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 No. R- 5 · Nov 21, 2024

    Bethune School District R-5 Posted


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    Bethune School District No. R- 5 · Nov 21, 2024

    Bethune School District R-5 Posted


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    Bethune School District No. R- 5 · Nov 20, 2024

    Reminder: Get your tickets now!

    Reminder: Get your tickets now!


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    Bethune School District No. R- 5 · Nov 20, 2024

    For Elementary and JH Kiddos! Basketball Tournament.

    For Elementary and JH Kiddos! Basketball Tournament.


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    Bethune School District No. R- 5 · Nov 20, 2024

    Bethune School District R-5 Posted


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    Bethune School District No. R- 5 · Nov 18, 2024

    We sold the school farm bucket calves at the Burlington Livestock Exchange on November 14, 2024. The students were able...

    We sold the school farm bucket calves at the Burlington Livestock Exchange on November 14, 2024. The students were able to experience a livestock auction (over ...half had never been to one). The calves sold for good money. We want to thank Jeremy Franz Kasey Franz and Franz Cattle co LLC for purchasing our calves and supporting our agriculture program and FFA chapter.


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    Bethune School District No. R- 5 · Nov 18, 2024

    Thank You FFA members and Mrs. Reese.Apologies for the late post, but National FFA Organization National Convention was...

    Apologies for the late post, but National FFA Organization National Convention was a blast. Take a peep at our presentation to the board with some of our pictures and comments from students who attended.


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    Bethune School District No. R- 5 · Nov 18, 2024

    Congrats to: Ismael Perla and Aaron Maynard for 1st Team Offense and Defense Leo Ramirez, Mikall Inskeep, and Wyatt Ki...

    (this is mile high prep, not chsaa)


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Important Resources

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Bethune School Use of Funds Plan.pdf
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