JOIN US IN 15 MINUTES for our second Family Forum Series virtual webinar! Tonight's topic will focus on anxiety.
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Thanks to Promising Futures Fund & University of South Dakota for giving our Volleyball team the opportunity to tour campus, learn about college and watch a game! What an unforgettable opportunity. ❤️
Happy Boss' day to Mr. Hieronimus and Mrs.Vandrongelen!
Shane and Becky are extraordinary leaders, they lead by example. We are fortunate to have such wonderful leaders who are passionate about kids, and are positive and encouraging. They help guide us all daily in their actions, and words. The positivity from both of them is outstanding, and we are so grateful that they are our administrators here at Ben Reifel. They empower others while staying authentic. They are consistent leaders who are fully present and ready to assist whenever needed. We wish them a wonderful Bosses Day today!
Students in Mrs. Burggraaf’s class spent time learning about the negative effects natural hazards on humans and the environment. They made pumpkin volcanoes as a fun, hands-on activity. Students had a blast!
Congratulations! These students received the Best in the Herd Award today! They received Bison Way cards, a BRMS bracelet and a positive phone call home. Way to go! Thank you for demonstrating the Bison Way!❤️💛
Huge thank you to everyone who turned out to hear Mrs.Heinert speak at our family event about online safety. We hope it was informative and look forward to future Bison family events.
Congratulations! These students were selected Student of the Month for September! Thank you for demonstrating the Bison Way! We are proud of you! ❤️💛
This past weekend, Bison football players visited South Dakota State University. During their visit, players were able to engage with staff and students about the college experience, enjoy a delicious lunch, tour the Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, and finished the day by attending the SDSU vs USD football game.
Thank you to SDSU and Promising Futures Fund for giving our students a peek into college life.
We would love to see you Thursday evening in the Ben Reifel library. Parents and students will learn the impact technology can have on a student’s social and emotional well-being. Ever wonder about the apps your student is on and if they are safe? Come learn about the most dangerous apps for middle school students and how to protect your kids. Babysitting provided for younger siblings. Snacks will be served.
This past weekend, students from the Bison Marching Band marched on to the field for the Star Spangled Banner performance at the SDSU v. USD game. The students had a great day filled with many academic experiences, time with the amazing Pride of the Dakota’s Marching Band, and ended it with a great football game. We know students will remember this special day forever and thank Promising Futures for making this all possible!
Reminder! There is NO school tomorrow, Monday October 10th and Tuesday October 11th. We will see you back on Wednesday. Have a great break!
This week 6-1 accelerated science students are studying human body systems and got to do some modeling of the digestive system. What a fun hands-on lesson for students!
This past Sunday was National Custodian Appreciation
Day! We want to say thank you to these incredible individuals who help keep our facilities clean and safe.
We are so grateful for the individuals in this profession many of whom work early, early mornings or late, late
nights - all for the benefit of the students and staff at Ben Reifel. Thank you for all that you do! ❤️
This past weekend, the Ben Reifel marching band performed in the Festival of Bands event. 128 students played the song "Crazy Train" to cheers from the Bison community. We are so proud of these students and their dedication to this group.
Below is a link to a video where you can watch their performance (beginning at the 2 hour, 14 minute mark).The final performance for the year will be this Saturday alongside the SDSU Pride of the Dakotas Marching Band at 2:00pm. Feel free to tune in on your TV or in person to watch them perform the National Anthem.
Last week in science, students enjoyed a delicious treat while learning about the layers of the Earth. Each layer was represented by a piece of a Oreo, chocolate sauce, and a M&M. Yum!
The newest edition of Herd It Here is now available. See the link below to access.
https://www.smore.com/vuakj
Excuse us while we brag for a minute… Our Superintendent is pretty talented! Dr. Jane Stavem is an accomplished pianist, vocalist, trumpet player, French horn player, percussionist, xylophone player… oh, and she also plays harmonica! 😉 These talents, along with her deep love for all things Fine Arts, earned her the honor of Parade Marshal for Festival of Bands 2022! We are proud to be lead by someone who values the role extracurriculars play in “preparing each student to succeed in a changing world!”
The 7-2 accelerated math class completed a transformation project and spent time analyzing peer work yesterday. We sure have some talented students and artists.
Team 7-2 spent the morning making decorations for the residents at Stoney Brooke Assisted Living. In addition, they wrote letters to start a pen pal program. What a great way to give back to our Bison community. ❤️
Friday, September 30th, 2022, is Orange shirt day which began in Canada in 2013. It promotes awareness about the history of American Indian and Native Residential boarding school systems, which still impact Native American and First Nations communities in the United States and Canada. The day honors the children who were removed from their families and forced into boarding schools and remembers those who never returned home.
