Please take time to fill out this survey from the Department of Education regarding the CTE programs at Bennett County High School. The results go directly to the state, not the school. It takes 2-3 minutes.
Thank you.
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Summer school will be Summer Camps!
Come celebrate the retirement of Karen Goetzinger, Lonna Johnson, and Carol Risse on May 16, 2024 at 4:00 in the Activity Center!
The home golf meet scheduled for today has been canceled due to the weather.
This week, the National Honor Society presents six more Bennett County High School graduates.
Tegyn Kolb
Tegyn Kolb plans on going to the Professional Salon Academy in Rapid City. Her favorite memory in High School is her sophomore English class. One thing she would change about BCHS is the school spirit the kids have. Her biggest challenge is staying on task during Mr. Waln's class. Tegyn's biggest accomplishment is being the first state secretary for JAG. If she could explain her senioritis it would be doing enough work just to pass. Her favorite quote is “I make bad decisions frequently, It’s fun” -SZA. Finally, Tegyn 's biggest fear is her mum.
Claire Pearman
Claire Pearman plans on going to college to major in Education. Her favorite high school memory is her last homecoming game. Try to get involved and don’t be afraid to get out of your comfort zone is Claire’s advice to underclassmen. This year Claire was able to be a page at the State Capitol which is her biggest accomplishment. The biggest thing that surprised her in high school was the hard deadlines. Her biggest fear is snakes and her biggest high school pet peeve is when people don’t have school spirit. Her favorite quote is “Make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it.” -Taylor Swift.
Alison Novotny
Alison Novotny plans to go to the University of Sioux Falls and major in Biology. Her advice to underclassmen is to get your work done on time. Her biggest challenge throughout high school is staying up on her work. Alison’s biggest accomplishment was going to Hawaii for choir. The biggest surprise about high school for her is that it’s not as hard as you think as long as you keep up with your work. In ten years she sees herself out of school working at a job she likes. Her biggest high school pet peeve is people walking slowly in the hallways. Her favorite quote is “If you’re scared just be scarier than whatever is scarring you” -Thumper.
Dante Rascher
Dante Rasher plans on going to SDSU for civil engineering. His favorite memory at BCHS is senior year homecoming week. Get your work done, organize, and have fun, live life is Dante’s advice to underclassmen. His biggest challenge in high school was English and organization. Dante's biggest accomplishment is going to 4-H National Shooting Sports and All-Conference Football. Procrastinating is his major senioritis symptom. Something that surprised him about high school is how much fun you can have. Something that no one knows about him is that he’s left-handed. His favorite quote is “The older you get the more rules they’re gonna try to get you to follow. You just gotta keep livin' man, L-I-V-I-N.” -Matthew McConaughey
Taytlin Dillon
Taytlin Dillon’s plans after high school are to go to college and become a nurse. Her favorite qualities of a teacher is being loving, caring, and trustworthy. If there was one thing about Bennett County High School she could change it would be changing the school lunches because they aren’t that good. Her advice to underclassmen is to listen to their teachers because they are always right. Getting 2nd place in prepared speaking at State JAG is Taytlin’s biggest accomplishment. Taytlin’s biggest fear is not graduating.
Alex Yellow Boy
Alex Yellow Boy plans on working at Walmart or Menards for a few years and then going to college. His favorite BCHS memory is becoming a part of homecoming royalty as a Senior. Personality, helpfulness, and kindness are his favorite qualities of a teacher. You need to learn how to take one day at a time, cherish every moment you have, and just keep working hard, like one assignment at a time is his advice to underclassmen. Alex’s biggest accomplishment is being involved in Football for 4 years and just being a senior in general. His senioritis symptoms include lack of motivation, falling behind on homework, experiencing a low grade, and procrastination. “You will never know the value of every moment until it becomes a memory” -Dr. Seuss is his favorite quote.
Middle School SEL class did a zoom art class today with Abigail Ramsbottom from SDSU. She is the curator of education at the South Dakota Art Museum.
Tuesday, May 14th 8:30am MT/9:30am CST will be WGPC golf meet in Murdo. It will be a full 18 holes and students will be back before the music concert.
The JV/MS Stanley County Golf Meet is this Thursday, May 9.
Happy National Teacher Appreciation Week!
The middle school track meet at Todd County for tomorrow has been canceled.
A Shout Out to all BCSD teachers! Thanks for all you do!
Agenda for the special board meeting on May 6, 2024.
Track meet tomorrow in Kadoka has been cancelled.
From 3rd grade teacher Mrs. Taylor Risse:
Last week our 17 sweet + thoughtful students came up with a great idea... and of course I support them in all their crazy and fun ideas! 😂
They wanted to create a class business!! They had to work as a team to design a business plan, create their inventory, price their items, and sell. They learned how to count back money, use fractions and measurement in baking, and hard work to open a business! They sold art work, bookmarks, bracelets, garden art, baked goods, and lemonade!
Their hearts decided they should give half of the money earned to help someone in need and half for classroom supplies and activities.
We chose a local charity- where 50% will go to CHART! CHART is an organization that supports our community members battling cancer.
With the help of our supportive families, friends, and community members- our children were able to gave CHART $480.00!!
We are so thankful for everyone who rallied around the children to support them in making this idea come to life! ♥️
Now they know- if they put their minds to anything, big things can be accomplished!
If you haven’t joined Rooms, our family-teacher communication tool, sign up before the school year ends! Once you are enrolled, you won’t have to sign up again when the new school year begins! If you haven’t signed up yet, you should be receiving an invite via text today. You can select to sign up by email or phone. After you sign up, don't forget to download the school app and click Rooms in the bottom right-hand corner to communicate with your child's teacher!
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We proudly announce that Kesler Brunsch received 1st place in the Grade 7, Class III Essay contest for the South Dakota American Legion Auxiliary Essay Contest. He will move on to the National Competition. Great job, and Congratulations. Pictured with Ms. Jamie Schomp, his ELA teacher.
BCSD held an informational opt out April 30. Here is the hand out from the meeting. If you have any questions, please contact the business office
The following athletes will be headed to Howard Wood this weekend! Congrats and good luck!
Rush O'Neill: 110m hurdles, High jump
Tyce Gropper: 300m hurdles
Caysen Soderlin: Discus
Reagan O'Neill: 100m hurdles, 100m dash, Long jump
Peyson O'Neill: 100m hurdles, 300m hurdles
Harley Harris: Triple jump
BC Girls placed 1st at the meet today, April 29, with 106 points.
A reminder that the free sports physicals are this Wednesday starting at 9:30am. Packets are printed off at the school and students can bring those home to get signed. We need signed parent consent on the physical form in order to do a physical. Here is a link to the documents as well:
https://www.sdhsaa.com/Forms/ATH-PhysicalExamsENG.pdf