Bethune School District R-5

Bethune School District R-5 The Best Little School in Colorado! 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. 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 o

f 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. THE 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.

Academic Awards - JH/High School and Elementary
05/22/2026

Academic Awards - JH/High School and Elementary

New National Honor Society InducteesNathalia Millan, Lily Wycoff, Alejandra Carrasco, August Haman, Mary Rodriguez, and ...
05/22/2026

New National Honor Society Inductees
Nathalia Millan, Lily Wycoff, Alejandra Carrasco, August Haman, Mary Rodriguez, and Genesis Sosa.
Congratulations

LOOK OUT KINDERGARTEN - HERE WE COME! ☺️🩷💙❤️🖤Thank you Melissa Cuenca for the photos and certificates.
05/22/2026

LOOK OUT KINDERGARTEN - HERE WE COME! ☺️🩷💙❤️🖤
Thank you Melissa Cuenca for the photos and certificates.

Field Day 2026 - Chilly and Rainy, but fun!
05/22/2026

Field Day 2026 - Chilly and Rainy, but fun!

05/22/2026
05/22/2026
Track Photos are available for purchase.Thank You Bryar Wolf. Excellent photos!
05/22/2026

Track Photos are available for purchase.
Thank You Bryar Wolf. Excellent photos!

Photo collection by Bryar Wolf Photography

This is the first time that we have had a "list" of students for "Student of the Month" to be a nominee. So Admin decid...
05/21/2026

This is the first time that we have had a "list" of students for "Student of the Month" to be a nominee. So Admin decided to present all of the students and recognized them. Congratulations to All! (not photographed, Evelyn Rodriguez)

Address

145 W 3rd Avenue
Bethune, CO
80805

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4:30am
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm

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+17193467513

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