Alternative School

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative (BHSSC) is dedicated to enhancing community strength by empowering individuals and organizations to achieve their full potential. Governed by a board of elected school board members from twelve South Dakota public school districts, BHSSC provides a range of services while promoting sound fiscal responsibility without levying taxes. Recognized for its impact on the community, BHSSC was awarded the 2023 Bush Prize South Dakota for successful problem-solving initiatives. It offers programs through five divisions, supporting educational services, developmental disabilities, healthcare, and workforce development for both member and non-member districts. Generated from the website

Located in Sturgis, S.D., Bear Butte Elementary School is an educational institution that was built in 1986. It offers academic services to students in pre-kindergarten through grade one. The school s amenities include a computer laboratory, gymnasium, music room, nurses' office, library media center, reading recovery room, counselor's office, speech therapy room and administrative office. Bear Butte Elementary School s gymnasium is used for assemblies and physical education instruction, as well as serves as a lunchroom. Its employs a work force of more than 30 full-time, certified staff members, including classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, social workers, computer technicians, guidance counselors, custodians, reading and math coaches, art and music professionals, and health and physical education instructors.

Sturgis Williams Middle School is an educational institution that enrolls students in grades five through eight. Located in Sturgis, S.D., the school provides education in various subjects, including English, math, science, computer applications and social studies. Its staff includes guidance counselors, nurses and Title 1 instructors. The school offers extracurricular activities, such as physical education, art and music. Sturgis Williams Middle School also offers various sports activities, including basketball and wrestling. The school organizes several musical concerts and social events. Sturgis Williams Middle School is a part of Meade School District 46-1, which is accredited by the South Dakota Department of Education.