Congratulations to Dr. Thomas Merriman! Dr. Merriman earned the 2026 Southeast Area Principals (SEAP) Values Driven Work Ethic award. #proudwatchdog(s)
1 day ago, Dustin Degen
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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!
2 days ago, Thomas Merriman
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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!
2 days ago, Troy James
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Happening now...State Art Wars! Good luck to Sophia Coe as she competes in sculpture!
4 days ago, Owen Reinalda
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Good Luck to our State Visual Arts Gallery and live Art Wars contenders! The state event takes place on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
6 days ago, Dustin Degen
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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.
7 days ago, Dustin Degen
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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!
16 days ago, Thomas Merriman
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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

17 days 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 1 month 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 1 month 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.
about 1 month ago, Thomas Merriman
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Spring stores are out. Time to update your Watchdog gear!
Track and Field Store: https://cfpromo.chipply.com/beresfordtf/?action=viewall - closes 3/8
Softball Store: https://beresfordsoftball2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/ - closes 3/10
about 1 month ago, Owen Reinalda
Come support the Watchdog Boys Basketball team in the first round of Region 4A tonight in Dakota Valley @ 7pm! If you can't make it in person to stream online follow this link. https://fan.hudl.com/usa/sd/north-sioux-city/organization/19940/dakota-valley-high-school Go Watchdogs!
about 1 month ago, Owen Reinalda
Emma Andrews, a BHS junior, received the State Runner Up Title in the 2026 American Legion Oratorical Contest held on February 22 in Chamberlain, SD. Emma was awarded a $1,000 Scholarship as state runner-up and a $500 scholarship as the District 7 Winner. District seven includes: Lake, Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha, Moody, and Union Counties.

Congratulations Emma!
about 1 month ago, Thomas Merriman
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Today wrapped up the State Wrestling Tournament. Congrats to our place winners!
Liam Moumy - 106 - 5th place
Owen Serck - 120 - 5th place
Dexton Miller - 144 - 6th place
Reese Olson - 135 - 5th place
Thank you to everyone in the BAH Wrestling program for another great year!
about 2 months ago, Owen Reinalda
Last week, we celebrated our January Middle School Students of the Month! Congratulations to these proud Watchdogs:

8th Grade: Kimberly Hernandez Garcia and Taelin Andrews

7th Grade: Ariana Ramos Flores and John Ivarsen

6th Grade: Keziah Schomberg and Kingston Blue Thunder
about 2 months ago, Thomas Merriman
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Region Wrestling wrapped up this evening and a congrats to all our Rams wrestlers that qualified for State next week!
Lillie Boden - 100lbs
Harper Olson - 125lbs
Reese Olson - 135lbs
Liam Moumy - 106lbs
Owen Serck - 120lbs
Sebastian Castillo - 126lbs
Bennett Farley - 132lbs
Dexton Miller - 144lbs
Kanin Klentz - 150lbs
Caden Schurch - 157lbs
about 2 months ago, Owen Reinalda
Congratulations to Hunter Penn, a BHS senior who signed a letter of intent continue his running career at The University of Sioux Falls! The cross country team celebrated with Hunter and his family today! We wish all our best to Hunter!
about 2 months ago, Thomas Merriman
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Congratulations to NHS Scholarship semifinalist -Ella Merriman! Chosen from nearly 16,000 applicants, the National Honor Society (NHS) announced that Ella Merriman, a high school senior at Beresford High School and a member of NHS, has been selected as an NHS Scholarship semifinalist. The scholarships recognize students who exemplify the four pillars of NHS membership: scholarship, service, leadership, and character.
about 2 months ago, Dustin Degen
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Girls Basketball will have youth night tomorrow night during our double-header versus EPJ. The girls will have a poster signing following the game. The girls basketball team will be also be running a tailgate with walking tacos!
2 months ago, Thomas Merriman
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