Students helped harvest from the Ben Reifel garden this week during Garden Club! We love seeing all the delicious treats grown!
Next up in our Staff Spotlight is the Special Education team!
Bison are in action this week! Hope to see everyone out there to cheer them on!
Support the Bison Cheer Team! The team has DOUBLED in size this year and needs some more uniforms. $5 from each purchase goes directly to the team to purchase new uniforms. Consider supporting the team who love cheering at events all year long.
Order now: https://stores.inksoft.com/ben_reifel_cheer/shop/home
Up next in our Staff Spotlight - our Counseling Department!
Next up in our Staff Spotlight is our new SRO! Welcome to the Bison family!
Congrats to our very own Mr. Hansen on winning Coach of the Year!
First up in our Staff Spotlight is our Office Clerical! We couldn't do it without them!
Stay tuned for more Staff Spotlights coming soon!
First day of school was a success! Students were welcomed with signs, balloons and lots of excitement from staff. Students also spent some time hearing from Mrs. Vandrongelen and Mr. Hieronimus on what it means to be a member of the Bison family.
Today teachers received first aid training from Jeremy Robertson from Sioux Falls Fire and Rescue. Teachers practiced lifesaving techniques including compressions and AED usage. Huge thank you to Jeremy for providing an engaging training for the staff.
Yearbooks are now available to be ordered. Reminder: We have limited quantities, so order soon to avoid disappointment. See the flyer for details!
We are thrilled to have six new staff members join our family at Ben Reifel.
The store is now open! Scan the QR code to order.
ATTENTION INCOMING SIXTH GRADERS!: We hope you will join us at Ben Reifel on August 13th! See the flyer below for details!
WEB LEADERS: You have mandatory training on August 12th and participation is required for our WEB day for 6th graders on August 14th. See attached flyer.
Questions? Contact the WEB staff at the listed contact on the flyers. We can't wait to see everyone!
BRMS Bison Marching Band & Colorguard registration is now open!!
Here is what you need to know:
☑️ Marching Band is open to all 6th-8th band students
☑️ Rehearsals are Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:40-8:40am beginning Monday, Aug. 26 with our last rehearsal being Wednesday, Oct. 2.
☑️ Our performance is on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Festival of Bands Parade in Sioux Falls, SD.
☑️ The only fee is a black long-sleeve marching band t-shirt that will be sent in a webstore link at a later date. If funds are a concern, please reach out to a band director and we will secure funds so that your child may participate.
☑️ Linked Here is the BRMS Bison Marching Band & Colorguard registration!
☑️ Feel free to email Mrs. Dunbar and Ms. Bigge if you have questions - Ali.Dunbar@k12.sd.us, Brooke.Bigge@k12.sd.us
Ben Reifel students enjoyed time in Washington, DC this summer. We love the experiences our students get to have.
The first day of school is just over a month away! More info on open houses to come soon, but for now, please save these dates! If you haven't yet completed the Annual Student Information Update, please do so here. https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/school-registration
See you soon!
Monday night the Očéti Šakówiŋ Owáuŋspe 8th graders were celebrated at the 8th Grade and Senior Honoring in the Washington Pavillion. An amazing night to celebrate with family and friends. See you in 2028 for this class's graduation and thank you to all who attended to support our SFSD Native students.
Power Lunch is a group where middle school girls and professional women unite.
Thanks to Kimber Severson and Brooke Fitts, and accompanied by Ms. Carmon, this program was brought to Ben Reifel this year. Today these girls became our first graduating class with a ceremony at the Washington Pavilion. This group is ready to change the world, starting with high school.
Congratulations! These students were selected Student of the Month for April!Thank you for demonstrating the Bison Way! We are proud of you! ❤️💛
