Dear Parents, Students, and Staff: Winter weather is here and winter driving can be extremely hazardous at times due to poor road conditions or reduced visibilities from heavy or blowing snow. As a result, our District wants to communicate winter weather preparedness information to you, your children, and our staff. The safety of our students, staff,... READ MORE >
Beresford’s 21st Annual Frostbite 4, South Dakota’s Premier Winter Road Race will be held at Beresford High School on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. This year’s Frostbite 4 will benefit the Beresford Athletic Booster Club. The Frostbite 4 has been a primary fundraiser for the Beresford Athletic Booster Club whose mission is to support and... READ MORE >
The Watchdog Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for the Watchdog Hall of Fame Class of 2020. The Watchdog Hall of Fame recognizes and honors the accomplishments and outstanding character of individuals in the four pillar areas of Academics/Achievement, Fine Arts, Athletics, and Distinguished Service. Individuals will be recognized for their outstanding... READ MORE >
The First Annual Beresford Community Band and Choir Christmas Concert will be held on Sunday, December 8 at 4:00 p.m. in the Beresford High School Gym. If you love to sing and/or play your instrument, we would love to have you join us, as all are welcome! We will practice together the day of the concert. Rehearsals will take in the high school gym from... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Beresford FFA Chapter on an outstanding performance at the November 18 District Leadership Development Events at Parker. The following FFA members and teams placed at the District Contest. The Junior Parli Pro Team received third place. Team members are Alex Quartier, Macy Quartier, Chloe Hazel, Haleigh Stene, Josie DeLay,... READ MORE >
The Beresford School District, Beresford VFW, and Beresford American Legion will host a Veterans Day Program in the Beresford High School Gym on Monday, November 11 at 2:00 p.m. Prior to the program, the Beresford High School National Honor Society will host a soup and pie luncheon for our veterans and their families at 12:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the BHS Watchdog Marching Band on a great weekend of competitions! On Saturday, October 5, the Band arrived at 5:45 a.m. and traveled to Sioux Falls for the Festival of Bands to compete in Class “A” against bands from Minnesota, Iowa and South Dakota. The BHS Marching Band earned first place by scoring 10.3 more points more than the... READ MORE >
Screening America will be conducting a Young Hearts Screening on Thursday, October 10th at Beresford High School in its athletic training room. Thousands of young people needlessly die each year from Sudden Cardiac Death. This potentially life-saving screening is $89, and is open to anyone between the ages of 12-34, not just athletes. If you have more than... READ MORE >
3rd Annual Watchdog Marching Festival Parade Line Up September 27, 20199:45 a.m.Downtown Beresford 1. Menno HS – CLASS A Director: Candace Peterson Number of Students in Band: 57 2. Dell Rapids St. Mary HS – CLASS A Director: Joni Smith Number of Students in Band: 31 3. Montrose HS – CLASS... READ MORE >
The new 10-year BHS Alumni Album inserts for the classes of 2010-2019 are available in the school district business office at 301 W. Maple St. Please bring in your alumni album and we will place the insert in your booklet. There is no charge as the BHS All-School Reunion Committee has paid for the updates. If you do not have a BHS Alumni Album... READ MORE >
Following our the Homecoming festivities for Monday through Saturday, September 23-28: On Monday, the Junior/Senior Girls Powder Puff football game will take place at 2:30 at the football stadium. Also on Monday evening, our Coronation program will take place at 7:00 in the BHS gym, followed by the burning of the “V.” On Tuesday, the Junior/Senior Ironman... READ MORE >
The Watchdog Education Foundation will host a Homecoming/Community Pork Loin Barbeque tailgate during Beresford High School’s Homecoming festivities on Friday, September 27 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Cortland Carnes Stadium Picnic Shelter. The Barbeque will take place prior to the football game between the Beresford Watchdogs and the Elk Point-Jefferson... READ MORE >
Roger Webb Price was born on September 3, 1926 in Spirit Lake, Iowa, the youngest of four children of Lloyd and Eva Webb Price. Though he always considered himself of humble origins, both sides of his family had deep American roots. They could count six ancestors who came to America in 1620 aboard the Mayflower, one of whom had previously spent five years... READ MORE >
Natalie (Carda) Board, a 2005 BHS graduate, was a stellar student-athlete at Beresford High School and she earned seventeen varsity letters in the sports of Volleyball, Cross Country, Basketball, and Track and Field. She was also involved in Band, Girls’ State, National Honor Society, Kennel Club, Student Government, Quiz Bowl, Debate, Fellowship of... READ MORE >
