The 7th grade O.S.O. students had the opportunity to get hands on with a tatanka (bison). Students learned about the cultural significance of the tatanka, specific, to the Lakota nations. Learning that basic needs were met with use of every part of the tatanka; nothing wasted, and how fun and decorative they could be as well.
A recent Facebook post regarding Washington High School falsely claimed a routine request for a birth certificate was related to immigration status.
State Law (SDCL 13-27-3.1-3.3) requires all public school students to have a birth certificate on file within 30 days of enrollment. When required records are missing from student files, school staff regularly attempt to contact families before sending the required information to the State’s Attorney.
These requests are made solely to ensure compliance with State Law and to maintain complete student records. They are in no way related to immigration enforcement. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our students and their families.
Please reach out to your child’s school or the district office with any questions rather than relying on social media for accurate information. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping student records up to date.
Pops Concert tonight at Ben Reifel! Bows of the Bison, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band all performed. What a great night of music!!❤️💛
Congratulations to the following students and their NHD projects for moving forward to the regional contest next at the Courthouse Museum:
Aria Julius- Two Minds, One Destiny: Lennon, Petitioner, v. INS website
Bella Jensen- When Women Could Work in the Workforce- exhibit
Sophia Witte and Payton Grieme- Alexander Hamilton and the Fight for Freedom
Dylan Drake and Sofiia Melnyk- Mary Edwards Walker, Worth of the Medal?
Mackenzie Asmus-Betty Freidan: Second Wave of Feminism
Josie Arbach and Destiny Jones--American Indian Movement
Haddie Anderson and Ella McKean-The March From Selma to Montgomery
Nick Petka and Ed Petka--The Manhattan Project
Brynn Evenson and Rylie Rothenburger--National Womens Party and the 19th Amendment
Levi Prouty: Stonewall Riots- website
Cale Farmer and Brayden Danley- The Manhattan Project- documentary
Ava Nesdahl, Lauryn Kennett, and Liera Goebel- Title IX exhibit
Sinisia Kantar- Orphan Train- documentary
Shai Vandre- Executive Order 9066-exhibit
The 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off was a huge success. Thank you for coming and tasting all the different chilis. We can’t wait to do it again next year!!❤️💛
The BRMS band students played pep band tunes & the choir students sang the National Anthem at a skyforce game on Tuesday night. The students had a blast and sounded great!
Today Accelerated 8th grade Social Studies students participated in the BRMS NHD contest. The theme this year was Rights and Responsibilities and each project that was presented had a topic associated with that theme. Numerous judges volunteered to evaluate and provide feedback while students presented what they learned from their research. 15 students will be moving onto the regional contest next month. They will be announced tomorrow - stay tuned!
We want to thank everyone who came out to see Willy Wonka. We had a fabulous turn out! Thank you to all of the students and staff for all of their hard work.
Haven't had a chance to see Ben Reifel’s Willy Wonka Jr.? Come out this afternoon at 2pm. You don’t want to miss it!!
Congratulations to our Bison Way Spotlight recipients. These students received a positive phone call home, bonus PBIS points and a bracelet. Thank you for representing Ben Reifel so well!! ❤️
Congratulations! These students were selected Student of the Month for January! Thank you for demonstrating the Bison Way! We are proud of you! ❤️💛
Ben Reifel’s Willy Wonka Jr. is a must see! Please join us Friday at 7pmSaturday at 10am or 2pm. You don’t want to miss it!!
A tremendous thank you to Promising Futures and Dakota Wesleyan University for providing an honor band experience for some of our BRMS band students! It was a great day of making memories, playing alongside other great musicians and having fun. 🙂
Congratulations to our Bison Way Spotlight recipients. These students received a positive phone call home, bonus PBIS points and a bracelet. Thank you for representing Ben Reifel so well!! ❤️
BRMS band students had the opportunity to listen to the Dakota Wind Quintet as a part of a partnership with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra. This ensemble brings assemblies to schools around the district designed to complement classroom learning and inspire a love for music. Please help us celebrate this partnership with the incredible musicians who make it possible!
CONGRATULATIONS to the 9 students who were selected for MS All State Band!! There were 563 auditions from 82 schools across the state of SD. Also a huge congratulations to the 3 students who were selected for MS All State Jazz Band! These students will represent BRMS in Mitchell, SD in February & March where they will have the opportunity to perform among the best middle school musicians in the state!
All State Band:
Clarissa Schrank - Clarinet
Levi Prouty - Bari Saxophone
Ian Glau - Trumpet
Milo Mueller - Trumpet
Sophia Krunitzky - Flute
Peter Tomkins - Bassoon
Ella Sand - Clarinet
Jackson Storm - Trumpet
Kael Schettler - French Horn
All State Jazz Band:
Milo Mueller - Trumpet
Levi Prouty - Alto Saxophone
Kelly Leeks - Bass Guitar
We are so proud of you!!
We honored our semester one Students of the Month at a breakfast. Families joined students to celebrate all of their achievements. We are so proud of all of you for displaying our core values every day.
Congratulations to our Bison Way Spotlight recipients. These students received a positive phone call home, bonus PBIS points and a bracelet. Thank you for representing Ben Reifel so well!! ❤️
Thank you to Promising Futures for taking our 8th grade girls basketball team to SDSU to experience a game in action. Students got to meet players, visit practice facilities, enjoy lunch and an ice cream treat! We love these experiences for our students.
Congratulations to our Bison Way Spotlight recipients. These students received a positive phone call home, bonus PBIS points and a bracelet. Thank you for representing Ben Reifel so well!! ❤️
