Welcome to the Bison Herd! 🦬

Please join us in welcoming the newest members of our staff! We are so excited to have you join our Bison family and can’t wait to see all the wonderful things you’ll bring to our school community. ❤️💛🖤

We’re so glad you’re here! 🦬
1 day ago, Heather Maschino
The new staff at Ben Reifel Middle School
Meet BENNY! 🦬💛🖤❤️

If you attended Bison Roundup today, you may have seen our newest student! Benny is so excited to be part of the Bison family. He shared with Mr. Hieronimus and Mrs. VanDrongelen that he doesn’t just want to be a Bison—he wants to be a SUPER BISON! 💪🦬

Benny also shared one very important fact: he does NOT like being pet! So please admire our fluffy friend from a distance and DON’T PET THE FLUFFY COW! 😂🦬

We are so excited to have Benny joining our Bison family and can’t wait to see all the fun he brings to Ben Reifel! Welcome, Benny! ❤️💛🖤

#BisonPride #MeetBenny #BisonFamily #BenReifel
3 days ago, Heather Maschino
Benny, our new building mascot
Benny's first day of middle school, with his favorites. He enjoys eye of the tiger and  his favorite hobby is chasing praire dogs.
🐃 Welcome back, Bison! 💛🖤

We’re kicking off another great week at BRMS! Here’s what the Bison are up to this week. 📅✨

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back into the building on Thursday! Let’s make it a fantastic start to the new school year! 🎉

Go Bison! 🐃💛🖤
4 days ago, Heather Maschino
Bison Roundup Day (Monday). Teacher training (Tuesday and Wednesday), First day of School (Thursday). Football and Cross Country practice on Thursday and Friday.
Today, we welcomed our amazing staff back into the building, and it was so good to see everyone back in the halls!

We’re excited to kick off the 2026–2027 school year with a team full of energy, dedication, and Bison pride.

We can't wait to see everyone at Bison Roundup Monday from 2-pm!
6 days ago, Heather Maschino
Staff prepare to welcome students back into the building
Thank you to our amazing custodial team for working so hard all summer to get our building clean, organized, and ready for the new school year! We appreciate everything you do! ❤️
12 days ago, Heather Maschino
Ben Reifel Administration grilled up some lunch for the Custodial  staff,  to say thank you for all their hard work this summer. We appreciate how hard they worked to clean the building and prepare for the 2026 - 2027 school year.

Summer months are a great time for middle school students to explore careers they may find interesting! There are spots left in this year's CTE Academy Healthcare camp. Take a look!

Step into the world of healthcare in this interactive camp! Meet real-life healthcare professionals, explore career opportunities, and develop essential caretaking and lab science skills.
+ Learn hands-on patient care and laboratory skills.
+ Explore many careers in health care.
+ Priority will be given to first-time campers.

3 months ago, Sioux Falls School District
Summer Healthcare Camp FLyer for 7th through 9th grades at CTE
605 Island Guy visited Ben Reifel today! Staff enjoyed delicious food. Thanks for stopping out!
3 months ago, Heather Maschino
605 Island Guy
605 Island guy visits Ben Reifel
We are so proud of our Bison Spotlight recipients! Keep being leaders in displaying the Bison Way.
3 months ago, Heather Maschino
Bison Way Spotlight
Congratulations to our Bison who were celebrated at the OSO graduation ceremony. We are proud of you and know your future is bright. ❤️❤️
3 months ago, Heather Maschino
OSO graduation
OSO graduation
Last week the 8th grade Očéti Šakówiŋ Owáuŋpse class went to the Mitchell Indigenous Archaeological Site and Museum. The village is estimated to have supported a population of approximately 600 people. Archaeological evidence suggests that these villagers lived in earthen lodges and practiced a mixed subsistence economy that included agriculture and hunting. Students were able to enter a model lodge and learn how foods were preserved and waste disposed of. Before leaving the site, students tried their hands at throwing an atlatl used for hunting.
3 months ago, Heather Maschino
OSO Field trip
OSO Field trip
OSO Field trip
OSO Field trip
Our 7th grade Očéti Šakówiŋ Owáuŋspe class traveled to the Pipestone National Monument last week. Students learned about the significance of the red rock to many Native tribes along with the quarry process that enrolled tribal members go through to gain pieces of the rock. It was a fun day to be in the fresh air and explore the park.
3 months ago, Heather Maschino
7th grade OSO field trip
7th grade OSO field trip
7th grade OSO field trip
7th grade OSO field trip
Team 7-1 celebrated their study of the book The Outsiders with a dress up day. Students dressed up as characters from the book, and they spent time comparing it to the movie.
They also had a best dressed competition.

