Natalia Kessel is the next member of the Class of 2026 we are celebrating!
My future plan is to attend Spectrum massage school in the fall of 2026.
My advice to other high school students is when stuff gets hard, don’t let it stop you from chasing your dreams.
My advice to elementary students is if you have a goal, don’t give up on it.
The teacher who has inspired me the most is Mrs. Jurgens.
My favorite memory from school is prom my 11th and 12th grade years. My proudest was lettering in varsity sports.
The one thing I’ll miss the most about school is sports and FFA.
My one fun fact is that I have four younger siblings. My hidden talent is baking and decorating cakes.
My favorite quote is, “Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway,” by John Wayne.
🌟 Huge congratulations to our Perfect Attendance Awardees for April! 🎉 We are absolutely proud of you for showing up and giving your best every single day. Your dedication and reliability make such a difference in our classroom community. Keep shining! ✨
KDG: Teddy B, Harvey K, Chester H, Piper R, Athena R
1st Gr: Owen P, CeCe W, Ryder S, Charlotte HL, Caden O, Dylan F
2nd Gr: Ezequiel RR, Braxtyn W, Sadie H, Kylea H, Isaiah B
3rd Gr: Emma F, Zak B, Braddex M, Leo H, Mateo RR, Chester K
4th Gr: Kolin P, Maxine E, Cassidy B, Harper B, Maverick D, Dakota F, Ethenia W
5th Gr: Lincoln H, Bruce D, JoAnna H, Adleigh M, Ali O, Willow F
6th Gr: Jace O, Henry M, Jaxon B
KDG: Teddy B, Harvey K, Chester H, Piper R, Athena R
1st Gr: Owen P, CeCe W, Ryder S, Charlotte HL, Caden O, Dylan F
2nd Gr: Ezequiel RR, Braxtyn W, Sadie H, Kylea H, Isaiah B
3rd Gr: Emma F, Zak B, Braddex M, Leo H, Mateo RR, Chester K
4th Gr: Kolin P, Maxine E, Cassidy B, Harper B, Maverick D, Dakota F, Ethenia W
5th Gr: Lincoln H, Bruce D, JoAnna H, Adleigh M, Ali O, Willow F
6th Gr: Jace O, Henry M, Jaxon B
The next member of the Class of 2026 we are celebrating is Rubi Johnson!
My future plan is to attend SDSU and major in human biology. College rodeo.
My advice to other high school students is to have an open mind and don’t be afraid to make mistakes.
My advice to elementary students is to always be yourself!
The teacher who has inspired me the most is Ms. Toso.
My favorite memory from school messing is decorating our hallway every year for homecoming. My biggest accomplishment is being a part of NHS.
The one thing I’ll miss the most about school is seeing my friends every day.
My one fun fact is that I can’t burp.
My favorite quote is a happy heart leads to a happy life.
My future plan is to attend SDSU and major in human biology. College rodeo.
My advice to other high school students is to have an open mind and don’t be afraid to make mistakes.
My advice to elementary students is to always be yourself!
The teacher who has inspired me the most is Ms. Toso.
My favorite memory from school messing is decorating our hallway every year for homecoming. My biggest accomplishment is being a part of NHS.
The one thing I’ll miss the most about school is seeing my friends every day.
My one fun fact is that I can’t burp.
My favorite quote is a happy heart leads to a happy life.
Gunner Jandt is the next member of the Class 2026 we are celebrating! Congratulations, Gunner!
My future plan is to go to college for mechanical engineering.
My advice to other high school students is to be you for you, because your opinion is the only one that matters.
My advice to elementary students is to listen to your parents. They are probably right.
The teacher who has inspired me the most is Ms. Wagner.
My favorite memory from school messing around in German with my friends. My proudest accomplishment is going to Boulder for mechanical engineering!
The one thing I’ll miss the most about school is doing Calculus at 8:00 am.
My one fun fact is that I did a manual transmission swap on my car.
My favorite quote is Nothing happens by chance if nothing happens by choice. Change follows the decision to act, not the hope that something will.
My future plan is to go to college for mechanical engineering.
My advice to other high school students is to be you for you, because your opinion is the only one that matters.
My advice to elementary students is to listen to your parents. They are probably right.
The teacher who has inspired me the most is Ms. Wagner.
