Welcome back BRONC NATION!!
Bus Stop Location Change – 8th Ave & Jackson Street
Families, please note: The bus stop at the corner of 8th Ave & Jackson Street will now pick up and drop off students across the street at Herman Park.
⚠️ Please use caution in this area and remind children to avoid the construction around the old Police Department building.
Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe!
Families, please note: The bus stop at the corner of 8th Ave & Jackson Street will now pick up and drop off students across the street at Herman Park.
⚠️ Please use caution in this area and remind children to avoid the construction around the old Police Department building.
Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe!
Yearbooks are in. They can be picked up in the office August 4-August 7 from 8-11:30. $45 if you did not pre order a book.
When school starts pre-ordered books will be handed out from Mrs. Day’s room in the CTE building.
Driver's Education Information:
The registration window opens on August 1. The dates they have listed on their web site are all on the Fridays from August 29-November 21. They could not take out the days that we will not be having class.
These are the actual class dates and the time
August 29
September 12, 26
October 3,17, 24, 31
November 7, 14, 21
Class time is 8:30-11:30
This is the link to the community ed site
https://bhcommunityed.digitalsignup.com/Class/5-driver-education?CategoryId=11&selectedCategoriesID=&selectOtherCategory=false
The registration window opens on August 1. The dates they have listed on their web site are all on the Fridays from August 29-November 21. They could not take out the days that we will not be having class.
These are the actual class dates and the time
August 29
September 12, 26
October 3,17, 24, 31
November 7, 14, 21
Class time is 8:30-11:30
This is the link to the community ed site
https://bhcommunityed.digitalsignup.com/Class/5-driver-education?CategoryId=11&selectedCategoriesID=&selectOtherCategory=false
Belle Fourche Student Excels at National SkillsUSA Competition
Belle Fourche, SD – Ryan Stegelman, a sophomore from Belle Fourche High School, recently represented the Belle Fourche School District and the state of South Dakota at the national SkillsUSA Heavy Equipment Competition (HEC) in Atlanta, Georgia, in June. Ryan qualified for the national competition after securing first place at the state SkillsUSA HEC in Mitchell, SD, in April. As the youngest competitor at the national event, Ryan performed exceptionally well against a field primarily composed of graduated seniors, some of whom had previous national competition experience3.
The first day of the competition took place at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC), where Ryan participated in a series of practical challenges before taking a written test. The practical events included filling out a job application, undergoing an interview, performing survey math, calculating the volume and mass of various materials, conducting pre-start checks on different equipment, and identifying underground utilities using 811 procedures. Ryan also demonstrated his skills by using an excavator to place a pin in a pipe, operating an articulating loader with a forklift attachment to move objects through an obstacle course, and using an excavator to maneuver a ball from the top of a cone into its bucket and then into a 5-gallon bucket6.
On the second day, competitors were transported to the Komatsu headquarters for additional timed events, where advisors were not permitted to interact with their students. Ryan successfully operated equipment he had never used before. In one event, operating a smaller dozer, Ryan significantly outperformed other competitors in slot dozing, creating a pile nearly twice the size of the others. He also skillfully operated a packer for the first time. Ryan performed an impressive pre-startup inspection on a wheel loader, identifying deliberately loosened bolts, nuts, disabled lights, and alarms. He effectively backfilled a trench with a backhoe and dug a trench to the required specifications of three feet deep, twenty feet long, and the width of the bucket. Ryan also showcased his proficiency with an articulating dump truck. Although he had used a wheel loader before, he quickly adapted to one operated by a joystick instead of a steering wheel, completing the task within the time limit14. Additionally, Ryan, who had no prior experience with an excavator's claw, expertly stacked and unstacked four tires. His final task involved using a tracked skid steer loader to attach forklift forks, stack four pallets, navigate an obstacle course, unstack them, and remove the forks.
Ryan's extensive practice was made possible through the generous support of local businesses and individuals. He practiced operating a dozer, excavator, articulating truck, and skid steer thanks to Scull Operating Service and Site Work Specialists. Juan Garret and Eaton Construction provided opportunities for Ryan to practice with a backhoe and excavator.
