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Bethune School District R-5 is home to 115 students Pre-K-12 housed in one elementary building and one junior high/high school building. The District is served by 16 certified teachers, one administrator and 15 classified employees. The District is extremely proud of its 8:1 student- teacher ratio, the zero-dropout rate, and 100 percent graduation rate.  Bethune takes great pride in their school and the upkeep of the facilities is exceptional. The connection with the community is well rooted, and many generations of families have attended this school.

“Bethune School produces productive citizens who embody Pride, Principles and Perseverance” is the mission of the Bethune School District. Focused goal areas the District is working on are:

■ Increase student achievement

■ Maintain financial excellence

■Strengthen communications and relationships

■ Enhance support and development of students, staff, and governance team

Some of the special programs the school has to offer are Drama, National Honor Society, Knowledge Bowl, Chess Club, Boys and Girls Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Track, E-Sports, and Student Leadership Advisory Committee. There is also an opportunity for students to take classesthrough Morgan Community College in our V-NETS classroom.


Bethune School District

Bethune School takes a whole student approach to PreK-12 education. Teachers, administrators, counselors, and support staff work together to meet the intellectual, social, behavioral, and emotional needs of each and every child we serve.


Welcome

NEW STUDENTS PLEASE CALL

(719) 346-7513[](http://voice.google.com/calls?a=nc,%2B17193467513 "Call +1 719-346-7513 via Google Voice")

Existing Students Click this [**Link**](https://bethuneschool.powerschool.com/public/)


Enrollment

The Town of Bethune is located in Eastern Colorado just off Interstate 70 approximately 30 miles from the Kansas border. Bethune is also located 40 miles from Goodland, Kansas, and 160 miles from Denver and Colorado Springs, all of which are excellent areas for shopping. Mountain recreation activities are approximately a four-hour drive away.  This bedroom community is home to approximately 500 people. Many residents commute to Burlington or Stratton, Colorado, eight and nine miles away respectively, for employment. Those who work in Bethune derive their main source of income from agriculture.  Burlington is home to businesses, shopping, restaurants, churches, doctors and a hospital. Industry in the area includes several feedlots, wind farms and hog finishing facility. Old Town Museum is a 6 1/2-acre historic site that includes 21 fully restored buildings with authentic artifacts from the turn-of-the-century.

Local recreational activities include deer, antelope, pheasant and turkey hunting, fishing, and golf. There are numerous activities for children including baseball, softball, swimming and day camps.


The Community

District Information

Bethune School District No. R- 5

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Bethune School District R-5 Posted

<div><img src="https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/488021838_1198396445628584_9113663747359317843_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg_s1080x2048_tt6&amp;_nc_cat=100&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=e5c1b6&amp;_nc_ohc=80oDDV5sFigQ7kNvgFtJFbd&amp;_nc_oc=Adlcabhd17DbABbxtWsm8PiU0wD88znh_98xPN2p7W-BZfLuGL_32uvEPiOkAGTWigM&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&amp;_nc_gid=73owdydDjIOygF5sAouFNg&amp;oh=00_AYHdNvZ5_XPopHIqiUHv7_i-SGTQ8IZNJl0E8SLTD7nnWw&amp;oe=67F3FFE5" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Update!!<br /> LOOKS LIKE THEY MADE IT TO THE SLOPES!<br /> And they're off!!!  Seniors having a little fun during their final stretch of their last few weeks of school.<br /> Senior Trip 2025</div></div>

Update!! LOOKS LIKE THEY MADE IT TO THE SLOPES! And they're off!!!  Seniors having a little fun during their final stret...

<div><img src="https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/487388182_1196424729159089_9115067703573809247_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p180x540_tt6&amp;_nc_cat=104&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=e5c1b6&amp;_nc_ohc=yBwpUXPi_kMQ7kNvgGhB3j-&amp;_nc_oc=AdklsZr4tClUfZyy2PhM5WDeCNM-FeXoIIymGFOhiGy9zT3Ybu38E2TkjvMdnMnt8fk&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&amp;_nc_gid=73owdydDjIOygF5sAouFNg&amp;oh=00_AYEwcXEtv9feVI9nefyPCuReZDINyFOf9M7enPvkqnikjw&amp;oe=67F406DB" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Senior BB Games 2025.  Last game on the courts.  What a fun time.  You have so many memories to cherish.  <br /> Good Luck Seniors! 🫶</div></div>

Senior BB Games 2025.  Last game on the courts.  What a fun time.  You have so many memories to cherish.   Good Luck Sen...

