⭐ Already Enrolled? Start With These 5 Things

1. Get Connected — Set up MyPowerHub and PowerSchool for grades, attendance, schedules, payments and school communication.
2. Know the Schedule — Selkirk starts at 8:10 AM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and 9:10 AM on Late Start Thursdays.
3. Read the Howling Herald — Our weekly newsletter is one of the best ways to know what’s happening at Selkirk.
4. Know the Basics — Figure out transportation, breakfast/lunch and school payments.
5. Get Involved — Explore sports, clubs, activities, Leadership, Yearbook and other ways to become part of the Wolf Pack.

🏫 Selkirk Basics

⏰ School Hours & Late Start Thursdays

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 8:10 AM–2:40 PM
Thursday — Late Start: 9:10 AM–2:40 PM

Every Thursday, Selkirk begins one hour later to provide staff collaboration time.

CVSD District Calendar
https://www.cvsd.org/apps/pages/2026-2027DistrictCalendar

🎒 School Supplies

Wondering what your student needs for school?

🚌 Getting to & From School

Families can find information about bus registration, routes, stops and other transportation services through Central Valley School District.

Transportation Information & Bus Routes
https://www.cvsd.org/apps/pages/Transportation

🤒 Attendance

If your student will be absent, please notify Selkirk.

Attendance Line: 509-558-6207

Students arriving late should check in through the office. Contact Selkirk for questions about early dismissal, appointments or other attendance concerns.

Main Office: 509-558-6200

💻 Your Digital Selkirk Toolkit

MyPowerHub

Think of MyPowerHub as your digital starting point.

Families can use MyPowerHub to access PowerSchool, school payments, SchoolMessenger and other Central Valley School District resources.

📊 PowerSchool

PowerSchool is where students and families can keep track of academic progress.

Use PowerSchool to:

• Check current grades
  
  
• View assignment scores
  
  
• Find missing assignments
  
  
• Review attendance
  
  
• View student schedules
  
  
• Manage multiple CVSD students from one parent account
  
  

Parents and guardians should create their own parent account and connect their students to it.

PowerSchool Setup & Help
https://www.cvsd.org/apps/pages/powerschool

📰 The Howling Herald

The Howling Herald is Selkirk’s weekly family newsletter and one of the best ways to know what’s happening at school.

Look for:

• Upcoming events
  
  
• Important dates and deadlines
  
  
• Athletics
  
  
• Clubs and activities
  
  
• Student opportunities
  
  
• School announcements
  
  
• Registration information
  
  
• Reminders for students and families
  
  

You can find the Howling Herald three ways:

📩 SchoolMessenger — sent directly to families each week
🌐 Selkirk Website — posted online each week
📱 Instagram — available through the link in our Instagram bio

🐺 Wolf Pack Tip: Make a habit of checking the Howling Herald each week. It’s one of the easiest ways to avoid missing events, deadlines and opportunities.

📱 Follow Selkirk on Instagram

Follow Selkirk for school activities, reminders, student accomplishments, events and more.

The link in our Instagram bio also provides quick access to the Howling Herald and other frequently used Selkirk resources.

🍎 Breakfast & Lunch

Students can purchase breakfast and lunch at Selkirk.

Find current menus, meal prices, meal account information and nutrition resources.

CVSD Nutrition Services
https://www.cvsd.org/apps/pages/nutrition

Meal & Fee Assistance
https://www.cvsd.org/apps/pages/freereduced

💳 School Payments

Families can make many school payments through Purchases and Payments in the PowerSchool parent web portal.

This may include:

• Breakfast and lunch
  
  
• ASB cards
  
  
• Athletic fees
  
  
• Activity fees
  
  
• Club dues
  
  
• Library or textbook fines
  
  
• Other student fees
  
  
• Yearbooks
  
  

📘 Want to Buy a Yearbook?

Yearbooks are purchased through PowerSchool → Purchases and Payments.

Log into the parent PowerSchool web portal and select Purchases and Payments.

Important: Purchases and Payments is accessed through the parent PowerSchool website rather than a student PowerSchool account or the PowerSchool mobile app.

🏀 Find Your Place at Selkirk

Middle school is about more than classes. Getting involved is a great way to meet people, try something new and become part of the Wolf Pack.

🏈 Athletics

Interested in playing a sport? Selkirk’s Athletics page explains registration, FinalForms, sports physicals, fees, insurance and eligibility requirements.

Sports Schedules
https://sms.cvsd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?pREC_ID=2706460&type=d&uREC_ID=1614422

📝 What Is FinalForms?

FinalForms is the registration system Selkirk uses for athletics and many activities and clubs.

New families do not need to start there blindly. Begin with the Athletics or Clubs page, which will explain what is required.

🎨 Clubs & Activities

Selkirk offers clubs and activities throughout the school year.

Club offerings change and new opportunities may be added, so check the Clubs page, Howling Herald and Selkirk social media throughout the year.

🎓 Classes & Electives

Want to know what classes and electives students can take at Selkirk?

BUTTON: EXPLORE ELECTIVES
https://sms.cvsd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?pREC_ID=2628134&type=d&uREC_ID=4402850

Questions about an individual student’s schedule or course placement should be directed to the school counselor.

🤝 Counseling & Student Support

Selkirk’s counseling resources can help students and families with:

• Class schedules
  
  
• Academic concerns
  
  
• Adjusting to a new school
  
  
• Friendship or peer concerns
  
  
• Personal challenges
  
  
• Connections to additional resources
  
  

💻 Chromebook & Technology Help

Having trouble with a Chromebook, student login, password or another school technology resource?

Contact Selkirk for assistance.

🌎 District & Family Resources

Central Valley School District provides additional resources for Selkirk families, including:

• Transportation
  
  
• Health services
  
  
• Nutrition
  
  
• Free and reduced-price meals
  
  
• Family support
  
  
• Language and translation resources
  
  
• Delays and closures
  
  
• District calendars
  
  
• Student safety
  
  
• Harassment, intimidation and bullying reporting
  
  
• District policies and expectations
  
  

🤷 Not Sure Who to Ask?

My student will be absent.
Attendance Office — 509-558-6207

I have a question about a grade or assignment.
Check PowerSchool and contact the classroom teacher.

I have a question about my student’s schedule.
School Counselor-Mrs. Mott

My student needs help adjusting or has a personal concern.
School Counselor-Mrs. Mott

I have a sports question.
Selkirk Athletics-Mrs. Gaylord

I have a club or activity question.
Clubs & Activities

I need to pay a fee or buy a yearbook.
PowerSchool → Purchases and Payments

I’m not receiving the Howling Herald or other school messages.
Check MyPowerHub and SchoolMessenger information.

I have a bus question.
CVSD Transportation

I have a Chromebook or login problem.
Contact Selkirk for technology assistance.

I still have no idea who to ask.
Call the Selkirk Main Office at 509-558-6200. We’ll help you find the right person.

🐺 Welcome to the Wolf Pack!

Starting at a new school comes with a lot of information, and you don’t need to figure everything out at once.

Start with the basics, stay connected through the Howling Herald and Selkirk social media, and encourage your student to find at least one way to get involved.

We’re glad you’re here.