. Let’s make March 27th a **day of fresh cuts and big smiles**!
📢 **Early Out Alert!**
Selfridge Public School will have an **early dismissal on Wednesday, March 18th** for **Professional Development**. ***(No Night Lights on Wednesday)***
🕐 **Students will be dismissed at 1:00 PM.**
Teachers will be busy learning new things so they can be even better teachers… and students will get a little **bonus free time**! Everybody wins. 😄
Please plan transportation and after-school plans accordingly.
Selfridge Public School will have an **early dismissal on Wednesday, March 18th** for **Professional Development**. ***(No Night Lights on Wednesday)***
🕐 **Students will be dismissed at 1:00 PM.**
Teachers will be busy learning new things so they can be even better teachers… and students will get a little **bonus free time**! Everybody wins. 😄
Please plan transportation and after-school plans accordingly.
Please remember that **school WILL be in session on Thursday, March 19** as a storm day make-up.
Selfridge Public School has an opening for a K-12 PE and Health Teacher for the 2026-2027 School Year.
Must hold a valid ND teaching license at time of hire and be able to successfully pass both a North Dakota/FBI and a SRST background check.
Selfridge School District #8 is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on a student’s, parent’s, guardian’s, or employee’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other status protected by law.
This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference for external candidates. Qualified veterans and spouses of veterans receive preference in hiring, as defined by NDCC 37-19.To claim preference, you must submit DD-214, Report of Separation and a letter less than one year old from the Veteran’s Administration indicating disability at time of application.
If interested please contact Mr. Mahon at 701-422-3353.
Must hold a valid ND teaching license at time of hire and be able to successfully pass both a North Dakota/FBI and a SRST background check.
Selfridge School District #8 is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on a student’s, parent’s, guardian’s, or employee’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other status protected by law.
This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference for external candidates. Qualified veterans and spouses of veterans receive preference in hiring, as defined by NDCC 37-19.To claim preference, you must submit DD-214, Report of Separation and a letter less than one year old from the Veteran’s Administration indicating disability at time of application.
If interested please contact Mr. Mahon at 701-422-3353.
🐰🥚 **Selfridge School Easter Egg Hunt!** 🥚🐰
Attention students… the eggs are coming! 👀
The **Selfridge School Student Council** has hidden a bunch of sneaky, colorful eggs around the school, and it’s YOUR mission to find them before someone else does!
📅 **Date:** April 2, 2026
📍 **Location:** Selfridge School
There will be eggs hiding in places you might expect… and a few places you definitely won’t! 😄 Keep your eyes open, bring your best egg-finding skills, and be ready for some fun surprises.
Rumor has it the **Easter Bunny** made a special stop to help hide them… but we can neither confirm nor deny that he ate a few pieces of candy along the way. 🍫👀
So get ready to hop, search, and collect some eggs!
🥚 **Happy Hunting, Selfridge!** 🐣
Attention students… the eggs are coming! 👀
The **Selfridge School Student Council** has hidden a bunch of sneaky, colorful eggs around the school, and it’s YOUR mission to find them before someone else does!
📅 **Date:** April 2, 2026
📍 **Location:** Selfridge School
There will be eggs hiding in places you might expect… and a few places you definitely won’t! 😄 Keep your eyes open, bring your best egg-finding skills, and be ready for some fun surprises.
Rumor has it the **Easter Bunny** made a special stop to help hide them… but we can neither confirm nor deny that he ate a few pieces of candy along the way. 🍫👀
So get ready to hop, search, and collect some eggs!
🥚 **Happy Hunting, Selfridge!** 🐣
St. Patrick's Day Bake Sale - March 17th, 2026
Senior Fundraiser - Will be in the Commons Area
Senior Fundraiser - Will be in the Commons Area
Chess Day for Reading Month was a great success! ♟️📚 (Part 4)
There were lots of laughs, some impressive moves, and students fully engaged in the game.
Chess fits perfectly with Reading Month because both require focus, patience, and critical thinking. Just like when we read a story and predict what might happen next, chess players must think ahead, analyze situations, and make thoughtful decisions. Reading strengthens the mind, and chess gives students a fun way to practice those same thinking skills in action.
It was wonderful to see students learning, strategizing, and enjoying time together over the chessboard. A great day of reading, thinking, and playing!
There were lots of laughs, some impressive moves, and students fully engaged in the game.
Chess fits perfectly with Reading Month because both require focus, patience, and critical thinking. Just like when we read a story and predict what might happen next, chess players must think ahead, analyze situations, and make thoughtful decisions. Reading strengthens the mind, and chess gives students a fun way to practice those same thinking skills in action.
It was wonderful to see students learning, strategizing, and enjoying time together over the chessboard. A great day of reading, thinking, and playing!
♟️ A big thank you to Todd “Chess Guy” Wolf for visiting Selfridge Schools today!
Our students had a great time learning about chess, strategy, and the importance of thinking a few moves ahead. It was a fun and educational experience that inspired many of our young minds.
Thanks again, Todd, for sharing your passion for chess with our students! ♟️👏
Our students had a great time learning about chess, strategy, and the importance of thinking a few moves ahead. It was a fun and educational experience that inspired many of our young minds.
Thanks again, Todd, for sharing your passion for chess with our students! ♟️👏
Chess Day for Reading Month was a great success! ♟️📚 (Part 3)
There were lots of laughs, some impressive moves, and students fully engaged in the game.
Chess fits perfectly with Reading Month because both require focus, patience, and critical thinking. Just like when we read a story and predict what might happen next, chess players must think ahead, analyze situations, and make thoughtful decisions. Reading strengthens the mind, and chess gives students a fun way to practice those same thinking skills in action.
It was wonderful to see students learning, strategizing, and enjoying time together over the chessboard. A great day of reading, thinking, and playing!
There were lots of laughs, some impressive moves, and students fully engaged in the game.
Chess fits perfectly with Reading Month because both require focus, patience, and critical thinking. Just like when we read a story and predict what might happen next, chess players must think ahead, analyze situations, and make thoughtful decisions. Reading strengthens the mind, and chess gives students a fun way to practice those same thinking skills in action.
It was wonderful to see students learning, strategizing, and enjoying time together over the chessboard. A great day of reading, thinking, and playing!