Mr. Kenneth Bonte graduated from Garretson High School in 1968. He then attended Worthington State Junior College in Minnesota for two years. At Worthington, he played safety in football and there, he was introduced to the sport of wrestling. In his second year at Worthington, he qualified for the National Junior College Wrestling Tourney. Mr. Bonte then... READ MORE >
The 1978-79 Watchdog Boys Basketball Team had an outstanding season under Head Coach Jim Sorensen and Assistant Coach Jim Babb, compiling a record of 24-2. Their team captain, chosen by the players, was David Mohr. The Watchdog Basketball team was fortunate to have a 12-man team where everyone worked for one another. Whether it was in practice or during a... READ MORE >
Mr. Dennis Hegg graduated from Dell Rapids High School in 1964, received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Augustana College in 1968, and his Master of Music degree from the University of South Dakota in 1976. Mr. Hegg taught for 33 years in public schools at Baltic, Beresford, Dell Rapids, and Madison. He elevated the Beresford High School Band to... READ MORE >
Mrs. Sharon Olbertson earned her Bachelor of Arts in Education from Mount Marty College in Yankton, SD. She earned her Master of Arts in English from the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, SD in 1969. She is a professional learner and has taken many graduate courses, earning credits in literature, writing, brain-based learning, and certification in... READ MORE >
Dr. Peter Larsen is 1997 graduate of Beresford High School. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD and his Masters of Science (Biology) and PhD (Zoology) degrees from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX. Dr. Larsen was a postdoctoral researcher and senior research scientist at Duke University... READ MORE >
The Third Annual Watchdog Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony will be held during Homecoming weekend on Saturday, September 28 at the Beresford Elementary Gym. The meal will be catered by Chef Dominique’s and will be served at 6:00 p.m. The program will follow at 7:00 p.m. The Watchdog Hall of Fame Class of 2019 includes six individuals and one... READ MORE >
Dear Beresford School District Bus Families, We hope you had an enjoyable summer with your family. I know that we are excited for the new school year! The purpose of this letter is to communicate important bus information to your family. The Beresford School District provides transportation for students in grades Junior Kindergarten through the... READ MORE >
SURPLUS VEHICLE FOR SALE BY SEALED BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Beresford School Board is accepting sealed bids for the sale of the following surplus school vehicle: 1999 Ford E150 Van, VIN# 1FMRE11W8XHC30250 Sealed bids must be received in the Beresford School District Business... READ MORE >
Dear Students, Parents and Community Members: Welcome to the 2019-20 school year! We hope that all of you had a great summer and are excited for the new school year. On Monday, August 19, the Elementary School Open House will be held from 5:30-7:00 p.m. and the Middle School/High School Open House from 6:30-8:00 p.m. The first day of school... READ MORE >
Our District will welcome sixteen new staff members for the 19-20 school year, including some familiar faces: Mrs. Marysa VanVoorst—Junior Kindergarten Teacher, Miss Ann Marie Anderson—First Grade Teacher, Miss Gina Soukup—First Grade Teacher, Miss Courtney Cowan—Second Grade Teacher, Ms. Rosalyn... READ MORE >
Following is a month-to-month summary of the Board adopted 2019-20 school calendar: August: School with students will start on Wednesday, August 21. The pre-school in-service day for staff will be held on Monday, August 19 and the teacher work day will be held on Tuesday, August 20. There will be no school for students on Friday, August 30 as there... READ MORE >
Caleb Weiland, an incoming senior at Beresford High School, has been selected as a senator for American Legion Boys Nation in the Washington, D.C. area, July 19-26. Weiland is the first Beresford student to be selected for Boys Nation.Boys Nation is an annual American Legion program that includes civic training, leadership development and a focus on... READ MORE >
Nutritious free meals are available for children and teens 18 and younger at many locations throughout the summer months. To find the location nearest to you, visit: Find Summer Meals READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Watchdog Girls Track and Field Team on their 5th place finish and Boys Track and Field Team on their 4th place finish at the State “A” Track and Field Championships held in Tea and Sioux Falls on May 24-25! State Champion... READ MORE >
On the morning of Tuesday, May 21 the Beresford School District honored its staff for their years of dedicated service at a Recognition Breakfast. The District also honored their four retirees after school on May 21 at an Open House at the Bridges. The following staff members were honored with retirement and service awards for their commitment to the... READ MORE >