My favorite memory from school messing around in German with my friends. My proudest accomplishment is going to Boulder for mechanical engineering!
The one thing I’ll miss the most about school is doing Calculus at 8:00 am.
My one fun fact is that I did a manual transmission swap on my car.
My favorite quote is Nothing happens by chance if nothing happens by choice. Change follows the decision to act, not the hope that something will.
The next member of the class of 2026 we are celebrating is Rudy Hugelen! Here are some insight he has for us:
My future plan is to get a better paying job and move to Colorado in a couple of years.
My advice to other high school students is to do as much as you can and make as many friends as you can before its over.
My advice to elementary students is to enjoy the time you have in school. It’ll go fast.
The teacher who has inspired me the most is Ms. Ross.
My favorite memory from school is the senior trip with the class. My proudest accomplishment was senior night for basketball.
The one thing I’ll miss the most about school is seeing my classmates every day and talking to them.
My one fun fact is that I own 7 cars. My talent is that I can skateboard.
My favorite quote is from Dr. Seuss, “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.”
My future plan is to get a better paying job and move to Colorado in a couple of years.
My advice to other high school students is to do as much as you can and make as many friends as you can before its over.
My advice to elementary students is to enjoy the time you have in school. It’ll go fast.
The teacher who has inspired me the most is Ms. Ross.
My favorite memory from school is the senior trip with the class. My proudest accomplishment was senior night for basketball.
The one thing I’ll miss the most about school is seeing my classmates every day and talking to them.
My one fun fact is that I own 7 cars. My talent is that I can skateboard.
My favorite quote is from Dr. Seuss, “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.”
Noah Hoon is the next member of the Class of 2026 we are celebrating!
My future plan is to take some time to explore my career options.
My advice to other high school students is to stay in school!
My advice to elementary students is to stay in school!
The teacher who has inspired me the most is Mr. Pierson.
My favorite memory from school is when we had Fridays off, and my proudest accomplishment is graduating with straight A’s.
The one thing I’ll miss the most about school is keeping me in a routine.
My one fun fact and hidden talent is that I am a very good cook.
My favorite quote is from the Trailer Park Boys, and it’s, “that’s the way she goes.”
My future plan is to take some time to explore my career options.
My advice to other high school students is to stay in school!
My advice to elementary students is to stay in school!
The teacher who has inspired me the most is Mr. Pierson.
My favorite memory from school is when we had Fridays off, and my proudest accomplishment is graduating with straight A’s.
The one thing I’ll miss the most about school is keeping me in a routine.
My one fun fact and hidden talent is that I am a very good cook.
My favorite quote is from the Trailer Park Boys, and it’s, “that’s the way she goes.”
Nothing says “hands-on biology” quite like holding a real heart! ❤️🔬
After finishing our circulatory system unit, 10th grade Biology students got an up-close look at a real sheep heart to explore its structure and see firsthand how the cardiovascular system is built. Learning hits differently when you can actually hold it!
After finishing our circulatory system unit, 10th grade Biology students got an up-close look at a real sheep heart to explore its structure and see firsthand how the cardiovascular system is built. Learning hits differently when you can actually hold it!
Now you see it… now you don’t! 👀🧪
Our chemistry students completed a vanishing solution lab, mixing dextrose, sodium hydroxide, and resazurin to observe a fascinating color-changing reaction. Through observation and analysis, students explored oxidation-reduction reactions, electron transfer, and the role of indicators in tracking chemical change. A great hands-on way to connect chemical theory to real-world reactions! ⚗️🧪
Our chemistry students completed a vanishing solution lab, mixing dextrose, sodium hydroxide, and resazurin to observe a fascinating color-changing reaction. Through observation and analysis, students explored oxidation-reduction reactions, electron transfer, and the role of indicators in tracking chemical change. A great hands-on way to connect chemical theory to real-world reactions! ⚗️🧪
Hands-on learning in 7th grade science! Students modeled how limited space and resources affect populations during our ecology unit. Working in groups, they had to complete a 48-piece puzzle while confined to a 1-meter square, simulating the challenges organisms face when populations increase and resources become limited. A great way to connect science concepts to real-world ecosystems! 🌱🧩
Today we celebrate Elise Fugere as the next member of the Class of 2026! Congratulations, Elise!
