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Trailhead Learning Center - Where the Journey Begins!
We can’t wait to welcome you and your child!
about 1 hour ago, Yankton School District
JrKKDG Open House
Beadle Writers' Round Table 1-21-2026. Great writing 1st Graders!
about 7 hours ago, Carey Mitzel, Beadle Elementary Principal
WRT 1P 1-21-26
WRT 1W 1-21-26
WRT 1M 1-21-26
The sweet smiles of these Beadle Bugs can warm any heart on this chilly day! Congratulations to all of our Good Character Award Winners!
5 days ago, Beadle School
Good Character 1-16-26
Buddies, brainstorming and building in Mrs. Mueller's 1st grade class today!
6 days ago, Technology Integrationist
Beadle STEM Activity
Beadle STEM Activity
Beadle STEM Activity
Beadle STEM Activity
Beadle STEM Activity
Beadle STEM Activity
Beadle STEM Activity
Beadle STEM Activity
Beadle STEM Activity
Beadle STEM Activity
Beadle 1st grade students in Mrs. Mueller's class were able to do a fun STEM activity with Mrs. Beste!
6 days ago, Tiffany Mueller
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Beadle Elementary Writers' Round Table on Jan. 12. 2026. Way to go, 3rd Graders!
9 days ago, Carey Mitzel, Beadle Elementary Principal
WRT 3B 1-12-26
WRT 3L 1-12-26
WRT 3H 1-12-26
Beadle Elementary Writers' Round Table on Jan. 12. 2026. Way to go, 2nd Graders!
9 days ago, Carey Mitzel, Beadle Elementary Principal
WRT 2C 1-12-26
WRT 2V 1-12-26
WRT 2K 1-12-26
Mrs. Curtis's class practiced their comparison skills with a math game this week.
9 days ago, Michelle Curtis
Students practicing math skills.
Students practicing math skills.
Students practicing math skills.
Students practicing math skills.
Drew Ryken, Yankton alumnus, took on the role of teacher today! Mr. Ryken did a fabulous job teaching math to Mrs. Lukkes's fourth graders at Beadle. We think he's going to be an amazing teacher!
9 days ago, Andrea Lukkes
Drew Ryken, Yankton alumnus, took on the role of teacher today! Mr. Ryken did a fabulous job teaching math to Mrs. Lukkes's fourth graders at Beadle. We think he's going to be an amazing teacher!
Drew Ryken, Yankton alumnus, took on the role of teacher today! Mr. Ryken did a fabulous job teaching math to Mrs. Lukkes's fourth graders at Beadle. We think he's going to be an amazing teacher!
Drew Ryken, Yankton alumnus, took on the role of teacher today! Mr. Ryken did a fabulous job teaching math to Mrs. Lukkes's fourth graders at Beadle. We think he's going to be an amazing teacher!
Drew Ryken, Yankton alumnus, took on the role of teacher today! Mr. Ryken did a fabulous job teaching math to Mrs. Lukkes's fourth graders at Beadle. We think he's going to be an amazing teacher!
Our Beadle Bugs are starting 2026 off right! Congratulations to this week's Good Character Award Winners! What a great way to start off the year!
12 days ago, Beadle School
Good Character 1/9/2026
Mrs. Lukkes's fourth grade class at Beadle enjoyed being scientists and learning about volcanoes. They did an experiment to learn the difference between cone volcanoes and shield volcanoes.
12 days ago, Andrea Lukkes
Mrs. Lukkes's fourth grade class at Beadle enjoyed being scientists and learning about volcanoes. They did an experiment to learn the difference between cone volcanoes and shield volcanoes.
Mrs. Lukkes's fourth grade class at Beadle enjoyed being scientists and learning about volcanoes. They did an experiment to learn the difference between cone volcanoes and shield volcanoes.
Mrs. Lukkes's fourth grade class at Beadle enjoyed being scientists and learning about volcanoes. They did an experiment to learn the difference between cone volcanoes and shield volcanoes.
Mrs. Lukkes's fourth grade class at Beadle enjoyed being scientists and learning about volcanoes. They did an experiment to learn the difference between cone volcanoes and shield volcanoes.
Mrs. Lukkes's fourth grade class at Beadle enjoyed being scientists and learning about volcanoes. They did an experiment to learn the difference between cone volcanoes and shield volcanoes.
Mrs. Lukkes's fourth grade class at Beadle enjoyed being scientists and learning about volcanoes. They did an experiment to learn the difference between cone volcanoes and shield volcanoes.
Merry Christmas from Mrs. Sayler's 5th graders at Beadle!
about 1 month ago, Janelle Sayler
Merry Christmas from Mrs. Sayler's 5th graders at Beadle
Merry Christmas from Mrs. Sayler's 5th graders at Beadle
Merry Christmas from Mrs. Sayler's 5th graders at Beadle
Merry Christmas from Mrs. Sayler's 5th graders at Beadle
Merry Christmas from Mrs. Sayler's 5th graders at Beadle
Merry Christmas from Mrs. Sayler's 5th graders at Beadle
Merry Christmas from Mrs. Sayler's 5th graders at Beadle
Mrs. Curtis's class had the best day ever! We finished watching The Polar Express, decorated edible trees, played reindeer games, sang Christmas songs, and had a birthday girl bring a super cute handmade gingerbread treat!
about 1 month ago, Michelle Curtis
Students watching a movie.
Students decorating trees.
Students playing games.
Students playing games.
Students playing games.
Students playing games.
Students playing games.
Students singing songs.
Students playing games.
Students playing games.
Congratulations to Beadle's last group of Good Character Award winners for 2025! We are wrapping up this semester strong with a great group of winners! Keep up the great work!
about 1 month ago, Beadle School
Good Character 12/19/25
Beadle staff, students, and former staff started our holiday celebration off with a Holiday sing in the gym, lead by our talented Mrs. Rempfer! This is a beloved tradition at Beadle School that has been a part of the last day before Christmas Break for at least 50 years.
about 1 month ago, Beadle School
Holiday Sing
Holiday Sing
Holiday Sing
Holiday Sing
Holiday Sing
Holiday Sing
Holiday Sing
Holiday Sing
Here's to the joy of the season, the warmth of friends, and the love of family. Merry Christmas from Beadle Third Graders! We spent the day celebrating with a Polar Express party including hot chocolate!
about 1 month ago, Mrs. Herrboldt Grade 3
kids drinking hot chocolate
kids drinking hot chocolate
kids drinking hot chocolate
kids drinking hot chocolate
kids drinking hot chocolate
Beadle Writers' Round Table Grade. Great work 5th Graders.
about 1 month ago, Carey Mitzel, Beadle Elementary Principal
WRT 5S 12-18-25
WRT 5K 12-18-25
WRT 5A 12-18-25
Beadle Writers' Round Table Grade 4. Great work students
about 1 month ago, Carey Mitzel, Beadle Elementary Principal
WRT 4G 12-18-25
WRT 4K 12-18-25
WRT 4L 12-18-25
Beadle second grade so enjoyed having high school intern Miss Lamers for the first semester! She assisted the students with many tasks, including practicing reading, editing writing, doing art, and practing skills on Chromebooks. We will miss you!
about 1 month ago, Michelle Curtis
Students standing with their high school intern.
Beadle First Grader Writer's Round Table participants on 12-16-25. Way to go students!
about 1 month ago, Carey Mitzel, Beadle Elementary Principal
1W 12-16-25
1P 12-16-25
1M 12-16-25