Congratulations to the BHS Varsity Boys XC Team on winning the Big East Conference Championship today in Garretson with a perfect score of 10! Congratulations to the Varsity Girls XC Team on their 2nd place finish!
Congratulations to BHS junior Payton Borah on being a state medalist, placing 16th at the State "A" Boys Golf Tourney in Dell Rapids on October 1-2. Payton's 36-hole score was 169. Also congrats to sophomore Hayden Wilson who was a state qualifier. Photo courtesy of SDPB.
The District's Bond Election voter turnout was 42.7%, 1044 cast ballots out of 2444 registered District voters.
Beresford School District's Watchdog Legacy Project Bond was not passed by its District voters. There were 370 yes votes in favor of the bond (35%), 673 no votes against the bond (65%), and 1 unaccounted. The bond needed 60% to pass.
Congratulations to Dr. Rosanne (Fitzgerald) Kirts, Dr. Luke Nordquist, and Brigadier General Russ A. Walz on their induction into the Watchdog Hall of Fame Class of 2018. They were inducted into the Academics and Achievement pillar.
Congratulations to Mr. Ted Heeren and Mr. Scott Latendresse on their induction into the Watchdog Hall of Fame Class of 2018. They were inducted into the Fine Arts pillar.
Congratulations to Mrs. Sandra (Erickson) Carnes, Mr. Koln Knight, and Mr. Bob Young on their induction into the Watchdog Hall of Fame Class of 2018. They were inducted into the Athletics pillar.
Congratulations to Dr. Helen (Kennedy) Grace on her induction into the Watchdog Hall of Fame Class of 2018. Dr. Grace was inducted into the Distinguished Service pillar. Accepting the award on her mom's behalf was Dr. Elizabeth Grace-Cruz.
The traditional Watchdog Homecoming Parade will begin at 2:00 p.m. (please note the time change). All parade entries should lineup at Beresford High School in the parking lot or along Maple Street around 1:30 p.m.
The 2nd Annual Watchdog Marching Festival will be held in downtown Beresford on Friday, Sept. 28 at 9:45 a.m. There will be 23 bands competing from SD and MN, along with the SDSU Pride of Dakotas Marching Band. Please come out and support the marching bands!
The Watchdog Education Foundation will host a Homecoming/Community Pork Loin BBQ on Friday, September 28 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Cortland Carnes Stadium picnic shelter prior to the Watchdogs football game vs. the EPJ Huskies. This is a free-will donation event.
The Watchdog Legacy Project Bond Election is set for Tuesday, October 2nd from 7 am to 7 pm at the Beresford City Library. The project includes the Grace Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, a Student Commons/Lobby, an Auxiliary Gym, and a Community-access Fitness Center.
BHS Homecoming Events
9-24 @ 2:21 pm -PowderPuff (stadium) and 9/10 Games
9-24 @ 7:00 pm -Coronation
9-25 @ 2:21 pm -IronMan VB (gym) and 9/10 Games
9-27 @ 2:40 pm -Pep Rally (gym)
9-28 @ 9:45 am -Band Festival Parade
9-28 @ 2:00 pm -HoCo Parade
9-29 @ 9:00 pm -BHS Dance
BHS Football Cheerleaders are ready to cheer on the Watchdogs vs. the C-Hawks from Canton. Go Watchdogs!!
Please purchase your dinner tickets for the Watchdog Hall of Fame Banquet at the Bridges on Sat., Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20. If you would like to purchase a ticket, please stop at the District office or call 763-4293. Following is the HOF program link. http://5il.co/4vkk
The FFA is sponsoring a tailgate this evening from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Cortland Carnes Stadium Picnic Shelter. They are grilling burgers and hot dogs. Proceeds will be used to support their attendance at the National FFA Convention. The Watchdogs play the C-Hawks from Canton.
Congratulations to our Royal Court!
Alana Bergland, Kaylen Hoffbeck, Emma Hepner, Sydney Nelson, Grace Quartier, Alec Atwood, Jack Antonson, Blake Peterson, Beau Van Gelder, and Tyler Kropuenske
Image link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1XTmhiC9Q9TsB_cNMsGXCQD_mE6dOoGRE
Do you want to know the details for homecoming week (9-24 through 9-29)? If so, check out this link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1GdNdAnekZqNcaJ4TDQQHQ0eEAtzxp7IE.
Good luck to the Watchdog FB team tonight as they travel to Groton Area to take on the Tigers. The game is being webcast at gdilive.com. Please use the following link: https://livestream.com/gdi.
Beresford HS hosts the final day of the Big East Conf. VB Tourney on Sat., Sept. 8 at 2:00. Following is the schedule: 2:00-7th place (Garretson vs Flandreau); 3:30-5th place (Sioux Valley vs Baltic); 5:00-3rd place (Beresford vs Parker); & 6:30-1st place (Chester vs MCM).