<div><img src="https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/487950536_524300177418669_2790589923215056422_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p843x403_tt6&amp;_nc_cat=105&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=e5c1b6&amp;_nc_ohc=S3B-oxFDY8AQ7kNvgG9977b&amp;_nc_oc=AdmEDX4q2RxxLc0MhXQcIUyfbmE4N1RqEDyq98rljAu8G72IXVrM_yokylxyWMt3Rss&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&amp;_nc_gid=73owdydDjIOygF5sAouFNg&amp;oh=00_AYF8GocVMaGNi80NLZzuzCyshKj5e44vDaNDXSlY0FSTxA&amp;oe=67F3E841" style="width: 100%;" /><div>We have babies in the ag shop! We love this time of year. Hopefully we will be getting a few more in just a few weeks to join them. (Peep the only time you will see Maddie Powell holding a chicken!)</div></div>

We have babies in the ag shop! We love this time of year. Hopefully we will be getting a few more in just a few weeks to...

<div><img src="https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/487337121_1196235159178046_4270112198128900332_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg_tt6&amp;_nc_cat=102&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=e5c1b6&amp;_nc_ohc=kPBVXzGcrt0Q7kNvgFwZiHK&amp;_nc_oc=AdnKG59cRIRP85bYQAhlYIRn_g2tDc-mT4_XahG8Oj_zEhPLGD5fgvO3Ag-N-idcTYs&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&amp;_nc_gid=rGo_uUdXHjRbMv79epFyJA&amp;oh=00_AYFXvYBh4hB3vsgBEH3q7mjvg19x2ZLGsOq1deayqSYhHw&amp;oe=67F35370" style="width: 100%;" /><div>April 23rd, 1:00 p.m. - Bethune Cafeteria<br /> T-dap Clinic for 5th graders coming to 6th graders</div></div>

April 23rd, 1:00 p.m. - Bethune Cafeteria T-dap Clinic for 5th graders coming to 6th graders

<div><img src="https://scontent-zrh1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/486134716_1196233622511533_8504106995664716147_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg_tt6&amp;_nc_cat=103&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=e5c1b6&amp;_nc_ohc=JBoIkcHVfFkQ7kNvgELdgAX&amp;_nc_oc=AdljNYMSnYzp3GNq61vjdfAr-96j1ohGb6y0zHSF-uLZaJFpeplxqO3plg8fgWLH-SM&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-zrh1-1.xx&amp;_nc_gid=i_rg_OyprGkIXrFxug4z8Q&amp;oh=00_AYGx-zUSEyZUdMAEnID54-ZRI-HInj0u0KxTCRG5ayNjuw&amp;oe=67F215D8" style="width: 100%;" /><div>April 23rd, 1:00 p.m. - Bethune Cafeteria<br /> Meningococcal vaccine for Seniors</div></div>

April 23rd, 1:00 p.m. - Bethune Cafeteria Meningococcal vaccine for Seniors

Bethune School District No. R- 5 News

Events

Senior Ski Trip - Dismissed at 1:24p

Sports

Postponed - HS Track at Greeley County - Tribune, KS

5:30p - District Officer Interviews and Quiz Bowl at Kit Carso

4:15-6p - TeamKids

No School - Staff Day

9a - JH Track at Limon, CO

9-12p - Friday School, Grades 4-12

9-12p - Friday Fun School Grades 4 thru 12

7p - Prom Grand March

9a - HS Track at Warren Mitchel - Limon, CO

April 7th to 18th - CMAS Testing - Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8,  featuring 11th Science<br />
Breakfast at 7:45a<br />
Testing 8a-11:30a

April 7th to 18th - CMAS Testing

9a - HS Track at Yuma, CO

Class and Track Team Photos

2p - JH Track at Byers, CO

12p - FFA Chapter Meeting

No School

10a - JH Track at Yuma, CO

9a - HS Track at Byers, CO

April 7th to 18th - CMAS Testing - Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8,  <br />
          featuring 11th Science<br />
<br />
Breakfast at 7:45a<br />
Testing 8a-11:30a

TBA - SAT Testing - 11th Grade

Little Italy Dinner

TBA - PSAT Testing - 10th Grade

10a - JH Track at Burlington, CO

No School - Easter Break

9a - HS Track at Cheyenne Wells, CO

TBA - PSAT Testing - 9th Grade

NHS Applications Due

T-dap clinic for 5th graders coming to 6th graders and the Meningococcal vaccine for Seniors will be April 23rd at 1 pm<br />
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