Points of Pride
November 25, 2025
New Board Member Seated
The ballots have been counted and following today's certification of the November 4 General Election, the Selah School District announces its Board of Directors voting results.
November 25, 2025
Service Well Done!
Taking his seat one final time on November 13, Selah School District Board of Directors Vice President Jamie Morford brought to a close 12 years of dedicated board service.
Honoring Our Veterans!
In a show of respect, Selah students honored and thanked past and present military personnel during assemblies held at all schools.
At the Heart of What We Do!
Our Selah School District students and families are at the heart of everything we do. That is why our District’s Migrant Education Program has once again partnered with OIC of Yakima to ensure families have the food they need—so students can focus on learning and thriving in the classroom.
Run With the Vikings!
At Selah Intermediate School, the sound of pounding feet and cheering filled the crisp air as students tightened their running shoes for the much-anticipated Run with the Vikings fun run event.
Celebrating White Cane Day!
Over 30 incredible athletes descended on Selah for the 11th annual White Cane Awareness Day proudly, partnering with the Northwest Association for Blind Athletes.
A Perfect Pairing!
Under bright, sunny skies, you knew it was going to be a fun afternoon when the District’s littlest learners at the Robert Lince Preschool teamed up with the oldest Vikings from Selah High School for some fall carnival fun!
A Fiesta of Fun at John Campbell!
It was a fiesta of fun at John Campbell Primary School, and the energy electric and colorful, as students and staff came together to celebrate the grand finale of National Hispanic Heritage Month!
Thank You to Our Principals!
October is National Principals Month and we celebrate our principals and assistant principals who provide leadership in our schools.
SMS and SHS Play the Sunfair Parade!
FFA Students Honored!
Cowabunga! It’s fair time, and Selah High School FFA students have hit it big again with their impressive agricultural display!
Volleyball Under the Lights!
It was volleyball under the lights as the Lady Viks Volleyball Team hosted the Wildcats from Eastmont in an exciting outdoor competition at Karl Graf Stadium.
SHS Students Selected as Board Representatives!
Two Selah High School juniors are set for service as they were seated at last night’s school board meeting as the new student representatives on the District's Board of Directors.
Selah Students Unleash Their Journalism Skills!
Unleashing their writing skills, three Selah High School students have been recognized for their contributions to the Yakima Herald Republic's Unleashed Program.
SHS Student is Picture Perfect!
Congratulations to Cameron Pelson, a senior this past year at Selah High School as he was picture perfect and recently named “Photographer of the Year,” for the Yakima Herald Republic’s Unleashed Journalism Program.
Community Member Receives WASA Award
Congratulations to Dyann Horton who was honored at the June 26 Board Meeting with a Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) Award.
Class of 2025 Graduates 275!
As he looked out at the sea of blue and gold shimmering under the lights of graduation night, Parker Casey, one of two class chosen speakers, stood center stage balanced at the threshold of time.
The Parade of Seniors!
Decked out in blue and gold, with caps high and smiles even higher, the Selah High School Class of 2025 took a celebratory march through Viking schools and the hallways where their future began.
A Pair of Rising Stars!
Congratulations to Payton Sears and Madison Durbin as the Selah High School pair were recently recognized as part of the Educational Service District 105 STEM Rising Star Awards.
The Data Doesn't Lie!
The data doesn’t lie and Kiani Valencia and Madison Durbin, two Selah High School sophomores, revealed exciting facts that earned them recognition from the Washington State Department of Health (DOH).
Once Upon a Star at the Unified Prom
Students from across the Yakima Valley came together this spring, under a canopy of stars to show off their dance moves and celebrate at the Unified Prom, hosted by Selah High School.
Selah Students Power Their Future!
Selah students had the right plan as they accepted the challenge to power their future!
SHS Teacher Wins State Award!
While working to connect students to health, Selah High School Teacher, Morgan Rodriguez, has been recognized as the Washington Health Science Career and Technical Education (HSCTE) New Teacher of the Year for 2025.
Selah Staff Honored During Best of the Best Ceremony!
Sprinkled in blue and gold, the Selah School District celebrated its finest during its Best of the Best ceremony where staff was honored for exemplary work during the 2024-2025 school year.
Associate Superintendent Honored!
Congratulations to Selah School District Associate Superintendent, Chris Scacco, who has been honored with the Legendary Education Award.
Focusing on Careers!
For Selah Intermediate School fifth grade students, careers were in focus this spring as they looked toward the future to connect to potential employment opportunities.
Down on the Farm
A fantastic farmer knows that it is always a good idea to plan for the future and have junior farmers in the ready!
Walking and Rolling for a Special Cause!
Selah staff, families and friends “walked and rolled” together in a fun display of support for one of our Selah students.
