3 days ago, DawgBone Entertainment
Congratulations to three of our Watchdogs on being selected to the 2026 Quad State Honor Band!!! Izzy Beeson, Brielle Bidne, and Max Kinney are representing Watchdogs proudly!
The event itself is January 30th and 31st on the USD campus in Vermillion.
#proudwatchdog
4 days ago, Thomas Merriman
Do you know someone who is Watchdog Hall of Fame worthy? If so, complete our online nomination form. Submitted nominations for the HoF remain active for review each year. To help us continue this tradition, we do need your help. Form due 2-15: https://forms.gle/2vhpDtm3KGtMtfyw9
6 days ago, Dustin Degen
Congratulations to our November Student of the Month Winners! These middle school students come to school each day with positive attitudes and strong work ethics. We appreciate your willingness to live the Watchdog Way! #proudwatchdog
6th grade winners: Edgar Gutierrez Montolongo and Abigail Kemner
7th grade winners: Layne Lattemore and Gracelyn Sorensen
8th grade winners: Kason Peterson and Adelyn Schable
11 days ago, Thomas Merriman
Come hungry for more than a win tonight as our Watchdogs take on Baltic in our home basketball opener, as After Prom is also having a tailgate! See the pics for more details and come cheer on our Watchdogs tonight!
11 days ago, Owen Reinalda
Concert Cancelled: Due to the travel conditions this evening, the High School and Middle School Band/Choir Concert scheduled for this evening (December 11) has been cancelled.
12 days ago, Thomas Merriman
Concert Postponed: Due to ice, 50+mph wind gusts, and potential blizzard like conditions this evening, the HS Band/Choir Concert initially scheduled for this evening 12/9 has been postponed. The concert will now be this Thursday 12/11 at 6pm with the JH concert to follow at 7pm.
14 days ago, Owen Reinalda
BES Concert will be lived streamed here at 7pm tonight!
15 days ago, Troy James
Congratulations to Tavyn Tiedeman! Next year, Tavyn will continue her softball career at Mount Marty University.
15 days ago, Dustin Degen
Scheduling Update: Tomorrows Girls Basketball game vs Dell Rapids has been postponed. The new date will be Thursday Jan. 15. (1/15/2026). JV - 6pm V - 7pm
18 days ago, Owen Reinalda
Do you know someone who is Watchdog Hall of Fame worthy? If so, complete our online nomination form. Submitted nominations for the HoF remain active for review each year. To help us continue this tradition, we do need your help. Form:
https://forms.gle/2vhpDtm3KGtMtfyw920 days ago, Dustin Degen
25 days ago, Dustin Degen
As we move into December soon, we are partnering with the community to help support local families in need. We will be supporting a Food & Hygiene Drive through our music department. Consider donating non-perishable food items or hygiene items when you come to our elementary school concert on December 8, our high school concert on December 9, or our middle school concert on December 11. Thank you for generously supporting our local families!
27 days ago, Thomas Merriman
Congrats to our 2025 Fall Big East Conference: All Conference Selections. The BEC does all conference for Volleyball and Football.
Volleyball - Tavyn Tiedeman, Kate Degen, Kennedy Merrigan
Football - Malachi James, Ashton Oberle, Ian Henderson, Hayden Homandberg, Cameron Mullinix
27 days ago, Owen Reinalda
If you're interested in participating in the Blood Drive on Monday 12/1 sponsored by our FFA sign up by noon tomorrow by calling the school at 605-763-2145.
28 days ago, Owen Reinalda

Awesome news from our Oral Interp and Debate Team!
Seven Beresford Students competed at the Region 1 Oral Interp Contest in Vermillion on Wednesday, Nov. 19 in Vermillion. Pictured in the back row l. to r. are Juliet Josko, Abby Cahoon, Henry Huether, Raiden Hanner, and Max Kinney. Front row includes Anna Andrews, Coach Ann Tornberg, and Isabelle Beeson. Isabelle Beeson double qualified for state in both Poetry and Storytelling. Max Kinney qualified in Humorous Interp. The State Contest will be held Dec. 5-6 at Watertown HS. Good luck at State, Izzy and Max.
19 schools competed in 23 events of Speech, Oral Interp, and Student Congress at the 2025 Harrisburg Roaritorium held Friday, Nov. 21 at Harrisburg HS. Beresford came home with first place in Class "A" Sweepstakes and had high enough points to place 6th out of the 19 schools against the AA schools. Individual winners included: Isabelle Beeson, first in Varsity Storytelling; Noah Peterson, Second in Novice Storytelling; Abby Cahoon, 3rd in Novice Storytelling; Abby Cahoon and Ojala Bartlett, Second in Novice Duet Acting; and Zooey Bartlett, Fifth in Novice Informative.
30 days ago, Thomas Merriman
about 1 month ago, Dustin Degen
Do you know someone who is Watchdog Hall of Fame worthy? If so, complete our online nomination form. Submitted nominations for the HoF remain active for review each year. To help us continue this tradition, we do need your help. Form:
https://forms.gle/2vhpDtm3KGtMtfyw9about 1 month ago, Dustin Degen
Congratulations to Tiegen Nyhaug on signing his National Letter of Intent to play basketball at DWU next year!
about 1 month ago, Troy James
Congratulations to Malachi James on his selection to the Class 11B All State Football Team! This is his 2nd year in a row as an All State Selection.
about 1 month ago, Owen Reinalda