
Belle Fourche High School senior Alexis Pickett is the third finalist in KOTA Territory’s Rising Star of the West Scholarship contest. Pickett competed with three other outstanding Black Hills high school students the week of March 2nd on KOTA Territory News on FOX at 6 & 9.
Pickett’s commentary on 911 dispatchers was rated the best of the week by both viewers on www.kotatv.com and a KOTA Territory panel of judges.
She will now be back on the air in late April and May, competing with the other three finalists for a total of $7,500 in scholarship money from Black Hills FOX and Monument Health. The winner will receive a $4,000 scholarship.

BELLE FOURCHE SENIOR TO BE FEATURED IN RISING STAR OF THE WEST CONTEST
Belle Fourche High School senior Alexis Pickett will be featured as part of KOTA Territory News’ Rising Star of the West scholarship contest Wednesday March 4th on KOTA Territory News on FOX at 6:00 and 9:00. Pickett qualified for the contest by submitting a short video of herself to KOTA Territory News.
Pickett is one of the semi-finalists who will be seen through March 13th. Her one minute commentary will be aired and then placed on kotatv.com for viewers to watch and rate. One competitor from each week will then advance to the final round in May. The winner from that group will receive a $4,000 college scholarship, with a total of $7,500 in scholarship money awarded from KEVN Black Hills FOX and Monument Health.











Top Performances:
• Silas Carson placed 3rd in the Advanced Division!
• Tucker Hughes & Kyle Hendrickson tied for 8th out of 73 competitors.
• Mason Nehl finished 11th, Nathen Hudson 12th, and Carmen Beguin 18th in the Advanced Division.
• In their division, Alexis Jewett placed 14th, Alexa Stone 16th, Aolani Stone 20th, Meghan Jordan 19th, and Kate Blair 21st.
Students built a challenging weld project under competition conditions and gained valuable hands-on experience.
It was a long two days, but our welders made us proud with their hard work, skill, and professionalism. Great job to all who competed!













Students had a blast learning new skills, finishing final welds, and showing off their projects. Big thanks to our awesome instructors, Jim Hartwell and aides! Several students are already excited to come back next year—some for the third time! 👨🏭✨
#welding #communityclass #adulteducation







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!











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!