Also attending the SkillsUSA Conference was Ayseluna (Ayse) Hockenbary, a Belle Fourche graduate from two years ago who recently earned a welding degree from Western Dakota Technical College. Competing in Individual Welding, Ayse achieved an impressive 4th place out of 33 states, narrowly missing a bronze medal.
A special thank you is extended to all the businesses and individuals whose support enabled Ryan Stegelman to attend the SkillsUSA Conference in Atlanta, GA:
• Scull Construction Service and Site Work Specialists – Rapid City, SD
• Associated General Contractors of SD – Sioux Falls, SD
• Eaton Construction – Belle Fourche, SD
• Gillette Fence INC – Belle Fourche, SD
• Hauck Electric and Controls INC – Belle Fourche, SD
• New Generation Supplements – Belle Fourche, SD
• Hersruds of Belle Fourche – Belle Fourche, SD
• Grossenburg Implement, Inc. – Belle Fourche, SD
• Custom Coatings & Collision – Belle Fourche, SD
• Bickle’s Truck and Diesel Inc. – Belle Fourche, SD
• Wareing Carl's Trailer Sales – Belle Fourche, SD
• Dakota Lumber – Belle Fourche, SD
• Rogue Motorsports – Belle Fourche, SD
• West Tire & Alignment Co – Belle Fourche, SD
• Wilbur Repair – Belle Fourche, SD
• 3J Oil Medics & Towing – Belle Fourche, SD
• John & Billey Tracy – Belle Fourche, SD
• Juan Garret – Belle Fourche, SD
• Hayworth Enterprises – Belle Fourche, SD
Belle Fourche, SD – Ryan Stegelman, a sophomore from Belle Fourche High School, recently represented the Belle Fourche School District and the state of South Dakota at the national SkillsUSA Heavy Equipment Competition (HEC) in Atlanta, Georgia, in June. Ryan qualified for the national competition after securing first place at the state SkillsUSA HEC in Mitchell, SD, in April. As the youngest competitor at the national event, Ryan performed exceptionally well against a field primarily composed of graduated seniors, some of whom had previous national competition experience3.
The first day of the competition took place at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC), where Ryan participated in a series of practical challenges before taking a written test. The practical events included filling out a job application, undergoing an interview, performing survey math, calculating the volume and mass of various materials, conducting pre-start checks on different equipment, and identifying underground utilities using 811 procedures. Ryan also demonstrated his skills by using an excavator to place a pin in a pipe, operating an articulating loader with a forklift attachment to move objects through an obstacle course, and using an excavator to maneuver a ball from the top of a cone into its bucket and then into a 5-gallon bucket6.
On the second day, competitors were transported to the Komatsu headquarters for additional timed events, where advisors were not permitted to interact with their students. Ryan successfully operated equipment he had never used before. In one event, operating a smaller dozer, Ryan significantly outperformed other competitors in slot dozing, creating a pile nearly twice the size of the others. He also skillfully operated a packer for the first time. Ryan performed an impressive pre-startup inspection on a wheel loader, identifying deliberately loosened bolts, nuts, disabled lights, and alarms. He effectively backfilled a trench with a backhoe and dug a trench to the required specifications of three feet deep, twenty feet long, and the width of the bucket. Ryan also showcased his proficiency with an articulating dump truck. Although he had used a wheel loader before, he quickly adapted to one operated by a joystick instead of a steering wheel, completing the task within the time limit14. Additionally, Ryan, who had no prior experience with an excavator's claw, expertly stacked and unstacked four tires. His final task involved using a tracked skid steer loader to attach forklift forks, stack four pallets, navigate an obstacle course, unstack them, and remove the forks.
Ryan's extensive practice was made possible through the generous support of local businesses and individuals. He practiced operating a dozer, excavator, articulating truck, and skid steer thanks to Scull Operating Service and Site Work Specialists. Juan Garret and Eaton Construction provided opportunities for Ryan to practice with a backhoe and excavator.