Good luck to our Girls’ and Boys’ Track and Field Teams as they compete in the 2019 State “A” Track and Field Meet on Friday and Saturday, May 24-25. On Friday, State “A” schools will compete at Tea Area High School with field events beginning at 9:30 a.m. and running events at 10:00 a.m. On Saturday, all three classes will compete at Howard Wood Field in... READ MORE >
The Beresford High School Class of 2019 Commencement will be held on Saturday, May 18 at 2:00 p.m. in the Beresford High School gymnasium. Please click on the following link for a copy of the program: https://5il.co/7qyk READ MORE >
Each year the Vermillion Valley Council of the South Dakota Literacy Association (SDLA) participates in the following literacy contests: Young Authors’ Extravaganza, Poetry Cabaret, Young Illustrators’ Extravaganza, and Reading Challenge. Numerous entries from Beresford students were selected from among entries submitted by area schools to represent the... READ MORE >
The Beresford School District will host a Retirement Open House to celebrate fantastic endings and new beginnings for Mrs. Dawn Coggins, Ms. Pam Conklin, Mrs. Ginny Gustad, and Mr. Kevin Nelson! Together, they have 123 years (90 in Beresford) of dedication, innovation, and making a difference in the lives of children! Their Retirement Open House will be held on... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Beresford High School FFA Chapter and students on a great showing at the State FFA Convention and Contests held at South Dakota State University in Brookings on April 7-9, 2019! The BHS FFA Chapter received 2nd place overall in the National Chapter Award! The Beresford High School FFA Chapter received 1st place in the... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Beresford High School Debate Team on their 3rd place finish at the State “A” Tourney held at Sioux Falls O’Gorman High School on March 1-2! Emelye Josko and Gavin Bautista were finalists in International Extemp. Caleb Weiland was a semi-finalist in Lincoln-Douglas debate. Emelye Josko and Ty Regehr were quarter-finalists in public... READ MORE >
BHS Jr./Sr. Prom—Saturday, March 30Group Pictures Seniors 4:15 pm Juniors 4:45 pm Sophomore 4:45/5:00 pmBethesda Jrs./Srs. that want to do the walk-through at Bethesda 5:30 pmHigh School Gym 6:15 pm—JUNIOR CLASS picture in front of the Prom decorations ... READ MORE >
Congratulations to our high school and middle school artists whose artwork was selected to be exhibited at the State Visual Arts Gallery in the Class “A” division at the state basketball tourneys in Rapid City on March 14-16! Thirty-seven schools and 330 art pieces were represented in the State Class “A” division. Drawing—Sami Schumacher—Grade... READ MORE >
The Beresford School District will join districts across the state thanking school board members for their leadership and service to our local school district and community during South Dakota School Board Recognition Week, February 18-22, 2019. South Dakota School Board Recognition Week is the time to recognize the women and men who dedicate their time and... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the BHS Varsity Girls Basketball Team on winning the Big East Conference Tourney Championship!In the first round on Thursday, January 24 at Baltic, the Watchdogs defeated the Baltic Lady Bulldogs by the score of 80-19.In the second round on Friday, January 25 at Baltic, the Watchdogs defeated the Flandreau Fliers by the score of 60-53.In the... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Beresford High School One Act Play cast and crew on qualifying for the State One Act Festival! On January 22 at the Region One Act Play Contest at Mount Marty College in Yankton, BHS received a Superior ranking, in which all three judges awarded BHS 1st place! Congratulations to Kaylen Hoffbeck, Makayla Nelson, Caleb Weiland, Gabe... READ MORE >
Beresford’s 20th Annual Frostbite 4 will be held at Beresford High School on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. This year’s Frostbite 4 will benefit the Beresford Athletic Booster Club and other worthwhile causes in the Beresford community. The Frostbite 4 has been a primary fundraiser for the Beresford Athletic Booster Club whose mission is to... READ MORE >
The Watchdog Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for the Watchdog Hall of Fame Class of 2019. The Watchdog Hall of Fame recognizes and honors the accomplishments and outstanding character of individuals in the four pillar areas of Academics/Achievement, Fine Arts, Athletics, and Distinguished Service. Individuals will be recognized for their outstanding... READ MORE >
Dear Parents, Students, and Staff: Winter weather is here and winter driving can be extremely hazardous at times due to poor road conditions or reduced visibilities from heavy or blowing snow. As a result, our District wants to communicate winter weather preparedness information to you, your children, and our staff. The safety of our students, staff,... READ MORE >
Congratulations to BHS senior Blake Peterson on signing his national letter of intent to play football for the Iowa State University Cyclones of the Big XII Conference! Recently, Blake was named to the Class 11B All-State and Argus Leader Elite 45 Football Teams as a defensive end! Best wishes Blake! GO CYCLONES! READ MORE >
