Brookings High School

📣 We’re Hiring Playground Supervisors!

The Brookings School District is looking for Playground Supervisors to help supervise and assist learners during lunch and recess.

Morning and midday hours are available, with schedules that can work well around college classes or other commitments. Pay starts at $14.75/hour.

Come spend a few hours of your day with our Bobcats! ❤️🖤

Apply today at brookings.k12.sd.us/employment.

Dear BHS Parents and Guardians,

As we look ahead to the school year, we want to make you aware of the Brookings High School semester test dates for both semesters.

First Semester

Friday, December 18 – Half Day
Monday, December 21 – Full Day
Tuesday, December 22 – Make-Up Day, with prior BHS administrative approval

Second Semester

Tuesday, May 18 – Full Day
Wednesday, May 19 – Half Day

*Second semester testing dates are tentative and may be adjusted due to inclement weather or other changes to the school calendar.

All students are expected to be in class on the scheduled testing days in order to complete their semester assessments. Students may only take a semester assessment outside of the scheduled testing time with prior approval from BHS administration. Please call the BHS Office (605) 696-4100. December 22 may be used as a make-up testing day for students who have received approval.

Please keep these dates in mind when scheduling appointments, travel, or other commitments. We appreciate your help in ensuring students are present and able to complete their semester assessments as scheduled.

Thank you for your cooperation and support.

Brookings High School

Next week, we're back, Bobcats! 🐾

Back-to-School Days will be held Monday, August 24, and Tuesday, August 25, with the first day of school on Wednesday, August 26.

As a reminder, the first day of school will be a full day and will not follow the regular Wednesday early-release schedule.

Visit our Back-to-School Resources webpage for Back-to-School Days information, the 2026–2027 school calendar, and everything you need to get ready for the new school year: https://www.brookings.k12.sd.us/page/back-to-school-resources

Bobcat Night is this Thursday!

Join us at Downtown at Sundown for an evening of live music, family fun, and Bobcat pride!

Think you can dunk a Brookings School District staff member? Stop by the dunk tank, get your face painted, play some yard games, and enjoy a great evening of fun for the whole family! Be sure to catch the BHS Band performing during intermission!

We can't wait to see you there! ❤️🖤

Join Our Child Nutrition Team!

We're looking for caring, dependable individuals to help prepare and serve nutritious meals to our students in a welcoming school environment.

Our Child Nutrition staff does more than prepare meals—they greet students with a smile, help create a positive cafeteria experience, and play an important role in each student's school day.

We offer:

• Competitive pay starting at $17.90 per hour

• Full-time and part-time opportunities

• School-day hours that follow the school calendar

• Excellent benefits for eligible full-time employees

• A supportive team and great work-life balance

If you're looking for a rewarding position where you can make a difference in the lives of students, we'd love to have you join our team!

Apply online today:
brookings.k12.sd.us/employment

Become a Bobcat - We're Hiring!

We're seeking caring, dedicated Instructional Assistants to help support students and make a meaningful difference in our schools every day.

• Starting pay: $17.93-$19.60/hour

• School-day hours

• Flexible scheduling around college classes

• School calendar schedule

• Great work-life balance

• Excellent benefits

If you're passionate about helping students learn and grow, we'd love to have you on our team! Apply today: https://brookings.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

2026–27 Activity Registration is Now Open!

Registration for Brookings School District athletics and activities is now open through Bound! Families of students entering grades 7–12, along with 6th grade students participating in Cross Country or Wrestling, are encouraged to register as soon as possible.

Our News article includes everything you need to get started, including registration instructions, helpful resources, sports physical information, and important fall meeting dates.

👉 Read the full article here: https://www.brookings.k12.sd.us/article/3033523

New and Returning Board Members Take Oath of Office

The Brookings School District Board of Education welcomed two members during this evening’s meeting as Kelsey Bowman and Wesley (Wes) Tschetter took their oaths of office.

Bowman begins a three-year term on the Board of Education. A longtime Brookings resident, she moved to the community in 2005 to attend South Dakota State University. She previously served as the Brookings School District’s Assistant Business Manager and is the owner of KB Consulting.

Tschetter begins a one-year term on the Board. He previously served as Chief Financial Officer at South Dakota State University and brings valuable financial leadership and experience to his continued service on the Board of Education.

We appreciate Kelsey and Wes’s willingness to serve our students, staff, families, and community. We look forward to their leadership and commitment to the continued success of the Brookings School District.

