The Red Cross presented an assembly to Selmaville students today about the importance of blood donations. Every student is bringing home a flier with information on how anyone 16 or older can sign up for Selmaville's Blood Drive to be held next Thursday, March 13th from 2:00-6:00 pm. Everyone who donates blood will get a free A1C test and a $10 Amazon gift card. Plus, if you mention that you are donating on behalf of a Selmaville student, that student will get a rubber frisbee.
There will be a 3 bus route TONIGHT, Thursday, February 27, for PM bus riders. We apologize for any inconvenience but thank all families for their understanding. Have a great day!
We are proud of our Rockets!
There will be a 3 bus route TONIGHT, Tuesday, February 25, for PM bus riders. We apologize for any inconvenience but thank all families for their understanding. Have a great day!
Parents/Guardians: Each year the state requests that we fill out the 5 Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to drive improvement in schools nation-wide. Please take a few minutes and complete this survey. Let us know if you have any questions.
https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent
Thank you!
The PTO meeting today has been cancelled . It will be rescheduled for sometime in March. Stay safe!
The Scholar Bowl match in Nashville has been cancelled for today. The Bowling match in Mt. Vernon has also been cancelled for today. There will be no practice for either teams today.
This is a reminder that Selmaville School will not be in session on Friday, February 14th or Monday, February 17th. Friday, February 14th teachers will be attending the Tri-County Conference in Centralia for a Teacher Inservice. Monday, February 17th is President's Day. Enjoy your long weekend, Rockets!
There will be a 3 bus route for all PM routes today, Wednesday, February 12 due to lack of bus drivers. We thank you for your patience and understanding.
The fifth grade social studies classes wrapped up their Life in the 13 Colonies Unit with a colonial days celebration. Students created colonial toys which they shared and competed with classmates, and they enjoyed a colonial treat, johnny cakes.
Students in Mrs. Courtright's grades 5th-8th grade social studies classes recently had the opportunity to enter the Elks Patriotism Essay Contest. Congratulations to those Rockets who won the local contest and now advance to the district level.
Selmaville swept the fifth grade division with Max Bookhout placing 1st, Khaeler Williams 2nd and Greyson James 3rd. In the sixth grade division, Gia Ward took 1st place. Finally, Dylann Rosenthal placed 1st and Gabby Gaston placed 2nd in the seventh grade division. Great job, Rockets!
When life gives you snow...you use it to inspire creativity! The jr high students recently held a snowman house competition. Students were encouraged to use items from around the house to create a home for a little snowman. Students and staff then voted on their favorite creations. Bella Bodeker won the Student Choice Award while Alana Howe won the Staff Pick Award. Great job, ladies!
Selmaville students recently showed off their spelling skills. Students in 4th-8th grades competed in a grade level spelling bee. The top two spellers for each grade level advanced to the school wide spelling bee held on January 31. Those top ten finalists included Brice Telford & Thayne Gowler (4th), Max Bookhout & Grey Garden (5th), Izac Holsapple & Isaac Knapp (5th), Dylann Rosenthal & Grace Rau (7th), and Avery East & London Robbers (8th). London Robbers took 1st place and Isaac Knapp took 2nd place in our school spelling bee. They now advance to the county spelling bee to be held later this month.
5th grade is learning about Colonial Life in Mrs. Courtright's social studies class. They enjoyed making colonial toys, playing games and eating Johnny cakes.
Wednesday, January 29th Selmaville will be running a 3-Bus Route for all AM routes. Please be patient as bus drivers adjust their routes to ensure all students are picked up for school.
Thank you for your understanding!
Boys Basketball Regional Tournament 2024-25
Date Jan 29, 31 & Feb 3
Host: Selmaville School
No school tomorrow, Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!
Support our Jr. Beta Club and enjoy some awesome food. It's a win-win!
The 2nd graders had a blast today with Mrs. Eastin in their new STEM class! They built amazing structures, crafted creative sculptures, and even put their number and memory skills to the test. What a fun day of learning!
Good evening - Selmaville will run snow routes for our bus routes one more day. Tuesday, January 21st we will return to normal bus routes unless inclement weather changes those plans.
We appreciate your understanding and support this week. The safety of our students and drivers will remain our top priority.