Congratulations to the following students who represented Beresford Middle School and High School at the Region I Honor Band Concert in Yankton on Tuesday, November 20: Chandler Sims, Jackson Heiberger, Kaitlyn Ellis, Kaden Petersen, and Hannah Josko! Our Beresford High School Band Director is Mr. Brian Lemaster and our Beresford Middle School Band Director is... READ MORE >
Congratulations to BHS seniors Sydney Nelson and Alec Atwood on signing their National Letters of Intent! Sydney will be playing Softball at Minnesota State University at Mankato! Alec will be running Cross Country and Track and Field for the University of South Dakota! READ MORE >
BHS Unsung Heroes - By Rachel O’Kane, Administrative Assistant Everyday heroes. We seem to hear that term frequently, but how often does that term hit close to home? On November 12, members of the FFA Chapter attended the District CDE competition in Parker. The teams and individuals had been working hard for that night, hoping to advance onto the... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Beresford High School FFA Chapter on an outstanding performance at the Districts held in Parker on November 12! A number of teams and individuals have qualified for the State Contest in Pierre in December. The top two teams and top three individuals in the District advanced to State. Qualifiers for State The Agricultural... READ MORE >
The following is a public health message from the SD Department of Health. Parents and teens need to talk about e-cigarette use and know the facts. The use of any tobacco product is unsafe for young people. The newest e-cigarettes are shaped like flash drives and are being used at alarming rates by teens. JUUL and MarkTen Elite are two popular... READ MORE >
The Beresford School District in conjunction with the Beresford VFW and Beresford American Legion will host a special day of recognition and program to honor our veterans. The Veterans Day Program will be held on Monday, November 12, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. in the Beresford High School Gym. Veterans Day Program Beresford High School Gym Monday, November 12,... READ MORE >
The State XC Meet was held on Saturday, October 20 at Yankton Trails Park in Sioux Falls. Our Varsity Boys Team advanced by placing 2nd and the Varsity Girls Team advanced by placing 3rd in the Region 3A Meet at Lennox on Thursday, October 11th. At the State Meet, Senior Alec Atwood was the Class “A” individual champion, in one of the greatest... READ MORE >
The SDHSAA has chosen to make tickets available online through GoFan for this week’s 1st round Class 11B playoff game between your Beresford Watchdogs and Sioux Falls Christian Chargers. Please click on the following link to purchase playoff tickets: https://gofan.co/app/events/37948. Adult tickets are $7 each and student tickets are $5 each. Convenience fees... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the BHS Marching Band on their outstanding performance at the Sioux Valley Marching Festival on Friday, October 12! They placed 1st in Class A and had the top overall score out of 17 bands!! Congratulations to the BHS Marching Band on their 1st place finish in the Class A division of the Festival of Bands in Sioux Falls on Saturday, October 6. ... READ MORE >
Congratulations to our BHS Cross Country Teams on an outstanding performances at the Big East Conference Cross Country Meet at the River Ridge Golf Course in Garretson on Thursday, October 4. It was a cold and rainy day but for the second consecutive year, the Varsity Boys XC Team won the Big East Conference Championship! The Varsity Boys had a perfect team score... READ MORE >
The second annual Watchdog Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony was held during Homecoming weekend on the evening of Saturday, September 29 at the Bridges at Beresford. Nine graduates of Beresford High School were inducted into the Watchdog Hall of Fame Class of 2018 in the pillars of Academics/Achievement, Fine Arts, Athletics, and Distinguished... READ MORE >
Screening America will be conducting a Young Hearts Screening on Thursday, October 11th at Beresford High School in its athletic training room. Thousands of young people needlessly die each year from Sudden Cardiac Death. This potentially life-saving screening is $89, and is open to anyone between the ages of 12-34, not just athletes. If you have more than... READ MORE >
At their August 13 meeting, the Beresford School Board approved an $11 million bond resolution for the Watchdog Legacy Project. The Watchdog Legacy Project includes the Grace Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Student Commons/Lobby, Auxiliary Gym, and Community-access Fitness Center. The Bond Election will be held on Tuesday, October 2 at the Beresford... READ MORE >
The Watchdog Education Foundation will host a Community Pork Loin Barbeque tailgate during Beresford High School’s Homecoming festivities on Friday, September 28 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Cortland Carnes Stadium. The Barbeque will take place prior to the football game between the Beresford Watchdogs and the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies at 7:00 p.m. Along with... READ MORE >
