Elementary School parents are asked to pickup their child's learning materials between 2-6 p.m. today (Monday, March 23). Parents are asked to pull up to the Student Commons. A staff member will greet you and bring your child's learning bag to your vehicle. https://5il.co/e135
Our "Alternative Education Plans and E-Learning Opportunities" will begin today (Monday, March 23). Students in grades 6-12 are asked to check their school email at 9:00 this morning. Please refer to Dr. Degen's letter at the following link. https://5il.co/e128
Governor Noem announced today that all schools in SD will be closed for one more week, March 23-27. Our District is working on flexible and online learning opportunities for our students. This step is being taken in order to stay ahead of the spread of the coronavirus.
Due to the COVID-19 concern and the importance of social distancing at this time, our BHS Jr./Sr. Prom that was scheduled for Saturday, March 28 has been postponed. A new date has yet to be set.
While school is closed due to COVID-19, the Beresford School is working directly with families in need to secure food to feed their child(ren). If you are looking to assist, please consider a financial contribution.
After considering all aspects of the COVID-19 situation, Governor Kristi Noem is recommending that all schools in SD be closed next week, March 16-20. This step is being taken in order to stay ahead of the spread of the coronavirus. As a result, there will be NO SCHOOL next week!
Due to the health and safety concerns related to the coronavirus, we are postponing and/or cancelling school district activities for next week, as well as limiting out-of-district travel, and visitors in our schools. Please read the full letter. https://5il.co/doio
We understand that the coronavirus is creating anxiety and concern. Our top priority continues to be the health and well-being of our students, staff, and patrons of our District. Our District is taking additional precautions to clean, disinfect, and sanitize our schools.
Did you know? For the 19-20 school year, 82% of our seniors earned a silver, gold, or platinum National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), compared to the state average of 70.6%. The assessment includes applied math, graphic literacy, and workplace documents.
Congratulations to our State Debate Award Winners!
Caleb Weiland: finalist in Extemporaneous Speaking; placed 2nd.
Gavin Bautista: finalist in Extemporaneous Speaking; placed 4th.
Christian Mayberry who also placed 7th place in Original Oratory.
The Beresford School District continues to follow the guidance from the CDC, SD Dept. of Health, and the SD Dept. of Education related to COVID-19, or coronavirus. Following are resources from the CDC and SD DOH.
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Congratulations to our State Debate students: Caleb Weiland was a finalist in Extemp. Speaking and placed 2nd in Domestic Extemp; Gavin Bautista was a finalist in Extemp. Speaking and placed 4th in Intl. Extemp.; and Christian Mayberry placed 7th place in Original Oratory!
Good luck to our BHS Instrumental Music students today as they will be competing in the Region I Solo and Ensemble Contest at Lennox High School!
Did you know? Eighty percent (80%) of our 2019 graduating seniors enrolled in post-secondary (two-year or four-year) education programs.
Join us Monday, March 16, 2020, from 4:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. for our annual pork dinner ($9.00 for a meal). Please note the following change to our concert plans. Our BMS concert is at 6:00 p.m. (gym), and our BHS concert is at 7:15 p.m. (gym).
Did you know? Based on our District’s 18-19 Report Card, 77% of BHS graduates are college and career ready, compared to the state average of 48%, based on data compiled by the SD Department of Education.
Did you know? Based on our District’s 18-19 Report Card, 82% of BHS graduates are assessment ready, compared to the state average of 56%, based on data compiled by the SD Department of Education.
Good luck to our students who will be competing in the State Debate and Individual Events Tourney in Huron on March 6-7: seniors Gavin Bautista and Caleb Weiland, junior Johnathan Carlson, sophomore Christian Mayberry, 8th grader Levi Gillespie, and 7th grader Max Josko!
Did you know? Based on our District’s 18-19 Report Card, 88% of BHS graduates are college coursework ready, compared to the state average of 68%, based on data compiled by the SD Department of Education.
Did you know? Our 2019 BHS graduates had an average ACT composite score of 22.6 compared to the state average of 21.6. Our BHS graduates had sub-test scores higher than the state averages in all four areas tested—English, Math, Reading, and Science.