More pictures from today’s **Sioux County Farmers Union Gift of Gratitude Program** 🎁✨
Smiles everywhere, tough decisions over *which* gift to pick, and hearts growing three sizes bigger by the minute. Nothing beats seeing our kiddos so thoughtfully choosing gifts for their families. Pure holiday magic in action! 🎄💙
Smiles everywhere, tough decisions over *which* gift to pick, and hearts growing three sizes bigger by the minute. Nothing beats seeing our kiddos so thoughtfully choosing gifts for their families. Pure holiday magic in action! 🎄💙
🎄 THANK YOU
**Huge shout-out to the Sioux County Farmers Union** for making our students’ Christmas sparkle a little brighter! Today, our kiddos got to pick **three gifts for their families**, and let me tell you—there was some *serious* shopping happening. From tiny treasures for little siblings to thoughtful picks for parents and guardians, these students shopped with big hearts. ❤️
The **gratitude level was on FULL TILT**, and the smiles were priceless.
And a round of applause for our **high school elves** who jumped in to help wrap gifts—paper flying, tape everywhere, and lots of laughter. 🎁
So incredibly proud of our school family. This is what the holiday season is all about! 🎅✨
Mr. S.
Other Upcoming Free Events:
Jan 24th - Snowflake Jamboree, a winter carnival
EPIC Day Camps - Mid March
April 25th - Farm & Ranch Day
Summer Camp at Heart Butte (3rd - 12th)
**Huge shout-out to the Sioux County Farmers Union** for making our students’ Christmas sparkle a little brighter! Today, our kiddos got to pick **three gifts for their families**, and let me tell you—there was some *serious* shopping happening. From tiny treasures for little siblings to thoughtful picks for parents and guardians, these students shopped with big hearts. ❤️
The **gratitude level was on FULL TILT**, and the smiles were priceless.
And a round of applause for our **high school elves** who jumped in to help wrap gifts—paper flying, tape everywhere, and lots of laughter. 🎁
So incredibly proud of our school family. This is what the holiday season is all about! 🎅✨
Mr. S.
Other Upcoming Free Events:
Jan 24th - Snowflake Jamboree, a winter carnival
EPIC Day Camps - Mid March
April 25th - Farm & Ranch Day
Summer Camp at Heart Butte (3rd - 12th)
Presentation for Wednesday's Early out (Students/Staff)
Pauletta Red Willow
Biography
Pauletta Red Willow is a dedicated advocate for abused, neglected, trafficked, runaway, and homeless youth. With more than 30 years’ experience as a child advocate, Ms. Red
Willow is the founder of the transitional living program at Maggie’s House and its Director since 2008. Maggie’s House provides a broad range of services to homeless youth, youth exiting foster care, and youth experiencing abuse. Services provided by Maggie’s House include residential placements, a variety of assessments in education, substance abuse treatment, etc. In addition, Maggie’s House works in collaboration with tribal, state, federal, and nonprofit agencies to develop strategies to address human trafficking and providing housing resources for homeless youth. Ms. Red Willow is also a certified Human Trafficking Specialist and Tribal Youth Navigator. As a member of the Lakota tribe, Ms. Red Willow was born and raised on Lakota land in South Dakota and is a veteran of the US ARMY.
Current Committees:
-Bismarck Adult and Youth Human Trafficking MDT team
-ND Human Trafficking Task Force
-SD West River Human Trafficking Task Force,
-Center for Prevention of Child Maltreatment Tribal Advisory Group Chair
-SD MMIWP Commission
-Medicine Root District Chair
-Iyuha Aku Board Member
-ACE’s Tribal Cohort
Ms. Red Willow served in several capacities ranging from program development for emergency shelters to health care services. She has volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate and the 4-H organization for more than twenty-five years combined. She is a certified subject matter expert for the Office for Victims of Crime and RHYTTAC and was a Region 8 representative for the National Runaway and Homeless Youth Board for 3 terms. She is a former 2-term Policy and Advisory Committee member of the SD Homeless and Housing Coalition. Ms. Red Willow is also certified by the FBI in their Interview and Interrogations and Crimes Against Children, Oglala Lakota Court Appointed Services Advocate; certified by the National Association of Worksite Health Centers in Native American Holistic Health; and is the first Native certified in the Residential Care and Youth Professional Training curriculum.
