Belle Fourche School District

BELLE FOURCHE SCHOOL DISTRICT Thursday, August 17th - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL South Park Elementary (Grades 1-4) August 17th - Full day of school 8:00 am - 3:20 pm Breakfast and lunch served at South Park Middle School (Grades 5-8) August 17th - Full day of school 7:50 am - 3:43 pm Breakfast and lunch served at Middle School High School (Grades 9-12) August 17th - 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students will report from 7:50 am - 11:15 am 9th grade students will report from 12:15 pm - 3:37 pm No breakfast or lunch served at the High School on August 17 North Park Elementary (Kindergarten) students - a staggered start for Kindergarten students only as follows: Kindergarten students with a last name that begins with letters A-K, your first day of school will be August 17th. This will be a full day of school, 8:10 am. – 3:10 pm. and you will not have school on August 18. Kindergarten students with a last name that begins with letters L-Z, your first day of school will be on August 18th. This will be a full day of school, 8:10 am – 3:10 pm and you will not have school on August 17th. Starting in smaller groups allows us to get to know your child and help the transition to school go as smoothly as possible. Following the staggered start, ALL Kindergarten students will attend every day beginning August 21st, North Park: 8:10 am – 3:10 pm Breakfast and lunch served at North Park All families can use EZSchoolPay.com to put money on your student lunch accounts and you can monitor what they buy or bring money to any school secretary to put funds in accounts. REMEMBER to complete a new Free and Reduced Meal Application for the new school year. Thank you.

The Back-to-School Newsletter is posted on our District website (bellefourche.k12.sd.us - make sure the school is selection as Belle Fourche School District under the school selection, then select Documents - select Parents). Please note on the last page of the newsletter about the calendar revisions. Thank you and have a great rest of the summer!!

Below is the link to watch the 2023 Internet Safety presentation done in April. https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/belle-fourche-high-school-belle-fourche-sd/evt4e0aba606f

Dismissal times for May 25, 2023 (last day of school): North Park – 10:45 AM South Park – 11:10 AM Middle School – 11:30 AM High School – 11:40 AM The busses will run according to this schedule. No lunch will be served on the 25th.

Good Evening Parents: On Tuesday, April 25, there will be an Internet Crimes Against Children presentation for both high school and middle school students. There will also be a session for parents at 6 pm at the Belle Fourche Rec Center. The session for parents is for adults only and there will be childcare available at the rec center.

No school for students on Monday, April 24th. Monday is a Professional Development day for teachers. There will be a regular school day on Friday, April 28th. Thank you.

Class of 2003 Reunion - 20 years!

2 hour late start tomorrow, Wednesday, April 5th. Buses will run on plowed roads only. Thank you.

Virtual school day tomorrow for Belle Fourche Schools. No in person school or activities for Tuesday, April 4th.

NOTICE OF VACANCY Belle Fourche Middle School Secretary (starting with School Year 23-24 but will have training in April or May) As per experience and salary schedule. ($11 - $15 per hour) Application to Include: District Application (DO NOT apply online) Resume Application Deadline: April 18, 2023 CONTACT: Robin Waggener Administrative Assistant Belle Fourche School District 2305 13th Avenue Belle Fourche, SD 57717 (605) 723-3355 ext. 1 robin.waggener@k12.sd.us The Belle Fourche School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Parents/Guardians: Welcome! Our school has just granted you access to GoGuardian Parent, a mobile app designed to provide parents/guardians insight and control over their student's online activity when on school-managed devices and accounts. Set up your free account and find more information here: https://www.bellefourche.k12.sd.us/o/bfsd/page/goguardian-information

Two hour late start for Thursday, February 23. Buses will travel where possible.

Virtual learning day on Wednesday, February 22, for Belle Fourche.

Two hour late start for Belle Fourche tomorrow, February 15th due to weather conditions.

Belle Fourche School District is seeking hard working, motivated individuals for our nighttime cleaning team. Hours 3-11 pm. No experience necessary, full-time or part-time positions available. Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation to and from work. Must be able to pass a background check. Responsibilities include: Sweep or vacuum and/or damp mop hard surface floors and carpeted floors. Clean restrooms. Work effectively with other team members. Operate and maintain equipment such as vacuum cleaners. Remove trash from containers. Clean gyms after activities. Occasional snow removal. Must be able to lift and or move 50 pounds, and other duties as per job description. Please direct any questions to: Tommy Coyle at (605) 723-3360 Starting wage - $14.00. Benefits available: Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement benefits, Vacation Leave and Sick Leave. Application to Include: District Application Application Deadline: Open until filled. DO NOT APPLY ONLINE....... Pick up application from: Robin Waggener Administrative Assistant Belle Fourche School District 2305 13th Avenue Belle Fourche, SD 57717 or email robin.waggener@k12.sd.us or call 605-723-3355 ext. 1 for an application The Belle Fourche School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

KINDERGARTEN SCREENING Monday, March 13, 2023 Time: 8 am to 3 pm at North Park Elementary You MUST bring your child’s birth certificate and immunization records. Children must be five years old on or before September 1st 2023. Appointments required—call North Park @ 723-3379 to schedule an appointment ASAP. Appointments generally last one hour. Current Kindergarten students will not have school this day.

Two hour late start due to dense fog and slippery road conditions.

Good Evening, This is a reminder of the activities taking place throughout the District tomorrow, Wednesday, December 21st. K through 4th grade students will attend their scheduled programs at the Rec Center. Times are as follows: Kindergarten at 9 am, 1st grade at 10:00 am, 2nd Grade at 11 am, 3rd Grade at noon and 4th Grade at 1:30 pm. For 5 through 8th grade students who need to attend the ICU day, will need to be dropped off and picked up by their parents. No breakfast will be served, but sack lunches will be available for students in attendance at Middle School. For 9 through 12th grade students, will be wrapping up finals. There will be no buses running tomorrow.

There will be no intersession at any Belle Fourche School District buildings today, Friday, December 16, due to the weather.

There will not be intersession at the elementary and middle school levels on Friday, December 16. We will tentatively plan to have intersession at the high school from noon to 3. If anything changes due to the weather, we will let you know as soon as possible.