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Thank You Selah School Board!
January is School Board Appreciation Month and we are celebrating our members for their work in Building the Future of Public Education! Read more:
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Title I Night
Thursday, February 3
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Zoom Meeting
Join the Meeting at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87276914825?pwd=cmdxSitkYzNYNDQ4OEhZTVBuK1BPdz09
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A COVID Update from Superintendent Backlund
I want to begin by wishing you all a very Happy New Year. Although the calendar has turned to 2022, COVID cases have begun to again rise dramatically from the Omicron variant. The intention of this communication is to prepare families for the possibility of a short-term return to remote learning. Read more here.
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Join our Viking team and plan on attending Selah’s Sub Palooza on Wednesday, February 2, from 1:00- 3:00 p.m. at the Selah School District Administration Office. As part of the event the District will be recruiting for all substitute positions. See here for more information.
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Go Online to Get Into the Game!
Beginning January 4, with basketball games and wrestling matches, Selah High School will be offering a new online ticketing platform for admission to athletic events. Access the link below to the Selah School District Box Office and purchase your admission tickets before each contest.
https://selah.hometownticketing.com/embed/all
Simply show your purchased tickets via your mobile device to the ticket attendants for contest admission.
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A Savings to Selah Taxpayers!
Here is some good news for Selah taxpayers—they will be saving money! In a plan to take advantage of low bond interest rates, the Selah School District is pursuing a sale of bonds issued in 2012 for the construction of a new Selah Middle School. Please Read Here. Please Read Here.
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After 21 Years, Backlund Accepts ESD Position
The Selah School District has announced that Superintendent Shane Backlund has informed the Board of Directors that the 2021-22 school year will be his last in Selah. Backlund is in his tenth year as Selah’s Superintendent, after dedicating eleven years to other administrative roles within the District. Please See Article.
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Winter Weather and Selah Schools
Ole' Man Winter is lurking! That means there are often operating decisions that must be made. Many factors account for winter school decisions. Please see more.
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We Have an App for That...
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Superintendent Search Parent and Community Focus Group Session
As Selah Superintendent, Shane Backlund, transitions to his role as Deputy Superintendent at ESD 105, the District searches for its next leader.
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Preserving a Piece of Sunset History!
As the new John Campbell Primary facility is constructed to represent the future, a piece of Selah School District history remains to connect the past.
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Thank You Kelliann Ergeson!
Kelliann Ergeson has had many roles as a member of the Selah School Board. Now, the District would like to extend a special thanks and appreciation and recognize Ergeson for her contributions to the Board.
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Selah Welcomes its Newest Board Member
Following the November 2, General Election, the Selah School District Board of Directors has welcomed a new face to its team. Joe Catron will be sworn in as the Board's newest member in January.
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A Savings to Selah Taxpayers
Here is some good news for Selah taxpayers—they will be saving money! The Selah School District is looking to refinance bonds issued in 2012 for the construction of Selah Middle School.
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After Two Decades of Selah Service, Backlund Accepts ESD Position
The Selah School District has announced that Superintendent Shane Backlund has informed the Board of Directors that the 2021-22 school year will be his last in Selah.
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Ole Man Winter is Lurking! What this Means for Selah Schools!
As we enjoy Ole' Man Winter, there are operating decisions that must be made. Many factors account for winter school decisions.
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Bus Driver Shortage May Cause Transportation Delays
The public schools bus driver shortage is being felt everywhere, and in Selah it is no exception. This notification is being communicated to make Selah School District families aware of potential transportation delays due to bus driver shortages on a day-to-day basis.
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Let's Welcome New Viking Staff!
The new faces on our Selah campuses means it has been a busy hiring season—over 75 new hires to be exact. Let's welcome our new Viking staff!
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Governor Inslee Announces Fall COVID Safety Requirements for Public and Private Schools
Governor Inslee recently announced updated safety precautions all K-12 schools in the State of Washington must follow as they prepare for full time, in-person instruction this fall.
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District Announces Administrative Transitions and New Hires!
Familiar faces, Hunter Sissom, Joel Starr, and Lee Grams, along with new hires Alicia Jacob, Kristi Irion, Trina Hovsepian, Caitlyn Nation, and Brandon Gillespie, have been selected to fill administrative positions in the District.
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Community, Collaboration and Connections!
When the local Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife began looking for contractors to replace their aging trail and signs, they found themselves without an affordable partnership. Fortunately, Geoff Anderson, an Engineering and Manufacturing teacher at Selah High School, is always looking at connecting his students with the community.
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It's Official! The 2021-2022 Calendar is Set!
Even though we have just headed into summer, it’s never too early to begin planning for next school year and as part of preparations, the 2021-2022 calendar has been officially set.
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Having Her Voice Heard!
Congratulations to Selah High School junior, Natalie Keller, who has been performing her articulation exercises and practicing her annunciation skills as she has been competing in the Voice of Democracy speech circuit competitions.
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SHS DECA Students are Packing Their Bags for State!
Eleven Selah High School students are packing their bags as they are headed to the State DECA competition later this spring.
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Preserving a Piece of Sunset History!
As the new John Campbell Primary facility is constructed to represent the future, a piece of Selah School District history remains to connect the past.
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Elin Gavic Earns Quarterly Selah "Gnomination" Honor!
It was a big day at Selah Intermediate School on Friday, December 17! Not only was it the Friday before the Winter Break, pajama and Pizza Day, but the most exciting news of all was Elin Gavic was honored with the Quarterly Gnomination Award from the Selah Downtown Association.