Pauletta Red Willow
Biography
Pauletta Red Willow is a dedicated advocate for abused, neglected, trafficked, runaway, and homeless youth. With more than 30 years’ experience as a child advocate, Ms. Red
Willow is the founder of the transitional living program at Maggie’s House and its Director since 2008. Maggie’s House provides a broad range of services to homeless youth, youth exiting foster care, and youth experiencing abuse. Services provided by Maggie’s House include residential placements, a variety of assessments in education, substance abuse treatment, etc. In addition, Maggie’s House works in collaboration with tribal, state, federal, and nonprofit agencies to develop strategies to address human trafficking and providing housing resources for homeless youth. Ms. Red Willow is also a certified Human Trafficking Specialist and Tribal Youth Navigator. As a member of the Lakota tribe, Ms. Red Willow was born and raised on Lakota land in South Dakota and is a veteran of the US ARMY.
Current Committees:
-Bismarck Adult and Youth Human Trafficking MDT team
-ND Human Trafficking Task Force
-SD West River Human Trafficking Task Force,
-Center for Prevention of Child Maltreatment Tribal Advisory Group Chair
-SD MMIWP Commission
-Medicine Root District Chair
-Iyuha Aku Board Member
-ACE’s Tribal Cohort
Ms. Red Willow served in several capacities ranging from program development for emergency shelters to health care services. She has volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate and the 4-H organization for more than twenty-five years combined. She is a certified subject matter expert for the Office for Victims of Crime and RHYTTAC and was a Region 8 representative for the National Runaway and Homeless Youth Board for 3 terms. She is a former 2-term Policy and Advisory Committee member of the SD Homeless and Housing Coalition. Ms. Red Willow is also certified by the FBI in their Interview and Interrogations and Crimes Against Children, Oglala Lakota Court Appointed Services Advocate; certified by the National Association of Worksite Health Centers in Native American Holistic Health; and is the first Native certified in the Residential Care and Youth Professional Training curriculum.
Christmas Spirit Week
“If you missed the Christmas Concert, you *really* missed out. There was Santa spreading cheer, the Grinch trying (and failing) to steal it, kiddos dancing and singing with maximum enthusiasm and minimum choreography, and enough cookies to keep everyone sugared up and smiling. It was loud, festive, slightly chaotic, and an all-around great time had by all!” 🎄🍪😄
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“If you missed the Christmas Concert, you *really* missed out. There was Santa spreading cheer, the Grinch trying (and failing) to steal it, kiddos dancing and singing with maximum enthusiasm and minimum choreography, and enough cookies to keep everyone sugared up and smiling. It was loud, festive, slightly chaotic, and an all-around great time had by all!” 🎄🍪😄
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2
Today, Friday December 12th, All Selfridge K-12 students and staff will be released at approximately 2:50 PM, or right after the Christmas program, which ever comes first. Drive carefully and be ready to bring students home earlier today. Thank you and have a safe and peaceful weekend.
The **Peace of My Mind Project** was a tremendous success, and we’re thrilled to share that the final pieces have been proudly showcased on our school’s active boards. With everything complete, our students’ work has officially been unveiled on a **WALL OF HONOR**!
Be sure to check out these incredible displays during today’s **Christmas Concert**—you’ll find one in the Elementary and another in the High School. Our kiddos put their hearts into this project, and it truly shows.
A huge **thank you** to everyone who participated and supported our students along the way. Your encouragement helped make this meaningful project come to life! 🎄✨
Be sure to check out these incredible displays during today’s **Christmas Concert**—you’ll find one in the Elementary and another in the High School. Our kiddos put their hearts into this project, and it truly shows.
A huge **thank you** to everyone who participated and supported our students along the way. Your encouragement helped make this meaningful project come to life! 🎄✨
🎄 **IT’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM DAY!** 🎄
Today is the day our kiddos transform into shining stars, dancing elves, confident carolers, and maybe even a reindeer or two who forgot their cues. They’ve been practicing *very* hard for **profection**—yes, we’re aiming for that magical level of perfection where anything that goes wrong is automatically considered “part of the show.”
At **2:00 PM** in the **commons area**, we will be featuring:
✨ Adorable singers
✨ Brave little actors
✨ Controlled (mostly) holiday chaos
✨ Enough cuteness to melt even the coldest North Dakota winter
You absolutely do **not** want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime performance. Trust us—some of these kids have been rehearsing like Broadway hopefuls, and others… well, they’re just here for the cookies afterward.
Either way, you're guaranteed smiles, laughs, and maybe that one moment where a tiny Santa forgets his line and just waves proudly at the crowd.
