In the Belle Fourche School District, we take pride in empowering every student to become confident, active leaders both in and out of the classroom. We focus on developing essential skills that will support their success as lifelong learners and leaders who uplift themselves and others. Just the same as last year, students in the Belle Fourche Elementary schools this school year have been engaging with an online program called Leader in Me. During the eighth month of this initiative, we are recognizing students who exemplify the leadership qualities emphasized in the program. Each school day, our young Bronc students practice and study seven foundational habits designed to enhance their personal effectiveness, guiding them toward happiness and enabling them to lead positive change in the world.
The seven effective habits that our schools work to helps students build to be great leaders and role models include:
Our South Park leaders nominated and celebrated this month at our assembly for the month of April for their outstanding leadership skills included:
1st Grade Winner:
Our first winner from 1st grade showed leadership by using Habit 1- be proactive, Habit 2- begin with the end in mind, and Habit 3- put first things first. He has a great attitude and does many star cards to push himself. He takes his time and does his best work and always stays on task to make sure his work is complete. This leader is Myles Olson.
The next winner from 1st grade leads by using Habit 1- be proactive, Habit 2- begin with the end in mind and Habit 3- put first things first. She is a hard worker who is willing to help peers and adults. She asks questions when she needs help and stays on top of her work and completes it to the best of her ability. This leader is Olivia Randolph.
2nd Grade Winners:
Our first winner from 2nd grade showed leadership using Habit 1- be proactive, Habit 3- put first things first, Habit 4- think win-win and Habit 5- seek first to understand then be understood. He puts in 100% effort into all of his work and is very observant as well as helpful and kind in the classroom. He takes initiative and chooses a positive attitude as well as being a great listener and friend. This leader is Dante Priest.
The next winner from 2nd grade displayed all 7 Habits, but really showed Habit 4-think win-win and Habit 5- seek first to understand then be understood. She always chose a positive attitude, greeting friends with smiles and offering to help them and teachers. She is respectful, responsible and safe not just for herself, but others around her. She takes a lot of pride in her work. This leader is Audrey Rosenlund.
3rd Grade Winners:
Our first winner from 3rd grade leads in the classroom using Habit 1- to be proactive. She is a great role model in her classroom and she chooses to come to school each day with a positive attitude. She is always ready to give her best and lend a hand to others.
The next winner from 3rd grade leads by using Habit1- be proactive and Habit 4- think win-win. Something that really stands out about this leader is her self-discipline even if she misses parts of her assignment. She makes plans to get her work done and is friendly to all by including everyone and uplifting others. This leader is Kylie Gardner.
4th Grade Winners:
Our first winner from 4th grade was a leader using Habit 3- put first things first. She is an amazing student that stands out for her hard work and determination. She pushes herself to understand hard math concepts and never gives up. She is helpful and kind in the classroom and her teacher feels lucky to have her this year. This leader is Emma Spaulding.
The next winner from 4th grade leads by using Habit 4- think win-win and Habit 2- begin with the end in mind. She encourages her classmates to work hard and reach their goals shares her ideas with the entire class. She is very responsible with her homework and her teacher enjoys her smile, sense and sense of humor. This leader is Olivia Alcanter.
[Shown in photos: Myles Olson, Olivia Randolph, Dante Priest, Audrey Rosenlund, Kylie Gardner, Emma Spaulding and Olivia Alcanter with their Leader in Me medals & certificates.]
We are incredibly proud of our South Park leaders for embodying these foundational habits in ways that highlight their unique strengths. This month, we celebrated our leaders with not only their own leader medals and certificates, but also a gift certificate for a free DQ Blizzard.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Belle Fourche families, school staff, dedicated students, and community organizations for coming together to provide the opportunities, tools, and skills that empower our students to thrive and reach their fullest potential. We are also excited for next month’s Leader in Me assembly at South Park, where we will celebrate our hardworking young Broncs as they continue to develop essential leadership skills.
Great job, South Park Broncs! Your commitment to being outstanding leaders and enhancing your skills each month is truly commendable—keep up the fantastic work!