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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    Oct 21, 2025 · Bethune School District No. R- 5

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    Oct 21, 2025 · Bethune School District No. R- 5

    Football Week 7 Stat Leaders

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    Congrats Ismael!!

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    Oct 21, 2025 · Bethune School District No. R- 5

    Congrats to Paulina, Alondra and Nora!!!!

    Congrats to Paulina, Alondra and Nora!!!!

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    Oct 20, 2025 · Bethune School District No. R- 5

    NASDPTS Celebrates School Bus Safety Week October 20-24, 2025 Thank You Janet, Tammie, Manuel, Rod, and All other Activi...

    NASDPTS Celebrates School Bus Safety Week
    October 20-24, 2025
    Thank You Janet, Tammie, Manuel, Rod, and All other Activity Drivers for driving our students safely!

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    Oct 20, 2025 · Bethune School District No. R- 5

    NASDPTS Celebrates School Bus Safety Week Please STOP for School buses!!!!

    NASDPTS Celebrates School Bus Safety Week
    Please STOP for School buses!!!!

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    Oct 20, 2025 · Bethune School District No. R- 5

    Bethune FFA 2025-2026 1st Row, L to R: Lily Wycoff, Jessica Adolf, Emie Jenkins, Nora Wycoff, Mary Rodriguez, Genesis S...

    Bethune FFA 2025-2026
    1st Row, L to R: Lily Wycoff, Jessica Adolf, Emie Jenkins, Nora Wycoff, Mary Rodriguez, Genesis Sosa, Ismael Perla, August Haman, Maria Requin
    2nd Row, L to R: Josh Salinas, Sujeily Landaverde, Paulina Reyes, Gavin Malave, Lanie Guynes, Adrian Ramirez, Kyle Stevens, Arthur Nunes, Atte Kianen
    3rd Row, L to R: Luis Gonzales, Aidan Orona, Angel Millan, Peyton Killian, Ashton Thieman, Roy Mendoza, Raeymond Flores, Isaac Montalvo
    Top: Advisor Rob Reynolds

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Important Resources

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Bethune School Use of Funds Plan.pdf
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