As we settle into our first full week of the school year, staff and students have been participating in Washington High School Homecoming dress up days. The Garden club also picked squash and other delicious vegetables today from our garden. We love being able to grow our own produce that we can share with our staff, students and community.
The Bison spirit wear store is now open. Orders are being accepted until September 18th at midnight. Get your gear at the link below:
https://hauffsports.chipply.com/BENREIFEL/
Ben Reifel Yearbooks are now for sale! Please note that we will not be accepting payment on Infinite Campus this year. The QR code will take you to a separate ordering and payment site. If you have questions, please see the flyer for contact information.
Meet Jennifer Taylor - our building *ALL STAR*. Ben Reifel could not operate and be successful without Jennifer. Thank you for all that you do for the Bison family.
https://youtu.be/eRyPGkE7uWo
The September edition of Herd It Here is out! Click the link below to access it. GO BISON!
https://www.smore.com/mcd0t-herd-it-here
The Bison garden is full of beautiful flowers and delicious strawberries as summer comes to an end. The garden club is fundraising to build an outdoor classroom for members of the Bison community to use. See the link below to purchase a plaque and support the garden project! https://www.brmsbisoncamps.com/bens-garden-plaque-fundraiser.cfm
We are thrilled to welcome the new members of our staff to the Bison family.
We are excited to welcome incoming and returning students to Bison Roundup Day in just two short weeks!
We held our second annual Bison Volleyball Camp this week. Over 50 girls participated this year. The girls worked on skills with coaches over two days. A few girls earned t-shirts for being outstanding players. Thanks to everyone who attended! We can't wait for the season to get started. GO BISON!
A summer reminder
Summer may be here, but we have lots going on at Ben Reifel this summer! Look out for the June Herd It Here for sign up information or click the link below
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pQD1P3TOd7_e-sAAX35uJDsOctpgMGuhMxrmjntjLmA/edit
Yesterday we had future Bison visit Ben Reifel. They were able to hear multiple musical performances, get a tour and hear from Mr. H & the counselors. We can't wait to welcome to into building in the fall as 6 graders!
School Info 5.13.22
• Classes in-session and on-time today
• Bus routes may be impacted
• No tardies this morning
• Final day May 25, 2022
We want to congratulate our very own Pete Egstad.
Pete was awarded the 2021-2022 Girls Basketball Lower Level Coach of the Year by the South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association.
Recently, Mrs. Rachael Anderson in our counseling department became the recipient of the Mary W. Lark Humanitarian Award from the SD Counseling Association. Rachael is so deserving of the award. We are blessed to have her as part of our Ben Reifel Family and a member of our counseling department. Congratulations, Rachael!
8th grade Social Studies students attended the Siouxland Heritage Courthouse Museum Civil War camp. Camp life, soldier gear, and drilling were taught to participants as they begin the Civil War unit during the final days of school.
Ben Reifel students helped set up the brand new garden beds with the help of staff throughout today. Thank you to all the staff for setting up a fun activity for students to end their week with.
Hell Bison families!
The May edition of Herd It Here is out!
Some highlights include dates for Bison Boost Sessions, Cheer & Athletic camps, WEB Orientation Day and our 22-23 school year Bison Roundup Day are all detailed. Check it out for details and GO BISON!
https://www.smore.com/bx2fg-herd-it-here
The Ben's Garden Committee is excited to get the word out about their engraved plaque fundraiser, which will support the development of an outdoor classroom that can be used by ALL staff and students.
Plaques can be customized with the names of individuals, families or businesses. To donate see the living tree link below:
https://give.livingtree.com/store/bens-garden-plaque-fundraiser
Additionally, check out this awesome video the garden club put together
https://youtu.be/8eJh6KGtfvM
Thank you so much for your support of this project!
Earlier this year, 8th grade accelerated SS students participated in the National History Day program, a year-long academic program focused on historical research, interpretation, and creative expression for 6th- to 12th-grade students. Four 8th grade students qualified for the state competition which was hosted by SDSU April 13th.
We are excited to announce that Mollie Kruse from team 8-3 placed 1st in the Individual Junior Exhibit category for her project entitled "Who Owns the Black Hills?" She will represent our school and district at the NHD national contest which will be held virtually this summer. We are proud of this amazing achievement. Congratulations, Mollie