Thank you to our workers who fed 216 students a total 864 meals today. Free meals are handed out for enrolled students every Mon & Thur from 11:30 - 1:00.
All JK-12 grade students and parents are reminded that two free breakfasts and two free lunches will be distributed today (Thursday, April 2) from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the high school multi-purpose room.
On Thursday, April 2, Beresford Elementary School will be conducting another distribution of learning materials for students in JK-5 from 12-1 p.m. and 5-6 p.m. We will follow the same format as last week and would ask parents to pull up to the front of the Elementary Commons.
Thank you to our workers who fed 154 kids a total 924 meals today. We unfortunately ran out of food at the end of our serving time, but we will have plenty of food ordered and ready for Thursday. Free meals are handed out for enrolled students every Mon & Thur from 11:30 - 1:00.
Free meals for any enrolled BSD students to begin Monday, March 30. Meals will be dispersed from the South (MS/HS) Campus each Monday and Thursday during the unexpected closure. Click link below for more details. https://5il.co/e5po
Please click on the link below to read the March 24 update from Superintendent Field that highlights our District’s closure through Friday, May 1. The letter discusses at-home learning and tips for parents, as well free breakfast and lunch for all students.https://5il.co/e55x
The following link provides information regarding the coronavirus and tips to keep children healthy while school is not in session. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/children.html
Based on Governor Noem’s decision, our District will remain closed through Friday, May 1. We ask our students, staff, families, and community to practice social distancing. Health professionals believe we will be at greatest risk of the virus spreading in the coming weeks.
Elementary School parents are asked to pickup their child's learning materials between 2-6 p.m. today (Monday, March 23). Parents are asked to pull up to the Student Commons. A staff member will greet you and bring your child's learning bag to your vehicle. https://5il.co/e135
Our "Alternative Education Plans and E-Learning Opportunities" will begin today (Monday, March 23). Students in grades 6-12 are asked to check their school email at 9:00 this morning. Please refer to Dr. Degen's letter at the following link. https://5il.co/e128
Governor Noem announced today that all schools in SD will be closed for one more week, March 23-27. Our District is working on flexible and online learning opportunities for our students. This step is being taken in order to stay ahead of the spread of the coronavirus.
Due to the COVID-19 concern and the importance of social distancing at this time, our BHS Jr./Sr. Prom that was scheduled for Saturday, March 28 has been postponed. A new date has yet to be set.
While school is closed due to COVID-19, the Beresford School is working directly with families in need to secure food to feed their child(ren). If you are looking to assist, please consider a financial contribution.
After considering all aspects of the COVID-19 situation, Governor Kristi Noem is recommending that all schools in SD be closed next week, March 16-20. This step is being taken in order to stay ahead of the spread of the coronavirus. As a result, there will be NO SCHOOL next week!
Due to the health and safety concerns related to the coronavirus, we are postponing and/or cancelling school district activities for next week, as well as limiting out-of-district travel, and visitors in our schools. Please read the full letter. https://5il.co/doio
We understand that the coronavirus is creating anxiety and concern. Our top priority continues to be the health and well-being of our students, staff, and patrons of our District. Our District is taking additional precautions to clean, disinfect, and sanitize our schools.
Did you know? For the 19-20 school year, 82% of our seniors earned a silver, gold, or platinum National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), compared to the state average of 70.6%. The assessment includes applied math, graphic literacy, and workplace documents.
Congratulations to our State Debate Award Winners!
Caleb Weiland: finalist in Extemporaneous Speaking; placed 2nd.
Gavin Bautista: finalist in Extemporaneous Speaking; placed 4th.
Christian Mayberry who also placed 7th place in Original Oratory.
The Beresford School District continues to follow the guidance from the CDC, SD Dept. of Health, and the SD Dept. of Education related to COVID-19, or coronavirus. Following are resources from the CDC and SD DOH.
https://tinyurl.com/svcoolz
https://tinyurl.com/uhvhalx
Congratulations to our State Debate students: Caleb Weiland was a finalist in Extemp. Speaking and placed 2nd in Domestic Extemp; Gavin Bautista was a finalist in Extemp. Speaking and placed 4th in Intl. Extemp.; and Christian Mayberry placed 7th place in Original Oratory!