My future plan is to get some sort of psych degree and move somewhere I’ll be happy.
My advice to other high school students is it’ll always get better, even if you don’t think so.
My advice to elementary students is play hard at recess, fella. And don’t start vaping!
The teacher who has inspired me the most is Mrs. Henson.
My favorite memory from school and proudest accomplishment: My favorite memory from high school is Student Congress with Kitty. My proudest accomplishment is state qualifying for choir five times.
The one thing I’ll miss the most about school is fooling around with my friends.
My one fun fact and hidden talent is that I can eat an entire pack of oreos in one sitting.
My favorite quote is, “it’s easy to look back because you know exactly what happened,” by Tessa Wanner.
My future plan is to get some sort of psych degree and move somewhere I’ll be happy.
My advice to other high school students is it’ll always get better, even if you don’t think so.
My advice to elementary students is play hard at recess, fella. And don’t start vaping!
The teacher who has inspired me the most is Mrs. Henson.
My favorite memory from school and proudest accomplishment: My favorite memory from high school is Student Congress with Kitty. My proudest accomplishment is state qualifying for choir five times.
The one thing I’ll miss the most about school is fooling around with my friends.
My one fun fact and hidden talent is that I can eat an entire pack of oreos in one sitting.
My favorite quote is, “it’s easy to look back because you know exactly what happened,” by Tessa Wanner.
Our next graduate is Sydney Froehlich! She is the next member of the Class of 2026 we are celebrating! As she gears up for graduation, she wishes to leave us with these thoughts:
My future plan is to go to U-Mary in Bismarck to get my bachelor degree in Biology.
My advice to other high school students is to make as many memories as you can because it goes faster than you think. Enjoy high school!
My advice to elementary students is to have fun in school and play sports!
The teacher who has inspired me the most is Mr. Klein.
My favorite memory from school and proudest accomplishment: My favorite memories from high school are the dances. My proudest accomplishment is making it to regionals with my sister as a bantam.
The one thing I’ll miss the most about school is being able to play high school sports.
My one fun fact and hidden talent that I can do the worm.
My favorite quote is, “the journey is the dream” by Kobe Bryant.
My future plan is to go to U-Mary in Bismarck to get my bachelor degree in Biology.
My advice to other high school students is to make as many memories as you can because it goes faster than you think. Enjoy high school!
My advice to elementary students is to have fun in school and play sports!
The teacher who has inspired me the most is Mr. Klein.
My favorite memory from school and proudest accomplishment: My favorite memories from high school are the dances. My proudest accomplishment is making it to regionals with my sister as a bantam.
The one thing I’ll miss the most about school is being able to play high school sports.
My one fun fact and hidden talent that I can do the worm.
My favorite quote is, “the journey is the dream” by Kobe Bryant.
Cristian Escobar is the next member of the Class of 2026 who is approaching graduation in a mere few weeks! Today we celebrate him as he shares some thoughts with us:
My future plan is to go to WyoTech to get a diesel tech certificate and buy a Kawasaki 636.
My advice to other high school students is to not let anyone tell you what you can’t be.
My advice to elementary students is it chase your dreams no matter how big they are.
The teacher who has inspired me the most is Mr. Wagner.
My favorite memory from school and proudest accomplishment: My favorite memory from school is the college tour and buying my motorcycle.
The one thing I’ll miss the most about school is seeing all my friends and hanging out with them every day.
My one fun fact and hidden talent is that I am bilingual. I am also a good football kicker.
My favorite quote is, “What feels like the end is often the beginning.”
My future plan is to go to WyoTech to get a diesel tech certificate and buy a Kawasaki 636.
My advice to other high school students is to not let anyone tell you what you can’t be.
My advice to elementary students is it chase your dreams no matter how big they are.
The teacher who has inspired me the most is Mr. Wagner.
My favorite memory from school and proudest accomplishment: My favorite memory from school is the college tour and buying my motorcycle.
The one thing I’ll miss the most about school is seeing all my friends and hanging out with them every day.
My one fun fact and hidden talent is that I am bilingual. I am also a good football kicker.
My favorite quote is, “What feels like the end is often the beginning.”
Dokia Chruszch is the next member of the Class of 2026 we are celebrating. She shared with us some thoughts as graduation approaches, and we now share them with you:
My future plan is to attend Black Hills State University for marketing and advertising.