Also attending the SkillsUSA Conference was Ayseluna (Ayse) Hockenbary, a Belle Fourche graduate from two years ago who recently earned a welding degree from Western Dakota Technical College. Competing in Individual Welding, Ayse achieved an impressive 4th place out of 33 states, narrowly missing a bronze medal.
A special thank you is extended to all the businesses and individuals whose support enabled Ryan Stegelman to attend the SkillsUSA Conference in Atlanta, GA:
• Scull Construction Service and Site Work Specialists – Rapid City, SD
• Associated General Contractors of SD – Sioux Falls, SD
• Eaton Construction – Belle Fourche, SD
• Gillette Fence INC – Belle Fourche, SD
• Hauck Electric and Controls INC – Belle Fourche, SD
• New Generation Supplements – Belle Fourche, SD
• Hersruds of Belle Fourche – Belle Fourche, SD
• Grossenburg Implement, Inc. – Belle Fourche, SD
• Custom Coatings & Collision – Belle Fourche, SD
• Bickle’s Truck and Diesel Inc. – Belle Fourche, SD
• Wareing Carl's Trailer Sales – Belle Fourche, SD
• Dakota Lumber – Belle Fourche, SD
• Rogue Motorsports – Belle Fourche, SD
• West Tire & Alignment Co – Belle Fourche, SD
• Wilbur Repair – Belle Fourche, SD
• 3J Oil Medics & Towing – Belle Fourche, SD
• John & Billey Tracy – Belle Fourche, SD
• Juan Garret – Belle Fourche, SD
• Hayworth Enterprises – Belle Fourche, SD
Fine Arts showcase. Both the band and choir gave a great sample to our incoming 8th graders!
Great job Mr. Pennel
2025 Senior Graduate information:
CTE students tour Scull Construction's Monument Health site on 4.17.
Thank You Steve, Mike, and Drew
Some of the Belle Fourche High School (BFHS) students went to the SkillsUSA Conference in Mitchell, SD at Mitchell Technical College. We took Welders and the first ever Heavy Equipment students to compete. BFHS had two three person teams, 6 individual welders and four Heavy Equipment students.
This was the first year SkillsUSA has offered Heavy Equipment at the state level. BFHS was the only school to bring students to compete.
Envirothon Team getting ready to compete. Today 4.14 we are testing our Natural Resource knowledge and skill at the Rapid City Outdoor Campus.
Not a buzz in the Ag Room, but sure a lot of CHIRPING. What a great way to bring in the spring with baby chicks!
Pictures from the CMN Mr. Belle Fourche High School Pageant 💜
Pictures from the CMN Mr. Belle Fourche High School Pageant 💜
What a beautiful day for a drive. BFHS seniors working on their maneuvering skills.
Our Broncs that wear Blue are taking their lunch seriously. Studying for CDE (Career Development Events) State qualifier in Hot Springs tomorrow 3.25.25. Good luck and Go Broncs!!
BFHS will be hosting parent teacher conferences on March 13. Conferences will be in teachers’ classrooms from 1:30-4 and in the gym until 7:30. You may enter through the front doors of the high school until 4, and can come in through the gym doors after that. Mr. Webb will be hosting an academic planning session at 6 p.m. in our lunchroom. Parents and students will learn about and can ask questions on scheduling, dual credit coursework, and scholarships.
Belle Fourche took 17 welding students to Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) for their Weld to Win Competition on February 4th. Belle Fourche students yet again made us proud. They took home 4 of the top 10 places. . Out of the 10 schools at the competition Belle Fourche had 6 welders in the top 15. WDTC only gives the welding scores for the top 15.
Thank you Pioneer Bank for your continued support of the Belle Fourche Golf programs!
Belle Fourche FFA Meats team getting first-hand experience learning grading and the breakdown of a beef carcass. a HUGE Thank You to Larry, Alaina, Jesse and crew.
