Sign up for the annual Brookings Family Back 2 School Event to be held Wednesday, August 5th, 2026
This is a one-day school supply giveaway for families who need assistance. Click on the photo for the QR code (English and Spanish) you can scan with your smart phone camera.
This is a one-day school supply giveaway for families who need assistance. Click on the photo for the QR code (English and Spanish) you can scan with your smart phone camera.
MMS students enjoying themselves on a Friday night!
Dance tonight @ Mickelson Middle School
Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
East Door (E3) opens at 6:00 pm tonight
Current MMS Students only
$5 entry fee (Concessions are available for purchase)
Must have been in school today!
Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
East Door (E3) opens at 6:00 pm tonight
Current MMS Students only
$5 entry fee (Concessions are available for purchase)
Must have been in school today!
Save The Date for 8th Grade Graduation at MMMS. 8 Black is at 8:30 am and 8 Red is at 10:00
Noah Brown, 7th Grade Student on the Red Team, surprised his teachers with pizza. Actually it was an empty box for April Fool's Day.
Reminder: No school April 2nd-6th for April Spring Break.
The 6th grade track meet will be held on May 7th at the BHS Track Complex. Make-up day in case of inclement weather will be May 8th.
On Tuesday, March 24, 2026 there is a meeting for any 7th or 8th-grade girl interested in joining the middle school golf team. The meeting will be held after school.
On Friday, March 20, during 10th period, there is a middle school track meeting for any 7th or 8th grader interested.
Reminder: No school March 12th-13th for March Spring Break.
Congratulations to MMS Teacher of the Year, Alysha Hamann & Alex Purdy, MMS Educational Support Professional of the Year!
B O B C A T S !
Some days, it might not feel like it outside, but spring is upon us.
We will be starting up spring sports soon, so it is time for our mandatory spring sport meeting. The meeting will be Tuesday, March 10 at 7:00 PM in Jostad Gym. This meeting is for all parents, athletes and coaches of spring sports: HS & MS Track, HS Softball, HS/MS Girls Golf, HS/MS Boys Tennis, Club HS Baseball, and Club HS/MS Shooting Clays.
If you have any questions, or absolutely cannot attend for some reason, please contact the head coach listed below.
HS Track - Jason.Sebern@k12.sd.us
MS Track - Rachelle.Enbrecht@k12.sd.us
HS Softball - Emma.Hardin@k12.sd.us
HS/MS Girls Golf - Holly.Sebern@k12.sd.us
HS/MS Boys Tennis - Crawford2034@gmail.com / JaceWernsmann@outlook.com
HS/MS Shooting Clays - Dav_Owens@yahoo.com
HS Baseball - Carter.Roach@k12.sd.us
Thank You and Go Bobcats!
Help support Brookings Special Olympics with a coin war! The Polar Plunge is on Saturday, March 14.
Brookings Driver’s Education – Required Information
Please read carefully before registering.
1. South Dakota State Requirements
To receive a Driver’s Education certificate, students must:
● Complete 30 hours of face-to-face classroom instruction
● Complete 6 hours driving
● Complete 6 hours riding with a partner driver
● Pass both the classroom and driving tests
Driving does NOT take place during classroom times or dates.
Students do NOT sign up for driving sessions until they are attending the classroom session.
Certificates are valid for one year only.
2. Attendance Policy (Read Carefully)
State law requires 30 in-person classroom hours.
● Each session includes ONE make-up hour only, scheduled at the end of that session.
● If a student misses more than one total hour, they will NOT pass the classroom portion.
● This includes tardies and early departures.
● The make-up hour applies only to that specific session and cannot be transferred.
Sports, practices, games, performances, ESD events, State FFA/FCCLA, band/choir, and other
school activities are NOT excused absences, even if labeled “mandatory.”
Please review all schedules carefully before registering.
If a student’s activities conflict with class time, they should choose a different session.
3. Registration & Placement
● All three registration links go live February 23, 2026.
● Registration for all three sessions closes on March 6, 2026.
● Links will be emailed and posted on the school website.
● Only ONE person should register each student.
○ If multiple registrations are submitted, only the first submission will be kept.
Placement Policy
● Students are placed in the first session they qualify for.
● If you register for multiple sessions, your student will be placed in the first one that fills.
