his week the Očéti Šakówiŋ Owáuŋspe classes took their annual field trips.
6th graders explored Good Earth State Park and learned about the sites historical and cultural significance.
7th graders enjoyed the history and views at Pipestone National Monument.
8th graders learned about the first people to inhabit in this region by visiting the archaeological site, Prehistoric Indian Village.
These trips are a great learning opportunity for our students to gain hands-on knowledge about our cultural history of this area.
What a fantastic season for our Soccer team! We are so proud of all the hard work everyone put into the season. Way to go!
8th graders held their Poetry Slam today to determine who will perform at district competition. We are so proud of how hard everyone worked.
Tonight is THE night! Come out to support SFSD elementary schools without PTAs/PTOs as the Sioux Falls STORM take on the Green Bay Blizzard. It's also Star Wars night, so wear your gear and bring your lightsaber to this fun family event sponsored by LEVO Credit Union!
Tonight we held our band concert. Everyone played beautifully! ❤️
Students in Mrs. Vinz ELA class visited USGS Eros center after studying about space. Students received a tour and learned about the different satellites EROS sends out, what they are used for and the different images of earth that they take. What a fun trip for students.
The Weather Service indicates the greatest threat of severe weather did not materialize in Sioux Falls. We will begin our bus routes at approximately 3pm, so there will be a slight delay in getting elementary and middle school students home. High School dismisses at normal time.
Due to the weather 4-30-24, SFSD will hold all elementary students who walk or ride the bus until the system passes. We expect the system to arrive about 2:45pm and be done around 3pm. Busses will not leave the elementary schools until it is safe to do so. This will also cause a delay in middle school bus routes, so plan accordingly. If wx is still an issue at high school dismissal time, we will encourage students to wait to leave until the system passes. Thank you.
Weather may cause some challenges at school dismissal time today. SFSD will make plans with your child's safety as our highest priority. If there are changes, parents/guardians will be contacted immediately. We ask that you please monitor your phone and email closely.
Football & Star Wars Fans Unite! Fri, May 3-7:05pm Sioux Falls STORM take on the Green Bay Blizzard to support Operation Hope & Caring, a fundraiser for SFSD elementary schools without PTAs. Wear Star Wars gear, grab a light saber, and get in on the fun!
On Wednesday April 24th we celebrated Administrative Professionals Day with our outstanding clerical. Each one of them plays a role in helping our building run smoothly and er couldn't do it without them. Thank you for all that you do each day for staff and students. ❤️
Welcome to the newest members of the Bison Herd who have taken up residency at Ben Reifel. Please watch for these young members of the herd in the parking lot. ❤️🖤💛🤍
Sixth grade students are holding the 3rd annual 6th Grade Coin Wars benefitting Children's Miracle Network. Students are donating change during lunch period as team battle against each other to raise the most. We are so proud of this initiative of giving back to the local community. ❤️
Eighth grade students recently took their projects to the State National History Day competition in Brookings. Some of our kids qualified to go to the national competition in June. Congratulations to the following students:
Amen Tereda and Tenley Jacobs- 1st for group exhibit
Madison Weber- 1st for individual exhibit
Logan Brown- 2nd for individual documentary
Harper Grieme and Harper Land- 3rd for group website (alternate for nationals)
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Orchestra concert tonight! Everyone sounded beautiful.
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!! ❤️
The RISE kids have been writing with their pen pals from a small school in Iowa. Recently they got the opportunity to get together and play games, color, and talk. The kids had so much fun getting to know one another in person.
The BRMS Wind Ensemble performed at the Sioux Falls School District Middle School Large Group Contest on Friday morning. They received Superior ratings from all judges and were provided with great feedback that they will be able to use to continue growing as great musicians & leaders in the BRMS band program. Way to go! We are proud of you.
SFSD Očéti Šakówiŋ Owáuŋspe 7th graders were honored to host Native musician, artist, and curator, Frank Waln and his mother at BRMS this week. He shared his journey from his mother's family ranch in Rosebud to being a resident artist at University of South Dakota and Harvard University. Frank also shared his poetry and music with students through multiple performances using traditional flutes, drums, and Lakota language. After Frank's presentation the students hit the football field for a demonstration lacrosse demonstration from the YMCA.
Thank you to all of the Washington High School Athletic staff and Coaches who came to Ben Reifel to discuss the opportunities available at the High School level with our students.
