
Jennifer Riedel is December 2024 B.E.S.T. Award Winner. Read more here: https://www.brookings.k12.sd.us/article/1917767.


Mickelson | Students had the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets to “Slime a Teacher” during lunch with use of their PBIS points.







Dakota Prairie | Ms. Moriarty, Mr. Holm, Mrs. T. Carlson, Mrs. Lau, and Mrs. S. Carlson led the Orange Team in collecting and decorating packaging for 300 pairs of socks, donated to Project Joy.








Our Bobcat Boys Basketball Team showed their holiday spirit once again by lending their time and strength to set up for this year’s Project Joy toy giveaway! 🎄


Today, Amber Kollars, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Brookings, shared photos of the new Bobcat Plains Academy (BPA) signage. We are grateful for this partnership that enables us to serve students in an alternative setting.


Camelot celebrated "Educator for a Day" on November 20th where students welcomed special guests into classrooms to share their area of expertise.











The water has been turned back on at Brookings High School, so all activities and evening events will occur as scheduled. We expect school to be in session as usual tomorrow, Tuesday, November 25.

High School Closure Update: Classes and activities for Monday, 11/25, were canceled due to a sewer issue. Students could eat school lunch, and we are currently getting bus riders home. If water is not restored, activities will either be canceled or moved, with information coming out by 2:30 p.m. The band concert being held at the OL PAC will not be affected.

No School Reminder: Brookings School District is closed for Thanksgiving Break November 27th-29th. Classes resume on Monday, December 2nd.


Lunch + laughter = the perfect combo! 🍟 Today, our 3rd grade students at Medary added a little twist to their day with some curly fries fun.

The Brookings High School Symphonic Band performed at the community Veterans Day Program. They played patriotic music to honor our nation and its veterans. 📸: Dakota Bank Center


Bus #8 encountered an issue this afternoon, slowing down in-town transit routes and the corresponding rural route. I apologize for the inconvenience if your learner is tardy getting to their final destination today.

Thank you, veterans, for gracing our halls with your presence at today’s Veterans Day program. Your sacrifice and commitment to our nation inspire us all. As we wrap up this special day, let’s carry the spirit of gratitude forward. Share a moment with a veteran, express your thanks, and let’s continue to build a community that values and supports each other.





Join us for the 2024 People of the Past Wax Museum. The past will come to life at Mickelson Middle School! Thursday, November 14th and Monday, November 18th from 6:30pm-7:30pm.


No School Reminder: Brookings School District is closed for conferences on Friday, November 8th. Evening conferences take place on November 7th and 11th.


The Brookings High School Student Principal Advisory Committee (SPAC) had the opportunity to meet with Superintendent Dr. Schultz today. During their time together, Dr. Schultz shared lunch and offered valuable insights on leadership.


It was High Five Friday at Hillcrest Elementary today. Thank you to the South Dakota State Football players for stopping by to make the day of our preschoolers!





If this picture doesn't make you smile, nothing will! Thank you, Ms. Avila, for all you do!


Reminder: There will be NO SCHOOL for students on Friday, October 11th AND Monday, October 14th.


Get your free flu shot on Monday, October 28, 2024 4-8 pm at Brookings High School. See the picture for more information.
