Veterans' Day Program
19th Annual BFMS Veterans’ Day Program
Please Join the Students & Staff of BFMS for our Community Celebration!
Our National Guard:
Always Ready,
Always There
Enjoy patriotic music, poetry, ceremony, & history!
Wednesday, November 11, 2015 – 2 PM
Belle Fourche Middle School Gymnasium
The Belle Fourche Middle School began preparing for this year’s Veterans’ Day program. They will be featuring the National Guard as our special featured presentation. BFMS seventh grade students heard speakers from the National Guard in small and large groups, beginning their program planning and gathering information to create the program.
On Tuesday, October 20th, Vern Bills of Belle Fourche visited with students about the work of the National Guard, especially the 842nd, in times of need in this area, including the Rapid City Flood in 1972. Students were able to interview Mr. Bills about his experiences in the Guard and gained a new appreciation for what the National Guard has done for our state.
On Thursday, October 22nd, the South Dakota National Guard State Historian, Durward “Duke” Doering, and members of the 842nd Engineering Company, Blaine Anderson and Nathan Juelfs, presented to the 7th grade on the proud history of the South Dakota National Guard from World War II to present day.
These classroom experiences help students prepare for our program on November 11, 2015, at 2 PM in the BFMS Gymnasium. Students from the middle school will also host a program for Veterans at the Belle Fourche Long Term Care Center on the morning of the 11th.
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October's Early Out Professional Development
Joann Stephens presents during October's Early Out Professional Development activities. Stephens, a seventh grade language arts teacher at BFMS, was working with Marzano's chapter on Similarities and Differences. During this year's monthly meetings, middle school teachers have been working on teaching strategies that improve our students' ability to write and think more critically.
Teachers in the News
Anonymous Donor Rewards Board-Certified Teachers
6 of 8 National Board-Certified Teachers at the Belle Fourche School District – Teach at the Belle Fourche Middle School - Joann Stephens, Julie Hatling, Reva Potter, Penny Louks, Wendy Larson, Ann Anderson View more details here. 1/3/12 – Butte County Post
Belle Fourche (Teacher) Basketball Standout Honored at Northern State Wolves
Jammie (Coyle) Raba (BFMS language arts teacher) was inducted into the 2010 Hall of Fame. View mor details here. 1/6/11
2015 NSIC Hall of Fame – Jammie (Coyle) Raba – Northern State Basketball
Jammie Raba – Profile on YouTube View more details here. 7/20/15
Belle Teacher Honored by White House
Ann Anderson, Middle School Science Teacher, receives the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. View more details here. 12/23/13 – Black Hills Pioneer View more details here.
BHSU Mascot Sting Surprises Belle Fourche National Award Winning Educator
Ann Anderson, honored by Black Hills State University for receiving the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. View more details here. 3/31/14 – BHSU News & Events
President Obama Honors Outstanding Mathematics and Science Teachers
Julie Hatling, Belle Fourche Middle School Math Teacher, is state-level finalist for 2014 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
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Belle Fourche School District names Employee, Teacher of Year
Julie Hatling, 2014 – 2015, Teacher of the Year View more details here. 5/16/15 – Black Hills Pioneer
Belle Fourche Educator Honored
JoAnn Stephens received both the American Legion District 1 Educator of the Year award and the 2015 South Dakota American Legion Educator of the Year award. View more details here. 6/16/15 – Butte County Post
Brain-Injured Teen Gets Chance To “Go-Fast” in Marathon
Chris Riley, Belle Fourche Middle School Social Studies Teacher, helps a brain-injured teen “run” fast in a marathon and both become an inspiration for many. View more details here. 7/25/14 – Argus Leader
Homecoming Week Festivities
Middle School Students and Staff celebrate homecoming week this week! Click the images to enlarge.
Monday – Minion (Kevin) Day
Principal Smidt
Tuesday – Twin Day
Mr. Martin and his twins
Students in the News
BFMS Veterans’ Day Ceremony:
2014 – 18th Annual Middle School Veterans Day Program “Our Nation’s Veterans Memorials” – for Pictures and Descriptions of Ceremony and Classes View more details here. 9/24/14 – Butte County Post
2012 – 16th Annual Middle School Veterans Day Program – for Pictures and Descriptions of Ceremony and Classes View more details here. 10/15/12 – Butte County Post
2011 – 15th Annual Middle School Veterans Day Program – for Pictures and Descriptions of Ceremony and Classes View more details here. 11/11/11 – Butte County Post
BHSU Professors Give Middle School Students a Glimpse in to the Excitement of Science
“More than 20 eighth graders from the Belle Fourche Math and Science Club spent a day with Black Hills State University science professors touring the University labs and engaging in activities across various science disciplines.” View more details here. 2/23/2013 – BSHU News & Events
BFMS Destination Imagination Team Heads to State
“The Belle Fourche Middle School Destination Imagination Team took first place in Structure Competition at the Regional Destination Imagination Tournament in Rapid City. View more details here. 3/22/14 – Butte Community Post
Belle Fourche Middle School Has New Cross Country Team
“Belle Fourche Middle School’s cross country team is progressing through its first season. Chris Riley coaches the 15-member squad. Three eighth-graders, one seventh-grader, and 11 sixth-graders are on the roster.” View more details here. 9/25/14 – Black Hills Pioneer
Middle School Joins Bronc Homecoming Activities
“Belle Fourche Middle School Principal Kevin Smidt said the students were really looking forward to Friday's noon pep rally to wind themselves up for Friday afternoon's home-coming parade and the Friday evening football game.” View more details here. 9/26/14 – Butte County Post
‘It’s Cool to be Smart’ – Knowledge Bowl rife with quizzical contenders and Q&A
“…what some area middle and high school students know is impressive and on display virtually weekly each fall during Knowledge Bowl season in the Black Hills. View more details here. 10/20/14 – Black Hills Pioneer
Middle School JAM Opens School Supply Store
“The Belle Fourche Middle School after school JAM program had its Pencil Box school supply store grand opening...” View more details here. 2/13/15 – Butte County Post
Middle School Suspense Comedy Play Is This Weekend
“Have You Heard” – A locally-written and directed spring play by the Belle Fourche Middle School View more details here. 3/11/15 – Butte County Post
Belle Fourche Middle School Science Competitors Did It Again
Middle School students, once again, took top honors at the regional science fair competition. View more details here. 4/7/15 – Black Hills Pioneer
Belle Fourche Purple Pride News and Photos
A variety of pictures of students along with community members who have won prizes given away by Belle Fourche Purple Pride. View more details here.
