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.

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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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    Apr 30, 2025 · Bethune School District No. R- 5

    Miss Lazaro's 3rd Grade class visits the Denver Zoo

    Miss Lazaro's 3rd Grade class visits the Denver Zoo

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    Apr 30, 2025 · Bethune School District No. R- 5

    Staff and Students celebrated the retirement of Brenda Miltenberger and David Gottmann. These two have given many, many...

    Staff and Students celebrated the retirement of Brenda Miltenberger and David Gottmann. These two have given many, many years of service and dedication to children all over Colorado.
    Thank You Both!!!!

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    Apr 30, 2025 · Bethune School District No. R- 5

    Bethune School District R-5 Posted


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    Apr 30, 2025 · Bethune School District No. R- 5

    I am very proud of these 6 girls. They put in the time and got to compete at State CDEs this week in Fort Collins. We ha...

    I am very proud of these 6 girls. They put in the time and got to compete at State CDEs this week in Fort Collins. We had floriculture, horse, and vet science teams compete on Monday. Tuesday was awards and a trip up to the reservoir. Congratulations to our state floriculture individual bronze placer, Page Mann. We are very proud of all of our competitors and proud of Page for bringing home a placing! We will post other results once they are posted on state website.

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    Apr 30, 2025 · Bethune School District No. R- 5

    Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Chapter President and Secretary! Peyton Marie Killian Gavin Malave

    Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Chapter President and Secretary! Peyton Marie Killian Gavin Malave

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    Apr 30, 2025 · Bethune School District No. R- 5

    Bethune School District R-5 Posted


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    Apr 29, 2025 · Bethune School District No. R- 5

    Reminder for tomorrow!

    Reminder for tomorrow!

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    Apr 29, 2025 · Bethune School District No. R- 5

    Bethune School District R-5 Posted


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Important Resources

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Bethune School Use of Funds Plan.pdf
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