Black Hills Special Services Cooperative's
mission is to build stronger communities
by helping individuals and organizations
reach their full potential.

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative

Individuals, schools, and entire communities turn to Black Hills Special Services Cooperative for help reaching their full potential. BHSSC, a public entity, is governed by a board composed of elected school board members, representing twelve South Dakota public school districts that are committed to shared services. Programs are available to non-member school districts, as well.

In addition to services for people and organizations, BHSSC stands for sound fiscal responsibility and efficiency. It does not levy taxes. Rather, it allows school districts to pool resources and put their public dollars to the best possible use, in some cases making possible valuable services not otherwise available in South Dakota. These services are delivered through five organization divisions.

News & Events

People stand in front of BHSSC Pleasant Valley building with two bikes donated by Strider.

Strider Donates Bikes to DD Program

Strider visited our Pleasant Valley campus in October, and we...

BHSSC MediaDecember 9, 2024

Compass Learning Specialist, Dr. Ryan Young, began his fellowship at Harvard University for Cohort 16 of The Strategic Data Project! We're looking forward to seeing what this brings for BHSSC as Ryan learns from the experience of Harvard's specialists in the data field and consultants from across the country. Pictured L-R: BHSSC Deputy Director, Dr. Pam Lange, Dr. Ryan Young, Compass Director, Dr. Kyle Laughlin standing in front of Harvard Graduate School sign

Harvard Fellowship Begins

Compass Learning Specialist, Dr. Ryan Young, began his two-year fellowship...

BHSSC MediaDecember 9, 2024

Winter Break Adventure January 2 or 3, 2025

Register Now for Snowcation STEAM and Robotics Camp

Looking for a fun way to keep your kids active...

BHSSC MediaDecember 9, 2024

KELOLAND Story: Project SEARCH is helping those with disabilities find a career.

Link to KELOLAND Story – Project SEARCH is helping people...

Ryan PhillipsOctober 17, 2024

2024 Engage Every Student Program Recognition Champion Community and Family Services and Rapid City Area Schools

Recognized by U.S. Department of Education as a Program Champion

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative (BHSSC) is proud to announce...

BHSSC MediaJune 17, 2024

SD Educators Gain National Recognition in Computer Science Education

Rapid City, SD—Black Hills Special Services Cooperative (BHSSC) Learning Specialists...

BHSSC MediaJune 11, 2024

Become a DSP!

BHSSC’s Developmental Disabilities (DD) Division is one of 20 Community Support Providers in South Dakota who support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

Check out our new video featuring our outstanding DSP’s and people supported! We are working together to achieve the goals and dreams of the people we support!

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