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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.
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Back-to-school is around the corner, so please take a minute to read through the following key dates.
Monday, August 26, 2024 – New Teacher In-Service
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 – In-Service
Wednesday, August 28 and Thursday, August 29 – Back-to-School dates with families.
Friday, August 30, 2024 – In-Service
Monday, September 2, 2024 – Labor Day Holiday – no school
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 – First day of school with students.
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Come on down to Downtown at Sundown!
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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!
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The BHS Bob Coffey Invite Track and Field meet has been postponed due to field conditions and forecasted weather for today.
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Please join us for a science fair presentation.
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Happy Administrative Professionals' Day to the two that help run Mickelson Middle School!
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Happy Administrative Professionals' Day yesterday to the two people that really run the building!!
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Exciting news from the BSD Foundation- we have partnered with BHS to raffle the sheds built by the construction trades class!
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DANCE! DANCE! DANCE! On Friday, April 19 the middle school will be hosting a dance from 6 pm-8 pm. The cost is $5 and we will have a concession stand with drinks, candy, and pizza available for purchase. This dance is only for students at Mickelson Middle School.
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Boys and Girls Club Families,
The Brookings School District is thrilled to announce the launch of our Early Learning program next fall. As a participant in the Boys and Girls Club program, you can enroll your child in our preschool offerings through the Brookings Childcare Collaborative. Like your current experience, we will provide Pre-K and Extended Enrichment services from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. Pre-K programming, offered as half-day services onsite at the Brookings School District, will be $325 per month. For those who wish to extend their child's time in the program, the Boys and Girls Club will offer Extended Enrichment programming at the three elementary schools for an additional fee of $350.
Please use the provided link to enroll for Fall 2024 Pre-K sessions. Upon submission, a $100 deposit can be remitted at the Brookings School District Administration Office at 2130 8th St. S. All current Club students will have priority placement through April 8. After that date, the remaining seats will be filled in order of completed registrations, and Club students will not be guaranteed a placement.
Program-specific information will be shared over the next few weeks; however, we wanted to ensure registration information was available for families wishing to secure a placement next fall. If you plan to register for Extended Enrichment, that link is provided below.
We are excited about the programs being developed and look forward to our partnership with you and your family!
Dr. Schultz
Brookings School District Preschool Registration:
https://tinyurl.com/3nwf3ya5
Boys & Girls Club Extended Enrichment Interest Form:
https://tinyurl.com/bddh6r7s
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Due to ACT testing we are pushing the start times for this Saturday's softball games FROM 11:00 and 1:00 TO 3:00 (varsity) and 5:00 (JV)
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Due to the weather and field conditions, the softball game between Brookings and Brandon Valley originally scheduled for this Thursday (March 28) in Brandon, has been POSTPONED. At this time no make-up date has been determined.
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Information on the next Common Sense Parenting class.
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Good afternoon all,
During FACS class, we had a spill in an oven with cheese. The cheese ended up getting burnt and producing a significant smell that spread upstairs. We understand why everyone would be concerned about a smell in the middle school, so we wanted to get the word out to people. Thanks!
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A mechanical error with our generator late yesterday afternoon caused poor quality air to be distributed back into the HVAC system in the band and chorus room. Once this was noticed by the classroom teacher, students were removed to an alternative learning area.
Administration was not made aware of this situation until this morning and that is why this message is now just getting sent to you. We at MMS apologize for not informing you sooner and we will work on our protocols and communication.
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A mechanical error with our generator late yesterday afternoon caused poor quality air to be distributed back into the HVAC system in the band and chorus room. Once this was noticed by the classroom teacher, students were removed to an alternative learning area.
Administration was not made aware of this situation until this morning and that is why this message is now just getting sent to you. We at MMS apologize for not informing you sooner and we will work on our protocols and communication.
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Our staff love our leader! Encore staff made Mr. Foster t-shirts to celebrate his state principal of the year award!
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Congratulations on State Middle School Principal of the Year!!
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Congratulations are in order to our boy and girl wrestlers who made it to State and competed over the weekend. Special recognition to Gabe Stern and Joey Fitzpatrick on 5th place, Tate Helmbolt on 4th place, Nolan Miles on 2nd place, Maizy Mathis on 2nd place and BHS Junior, Johanna Steinlicht, on becoming the FIRST EVER Bobcat girls wrestler to bring home a State Title. She went UNDEFEATED her entire season!!! We are very proud of you all! Congratulations!