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! ❤️💛
Congratulations! These students were selected Student of the Month for May! Thank you for demonstrating the Bison Way! We are proud of you! ❤️💛
Thank you to our wonderful PTO and Promising Futures for spoiling our teachers this week. We appreciate you! ❤️
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!! ❤️
7-2 students have worked so hard in math this year! Their ability to use algebra skills with geometry has been fun to watch. They have come so far and we will be sad to pass them on to 8th grade.
We are so proud of all the students who participated in the Middle School Chorus concert this week. Thank you to all of the staff and students for all of the hard work they put into preparing for it.
For the second year in a row, the Sioux Falls School District is proud to be called one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the National Association for Music Merchants Foundation. This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our teachers, the commitment of our students, and to the close ties that have grown together over the years in our music education community. As we celebrate this recognition, let us also celebrate the power of music to inspire, educate, and unite us all.
Yesterday, our PTO spoiled us with lemonade, sweet tea and fresh popcorn with some treats to mix in. Thank you for all you are doing this week for the staff. ❤️
8th graders attended the Siouxland Heritage museum Civil War Camp this week. They were able to experience marching in a company, learn about the supplies and uniform soldiers were given and life in camp.
Wow! SFSD is so grateful to the Sioux Falls STORM, LEVO, and media partners KELOLand TV for supporting Operation Hope & Caring where $18,417 was raised to support elementary schools that don't have PTAs/PTOs. We had a great time at the game and especially enjoyed the WIN! ❤️
