Dakota Prairie | The Northern Lights lit up the sky over Dakota Prairie, creating quite a view!
3 days ago, Brookings School District
A wide-angle view of the northern lights over the dakota prairie elementary school.
BHS | After 17 years of dedicated service, we say thank you and farewell to custodian Jeff Rykhus as he walked the halls of Brookings High School one last time.
3 days ago, Brookings School District
collage image of Jeff walking the halls as students are line up on the lockers on each side of him. In two photos, Jeff is holding a sign congratulating him on his 17 years of service.

Thank you to Dakotaland FCU for their delivery of 250 Kleenex boxes to Medary, Hillcrest, and Dakota Prairie Elementaries!

11 days ago, Brookings School District
Hillcrest
Dakota Prairie
Medary

This week, we’re celebrating National School Psychology Week and recognizing the vital role our school psychologists play in supporting the success and well-being of all learners. Thank you to Nicole Anderson (Hillcrest & Camelot), Kelli Olson (Dakota Prairie & BHS), and Lauren Gruenhagen (Medary & MMS) for their dedication and impact across our district.

11 days ago, Brookings School District
Image of three school psychologists with a thank you graphic.

The City of Brookings is hosting two public listening sessions this evening, Monday, November 3, at the Brookings High School commons to share concept plans for a new police station. The proposed site is the corner of Medary Avenue South and Fifth Street. Each session will include Q&A and displays of potential park development between the proposed facility and Medary Elementary.

If you have questions or are interested in this potential location, I encourage you to attend.

12 days ago, Summer Schultz
Community Meeting Flyer

BHS | Interior Design students are gaining real-world experience! 🏡 They heard from local professionals at designArc Group and toured a new spec home with Best Choice to learn about careers in design and construction.

19 days ago, Brookings School District
Image of a large group of students in fromt of a spec home in Brookings where they received a tour.
Image of Matthew Weiss and interior designer, Amber Engels in front of a presentation board.

Medary | Palmer showed off his basketball skills and beat Dr. Schultz in a game of PIG during open gym Tuesday night! True to her word, she brought treats to his 3rd grade class at Medary the next day! 🏀

23 days ago, Amanda Kesteloot
Dr. Schultz & Palmer

BHS | The Certified Nurse Assistant class welcomed Bobcat alumni Ramsey Zeller and Maddie Kern (’25)! Ramsey shared her CNA experience and demonstrated a Hoyer lift with Maddie as her “patient.”

24 days ago, Brookings School District
four images of maddi and ramsey showing the cna class how to use a hoyer lift and presenting in front of the classroom.
MMS | How many nights per week should you be reading? 6–7, of course! 😉 Mickelson Middle School's electronic sign nailed it with this nod to the “6–7” trend.
29 days ago, Brookings School District
image of electronic billboard in front of the middle school that says, "how many nights per week should you be reading? 6-7"
Medary | Our CTE Health Sciences Career Exploration students visited our preschoolers to teach a special Dental Health Lesson. 🦷
about 1 month ago, Brookings School District
Preschool students around a table while an older student leads a dental health lesson.
Preschool students around a table while an older student leads a dental health lesson.
Preschool students around a table while an older student leads a dental health lesson.
Reminder: No school Monday, October 13th for Native American Day.
about 1 month ago, Brookings School District
no school reminder monday, october 13 for native american day
Reminder: No school Friday, October 10th for Conferences.
about 1 month ago, Brookings School District
closed for conferences on friday, october 10
Camelot | Fridays mean wearing school colors and showing #BobcatPride. There’s nothing but Bobcat spirit at Camelot every week!
about 1 month ago, Brookings School District
Collage image of camelot intermediate staff wearing school colors.
MMS | Having fun on Jersey Day!
about 2 months ago, Brookings School District
staff in Packers jersey and student in Vikings jersey.
Homecoming 2025 fun! ❤️🐾
about 2 months ago, Brookings School District
people catching balls in cans as they are thrown from the audiance for a game.
staff holding empty pizza boxes for a game.
student high fiving a staff with pie on their face.
staff with pie on their face giving a thumbs up.
buring B, a homecoming tradition.
cheerleaders with arms and poms up.

Reminder: Noon dismissal on Friday, September 26th for the Homecoming Parade taking place at 2 p.m., Downtown Brookings. Lunch will be available prior to dismissal. See you there!

about 2 months ago, Brookings School District
Reminder: Noon dismissal on Friday, September 26th for the Homecoming Parade taking place at 2 p.m., Downtown Brookings. Lunch will be available prior to dismissal. See you there!
BHS | Congrats to the 2025 Homecoming Court — including this year’s Bobcat Lord & Lady, Bergan Tetzlaff and Anon Zokou! 🐾👑🎉
about 2 months ago, Brookings School District
Bobcat Lord & Lady, Bergan Tetzlaff and Anon Zokou
(Left to Right): Anon Zokou, Lauren Bortnem, Brooklyn Burris, Amelia Wendell, Katie Marshall, Bergan Tetzlaff, Gavin Anderson, Eli Hawks, Isaiah Vogt, and Nana Dwomoh
Camelot | Camelot Knights and Squires kicked off High Five Friday with South Dakota State Football!
2 months ago, Brookings School District
High Five Friday
High Five Friday
High Five Friday
High Five Friday

BHS | We are beyond proud to celebrate Joseph Michna and Waylon Lowe, two seniors named National Merit Semifinalists in the prestigious 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program!

2 months ago, Brookings School District
We are beyond proud to celebrate two BHS seniors named National Merit Semifinalists in the prestigious 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program — Joseph Michna and Waylon Lowe!
Congrats to the 2025 Homecoming Royalty Court! Back row (left to right): Gavin Anderson, Bergan Tetzlaff, Nana Dwomoh, Eli Hawks, Isaiah Vogt | Front row (left to right): Katie Marshall, Lauren Bortnem, Amelia Wendell, Brooklyn Burris, Anon Zokou
2 months ago, Brookings School District
Congrats to the 2025 Homecoming Royalty Court! Back row (left to right): Gavin Anderson, Bergan Tetzlaff, Nana Dwomoh, Eli Hawks, Isaiah Vogt | Front row (left to right): Katie Marshall, Lauren Bortnem, Amelia Wendell, Brooklyn Burris, Anon Zokou