SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE

A photo of Orion Thompson

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Greetings from beautiful Belle Fourche, South Dakota, home of the “Broncs”! We are excited to have started a great school year. Our School District comprises five grade-level buildings:

  • North Park Elementary: Kindergarten and Early Intervention Program

  • South Park Elementary: Grades 1-4

  • Belle Fourche Middle School: Grades 5-8

  • Belle Fourche High School: Grades 9-12

  • Belle Fourche Alternative School: Grades 10-12

We offer a robust academic program across K-12. Our Career and Technical Education department recently acquired heavy equipment simulators and a computer-controlled industrial laser metal cutter capable of cutting patterns in metal up to ¼ inches thick. Students can also engage in various activities, including FCA, FFA, FCCLA, Student Council, Honor Society, Youth Leadership Team (YLT), and Action for the Betterment of the Community (ABC).

Our sports facilities are top-of-the-line and include:

  • Two football fields with a practice field

  • A newly resurfaced all-weather track

  • Three gymnasiums

  • A wrestling facility

  • A fully equipped modernized weight room

We offer sports such as football, basketball, volleyball, track, competitive cheer & dance, cross country, wrestling, soccer, and golf. Our student athletes compete in the Black Hills Conference, and we recognize club sports like rodeo, baseball, and competitive shooting.

In the Fine Arts, our students can participate in plays, musicals, a fantastic Veterans Day program, marching band, one-act plays, oral interpretation, and choir. These activities provide students with opportunities to showcase their talents.

We use an Alternative Calendar, meaning there is no regular school on most Fridays. On Friday mornings, we offer an Intersession program where students can receive extra academic help or work on enrichment projects. Additionally, we have vibrant after-school programs at all levels (K-12), offering extra academic assistance and enrichment opportunities.

Welcome to another fantastic year at Belle Fourche School District!

R. Orion Thompson, Ed.S, Superintendent