Watchdogs host Tri-Valley today at 4:00 for Varsity Softball action with JV to follow at Jack Lawrence Field in Beresford. It is Youth Softball Night - Introductions will start shortly after 3:45 PM - Root Beer Floats after the Varsity game for Youth Players!
2 days ago, DawgBone Entertainment
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Congratulations to our Speech and Debate team for an amazing season. Special congrats to Sophia Coe, Emma Andrews, and Izzy Beeson for being named National Speech and Debate Academic All-Americans!

The Academic All American award recognizes high school students who have earned the degree of Superior Distinction (750 points); completed at least 5 semesters of high school; demonstrated outstanding character and leadership; and earned a GPA of 3.7 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).

Finally, we thank Mrs. Tornberg on her 38 years of coaching students! She will be missed as a coach, but her legacy of building and sustaining a program of quality remains!
5 days ago, Thomas Merriman
Team

Join us as we celebrate the careers of Mr. Jerry Carda, Mrs. Lois Savey, and Mrs. Ann Tornberg on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Bridges at Beresford. Light snacks, cake, coffee, and lemonade will be provided. At 4:30 p.m., there will be an awards presentation.

7 days ago, Dustin Degen
Carda, Savey & Tornberg
We’re excited to welcome our new basketball coaching staff to lead our programs!

Scott Ebert joins us as head girls basketball coach, bringing five years of head coaching experience and three years as an assistant here at Beresford, to go along with his 30 years of coaching and mentoring student-athletes from his time at Harrisburg and Beresford across basketball, track and field, and football. His leadership and experience will be a tremendous asset to our girls program.

Coach Carter Malone will take over as head boys basketball coach, coming from his current assistant role in Milbank and experience with the Dakota State women’s program. A 2021 Lake Preston graduate, he brings a strong mix of high school and collegiate coaching experience, and we’re excited for the energy and vision he’ll bring to our boys program.
9 days ago, Owen Reinalda
9 days ago, Troy James
1pm dismissal on Wed

Congratulations to junior Izzy Beeson! Izzy was elected to our SDHSAA Student Council Region (Spirit Point Region) board as Vice President. Sophomore Henry Huether will also serve on the Spirit Point board as our Beresford representative. They will help plan, coordinate, and run the Spirit Point Region conference for area student councils next fall. Congratulations!

12 days ago, Thomas Merriman
Stuco
Congratulations to RAMS wrestler Owen Serck on his signing with Dakota Wesleyan University (DWU) Wrestling!
12 days ago, Dustin Degen
RAMS
Owen
Congratulations to our middle school March Student of the Month winners:

8th grade:
Sonny St. Pierre
Aubrie Pibal

7th grade:
Greyson Reiser
Charlie Denton

6th grade:
Ryder Burian
John Lerseth
20 days ago, Thomas Merriman
Sotm
Congratulations to Bellamy Westra (Silver) and Allie VanKekerix (Bronze) for earning medals at STATE HOSA for the Health Care Issues Exam!
27 days ago, Dustin Degen
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BW and AV
Congratulations to Dr. Thomas Merriman! Dr. Merriman earned the 2026 Southeast Area Principals (SEAP) Values Driven Work Ethic award. #proudwatchdog(s)
29 days ago, Dustin Degen
Values Driven Work Ethic
The SDHSAA Visual Arts & Art Wars Team had a great time at State Art last weekend.

Pictured here are the team members from left to right: Amber Dann, Sophia Penn, Jaycie Ridley, Marcus Aasheim, Isabella Russo, Qeleigh Neuman, Micah James, Sophia Coe, Juliet Josko, Hailey Stephens, Kaitlyn Neumayr

Sophia Coe was one of eleven that qualified to compete at State Art Wars live. Micah James placed 1st in photography with his drone photo "B-town" and Sophia Penn placed 4th in 3D Sculpture. Our team placed 9th out of 15 State A Art teams.

Here is a link to our pieces:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1I0nKiiepZDcXpVFHTrSh83nmx1tLw5Ko?usp=sharing

Well done Watchdog Artists!
30 days ago, Thomas Merriman
team
Sophia
Micah
USD Dental Care will be coming to BSD. For more information, parents should refer to the email or contact their child’s school building. Thank you!
30 days ago, Troy James
USD DENTAL CARE AT BSD
Happening now...State Art Wars! Good luck to Sophia Coe as she competes in sculpture!
about 1 month ago, Owen Reinalda
Sophia Coe competes at State Art Wars
Good Luck to our State Visual Arts Gallery and live Art Wars contenders! The state event takes place on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
about 1 month ago, Dustin Degen
Roster of kids
Categories and kids
BHS Blood Drive (sponsored by the National Honor Society) -April 15 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
about 1 month ago, Dustin Degen
NHS Blood Drive
Congratulations to our February Middle School Students of the Month: Natalie Theel, Natalie Buum, Mackenna Hedeen, Kelson Peterson, Brayden Hansen, and Clayton Erickson.

These students are noticed for their character! Thanks for making our school a more positive place to learn!
about 1 month ago, Thomas Merriman
sotm

BERESFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT

REMINDER:

WEDNESDAY 4/1: IPM DISMISSAL

FRIDAY 4/3: NO SCHOOL

MONDAY 4/6: NO SCHOOL

RECORDATORIO:

MIÉRCOLES 4/1: SALIDA A LA 1:00 P. M.

VIERNES 4/3: NO HAY CLASES

LUNES 4/6: NO HAY CLASES

about 1 month ago, Troy James
Reminder

Beresford Kindergarten Round-up will be held on April 9 at 6pm. To sign up and learn more please go here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kO5AerfFwxhP6F-FfvbH6fX9KEtuTcE3xJSATeJidgY/edit?usp=sharing.

about 2 months ago, Troy James
Beresford School District -There will be a 2-hour late start on Monday, March 16, 2026. There will be no breakfast service or morning activities.
about 2 months ago, Dustin Degen
Congratulations to our State Wrestlers for another action-packed and memorable season. These athletes coaching staff were recognized during the Beresford School Board Meeting on March 9, 2026.

Congratulations to place winners Liam Moumy (106) - 5th place, Owen Serck (120) - 5th place, Dexton Miller (144) - 6th place, and Reese Olson (135) - 5th place. Congratulations also to state qualifiers Lillie Boden, Harper Olson, Sebastian Castillo, Bennet Farley, Kanin Klentz, and Caden Schurch.
2 months ago, Thomas Merriman
State wrestlers
Wrestling