Free and Reduced Meals

The 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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Jorabeels Bakery Now Open

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 […]

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Trinity Lee Jaskela

Trinity Lee Jaskela, on November 20, 1976, a sweet little baby boy was born to Dave and Shawn Langley. They later divorced and she married again in 1979 to Jerry Jaskela. Trin was 2 ½ and we became a family. Jerry adopted him as his own later on. We lived in Vale for 6 years and […]

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Raptors of South Dakota Visit Belle Fourche

Presenter Madison Hoffman introduces the audience to a beautiful barn owl and answers questions from the audience. She explained, “We feed as close to a natural diet for each species as we possibly can. We feed mouse, rat, rabbit, chicken, quail, chipmunk, squirrel, and prairie dog.” Madison demonstrates the proper technique for working with a […]

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Badger Horse Band Performs at Herrmann Park

The evening was a perfect example of the best of summer, exceptional weather, great music, and the opportunity to socialize outdoors. A good family crowd of approximately 50 people and some pets (on leashes) attended the free concert sponsored by the Belle Fourche Arts Council (BFAC) last Wednesday evening in Belle Fourche. The audience enjoyed […]

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News from the Superintendent

The 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.  […]

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New School Board Members Take Their Place

Three 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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Newell Summer Playdays in Full Swing

  NEWELL—The summer playday rodeo series in Newell kicked off on July 1 at the rodeo grounds. Organized by the Newell Community Club, the rodeos have become a staple summer event in the community, attracting competitors from near and afar. Rodeo-goers get to compete in several events: barrel racing, pole bending, flag racing, goat tying/untying, […]

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