MMS | Students designed and built their own launchers using lessons on potential energy and simple machines, then put them to the test by launching cork stoppers. 🚀
BHS | M. Paige’s class hosted a “Pie Day” and invited special guests to join the fun! 🥧 The students were especially proud of their beautiful lattice work and cinnamon-topped apple pies.
We’re excited to announce the return of the Brookings School District Foundation's Shed Raffle to support the Bobcat Innovation Grant Program! ✨ Innovation grants empower our amazing teachers to bring fresh, creative ideas into their classrooms — helping students learn, engage, and achieve in new ways. 📚💡
And the best part? You could WIN one of three beautiful, custom-built sheds! 🛠️🏠
🎟️ Tickets: $25 each or 3/$60
💻 Get yours at: givebutter.com/ShedRaffle2025
📅 Drawing Date: Wednesday, November 26th
Every ticket sold helps bring innovative learning experiences to students across our district. Thank you for supporting education in Brookings! ❤️🖤
We kicked off our "Follow the Bobcats to Fill The Bus" Donation Drive with some amazing BHS leaders: our Homecoming Queen Anon Zokou, our back-to-back International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) finalist Anika Hooda, and Student Council Members Nadalee Gerjets & Tyanna McClemans.
Thank you to Dakotaland FCU for their delivery of 250 Kleenex boxes to Medary, Hillcrest, and Dakota Prairie Elementaries!
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.
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.
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.
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! 🏀
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.”