SHS Student Named National Finalist!
There’s probably a reason Selah High School senior, Parker Casey, has had an extra spring in his step these past couple of weeks. That’s because Parker was announced as a top five finalist for the prestigious 2024-2025 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Member of the Year Award.
Avery Brewer Returns to Viking Softball Program!
Please read more of the Yakima Herald Republic's article on Selah High School softball player, Avery Brewer, as she returns to the field following injury.
Beautiful Teamwork!
Selah students are news makers as they were featured on Apple Valley News Now for their beautiful teamwork with the Selah Downtown Association to help with a project to enhance the city’s appearance.
Esports: More Than Just a Game!
A new sports season has recently begun and eager Selah High School participants have been fine-tuning their skills in order to deliver peak performances during the clutches of competition. Athletically unflawed, exhibiting impeccable dexterity, rapid reflexes, fierce focus, and the natural ability to play in the moment, this group of players thrive on the thrill of intense and fast-paced competition. Poised, practiced and confident in their talent, Viking Esports athletes are ready for screen time and the gaming action before them.
SHS Dance Team Earns State Academic Championship!
The Selah High School dance team is definitely in the groove as it has been recognized as the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA ) 2025 Academic State Champions for the 2A Dance and Drill classification.
SHS Student Named National Semi-Finalist!
Selah High School senior, Parker Casey is used to being in the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) spotlight. Now, that spotlight is beaming even brighter!
SHS and SMS Students Qualify for National FCCLA Event!
After competing at last week’s Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Conference, Selah High School and Middle School students are putting on mouse ears, and headed to the “Happiest Place in the World” this summer in Orlando at the national event.
SHS Basketball Teams Crowned Academic State Champs!
It’s an impressive double slam dunk for Selah High School athletics as both the boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball teams have won the WIAA Academic State Championships for the 2A classification during the 24-25 season!
Focusing on Families!
Our Selah School District students and families are important to us! That is why our District’s Migrant Education Program and OIC of Yakima have partnered together again this year to focus on families to ensure they have food to serve, so students can eat and focus on learning.
Music to the Ears!
It’s music to our ears as talented Selah High School Viking musicians competed at the recent WIAA Regional Solo and Ensemble event and will be advancing to state competition.
100 Days and Counting!
It’s always a big milestone which deserves special recognition, and Selah students made sure to enjoy the celebration of the 100th day of school.
Zesty News from Nutrition Services!
There’s some zesty news for Selah School District kitchens as Director of Nutrition Services, Laurie Ozanich, has been selected as one of 27 school food professionals for Chef Ann Foundation Healthy School Food Pathway Fellowship!
It's Silver and Gold for Selah FCCLA!
It’s all silver and gold as FCCLA students representing both Selah High School and Selah Middle School earned top honors at the Region 7 STAR Events Competition and will head to the State conference.
Thank You School Board Representatives!
January is School Board Recognition Month and we celebrate our four student representatives to the Board!
Thank You School Board Members!
Although We always appreciate their service, School Board Recognition Month is a time to say "Thank You" so Selah's board members.
Selah DECA Moves on to State!
It's the beginning of competition season and once again Selah students are among the area's best as they roll in to state competition!
Selah Students Have the "Write" Stuff!
A quartet of Selah students definitely have the “write” stuff as they have been honored for their patriotic words and voices.
SHS Teacher Honored Nationally!
Selah High School medical sciences teacher, Heather Gamache, has probably been doing the Texas Two-Step.
A Winter Wonderland
The falling snow was the naturally perfect backdrop this past Tuesday as Selah students enjoyed a fun-filled winter wonderland day!
Positive Police Presence!
There was probable cause that second grade students were enjoying positive police presence at the campus with a visit from local law enforcement officials.
SIS Teacher Honored!
Congratulations to Selah Intermediate School third grade dual language teacher, Maximilano (Max) Diaz, for being one of the recipients of the Central Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce prestigious Estrella Awards.
SHS is on the Rise!
Selah High School is on the rise and has been honored as an inaugural Washington Schools on the Rise award recipient.
It's a Fiesta of Fun at John Campbell!
It has been a fiesta of fun during October at John Campbell Primary School as students and staff celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Enjoying the Fruits of Their Labor!
Selah Middle School students enjoyed the fruits of their labor as they celebrated harvest season!
A Taste of Washington!
It was definitely delicious for Selah students to begin the month of October, as their taste buds enjoyed a taste of Washington specially served on the lunch menus.
Selah Educator Honored with State Award!
Congratulations to Selah High School Teacher, Maggie Uceny, who earlier in August was honored as the Washington Association for Career and Technical Education (WA-ACTE) New Teacher of the Year Award.