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Happy National School Counseling Week! 🌟 This week, we celebrate our incredible school counselors who help students thrive - academically, emotionally, and beyond! From setting goals and building confidence to navigating challenges and planning for the future, our counselors are always there to support and uplift our students. Let’s take a moment to thank our school counselors for all they do to make our schools a safe, welcoming, and inspiring place!
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The Brookings School District will be CLOSED on Monday, February 17th for President's Day.
Please view the BHS special schedule for Tuesday, February 18th.
*2025-2026 Course Registration will be completed during Advisory on 2/18. It is imperative that ALL students attend Advisory this day, even if they do not have an Advisory.
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Check out the BHS Newsletter, The Bobcat: January 2025! You may find the link on our homepage under NEWS or you may copy and paste this link: https://secure.smore.com/n/3wzxs
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Due to the late start on Tuesday, Jan. 21, we will use the following schedule at BHS
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No School Reminder: Brookings School District will be closed Monday, January 20th for Staff Development.
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BHS | Drew Johnson was named "Player of the Game" after sinking six 3-pointers!
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BHS | Drew Johnson was named "Player of the Game" after sinking six 3-pointers!
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BHS | The choir gets a visit from Santa! 🎅
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Check out the BHS special schedules for this week on Thursday, Dec 19th and Friday, Dec 20th! See photo below. Friday 20th is a NOON Dismissal and will begin Winter Break. Sack lunches are provided on 12/20 for those who sign up BY WEDNESDAY, DEC 18TH. School resumes back on Thursday, January 2nd. Happy Holidays to all!
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No School Reminder: Noon dismissal on Friday, December 20th for the Bell Debate. No classes December 23rd-January 1st for Winter Break. Classes resume on Thursday, January 2nd.
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Check out the BHS Newsletter, The Bobcat: Nov/Dec 2024! You may find the link on our homepage under NEWS or you may copy and paste the link below
https://secure.smore.com/n/utkwf
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Jennifer Riedel is December 2024 B.E.S.T. Award Winner. Read more here: https://www.brookings.k12.sd.us/article/1917767.
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We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the unexpected school closure today due to plumbing issues and appreciate your understanding as we addressed the situation.
School will resume as normal tomorrow, Tuesday, November 26. Below is the schedule for tomorrow:
Period 2: 8:15–9:15
Period 4: 9:20–10:20
Period 6: 10:25–11:25
Lunch: 11:25–12:05
Period 5: 12:10–1:10
Period 7: 1:15–2:15
BT (Bobcat Time): 2:15–3:25
Thank you for your patience and understanding. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school office.
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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.
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No School Reminder: Brookings School District is closed for Thanksgiving Break November 27th-29th. Classes resume on Monday, December 2nd.
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11/7 Schedule Change
11/8 No School
Conference Info: 11/7 evening, 11/8 all day, 11/11 evening
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No School Reminder: Brookings School District is closed for conferences on Friday, November 8th. Evening conferences take place on November 7th and 11th.
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Check out the BHS Newsletter, The Bobcat: October 2024! You may find the link on our homepage under NEWS or you may copy and paste the link below. ENJOY! https://secure.smore.com/n/pf243
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Save the dates for parent-teacher conferences!
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BHS Picture Retake Day will be held on Tuesday, October 22nd from 7:30 am until 9:30 am.
!!!!!Picture order deadline is the same day as retakes, Tuesday, October 22nd by 11:59 PM.
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