My advice to other high school students is to be involved!! Take every chance you can to show up to school events and hang out with your classmates.
My advice to elementary students is it goes fast so don’t waste your time being afraid to try new things.
The teacher who has inspired me the most is Mr. Frye and Mr. Wagner.
My favorite memory from school and proudest accomplishment: My favorite memory from school is my senior homecoming week and the college tours from my junior and senior years. One of my proudest achievements is having the opportunity to serve as president of my class, Student Council, and National Honor Society.
The one thing I’ll miss the most about school: The thing I’ll miss most about school is seeing all my friends every day and making memories with them.
My one fun fact and hidden talent is that I can play “Piano Man” on the harmonica.
My favorite quote is, “Be where your feet are.”
My future plan is to attend Black Hills State University for marketing and advertising.
My advice to other high school students is to be involved!! Take every chance you can to show up to school events and hang out with your classmates.
My advice to elementary students is it goes fast so don’t waste your time being afraid to try new things.
The teacher who has inspired me the most is Mr. Frye and Mr. Wagner.
My favorite memory from school and proudest accomplishment: My favorite memory from school is my senior homecoming week and the college tours from my junior and senior years. One of my proudest achievements is having the opportunity to serve as president of my class, Student Council, and National Honor Society.
The one thing I’ll miss the most about school: The thing I’ll miss most about school is seeing all my friends every day and making memories with them.
My one fun fact and hidden talent is that I can play “Piano Man” on the harmonica.
My favorite quote is, “Be where your feet are.”
Ashtyn Arnold is the first member of the Class of 2026 we are celebrating! Here is a little bit about her:
My future plan is to get my real estate license in North Dakota and possibly get it in other states as well.
My advice to other high school students is to always be kind to everybody, help out when you can, and do your best.
My advice to elementary students is that it may seem like getting through school is going to take a long time, but it honestly goes by fast, so enjoy it while you can.
The teacher who has inspired me the most is Ms. Wagner.
My favorite memory from school and proudest accomplishment: My favorite memory from school is my junior year prom. My proudest achievement would be starting my real estate class.
The one thing I’ll miss the most about school: The thing I’ll miss most about school is the routine and seeing friends.
My one fun fact and hidden talent is that I enjoy photography, and I can bake.
My favorite quote is, “To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe,” by Anatole France.
My future plan is to get my real estate license in North Dakota and possibly get it in other states as well.
My advice to other high school students is to always be kind to everybody, help out when you can, and do your best.
My advice to elementary students is that it may seem like getting through school is going to take a long time, but it honestly goes by fast, so enjoy it while you can.
The teacher who has inspired me the most is Ms. Wagner.
My favorite memory from school and proudest accomplishment: My favorite memory from school is my junior year prom. My proudest achievement would be starting my real estate class.
The one thing I’ll miss the most about school: The thing I’ll miss most about school is the routine and seeing friends.
My one fun fact and hidden talent is that I enjoy photography, and I can bake.
My favorite quote is, “To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe,” by Anatole France.
We are so proud of our students for their outstanding achievements at State Music! 🎶✨
⭐ Superior Star Recipients: Tessa, Robyn, and Millie
👏 Excellent Rating Recipients: Elise and Mixed Ensemble (Windy Nights)
Your hard work, dedication, and musical talent truly shined. Congratulations on representing our school so well—we couldn’t be prouder! 💜
Wish these singers luck at the NDHSAA State Class B Music Festival today! Go Bantams!!
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🌙✨ From new moon to full moon and everything in between! Our 8th grade Earth Science students put their moon phase knowledge to work by creating their own moon phase projects. Hands-on learning is always more fun when science comes to life! Great job to these students for showing off their creativity and lunar knowledge! 🌑🌒🌓🌔🌕🌖🌗🌘
🎉 Mark your calendars! Our K–4th graders are putting on a musical concert called "BINGO" this Thursday, April 30, at 6:00 PM! 🎲 Come ready to listen, laugh, and celebrate these amazing performers. Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun! 🌟
Our Spring Music Concert performed by our 5th - 12th grade students is coming Monday, May 4, at 7:00 PM in the Belfield School gym. We look forward to sharing this performance with you and your family.
