Belle Fourche School District

Shaping the Future: Join the Early Learner conversation and attend the informational session on November 17th!

Join all the students and staff of Belle Fourche Middle School at the Veterans Day Program on November 11th at 2 PM!

Happy National School Psychology Week!! This week, we're celebrating our incredible School Psychologist, Sara Larsen, who has been a dedicated part of our school community since the 2013-2014 school year! 🌟 For over a decade, Sara has supported our students' academic, social, and emotional growth-always with compassion, professionalism, and heart. 💜 From helping students build confidence to guiding families and staff, Sara continues to make a lasting impact on every single day. Please join us in thanking Sara for over 12 years of unwavering commitment to our students, families, and staff!! 🙌

Lights On After School, a special family night event, will be held at the Belle Fourche High School from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Monday, October 27th.

All Belle Fouche School District students and families are invited for an activity night featuring, drones, a digital scavenger hunt, Halloween crafts, and a book signing by author Sean Covel.

Pizza will be provided.

The family night is free for families to attend courtesy of the 21st Century Belle Fourche After-School programs.

Thank you!

Lunchtime Solutions celebrated National Lunch Week - October 13 through October 17. We did Lucky tray winners, guessing number of erasers and coloring contests. There were over 300 coloring pages that Superintendent Thompson  judged for us.

Pictures of the Middle School student winners listed - we have some creative and talented students! Great job!

Lunchtime Solutions celebrated National Lunch Week - October 13 through October 17. We did Lucky tray winners, guessing number of erasers and coloring contests. There were over 300 coloring pages that Superintendent Thompson  judged for us.

Pictures of the Elementary Winners listed. Wow!

Our High School fishing club out enjoying the beautiful day last Friday for an Intersession activity at Mirror lakes. Lots of fun!

This week is National School Lunch Week. Here are three key facts about the importance of students eating school lunch:

Supports Academic Success - students who eat balanced school lunches are better able to concentrate, retain information, and perform well on tests. Proper nutrition fuels the brain and improves attention and memory throughout the school day.

Promotes Health and Growth - school lunches provide essential nutrients—like protein, calcium, iron, and vitamins—that growing kids need. For many students, the school meal is their most nutritious meal of the day, helping prevent nutrient deficiencies and supporting healthy development.

Encourages Healthy Habits for Life - school meal programs introduce students to a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, helping them build lifelong healthy eating habits and an appreciation for nutritious foods.

Thanks to Lunchtime Solutions, Inc for providing healthy meals for our students!

Our Middle School JAM students had a blast making their own pizzas, painting pumpkins and making ranch oyster crackers for a snack with the assistance of Lunchtime Solutions staff. Big smiles!

Flag etiquette and flag retirement ceremony at North Park Elementary. Micheline Nelson and other members of the Riders Honor Guard presented our school with a new flag. God Bless America!

Homecoming week Volleyball action against Bowman County!

Burning of the B - Homecoming festivities and fun continued!

Homecoming fun continued! Congratulations to the Homecoming Royalty! Go Broncs!

Homecoming Fun!

Our District has now completed the CO-OP Master Planning process, and the resulting document will serve as our guide as we move forward in creating a sustainable development plan. This plan is not just about facilities, it is about building a stronger future for our students, staff, and community. By focusing on how we can enhance the daily experience for learners and educators, we are also strengthening our District as a desirable recruiting tool for families and professionals who are considering making Belle Fourche their home. With our city and county continuing to see growth, the timing of this work is vital. We are excited to move forward with a building-block mentality, ensuring that each step of progress creates a foundation for the next, so that momentum and improvement continue to build on themselves.

Below is the link to view the planning document on our District website:
https://5il.co/3pil9

R. Orion Thompson, Ed.S
Superintendent of Schools
Belle Fourche School District 9-1
2305 13th Avenue, Belle Fourche, SD 57717
605-723-3355 ext. 1

Homecoming 2025 Information - Go Broncs!

Belle Fourche School District is again excited to announce our partnership with Community Education of the Black Hills in developing Adult Ed opportunities for our community. These are a way for community members to try a new skill, explore a new career or just have a great evening doing something different.

We hope we can continue to expand our offerings, if you ever have ideas for Adult Education programming, please let us know!

R. Orion Thompson, Ed.S
Superintendent of Schools
Belle Fourche School District 9-1
2305 13th Avenue, Belle Fourche, SD 57717
605-723-3355 ext. 1

Congratulations to Ann Anderson, on being named finalists for the 2026 Teacher of the Year! This recognition is a powerful testament to your passion, dedication, and the meaningful impact you make in the lives of students every day.

Ann Anderson teaches 5th grade science at Belle Fourche Middle School. She has been a teacher for 26 years total in her teaching career.

See the below link featuring Ann:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tQi6AtxMMg&ab_channel=SouthDakotaDepartmentofEducation

Congratulations to Ann!

Kindergarten students raising our flag and saying the Pledge of Allegiance on this beautiful school morning.