Here at South Park Elementary School, we recognize just how hard our students and staff work, and we want to celebrate just how our hard work comes together to create an amazing, inspiring and successful for our Broncs to thrive and grow in! At the end of each month, we have a Leader in Me assembly to acknowledge our diligent students that have been working hard as fantastic leaders with one another and through their studies since the beginning of this new school year – and we recognize that to help our students be the best leaders they can be in our school, that means to lead by example.
For our seventh Leader in Me assembly of the school year, we proudly recognize a teacher that has helped lead students in their self-growth journeys to be their best and favorite selves in an environment where they feel loved, inspired, and empowered in both their minds and hearts!
Congratulations to an outstanding 1st grade teacher, Samantha Hunter for being nominated as Teacher of the Month for May 2025!
[Photo of 1st grade teacher, Samantha Hunter, with her October teacher of the Month trophy.
This nomination is something that the students themselves submit it, providing the teacher’s name of who they wish to potentially receive this award, along with providing their own reason why they believe that teacher should be recognized as the Teacher of the Month! Mrs. Hunter not only received a trophy labeled with Belle Fourche Elementary Teacher of the Month, applause and enthusiastic cheers from staff and students at the assembly, but also a little something to remember her impact on the lives of her students and inspire her on her diligent and passionate teacher journey: A journal to keep with her that says the truest of words - You Make a Difference!
Here’s some of the awesome things that our students have said about Mrs. Hunter, and why they nominated her:
"She has such a powerful smile and is an amazing teacher!"
"She made reading easy. This teacher made math fun when I don't like math."
"She's cool!"
"Mrs. Hunter is so nice. She gives old students candy and makes learning fun! I will never forget you!"
"Because she is important to me."
"Mrs. Hunter makes learning fun and interesting."
Thank you to all our staff for continuing to inspire our students to make them excited and welcomed into our loving, inspiring, hard-working Broncs family, and thank you to the students and families that work with us to ensure everyone is seen, empowered and nurtured to be their best selves, working together as a strong, inspiring community!
Congratulations Mrs. Hunter! Your boundless energy and fun loving attitude truly lighten up the classroom and make learning such a joy for your students. You create an environment where kids feel excited and inspired everyday, and your enthusiasm is contagious. Your ability to make learning an adventure while keeping things fun and engaging is a gift that makes you stand out as an incredible educator!
Please keep a lookout for more posts about the student leaders side of our assembly, and for future monthly updates on social media and on our website!