The yearbook staff has been working very hard to bring you a treasured keepsake. Reserve yours today by emailing: kimberly.bachman@k12.sd.us They are $40 each. Pay when you pick them up at the school office after August 18th. Deadline to reserve is June 1st.
Newell Elementary has taken on the first year of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) this year coupling that with a new system of assessing students in the beginning, middle, and end of the school year. Utilizing the data from the assessment process allows us to individualize needed interventions to students.
We now see the benefits of the teachers' and paraprofessionals' hard work.
Please see article for more detail: https://www.newell.k12.sd.us/article/2207063
It was a big day for our Kindergarten! Congratulations on your graduation!
The Adventures of Boone is a story written about a real live dog belonging to the Kitzan family. The 4th- grade students authored the story and actually met Boone this week when he made an appearance at the school. Great job 4th grade!
Congrats Coach Donahey! Head coach JV Girls Basketball.
Shawn Donahey comes from a long line of relatives residing in Newell, South Dakota, from his own family to his parents to his grandparents. He graduated from Newell High School in 1994. His wife Katie, "runs things," as he fondly stated. His daughter Nevada, a freshman, son Coy, 2nd grade, and son Haes, Kindergarten, all attend Newell School.
Coach Donahey partners in a fencing business and buys and sells cattle for a living.
During his high school years in Newell, Coach Donahey felt privileged to have played basketball under Randy Faeth. He was a South Dakota Coach of the Year with a proven track record of taking teams to the State Level in all Divisions.
Coaching to inspire is Donahey's goal. He not only wants to help the team learn to play basketball but wants his team to take away some life skills.
Congratulations Hailey McCann!
Students from across South Dakota who are in the top 1% of their graduating class each received a pin as well as a certificate signed by Governor Rhoden and attested by the Secretary of State with the State Seal. Each honoree also had an opportunity to get their picture taken with the Governor.
The future is in good hands with these amazing South Dakota students.
Welcome High School Football Coaches 2025/2026!
Head Coach Ryan Niman:
"I grew up in Spring Creek Nevada & started playing football at 8 years old. I also played all through high school for the Spring Creek Spartans & lettering my senior year. After highschool, I made the semi- professional team Elko Warriors & played 3 seasons (2012, 2013,2014) in the Rocky Mountain Football League as a wide receiver/running back. I look forward to bringing my skills & knowledge of the game to Newell & its athletes. We are excited to have a great building season this year & many winning seasons to come."
Assistant Coach Mark Bachman:
Middle linebacker, running back. North Star Conference Iowa. 1st Team All Conference. All state. I look forward to assisting Coach Niman in the 2025/2026 season.
Black Hills State returns to the Austin Auditorium on May 17th. Sign up today for the basketball clinic.
Congratulations to our students who participated in the West River Math Contest 2025!
Newell School District continues to welcome new staff for 2025/2026. Welcome Mr. Santiago as Physical Education, Health, and Activities Director.
Mr. Santiago graduated from Black Hills State University with a bachelor’s degree in physical education. This spring he filled the role of paraprofessional at Belle Fourche Elementary School.
Mr. Santiago student taught at Rapid Valley Elementary and Rapid City Central High School. He has been a baseball coach and knows the game well. Dominic focuses on creating healthy lifestyles and motivating students.
Welcome to Newell School District Mr. Santiago!
School Board Meeting Livestream. Click here: https://www.youtube.com/live/Sh-FcVdCMtE?si=0CFCdWm-kJ-RRVg_
3rd Grade Field Trip: "3rd grade traveled to Hill City to the Dinosaur Museum to learn all they can about dinosaurs and other animals! They were able to meet with a paleontologist, asking many questions and learning as much as they could in our short visit. Once done, we were able to explore the shops in Hill City before heading back home," Mr. Engel.
4th Grade Field Trip: Wind Farm
We had a presentation about the turbines and their maintenance, the equipment needed to work on them, and the power they produce. They generate enough to power 35,000 homes each day. They sell the power to Newell and Rapid City. Each tower is 100m high, and the General Electric techs that were there sometimes have to climb 3-4 times a day. We got to see their equipment which helps with that.
The Athletic banquet was well attended, the food was delicious, and the awards were well deserved. Thank you coaches, students, parents, and all who contributed to such a great 2024/2025. Each coach presented group and specific awards. Well deserved and congratulations to all!
What a fun day for our elementary students at the Bike Rodeo! Thank you to everyone who made this happen! Information from Mrs. Harmon WIT COALITION:
"The Newell Ambulance donated helmets and fit them to the students. Each student got a FREE helmet.
The Department of Transportation crew assisted with the obstacle Course.
The Butte County Sheriff's Office and Deputies inspected bikes for reflectors, safe tires, etc.
The Whatever It Takes Coalition members handed out drawstring bags with Prevention and Education Information along with a flier about EMS "Don't Thumb your Melon" helmet campaign in honor of National Prevention Week.
May 2025 Proposed Agenda: https://5il.co/3fq6s
May 14, 2025 Opportunity for our Middle School Girls:
Women in Science is a free one-day career learning workshop designed to provide young women in 7th-grade with engaging opportunities to learn about careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Please see Mrs. Erk for information. Also click here for details
https://www.bhsu.edu/wis/
Play Day was a success in attendance and fun! The weather was perfect and the students had so much fun! Thank you to everyone who helped organize and implement this very fun day.
Over 70 people attended the Fine Arts Banquet Monday night. A delicious smoked brisket meal was served and awards were presented. Congratulations to all the choir and band members for their hard work this year!
Special awards went to:
TOP TWO AWARDS:
#1 Jenna Yule: John Philip Sousa Award
#2 Jacey Larson: Most Valuable Player
Band Spirit Award: Annika Bonebrake
Bright Future Awards: Aiyana Sackett and Bryn Hockenbary
Future Director Awards: McKenzie Rans and Bianca Bierman
Band/Choir Mom of the Year: Noreen Yule
Music Mentor Awards: Bob Lewis and Maynard Yule
Music Student Advocate Awards: Deb Kopetsky and Mrs. Perkins
Newell School District continues to welcome new staff for 2025/2026. Welcome Ms. Hayes to the 1st grade.
Emma Hayes will be joining the Newell School District as the first-grade teacher. She will graduate in May 2025 from Black Hills State University with a bachelor's in Elementary Education. Ms. Hayes completed her student teaching at Sturgis Elementary and was a paraprofessional for the Whitewood After School program.
Ms. Hayes has completed various professional development workshops, including the Computational Thinking Workshop and STEM Ed Conference, Early Literacy for Providers and Families training, and the Making Thinking Visible workshop. As a paraprofessional for three years, she has developed skills in differentiation, classroom management, and lesson planning.
Welcome to the Newell School District, Emma Hayes!