The Watchdog Legacy Project Committee and the Beresford School District would like to thank the following individuals, organizations, and businesses for their cash donations and pledges to support the Watchdog Legacy Project’s Community Capital Campaign: Avera, $250,000 Beresford Area Foundation, $219,000 Sioux Corporation, $100,000 Watchdog... READ MORE >
The second annual Watchdog Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony will be held during Homecoming weekend on Saturday, September 29 at 6:00 p.m. at the Bridges at Beresford. There will be a catered dinner at 6:00 p.m. and a program and induction ceremony will follow at 7:00 p.m. There will also be a social afterwards at the Bridges. The Watchdog Hall of... READ MORE >
The Beresford School District will host a Watchdog Legacy Project Community Informational Presentation at the Beresford Elementary School Student Commons/Gymnasium during its regular school board meeting on Monday, September 10 at 7:00 p.m. Please click on the following link for a comprehensive summary of the Watchdog Legacy Project from its onset two and... READ MORE >
At their August 13 meeting, the Beresford School Board approved an $11 million bond resolution for the Watchdog Legacy Project—Grace Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Students Commons/Lobby, Auxiliary Gym, and Community-access Fitness Center. The bond election will be held on Tuesday, October 2 at the public library. Polls will be open from... READ MORE >
The Beresford School District would like to welcome the following new staff members for the 2018-19 school year. Back Row (left to right): Miss Tory McCreary, Kindergarten Miss Hillary Paulson, HS Science Mr. Dalton Hannasch, HS Spanish IAM Ms. Marge Johnson, MS/HS Lunch Clerk Front Row (left to right): Miss Courtney Cowan, 1st Grade IAM Miss... READ MORE >
The Beresford School District would like to welcome the following co-teacher candidates from the University of South Dakota who will be teaching the following grades and subjects during the 2018-19 school year. Back Row (left to right): Mr. Andrew Gray—MS P.E. & Health (Mr. Coy) Mr. Jacob Meyer—5th Grade (Mrs. Sara DeLay) Mr. Joseph... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Beresford Cross Country Teams on a great performance at the Beresford Invite on Friday, August 24! Twenty-six teams and 527 runners completed their 5K, 4K, and 3K courses. In the Varsity Girls division, there were 71 runners. Beresford placed 4th as a team behind Luverne, Sioux Falls Christian, and Lennox. Beresford’s Varsity... READ MORE >
Watch the Beresford Watchdogs LIVE all season long! The Beresford School District will be using NFHS Network to broadcast all games played in the Beresford High School Main Gymnasium this school year. In the past The Cube was used as a host site to webcast such games. However, The Cube is no longer in existence as of May, 2018. Schools in the area and... READ MORE >
During the past two and one-half years, our District, school board, and members of our two planning committees have met, researched, toured facilities, and studied the needs for school and community programming. The results of these efforts is what we call the Watchdog Legacy Project. During the past five weeks, this information has been shared in the... READ MORE >
There is also a need in our District and community for a ground level access fitness center that is available for student, athlete, and community use that will include state-of-the-art cardio equipment, weight equipment, and an area for aerobics and other fitness-related training. Over the past ten years, our District and Parks, Recreation, and... READ MORE >
In order to accommodate the needs of our District and community programming and its ever-growing demands for court time for middle school and high school athletic programs, practices, and games; youth athletic teams; sports camps; Parks, Recreation, and Community Education (PRCE) activities, events, and open gym; and community groups, additional gym space is... READ MORE >
The student commons/lobby will triple the size of our existing lobby and it will include a secure entrance to our school, as well as a mutually shared space for student lunch, athletic/ performing arts center events, and intermissions. The lobby will include a new set of restrooms and concessions as well. The student commons/lobby will house our Watchdog... READ MORE >
At their February 12, 2018 meeting, the Beresford School Board gave their unanimous support and officially named the future Performing Arts Center, the Grace Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Mrs. Grace (Kylling) Kennedy was born with the gift of music. She recognized, appreciated, and shared this gift throughout her life. She began taking... READ MORE >
At the June 11th, 2018 Beresford School Board meeting, Clif Carnes was recognized for his nine years of dedication and service on the Beresford School Board (2009-2018). Clif is pictured with his niece, Ashley Sharpe, who was recently elected to the School Board, and will begin her three-year term on July 9th. Also pictured is Board President Deb Bergland,... READ MORE >