Congratulations to Lois Savey, Ann Tornberg, and Jerry Carda on their retirement from education! Together, they account for 68 years of local experience! All three have had a tremendous impact on countless individuals in our community. We wish them all our best as they begin a new adventure.
What a week so far! On Monday, we recognized State HOSA and State FFA participants and winners at our school board meeting. We also hosted our Senior awards night! On Tuesday, our 6-12
Choirs held their spring concert (seniors pictured). On Wednesday, our seniors walked the halls of the elementary in their caps and gowns (and played with the parachute one last time).
Choirs held their spring concert (seniors pictured). On Wednesday, our seniors walked the halls of the elementary in their caps and gowns (and played with the parachute one last time).
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
Early Release
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!
Congratulations to RAMS wrestler Owen Serck on his signing with Dakota Wesleyan University (DWU) Wrestling!
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
8th grade:
Sonny St. Pierre
Aubrie Pibal
7th grade:
Greyson Reiser
Charlie Denton
6th grade:
Ryder Burian
John Lerseth
Congratulations to Bellamy Westra (Silver) and Allie VanKekerix (Bronze) for earning medals at STATE HOSA for the Health Care Issues Exam!
Congratulations to Dr. Thomas Merriman! Dr. Merriman earned the 2026 Southeast Area Principals (SEAP) Values Driven Work Ethic award. #proudwatchdog(s)
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!
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!
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!
Happening now...State Art Wars! Good luck to Sophia Coe as she competes in sculpture!
Good Luck to our State Visual Arts Gallery and live Art Wars contenders! The state event takes place on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
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.
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!
These students are noticed for their character! Thanks for making our school a more positive place to learn!
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
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.