Dear Students and Parents/Guardians,

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

We would also like to recognize our Honor Scholars, a distinction awarded to students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement throughout their high school career. To qualify as an Honor Scholar, students must earn a cumulative GPA of 3.9 or higher at the conclusion of their 7th semester of high school.

We are incredibly proud of the dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence these students have shown. Their hard work both inside and outside the classroom is truly commendable.

During yesterday’s ceremony, we unfortunately missed recognizing the bolded students as Honor Scholars. We sincerely apologize for the oversight and want to ensure these students receive the recognition they have earned through their exceptional academic accomplishments.

Please join us in congratulating the following Honor Scholars:

Ashton Baker
Weston Baker
Joey Bear Hill
Josephine Bertrand
Grace Boltjes
Emily Brown
Brooklyn Burris
Lauren Burke
Loren Buterbaugh
Samuel Caugherty
Ethan Cose
Clara Delbridge
Jonathan Doom
Nana Dwomoh
Isabel Eide
Layla Erickson
Macy Even
Maddy Fickbohm
Kasen Fixsen
Crue Halverson
Maya Hansen
Jay Harris
Taya Haselhorst
Devin Hays
Rhys Heiberger
Eli Hawks
John Hatton
Carter Hof
Anika Hooda
Owen Hoppe
Bennett Howell
Ayden Hyde
Drew Johnson
Aubrey Knutzen
Daria Koromyslova
Connor Kroschel
Michelle Lam
Joyce Lam
Jasper Lee
Shae Lefers
Waylon Lowe
Madeline McCullough
Josiah Miles
Zoe Miller
Joseph Michna
Zachary Mueller
Clayton Nelson
Ladd Nelson
Isabella Park
Elexa Peterson
Ava Petterson
Olivia Ragsdale
Ashley Rients
Alexander Roe
Kennedy Ronning
Caroline Schefers
Zakary Schulte
Gavin Smith
Brielle Smetana
Sawyer Steen
Kamryn Streich
Kate Struck
Carsten Struck
Clare Strong
Bergan Tetzlaff
Lucas Tucker
Autumn Visser
Mallory Wells
Quinton Zhu

Congratulations again to all of our graduates and Honor Scholars. We are proud of all you have accomplished and wish you the very best in your future endeavors.

🦷 Delta Dental Mobile Program – Free Dental Care in Brookings County!

Healthy smiles matter! The Delta Dental Mobile Program is returning to Brookings County to provide FREE dental care for children and young adults ages 0–21.

📅 Appointments still available:

• Tuesday, June 2, 2026

• Monday, December 7, 2026

• Tuesday, December 8, 2026

📞 To schedule an appointment:
Call 2-1-1 to connect with the Helpline Center.

📍 Questions?
Call the Brookings Area United Way at 605-692-4979 or visit 908 Hope Drive, Brookings, SD

Sports Physical Reminder!

A sports physical is required for all students in grades 7-12 participating in the 2026-2027 sports season.

Access Health Brookings will be offering walk-in sports physical clinics on:

📅 Wednesday, May 27th | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
📅 Wednesday, July 29th | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

No appointment necessary! See the flyer for additional information.

Registration is now open for Bobcat Summer Camps!

The Brookings School District is offering a wide variety of summer camps for students entering grades K-12, including:

• Basketball

• Football

• Volleyball

• Soccer

• Track & Cross Country

• Wrestling

• Softball

• Tennis

• Golf

• Gymnastics

• Speech & Debate

• And more!

Camps run throughout June and July with opportunities for all ages and skill levels.

📋 View the full camp guide, schedules, and registration information by clicking [HERE].
⏰ Registration is due by May 29!

Scholarships may be available through individual camp directors.

As we approach the end of the school year, please note the following important dates and schedule adjustments for Brookings High School:

• Seniors’ last academic day: Tuesday, May 12

• Friday, May 15: Two-hour late start for all 9th-11th graders to accommodate the Senior Breakfast (beginning at 8:15 AM). Graduation Walkthrough to follow at the Dacotah Bank Center from 11-12:30.

  • If your student rides the bus, they will get on at the normal time and work in the Library from 8:15-10:15 when class begins.

• Graduation Ceremony: Sunday, May 17 at 2:00 PM at the Dacotah Bank Center

  • Doors open at 1:00 PM

  • Graduating students are expected to arrive at 1:00 PM

• Final day for 9th-11th graders: Tuesday, May 19 (school will dismiss at 12:00 PM)

Please plan accordingly and join us in celebrating the Class of 2026.