Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
NISLAND—The annual Catch-A-Sheep contest was a hit at the fair on Thursday evening, August 1. A herd of sheep was let loose in a pen, and 4-H youth, aged 8 to 12, raced to capture a sheep, halter it, and lead it across the finish line as fast as possible. This proved to be an […]
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NISLAND—The Ranch Rodeo was the highlight of Thursday evening, August 1, at the Butte-Lawrence county fair. Teams made up of local cowboys and cowgirls performed at the Nisland Fair Rodeo, also known as the NFR! Four members were required for each team, and teams had to fulfill two of the three following member conditions: one […]
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BUTTE COUNTY-Kathy Wood wore many hats during her lifetime and her presence was missed during the Butte/Lawrence County Fair this year. Her family honored her memory at the Sheep Show held Thursday. Abbie Culver, Kathy’s granddaughter, gave a very fitting presentation to the Supreme Champion Sheep showman. Kathy was always involved with kids and 4H, […]
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NEWELL—Monday, July 29 was the awards ceremony and potluck for the Newell Family Summer Playday series. Held at the City Hall, the event was packed full of contestants, friends, and family to celebrate the accomplishments of these hard-working youth this summer. Morgan Wulf of the Newell Community Club said that this year, the organization worked […]
Continue ReadingKimberly Bachman K12 Band/Music, Digital Imaging, and HS Drama From Fruitdale, SD Kimberly Bachman has a bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Humanities. She has been a substitute teacher at Newell School for the past two years and is an award-winning multi-instrumental singer-songwriter with a demanding music schedule. She has played the […]
Continue ReadingPre-School 1 Glue Stick 2 Box Kleenex 1 Container Disinfectant Wipes Cracker or cereal Snacks (Please Bring 1 Box at the Beginning of Each Month) Water Bottle Milk Ticket (Purchased in the Office) Paint Shirt Washable Markers 2 Boxes of Kleenex Pencil Box 1 Container Clorox Wipes Water Bottle Gym Shoes Headphones – no ear […]
Continue ReadingThe USDA Food and Nutrition Service provides low cost and no-cost meals for school students. Parents and guardians need to complete an application to qualify for the program. Shannon Dirk is available in the PK-12 office for more information. Please realize the importance of the program beyond the cost of a meal. Qualification status of […]
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NEWELL—Saturday, July 20 was the grand opening of Jorabeels Bakery and Market, a new baked goods store in Newell. Located at 110 E. 9th Street in Newell, the bakery boasts an outdoor patio and seating area along with a cozy indoor space where you can find yummy treats ranging from Swiss rolls to scones and […]
Continue ReadingThe school funding formula substantially impacts small school districts like Newell School District. Student enrollment count is taken on the last Friday of September. This count includes students that have out-of-district placement funded by the district and enrolled part-time. After the count is taken, the number is put into the formula to find our allocation. […]
Continue ReadingThree Newell School Board members took their oaths of office to begin the 2024-2025 school year. The oath was administered by Superintendent Dr. Pandi Pittman to Amber Erk, Kristin Bonefield, and Tyrel Bonnet. NEWELL-The new school year has begun for the Newell School District with the installation of three board members, incumbent Tyrel Bonnet, […]
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