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!
Chess Day for Reading Month was a great success! ♟️📚 (Part 2)
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!
Chess Day for Reading Month was a great success! ♟️📚 (Part 1)
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!
Another special thank you to our amazing Teachers and Staff who make up our ELA and Math Sub-committees. These groups have spend endless hours researching and looking at Curriculum for the 2026-2027 School Year. 📚✨
Their creativity, planning, and dedication helps that process more streamlined. I appreciate the extra time, energy, and teamwork it takes to select new ELA and Math Curriculum. Our students—and our school—are better because of the work you do every day.
Thank you for always putting our students first! 📖👏
A special thank you to our amazing Title teachers, Kacey and Tanya, along with our Student Supports Team, for putting together an incredible month of reading activities for our students! 📚✨
Your creativity, planning, and dedication helps make reading fun and exciting throughout the school. From engaging activities to encouraging our students to explore new books, you truly helped create a love of reading in our school community.
We appreciate the extra time, energy, and teamwork it took to make this month a success. Our students—and our school—are better because of the work you do every day.
Thank you for making reading come alive for our students! 📖👏
Mr. S.
Your creativity, planning, and dedication helps make reading fun and exciting throughout the school. From engaging activities to encouraging our students to explore new books, you truly helped create a love of reading in our school community.
We appreciate the extra time, energy, and teamwork it took to make this month a success. Our students—and our school—are better because of the work you do every day.
Thank you for making reading come alive for our students! 📖👏
Mr. S.
Sue does it again! 🐞🦋🐜
If you haven’t stopped by the commons area yet, go check out the new STEM activity she set up! You never know what creative idea Sue will bring next, and this bug and insect exploration set is absolutely AWESOME. The students are already buzzing with curiosity and excitement!
Thank you, Sue, for going above and beyond to make learning hands-on, engaging, and fun. You truly bring learning to life for our students every single day! 🔬🌱✨
If you haven’t stopped by the commons area yet, go check out the new STEM activity she set up! You never know what creative idea Sue will bring next, and this bug and insect exploration set is absolutely AWESOME. The students are already buzzing with curiosity and excitement!
Thank you, Sue, for going above and beyond to make learning hands-on, engaging, and fun. You truly bring learning to life for our students every single day! 🔬🌱✨
