Selah Middle Vikings

08/24/2026

Our incredible student leaders, mentors and student council, have been hard at work preparing for the new school year.

08/24/2026

"In just a few short days we will be returning to our regular school schedule on August 31st, 2026. Please remember that the track and playground are closed to the public at 7:05 am on school days and become available again at 2:35pm. This includes dog walking. We remind all visitors to campus they need to check in at the office when visiting during school hours.

Certain facilities like the track and field areas are able to be reserved for public use, however many of the facilities are reserved for the exclusive use of our athletics department for after school sports. We are looking forward to seeing our students next Monday!"

08/18/2026

Selah Middle School Families,

We are excited to welcome students back for the first day of school on Monday, August 31. This year, we are introducing a staggered start designed to give our incoming sixth graders a successful transition to middle school.

Sixth Grade – 7:35 a.m.
Sixth-grade students will begin at the regular school start time of 7:35 a.m. Regular morning bus routes will operate for sixth-grade students.

For the first three hours of the day, sixth graders will have the building to themselves. This will give them time to:

Meet their teachers

Learn classroom routines and schoolwide expectations

Practice navigating the building and their schedules

Connect with WEB student mentors

Build relationships and ask questions

Become comfortable with middle school before the rest of our students arrive

The transition to middle school is a significant step. A larger building, multiple teachers, passing periods, lockers, and a new schedule can be a lot to navigate at once. Investing this time in our sixth graders reflects our commitment to putting students first and giving them the strongest possible start to middle school.

Seventh & Eighth Grade – 10:35 a.m.
Seventh- and eighth-grade students will begin school at 10:35 a.m.

Transportation will operate on a delayed schedule, with buses running approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes later than normal. Buses are expected to arrive in the Selah area during the 9:55–10:15 a.m. window, with SMS students arriving at school at approximately 10:10 a.m. or later.

We understand that some families may not be able to accommodate the delayed start. If a seventh- or eighth-grade student needs to arrive at the regular 7:35 a.m. start time, they may do so. We will have a supervised location and activities available until the regular day begins for them at 10:35 a.m.

All students will follow the regular dismissal schedule at the end of the day.

We believe this approach will give our newest Vikings a calmer, more confident start while allowing us to welcome all students back for a successful school year.

We can't wait to see everyone on August 31!

Brian Buehler
Principal
Selah Middle School

08/18/2026

Reminder: SMS Orientation — Monday, August 24
Selah Middle School Families,

Just a reminder that SMS Orientation is Monday, August 24, from 12:30–5:30 p.m. Orientation is for all students in grades 6–8 and is a great opportunity to get ready for the start of the school year.

During orientation, students and families can:

Pick up class schedules

Tour the school and find classrooms

Practice opening lockers

Take school pictures

Purchase ASB cards and yearbooks

Pay athletic fees and outstanding fines/fees

Get important back-to-school information

Orientation Times by Last Name:

A–E: 12:30–1:30 p.m.
F–J: 1:30–2:30 p.m.
K–O: 2:30–3:30 p.m.
P–Z: 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Open Time – All Students: 4:30–5:30 p.m.

If your assigned time does not work for your family, you are welcome to attend during the open session from 4:30–5:30 p.m.

We encourage families to complete online payments ahead of time when possible to make the orientation process quicker and easier.

Online payments can be made at the following website: https://wa-selah.intouchreceipting.com/

We look forward to seeing our students and families on August 24 and getting everyone ready for another great year at Selah Middle School!

Brian Buehler
Principal
Selah Middle School

The Online Payment System allows you to pay for your student's fines and fees, class fines and fees, and any other items related to your student's account. You can also reprint receipts, and view your student's payment history.

05/28/2026

The student council senators and representatives decided on the following days for our final spirit week of the year. Here are the days for your planning.

Spirit Week June 1-5

Monday, June 1st Pajama Day

Tuesday, June 2nd Matching Day : twins, triplets, etc. (hats okay)

Wednesday, June 3rd Students dress like teacher. Teacher dress like student.

Thursday, June 4th Sports Day (hats okay)

Friday, June 5th Beach Day (hats okay)

05/26/2026

Our incredible Selah choir performed their end-of-year concert, and then all of us in attendance had the treat of hearing the SHS choir and middle school perform together. We have some exceptionally talented vocalists here in Selah, and I know their friends, family, & of course our school staff were proud of them.

05/06/2026

A big thank you to Stone Church Selah for yesterday's pizza and to River Canyon Espresso for today's coffee from the staff of Selah Middle School. Carbs and caffeine definitely help fuel our efforts to care for and help make our amazing students successful!

05/05/2026

Attention 8th grade students, your parents fought for your right to party so you did not have to.
Come and join us June 5th!

05/04/2026

A huge thank you to the amazing families of our SMS students. We greatly appreciate being appreciated!

04/27/2026

10 Selah students participated although several more qualified. Daxton Dilude won 1st place overall taking home a check for $650. Joanna vs lorton placed 5th overall. Missing from picture was Penelope Shay. All participants received kindle fire 8 HD devices. Selah represented and dominated!!!!