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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    May 8, 2025 · Bethune School District No. R- 5

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    May 8, 2025 · Bethune School District No. R- 5

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    May 8, 2025 · Bethune School District No. R- 5

    Congratulations to these two outstanding members on a job well done with their ICEV certifications! Jamie took the Veter...

    Congratulations to these two outstanding members on a job well done with their ICEV certifications! Jamie took the Veterinary Medical Applications course and Maddie Powell took the Equine Management and Evaluation course. Both of them passed with flying colors! Congratulations girls! (Jessica Strobel Amie Powell)

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    May 8, 2025 · Bethune School District No. R- 5

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    May 8, 2025 · Bethune School District No. R- 5

    What could be more fun than a Senior Prank!! (every chair and every table/movable desk, no matter what size) At least t...

    What could be more fun than a Senior Prank!! (every chair and every table/movable desk, no matter what size) At least they left a trail to where they were all stashed, in their sponsor Mr. Aaron Duree's classroom.

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    May 8, 2025 · Bethune School District No. R- 5

    Congratulations Wyatt!!The Colorado 6-Man Football Association is proud to announce our North roster for this summer's A...

    Congratulations Wyatt!!
    The Colorado 6-Man Football Association is proud to announce our North roster for this summer's All-State games in Greensburg, Kansas on June 7th. The North squad will be coached by the Otis staff. Stay tuned for our South roster, the itinerary, and game day details.
    NORTH: (Navy Blue)
    2 - Dillon Noletubby - Arickaree/Woodlin
    3 - Mahamud Hussein - Deer Trail
    5 - Wyatt King - Bethune
    6 - Garret Drullinger - Idalia
    8 - Zander Yost - Caliche
    9 - Justin Schreiner - Prairie
    15 - Gavin Pittington - North Park
    20 - Dallas Glass - Briggsdale
    21 - Gavin Howard - Miami/Yoder
    24 - Christopher Carlson - Kiowa
    26 - Zarron Skubal - Arickaree/Woodlin
    27 - Braylon Bruns - Caliche
    28 - Tate Towns - Idalia
    32 - Kaeden Gebauer - Briggsdale
    50 - Luis Arzaga - Stratton
    72 - Lane Schock - Prairie

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    May 8, 2025 · Bethune School District No. R- 5

    Congrats Mrs. Ramos ☺️Congratulations to today's second round of winners of our Teacher Appreciation Week Giveaway! $50...

    Congrats Mrs. Ramos ☺️
    Congratulations to today's second round of winners of our Teacher Appreciation Week Giveaway!
    $50 Visa Gift Card provided by Cignition Virtual K-12 High-Impact Tutoring:
    💳 Kristi Cook from Walsh School District
    $25 Starbucks Gift Card provided by Cignition Virtual K-12 High-Impact Tutoring:
    ☕ Mary Ramos from Bethune School District R-5
    ☕ Jay Whaley from SOROCO Schools
    Two tickets to any production in the 2025 at Town Hall Arts Center:
    🎟️ Lawrence Chavers at Arapahoe High School from Littleton Public Schools
    🎟️ Shannan Bowerman at Englewood Middle School from Englewood Schools

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    May 7, 2025 · Bethune School District No. R- 5

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Bethune School Use of Funds Plan.pdf
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