Beresford School District 61-2

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

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!

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.

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.

Congratulations to Tavyn Tiedeman! Next year, Tavyn will continue her softball career at Mount Marty University.

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

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/2vhpDtm3KGtMtfyw9

During this Thanksgiving weekend, take a few moments to check out the Watchdog Foundation Newsletter. Go to: https://beresfordsd.edurooms.com/engage/watchdog-foundation/newsletters/fall-2025-newsletter

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!

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.

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.

We see you, Caleb Weiland. Congratulations on being named one of the University of South Dakota's 30 Under 30 in the area of Civic Trailblazer. Information obtained from https://www.usdalumni.com/alumni/30-under-30

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/2vhpDtm3KGtMtfyw9

Congratulations to Tiegen Nyhaug on signing his National Letter of Intent to play basketball at DWU next year!

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.

Join us Friday (11-14) and Saturday (11-15) @ 7:00 p.m. for "The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza," a comedy by Don Zolidis. The production will take place on the District Stage at Beresford Elementary School.

At the Monday, November 10 Beresford School Board of Education Meeting, we recognized many students for their efforts in various activities.

Congratulations to Lucas Anderson for his participation in the State Golf Meet; to All-State Choir representatives: Emma Andrews, Lillie Boden, Sophia Penn, Anna Latendresse, Izzy Beeson, Bellamy Westra, Hunter Penn, Colby Huot, Max Kinney, and Mobi Merriman; to Midwest Region Honor Choir representatives Max Kinney and Julia Kinney; to State Cross Country qualifiers: Ella Merriman, Molly O'Neil, Lillie Boden, Josh Merriman, Hunter Penn, Noah Halvorson, Eli Schaap, and Oliver Merriman; to State Competition Cheer team members: Reese Olson, Allie VanKekerix, Bellamy Westra, Lillie Boden, Isabella Stewart, Keelea Reiser, Harper Olson, Emory Ahlgrim, Maddie Samlaska, Addison Jensen, Emri Christensen, Jade Koch, Adelynn Schable, Natalie Baum, and Brynley Hansen.

We were not able to get a picture, but congratulations also to the Beresford Lions Club Peace Poster Contest winners: Harper Johnson (1st place), Jozi Bryant (2nd place), and Aubrie Simonsen (3rd place).

Although not every student was present, we congratulate you all for your outstanding achievements.

Join us tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. for our annual Veterans Day program (BHS Gymnasium). Please help us honor military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. The BHS NHS will host its Veterans Soup & Pie Social from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room.