Bethune School District

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.

Kids

District Information

    Welcome

    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.

    Enrollment

    NEW STUDENTS PLEASE CALL

    (719) 346-7513

    Existing Students Click this Link

    The Community

    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.

Bethune School District No. R- 5 News

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    Bethune School District R-5 Posted

    JH/HS Track Meets for 4/4 and 4/5 have been canceled due to pending weather.


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    Apr 3, 2025 · Bethune School District No. R- 5

    Proud is an understatement. Our chapter went and competed at the District 8 Quizbowl competition and District Officer In...

    Proud is an understatement. Our chapter went and competed at the District 8 Quizbowl competition and District Officer Interviews.
    Our quizbowl team placed 5th. Way to go August, Natalia, and Mary! This competition includes questions from Animal Science, FFA/Ag Ed, Agribusiness, Plant Science, Natural Resources/Environmental Science, and Agricultural Power, Structure, and Technical Systems. Competitors have to be first year ag students sophomore or younger and our three freshman killed it! Congrats girls!
    Genesis attended as our nominating committee member and had a great experience interviewing the other candidates. Thank you for stepping up.
    Our district officer candidate was Peyton and we could not be more proud of this young lady for stepping up as an 8th grader to take on such a high position at the district level. Please congratulate your 2025-2026 District 8 REPORTER Peyton Killian! You took a leap of faith yesterday in Mrs. Reese and did something out of your comfort zone and you absolutely killed it.
    Congratulations to all of the other District 8 officers for the 2025-2026 FFA year. We can't wait for the year ahead to be led by you all!

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    Reminder: Next Week!

    Reminder: Next Week!

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District and Sporting Events

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Important Resources

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Bethune School Use of Funds Plan.pdf