Box Elder School District - Learning is Everything

Box Elder School District is proud to be a recipient of the @Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Member Impact Fund Award through partnership with Bank of Utah, Wasatch Peak Credit Union, and FHLB. This award will invest $23,250 into our community and support student wellness and teacher projects.

Some of our incredible administrators who attended the Courageous Principals leadership conference! They’re committed to improving their craft so they can have a bigger impact on others — and continuing to make a difference for our schools and students every day. #StrongerTogetherBESD2026 #LeadershipMatters

Box Elder's and Bear River's Swim Lesson Programs are some of the best. This summer, BEHS will teach approximately 800 swimmers in their lesson program. They have twenty-two swim teachers this year. BRHS will teach approximately 640 swimmers and have fourteen swim teachers. One of the things that have made their programs so successful is the teacher/participant ratio. They keep the student per class numbers down so there is more one on one instruction. This benefits the kids as they have more opportunities to learn from their swim teachers. More lesson information can be found on their websites: BEHS at www.swimboxelder.com BRHS at https://sites.google.com/besd.net/bearrivernatatorium/swim-lessons

Good news coming your way for the 2025-26 school year! The school board approved the 2025-26 School Fee Schedule which included no general class fee, no student body fees, and no individual class fee. This change will decrease registration fees for all students. (Other fees still remain.) Check out the link for more information about school fees. We appreciate our school board for this decision and the impact it will have on easing financial burdens for families and supporting student success across our district. #StrongerTogetherBESD2026 #ConnectAndCommunicateBESD2026 Link to Approved School Fees 2025-26: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19EaOk-8jottlXhdmiRSBeI8TlXhFJr_Js2viTYR6c3U/edit?usp=drivesdk

We’re thrilled to celebrate two of our incredible softball athletes for being recognized by the Deseret News as Top High School Sports Athletes in softball! 🥎 Katelyn Wilson and Bella Douglas, Softball Elite Starting 9! Their hard work, dedication, and talent on and off the field represent the best of Box Elder County. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor — Way to represent your school and district! #BoxElderSchoolDistrictProud #StrongerTogetherBESD2026 @bearriverhsathletics @bearriver.softball

Box Elder School District Board Work Session held on June 2, 2025 brought together dedicated stakeholders committed to the future of our schools. With thoughtful discussion and collaboration, we explored building plans, growth projections, and the long-term vision for our district. We are grateful for the time, insight, and care each participant brought to the table. Together, we are planning with purpose to ensure that our schools continue to thrive for generations to come. Thank you to all who support the success of our students and the strength of our community. #StrongerTogetherBESD2026 #ConnectAndCommunicateBESD2026 #FutureFocused

🎖️🇺🇸 VFW Teacher of the Year Alert for UTAH! 🇺🇸🎖️ We are thrilled to celebrate Tom Davidson as this year’s VFW Teacher of the Year for the state of Utah! 🏆📚 Recognized by the Veterans of Foreign Wars for their outstanding commitment to civic education, patriotism, and leadership in the classroom, Mr. Davidson goes above and beyond to inspire students and honor our nation’s values. 🌟 Thank you for making a difference every single day — your dedication helps shape the future and honor the past. Please join us in congratulating Mr. Davidson on this well-deserved recognition! 👏👏 #VFWTeacherOfTheYear #ProudMoment #StrongerTogetherBESD2026 #Connect&CommunicateBESD

Congratulations to the BRHS Sterling Scholars: Maggie Parker - Dance Alyssa O'Neal - Mathematics Kate Logan - Visual Arts Josi Jensen - Business & Marketing Alysha Spotten - Family & Consumer Science Reese Johnson - Social Sciences Shelby Wilkinson - World Languages Isabelle Christensen - Instrumental Music Kendyl Archibald - English Rachel Nelson - Skilled & Technical Sciences Emily Robison - Science Logun Knudsen - Computer Technology CJ Kearl - Speech/Theatre Arts/Forensics

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Bear River FFA won many State awards. Chapter Awards: • Five Star Chapter Award • Superior Chapter Award • Overall Chapter State Fair Sweepstakes Winner • Ag Mechanics State Fair Sweepstakes Award • Swine Exhibit State Fair Sweepstakes Award o Many other team and individual awards!

Braun Bowden and the BEHS Tiny Home Construction Students and the Otherside Village!

Easton Johnson was the Student Board Member for the 2024-2025 school year.

Garland Elementary won $2,500 from the School Lands Trust annual video contest! Congratulations Garland!

2025 Retirees- Continued Blaine Norris Cheryl Thomson Colleen Mitchell Daniel Francom Diana Udy George Christensen Jan Christensen Iwalani DiPrima Jeri Santos Joylene Ritchie Kim Miller Laura Lee Hull Lola Baker Mary Bingham Michael Reeder Michelle Coombs Nancy Anderson Robert Mattson Robin Myers Tami Bingham Tresa Hunsaker Trudie Checketts

2025 Retirees Blaine Norris Cheryl Thomson Colleen Mitchell Daniel Francom Diana Udy George Christensen Jan Christensen Iwalani DiPrima Jeri Santos Joylene Ritchie Kim Miller Laura Lee Hull Lola Baker Mary Bingham Michael Reeder Michelle Coombs Nancy Anderson Robert Mattson Robin Myers Tami Bingham Tresa Hunsaker Trudie Checketts

2025 Ritchey Science Fair Awards: Sarah Pace - 1st Place in Botany Alliya Orellana - 2nd Place in Zoology/Microbiology Anna Allred - 3rd Place in Medical/Health Raylayne Logan - Excellent in Math/Physics/Astronomy/Earth and Space

Outstanding District Administrator: Coerina Fife Outstanding Elementary Administrator: Kristi Capener-Fielding Outstanding Secondary Administrator: Chad Kirby-Bear River Middle Outstanding Related Services: Kenley Kellerstrass-School Nurse Outstanding Related Services: Eric Dutson-Speech Therapist Outstanding Elementary Teacher: Chrissy Nelson-McKinley Outstanding Elementary Teacher: Kristen Taylor-Discovery Outstanding Secondary Teacher: Tom Davidson-BEHS Outstanding Secondary Teacher: Daniel Francom-Harris Outstanding Volunteer: Connie Toone-Harris Intermediate Outstanding Volunteer: Emilee Stromness-Golden Spike

District wide elementary grade level teams of K-5th grades gathering for training from Janel Keating. She is an author and a former Superintendent from Washington state. Her school district is an exemplary model professional learning community. Constant training to be better at helping all students learn at grade level or higher.

Dr. Andrew Larsen, Choir Teacher, Misa Findlay, Accompanist, and the BEHS Madrigals were recognized at the April Board Meeting. The Madrigals sang for the Board and attendees.

Thank you to all the donors of the Bear River High School Facilities: Crump Reese - Coby Reese Golden Spike Powersports - Jared Fronk Lewis Construction Services - Lanny Lewis Rupp Trucking Nucor Steel Chanshare Select, Inc. - Buster and Brett Marble 3G Dental LLC - Rod Gardner Shico, Inc. - Cody and Shilo Reese Kent's Market, Tremonton C&R Trailer Sales - Shawn Croney Sierra Homes - Jay and Courtney Stocking Coldwell Banker - Gary Madsen