3 months ago, Heather Maschino
7-1  Outsiders dress up and celebration day
Team 7-1 celebrated Outsiders day by dressing up as characters
Congratulations to the girls soccer team for an outstanding season! The A&B teams went a combined 9-1! Way to go girls!! 🎉❤️
3 months ago, Heather Maschino
girls soccer team
girls soccer team
girls soccer team celebrate their season
girls soccer team celebrate their season
girls soccer team celebrate their season
girls soccer team celebrate their season
Interested in Healthcare? Check out the Summer Healthcare Camp! See the flyer for details.
4 months ago, Heather Maschino
summer CTE camps
The soccer season is wrapped up and we are so proud of all the hard work that was put in this season by students and coaches.
4 months ago, Heather Maschino
final BRMS soccer game
final BRMS soccer game
final BRMS soccer game
From the music, singing, dances, fashion show and food trucks the Taste of Ben Reifel was a huge success!! Thank you for all that came our event!  Super fun!!❤️💛
4 months ago, Heather Maschino
Taste of Ben Reifel celebrated the vast diversity of the Bison community
Taste of Ben Reifel celebrated the vast diversity of the Bison community
Taste of Ben Reifel celebrated the vast diversity of the Bison community
Taste of Ben Reifel celebrated the vast diversity of the Bison community
Taste of Ben Reifel celebrated the vast diversity of the Bison community
Taste of Ben Reifel celebrated the vast diversity of the Bison community
Taste of Ben Reifel celebrated the vast diversity of the Bison community
Taste of Ben Reifel celebrated the vast diversity of the Bison community
Taste of Ben Reifel celebrated the vast diversity of the Bison community
Taste of Ben Reifel celebrated the vast diversity of the Bison community.
We had the pleasure of listening to the choir concerts tonight. They sounded fabulous!  Thank you for a great night!!❤️💛
4 months ago, Heather Maschino
choir concert tonight 🎶
students preform for the final time this school year
students perform at the choir concert
A big thank you to Promising Futures and the Ben Reifel PTO for treating our staff to bagels and cream cheese yesterday, and a delicious lunch from CNC Food Factory today! Everything was so thoughtful, delicious, and truly appreciated!
4 months ago, Heather Maschino
teachers get treated to lunch  by the PTO
promising futures provides bagels for staff
We are so proud of our Bison Spotlight recipients! Keep being leaders in displaying the Bison Way.
4 months ago, Heather Maschino
The newest Bison Way Spotlight recipients!
Last week students from the 6th grade Očéti Šakówiŋ Owáuŋspe earned the opportunity to visit Good Earth State Park (Blood Run Gathering Place). Student were led on a guided trail to learn about native plants and animals, watched an informative film about the nations that gathered in the area 500+ years ago, and participated in a scavenger hunt throughout the museum. All SFSD middle school O.S.O. classes joined this trip, giving us a chance to gather together and visit with friends and family in the district.
4 months ago, Heather Maschino
OSO Students took a trip to Good Earth
OSO Students took a trip to Good Earth
OSO Students took a trip to Good Earth
OSO Students took a trip to Good Earth