Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
Kimberly 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 […]
Continue ReadingWe’re getting the band back together! If you play an instrument and want to be a part of the Community Band playing music with the students for the high school home games, please email Kimberly Bachman for your music packet and game schedule. [email protected].
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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 […]
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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 […]
Continue ReadingPresenter 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 […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 […]
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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