Come join us for all the festive fun! 🎶🎅🎁
Today is the day our kiddos transform into shining stars, dancing elves, confident carolers, and maybe even a reindeer or two who forgot their cues. They’ve been practicing *very* hard for **profection**—yes, we’re aiming for that magical level of perfection where anything that goes wrong is automatically considered “part of the show.”
At **2:00 PM** in the **commons area**, we will be featuring:
✨ Adorable singers
✨ Brave little actors
✨ Controlled (mostly) holiday chaos
✨ Enough cuteness to melt even the coldest North Dakota winter
You absolutely do **not** want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime performance. Trust us—some of these kids have been rehearsing like Broadway hopefuls, and others… well, they’re just here for the cookies afterward.
Either way, you're guaranteed smiles, laughs, and maybe that one moment where a tiny Santa forgets his line and just waves proudly at the crowd.
Come join us for all the festive fun! 🎶🎅🎁
Bus pick ups and school at our normal time today, 8 AM to 3:30 PM. Dress for the colder weather. Thanks
5 students took advantage of the FREE haircuts today. Thanks Chistian Iron Shield for the haircuts and the cool designs. Check these students out tomorrow at the Christmas Concert at 2:00 pm.
2 hour Late Start Bell Schedule for today, Thursday, December 11, 2025.
Selfridge K-12 students and staff will be doing a 2 hour Late Start for school today. Bus routes will be approximately 2 hours later than your normal pick up time. Busses should arrive at the school around 9:40 AM, and classes are to begin at 10:00 AM. School will get out at the normal time of 3:30 PM. Student and staff safety is always our highest priority. Thank you for your flexibility.
*We will continue to monitor the weather and road conditions every day and make the decisions to keep safety as our top priority for all students and staff. As soon as a decision of a change in school day status (cancellation, virtual day or 2 hour late start day), you will be notified as early as possible. These decisions are some of the toughest decisions that a superintendent has to make. I appreciate all of the continued support I receive on a daily basis from this school district.
Appreciation of your flexibility,
The bleachers are officially being installed—finally! I can’t wait. Soon we’ll have real seating instead of doing the ‘spectator squat’ or leaning against the wall pretending our knees don’t hurt. It’s going to look amazing when it’s all done. Get ready, everyone… our gym glow-up is underway!
ATTENTION, SCHOOL CANCELLED TODAY. EMERGENCY TRAVEL ONLY. STUDENTS/TEACHERS HAVE A VIRTUAL SCHOOL DAY TODAY.
Selfridge School will have school today on regular time. All bus routes on normal time. Thanks
Yesterday during our JOM meeting, we reviewed the Parent Surveys—thank you to all the families who took the time to complete them. Your feedback is truly appreciated. Here are a couple of items we want to address:
1) Tutoring/Homework Help
Several families indicated that tutoring would be helpful. We want to remind everyone that NIGHT LIGHTS provides tutoring and homework assistance every Monday and Wednesday from 3:30–5:00 PM.
If you would like your child to stay for tutoring or homework help, just let us know! Bus service is available after Night Lights, making it easy for students to participate.
2) Culture Mentors / Instructor
We are currently gathering interest from local patrons who may be interested in a part-time position supporting our Cultural Programming. If you or someone you know would like to help, please give Mr. S. a call at the school for more information.
1) Tutoring/Homework Help
Several families indicated that tutoring would be helpful. We want to remind everyone that NIGHT LIGHTS provides tutoring and homework assistance every Monday and Wednesday from 3:30–5:00 PM.
If you would like your child to stay for tutoring or homework help, just let us know! Bus service is available after Night Lights, making it easy for students to participate.
2) Culture Mentors / Instructor
We are currently gathering interest from local patrons who may be interested in a part-time position supporting our Cultural Programming. If you or someone you know would like to help, please give Mr. S. a call at the school for more information.
Permission slips for haircuts were sent home with students today.
Don’t worry—our older students didn’t outdo the Kindergarten crew today! Those little learners *rocked it* during their UFLI lesson. They came in ready to work, and I’m pretty sure a few of them were silently flexing like, ‘Watch this, big kids.’
The focus was there, the energy was high, and the excitement was off the charts. It’s so cool to see our youngest students jumping right into the routines and showing everyone how it’s done.
The focus was there, the energy was high, and the excitement was off the charts. It’s so cool to see our youngest students jumping right into the routines and showing everyone how it’s done.