● You may NOT hold spots in multiple sessions.
● If you decline your assigned session, placement in another session is NOT guaranteed.
● Priority is given to students in grades 9–12.
4. Driving Sessions
● Driving sign-ups take place after the classroom session begins.
● Driving is scheduled separately from classroom dates/times.
● Typical driving times:
● School year: 4:00–6:00 p.m.
● Summer: 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
○ Times vary based on instructor availability.
● Each student must complete:
○ 6 hours driving
○ 6 hours partner riding (12 total driving-related hours)
Due to the large number of students and limited instructor time, flexibility is required when
scheduling driving sessions.
Students involved in sports or other after-school activities must fit driving into the times offered.
5. Location & Cost
● Location: CTE Building (south side of BHS south parking lot)
● Cost: $300
● Payment due first day of class (check payable to Brookings Schools)
For 6:55 a.m. sessions during the school year, a bus will transport MMS students to school at
8:00 a.m.
There will be three sessions of drivers’ education offered for Brookings School
District students in 2026. See deadlines for each session’s registration below.
● Session #1 required classroom dates: Students must be 14 years old by April 9th.
March 12, 13 (3 hours - 6:55 - 9:55 a.m.) March 16, 17, 18,19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26,
27, 30, 31, April 1 (1 hour - 6:55 - 7:55 a.m.) April 2, 3, 6 (3 hours - 6:55-9:55
a.m.) April 7, 8 (1 hour - 6:55 - 7:55 a.m.)
● The test will be given on April 8th, the final day of class.
● Makeup day for ONE hour and/or a test retake will be on April 9th at 6:55
a.m.
● Students will be given their certificates Thursday morning between 6:55
and 7:55 a.m. - they can be picked up in the CTE classroom.
● Students who do not attend 30 hours will not pass the class.
Session #1 Registration Link:
Session 1 Drivers Ed
● Session #2 required classroom dates: Students must be 14 by May 20th.
April 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, May 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
11, 12 13, 14, 15, 18, 19 (1 hour- 6:55 - 8:00 a.m.) May 20th (2 hours - 6:55 -
9:00 a.m.)
● The test will be given on May 20th, the final day of class.
● Makeup day for ONE hour and/or a test retake will be on May 21st at 6:55
a.m.
● Students who do not attend 30 hours will not pass the class.
Session #2 Registration Link:
Session 2 Drivers Ed
● Session #3 required classroom dates: Students must be 14 by August 1st
July 20th-24th, 27th-31st. (3 hours - 7:00 - 10:00 a.m.)
● The test will be given on July 31st, the final day of class.
● Makeup day for ONE hour and/or a test retake will be on Saturday,
August 1st at 6:55 a.m.
● Students who do not attend 30 hours will not pass the class.
Session #3 Registration Link:
Session 3 Drivers Ed
The Brookings School District does not manage the Drivers’ Ed program class
set-up, registration process, scheduling or questions about the course. Please
email Joline Dunbar at Joline.Dunbar@k12.sd.us if you have questions.
Please read carefully before registering.
1. South Dakota State Requirements
To receive a Driver’s Education certificate, students must:
● Complete 30 hours of face-to-face classroom instruction
● Complete 6 hours driving
● Complete 6 hours riding with a partner driver
● Pass both the classroom and driving tests
Driving does NOT take place during classroom times or dates.
Students do NOT sign up for driving sessions until they are attending the classroom session.
Certificates are valid for one year only.
2. Attendance Policy (Read Carefully)
State law requires 30 in-person classroom hours.
● Each session includes ONE make-up hour only, scheduled at the end of that session.
● If a student misses more than one total hour, they will NOT pass the classroom portion.
● This includes tardies and early departures.
● The make-up hour applies only to that specific session and cannot be transferred.
Sports, practices, games, performances, ESD events, State FFA/FCCLA, band/choir, and other
school activities are NOT excused absences, even if labeled “mandatory.”
Please review all schedules carefully before registering.
If a student’s activities conflict with class time, they should choose a different session.
3. Registration & Placement
● All three registration links go live February 23, 2026.
● Registration for all three sessions closes on March 6, 2026.
● Links will be emailed and posted on the school website.
● Only ONE person should register each student.
