Category: News

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 had an amazing time! Two Strider bikes were donated for use by the people we

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 at Harvard University for Cohort 16 of The Strategic Data Project in October. We’re looking

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 over winter break? Our Snowcation STEAM & Robotics Camp is designed for grades K-8 to

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

Link to KELOLAND Story – Project SEARCH is helping people with disabilities transition post-high school and into the workforce. In Rapid City, the organization operates

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 its selection as a 2024 Engage Every Student (EES) Recognition Program Champion by the U.S.

SD Educators Gain National Recognition in Computer Science Education

Rapid City, SD—Black Hills Special Services Cooperative (BHSSC) Learning Specialists Rebecca Myers and Nicole Uhre-Balk are among a group of South Dakota educators who recently

New Name, Same Passion for Learning

TIE, our Technology & Innovation in Education Division, has a new name and logo! TIE is now Compass Partners in Learning. The name has changed, but

Thank you Collins Siding and Scull Construction from the Education and Workforce Development Division

Donations Help Assessment Center

Our Education and Workforce Development Division CLC Professional Assessment Center received generous donations from Collins Siding and Scull Construction. Scull Construction donated $500 to the

Mimi's Prairie Lunchbox Food Truck parked with three people standing together in front of it

Food Truck Lunch Fun

Our DD Program had its first food truck visit of the season! Mimi’s Prairie Lunchbox came to our Pleasant Valley Campus. We had Sturgis EMTs

Catch the College Wave events in Aberdeen on March 26 and Spearfish on April 11, 2024.

One-Day Conferences to Explore Post-Secondary Education

Catch the College Wave is a one-day conference designed specifically for high school students who have a disability and are considering post-secondary education, either college

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of BHSSC not to discriminate on the basis of any protected group status in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies and activities as required by following state and federal laws and regulations. Inquiries regarding non-discriminatory policies in employment may be directed to the EEO Officer, Personnel Specialist, Executive Director, and/or any Division Director at BHSSC.

South Dakota School District

BHSSC is governed by elected school board members representing 12 South Dakota school districts and provides public educational services to Pre-K-12 students.