The Brookings Speech and Debate team will be hosting a summer camp! The camp will cover a variety of debate, rhetoric, and oral interpretation events and will run from July 8th-11th. This camp is FREE for all current BHS students including incoming BHS freshmen. Camp will include lunch, snacks, and a free T-shirt. Please complete the Google form below by Wednesday, June 12th to ensure a camp t-shirt.
Google Form Sign Up Sheet: https://forms.gle/X64QrU7J4StjR3k39
I am excited to share that Justin Stanley has verbally accepted the High School Principal position, and his contract officially starts on July 1, 2024. After working with him for the last school year, I am confident in his skills and abilities for this position.
Justin Stanley joined the Brookings School District in 2021 as the Assistant Principal at Brookings High School. His educational career began at Horizon Middle School in Bismarck, North Dakota, where he taught 8th grade for a decade. Following this, he served as Principal of Harvey High School in Harvey, North Dakota, for six years.
A native of Brookings and an alumnus of Brookings High School, Justin graduated in 1999. He holds undergraduate degrees in Elementary Education and Physical Education from the University of Mary, a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from St. Catherine University, and Administration credentials from North Dakota State University.
Justin is married to Deann Stanley, and together they have five children: Rowan (18), Ava (16), Cruz (12), Lyric (10), and Briar (6).
Due to Justin’s appointment, the district will open the Assistant Principal position. We look forward to Justin's leadership and the continued success of our high school under his guidance.
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!
Due to weather conditions/forecast, BHS @ Madison Softball games originally scheduled for today at 5:00 PM have been cancelled.
Due to weather conditions/forecast, the Brookings @ WHS tennis match scheduled at WHS for today (Tue 4/30/24) has been postponed.
The BHS Bob Coffey Invite Track and Field meet has been postponed due to field conditions and forecasted weather for today.
Please join us for a science fair presentation.
Tomorrow's the day! Come join us for the "My Ascension" Film & Suicide Prevention Panel starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Bell Auditorium.
Please note that this film is recommended for a viewing audience of 7th grade and up. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, help is available. Call or text 988 anytime 24/7 to connect with mental health resources in your area.
Exciting news from the BSD Foundation- we have partnered with BHS to raffle the sheds built by the construction trades class!
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
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)
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.
Information on the next Common Sense Parenting class.
BSD Families:
BHS Prom is under two months away, which means Prom fundraising has begun! All donations are utilized to create a fun and safe event for our BHS students attending Prom and Post Prom.
Please consider donating to the BHS Prom Fundraiser by copying and pasting the following link: https://bit.ly/48PL8e9 (updated link)
Thank you for your support!
Brookings High School Students and Families,
Did you know that In South Dakota, suicide is the leading cause of death among individuals ages 10 to 19-year-olds and 20 to 29-year-olds in 2022 (SD DOH Vital Stats)?
On March 25th from 6:30-8:00 pm in the BHS Auditorium the Brookings High School Counseling team will be hosting a viewing of the documentary My Ascension, brought to the district by the Helpline Center. My Ascension is a 50-minute documentary that chronicles Emma's inspiring journey and quest to walk again after her suicide attempt.
Following the documentary viewing, attendants will observe a panel discussion consisting of mental health professionals and community members. Resources will be available for families.
Please note that this is recommended for a viewing audience of 7th grade and up.
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, help is available. Call or text 988 anytime 24/7 to connect with mental health resources in your area.
MMS & BHS Parents & Guardians:
The Brookings School District is gathering information from parents & guardians regarding the Career & Technical Education (CTE) provided by the district. CTE courses include Agriculture, Automotive, Building Trades, Business, Computer Science/PLTW, Family & Consumer Science (FACS), Medical & Health Science. This short survey will allow you as parents & guardians to express what your & your learners' role & participation is within our CTE program. Your responses will be included in the CTE Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CTE-CLNA). The CTE-CLNA will review the current strengths & challenges of the CTE program & identify opportunities to further strengthen the local CTE program.
Please take the next few minutes to complete the brief CTE survey by using the QR code or copy & paste the link below into your browser. Please complete this survey no later than Friday, March 8, 2024. Your input is valued & we thank you for your time & participation in Career & Technical Education in the Brookings School District.
Link: https://forms.gle/9ctiQvwF7B6PfWtW6
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!
BOBCATS let's give a big shout out to our Girls Bowling Team who went UNDEFEATED and won the state tournament this past week! We are proud of you and Congratulations
Due to several conflicts, the BHS Talent Show originally scheduled for this Saturday has been postponed (tentatively) to Saturday, March 9. If our GBB team is in the State Tournament that weekend, we may need to move this date or cancel.
The Brookings High School Quiz Bowl Club placed first and seventh at the First Madison High School Quiz Bowl Tournament.
Cole Knutzen, Nancy Yang and Shaurya Sehgal placed first. The seventh place team included Albert Shore, Andrew Sternhagen and Kavish Salunke.