○ If multiple registrations are submitted, only the first submission will be kept.
Placement Policy
● Students are placed in the first session they qualify for.
● If you register for multiple sessions, your student will be placed in the first one that fills.
● You may NOT hold spots in multiple sessions.
● If you decline your assigned session, placement in another session is NOT guaranteed.
● Priority is given to students in grades 9–12.
4. Driving Sessions
● Driving sign-ups take place after the classroom session begins.
● Driving is scheduled separately from classroom dates/times.
● Typical driving times:
● School year: 4:00–6:00 p.m.
● Summer: 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
○ Times vary based on instructor availability.
● Each student must complete:
○ 6 hours driving
○ 6 hours partner riding (12 total driving-related hours)
Due to the large number of students and limited instructor time, flexibility is required when
scheduling driving sessions.
Students involved in sports or other after-school activities must fit driving into the times offered.
5. Location & Cost
● Location: CTE Building (south side of BHS south parking lot)
● Cost: $300
● Payment due first day of class (check payable to Brookings Schools)
For 6:55 a.m. sessions during the school year, a bus will transport MMS students to school at
8:00 a.m.
There will be three sessions of drivers’ education offered for Brookings School
District students in 2026. See deadlines for each session’s registration below.
● Session #1 required classroom dates: Students must be 14 years old by April 9th.
March 12, 13 (3 hours - 6:55 - 9:55 a.m.) March 16, 17, 18,19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26,
27, 30, 31, April 1 (1 hour - 6:55 - 7:55 a.m.) April 2, 3, 6 (3 hours - 6:55-9:55
a.m.) April 7, 8 (1 hour - 6:55 - 7:55 a.m.)
● The test will be given on April 8th, the final day of class.
● Makeup day for ONE hour and/or a test retake will be on April 9th at 6:55
a.m.
● Students will be given their certificates Thursday morning between 6:55
and 7:55 a.m. - they can be picked up in the CTE classroom.
● Students who do not attend 30 hours will not pass the class.
Session #1 Registration Link:
Session 1 Drivers Ed
● Session #2 required classroom dates: Students must be 14 by May 20th.
April 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, May 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
11, 12 13, 14, 15, 18, 19 (1 hour- 6:55 - 8:00 a.m.) May 20th (2 hours - 6:55 -
9:00 a.m.)
● The test will be given on May 20th, the final day of class.
● Makeup day for ONE hour and/or a test retake will be on May 21st at 6:55
a.m.
● Students who do not attend 30 hours will not pass the class.
Session #2 Registration Link:
Session 2 Drivers Ed
● Session #3 required classroom dates: Students must be 14 by August 1st
July 20th-24th, 27th-31st. (3 hours - 7:00 - 10:00 a.m.)
● The test will be given on July 31st, the final day of class.
● Makeup day for ONE hour and/or a test retake will be on Saturday,
August 1st at 6:55 a.m.
● Students who do not attend 30 hours will not pass the class.
Session #3 Registration Link:
Session 3 Drivers Ed
The Brookings School District does not manage the Drivers’ Ed program class
set-up, registration process, scheduling or questions about the course. Please
email Joline Dunbar at Joline.Dunbar@k12.sd.us if you have questions.
Reminder: No school Monday, February 16th for Presidents' Day.
Congrats to our Elementary Festival Honors Choir students! What a great day and great concert. This was an auditioned choir. Members include: Haven Anderson, Ernastine Miles, Kinley Prussman, Leiana Thielke, Xochitl Markel, Elise Ulvestad, Stella Books, and Sasha Prager (Sasha went under the direction of Dr. Toronto's private studio).
MMS Staff and Students Dress Up during Super Bowl Week. They also collected food for the local food pantry.
MMS and BHS (grades 6- through 12) DO have school on Friday, February 13th.
(All students are off on Monday, February 16th for President's Day.)
A HUGE shout-out to our students, families, and staff for donating almost 1,800 items to the Brookings Food Pantry last week during Super Bowl week. Our students were rock stars, and we could not be prouder. THANK YOU BOBCATS!!!
Reminder: If you have overdue items for the library, please return them ASAP. Your homeroom teacher should have given you a notice with late items. Parents and guardians we would appreciate your help in getting these items returned. Thank you!