The Bobcats were busy this week! 🎶 On Saturday, they performed at Festival of Bands, where they placed second in their class and were awarded best drum majors in prelims, then placed sixth out of twenty six total bands in finals. 🍬 Before that, they celebrated BHS Homecoming week with a fun parade and an excellent halftime show! 🎉 We are proud to honor this year's seniors; thank you all for your hard work, leadership, and commitment. Overall, a very successful weekend for the Brookings band! 📸: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAzIjvIRpIC/?img_index=1
It's a week for celebrating! 🎉 From homecoming to ribbon cuttings to open houses, there are lots of smiles and celebrations happening. Remember to join us tonight, Wednesday October 2nd, from 5:30PM-7:30PM at the community open house events for Medary and Hillcrest. Don’t miss the chance to explore our modern classrooms and innovative learning spaces. We look forward to seeing you there! 🏫✨
Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Homecoming Court! 👑 Pictured left to right: Connor May, Janathan Kahler, Alexander Diersen, Nash Burdick, Lord Charles Bisgard, Lady Cloë Barber, Aninka Brozel, Kymber Buys, Joey Fiechtner, and Chloe Heermann
Due to the fire watch Brookings County is currently under, the ‘Burning of the B’ will be moved from the south parking lot to the BHS track field. We will light the B with decorative lights immediately following the Coronation ceremony.
HAPPY HOMECOMING WEEK! Check out all the activities happening this week here: https://www.brookings.k12.sd.us/BSDEVENTS. See you on Friday at 2:00 PM for the Homecoming Parade and 7:00 PM for the Football Game!
BHS Homecoming 2024 Activities & Dress Up Days - The Brookings Tea Party!
2024 Homecoming Court Announced: (Front row: Chloe Heermann, Joey Fietchner, Cloë Barber, Aninka Brozel, and Kymber Buys. Back row: Charlie Bisgard, Jon Kahler, Connor May, Alex Diersen, and Nash Burdick)
IT'S HOMECOMING TIME -
BHS Homecoming is a few weeks away, and it's time to build those floats and get our candy bags ready because the BHS Homecoming Parade IS BACK!!! Let's see if we can outdo last year's 70+ entries and make our parade the best ever. This year's theme is "The Brookings Tea Party...Let's Spill the Tea."
On Friday, October 4, classes will dismiss at 1:00 to head downtown for our 2:00 parade. The parade route starts at 6th St & 5th Avenue, goes south down 5th Avenue to Front Street, heads west down Front Street to Main Avenue, then goes north down Main Ave where it ends at 6th Street. Coaches, Advisors, Managers, Directors, Bosses, or Anyone leading a community group, get your entry ready and register. Go to the BSD Homepage and register. Entries are due on Friday, September 27.
- GO BOBCATS -
📅 Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 2nd, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM! We’re hosting Community Open Houses at Medary Elementary and Hillcrest Elementary. Don’t miss the chance to explore our modern classrooms and innovative learning spaces. We look forward to seeing you there! 🏫✨
I once hoped South Dakota could have a program for high school students to begin earning their CDA (Child Development Associate) credential. With help from some fantastic educators nationwide, BHS student Annika Hulberg started that journey in the new Hillcrest Pre-K program today.
Brookings School District: Child Find for children ages 3 to 5.
The Salvation Army Share the Warmth event will take place on October 9th at the Old Sanctuary. To register or volunteer, scan the QR code in the photo or visit www.stwbrookings.org
It's time to start getting ready for the school year! Wednesday and Thursday, August 28th and 29th are Back-to-School Events for your learners at their respective schools. We can't wait to see all of you!
At the Brookings School District Foundation, we are excited for the upcoming school year and cannot wait to celebrate all the things that make Brookings School District a special place! We hope you will join us this Sunday, August 18th, at the Brookings VFW for their Third Sunday Breakfast fundraiser.
Come on down to Downtown at Sundown!
I am excited to share that Justin Stanley has verbally accepted the High School Principal position, and his contract officially starts on July 1, 2024. After working with him for the last school year, I am confident in his skills and abilities for this position.
Justin Stanley joined the Brookings School District in 2021 as the Assistant Principal at Brookings High School. His educational career began at Horizon Middle School in Bismarck, North Dakota, where he taught 8th grade for a decade. Following this, he served as Principal of Harvey High School in Harvey, North Dakota, for six years.
A native of Brookings and an alumnus of Brookings High School, Justin graduated in 1999. He holds undergraduate degrees in Elementary Education and Physical Education from the University of Mary, a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from St. Catherine University, and Administration credentials from North Dakota State University.
Justin is married to Deann Stanley, and together they have five children: Rowan (18), Ava (16), Cruz (12), Lyric (10), and Briar (6).
Due to Justin’s appointment, the district will open the Assistant Principal position. We look forward to Justin's leadership and the continued success of our high school under his guidance.
Demolition started at Medary Elementary. In the words of one of our young learners this morning, " A lot sad, but a little exciting”.
On May 22-24, the Brookings Police Department will conduct training at Hillcrest Elementary. During the training activities, law enforcement vehicles and personnel will be in the school's vicinity.
Happy last week of school everyone! Here is a reminder of our schedule this week:
Hillcrest and Medary's last day of school will be tomorrow 5/15/24 with a 2:22 pm dismissal.
The remaining schools have their last day on Friday 5/17/24 with a noon dismissal.
Graduation for our seniors will take place on Sunday 5/26/24 at 2:00 pm.
Enjoy your summer break!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Overnight, two of the school offices received robocall messages. The identical messages referenced a previous court case out of Utah and the potential consequences to children. While it did not specify South Dakota, Brookings, or the school district, I want to ensure you are informed without causing unnecessary concern.
It's important to note that no immediate threat exists to our school district or community. We have taken proactive measures by promptly informing law enforcement authorities, collaborating to identify the call's origin, and ensuring additional awareness of the situation.
The safety and security of our staff and students are of the utmost importance, and I appreciate your cooperation with this situation. We are taking all necessary precautions to ensure the continued safety of our school community.
Dr. Schultz