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, Ag/ FFA, Boys and Girls Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Track, and Student Council. There is also an opportunity for students to take classes through Morgan Community College in our V-NETS classroom and on-line.

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, pheasant and turkey hunting, 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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    Nov 3, 2025 · Bethune School District No. R- 5
    Good Luck to ALL!!2025 1A 6-MAN FOOTBALL STATE PLAYOFF BRACKET
    Good Luck to ALL!!
    2025 1A 6-MAN FOOTBALL STATE PLAYOFF BRACKET

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    Nov 3, 2025 · Bethune School District No. R- 5
    Good Luck to ALL at Regionals!!1A REGIONAL VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS
    Good Luck to ALL at Regionals!!
    1A REGIONAL VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS

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

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    Nov 3, 2025 · Bethune School District No. R- 5
    Ms. Sylvia, Ms. Sisson, and Ms. Sally during Trunk or Treat! on Friday, Oct. 31st. with all of our Bethune Ghouls! 😈💀�...
    Ms. Sylvia, Ms. Sisson, and Ms. Sally during Trunk or Treat! on Friday, Oct. 31st. with all of our Bethune Ghouls! 😈💀👻🤡🎃

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    Nov 3, 2025 · Bethune School District No. R- 5
    🎄Who rolled right into the Christmas season this weekend and put up their tree⁉️ 🌟The BCOC Christmas committee is feel...
    🎄Who rolled right into the Christmas season this weekend and put up their tree⁉️
    🌟The BCOC Christmas committee is feeling the Christmas Spirit🌟
    ‼️🗓️Mark those calendars and save the dates for all our festive holiday events♥️💚
    📣This year’s theme is TOYLAND 🎅🏼🧸🪀🪁 so start planning those Parade of Lights floats early! 💡
    🚨Please watch the BCOC Facebook page for all individual event details🚨
    #bcoc #toyland2025

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    Nov 3, 2025 · Bethune School District No. R- 5
    Any area girls interested in wrestling, Coach Wall is starting open mat tomorrow after school. This is completely volunt...
    Any area girls interested in wrestling, Coach Wall is starting open mat tomorrow after school. This is completely voluntary for those that want to get started on some extra learning time on the mat. Please share with any young ladies that might be interested. We would like to see this program have a great start and continue to grow!
    #girlswrestle
    #fastestgrowingsportinthenation

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    Oct 30, 2025 · Bethune School District No. R- 5
    Halloween Fun
    Halloween Fun

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    Oct 30, 2025 · Bethune School District No. R- 5
    This has been a pretty rough week for my family and I but the prayers and support has definitely been felt. Not able to...
    This has been a pretty rough week for my family and I but the prayers and support has definitely been felt. Not able to be there with my team but watching them go and handle their business is so awesome words can’t express how proud I am of these boys, I love this group of young men and I’m definitely one proud coach! Great Win BOBCATS!!

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Important Resources

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Bethune School Use of Funds Plan.pdf
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