Back to school dates for the 2026-2027 school year are now posted!!
Enjoy the rest of you summer!!
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.
This accomplishment reflects strong financial knowledge, critical thinking, and dedication. We’re proud to see this level of excellence representing our school and community. Keep up the great work, Jackson!
A key highlight of the event was the promise that every student would receive a prize, backed by an impressive total of over $12,000 in prizes. This tradition, along with free food and entertainment until 2:30 a.m., is entirely funded through community support. The committee’s efforts culminated in covering approximately $15,988 in expenses this year—a feat that would be impossible without the dedicated backing of the Brookings business community, parents, and community volunteers.
Listed below are the businesses that donated to this year’s Post Prom:
20/20 Family Vision
605 Design
Anderson Insurance
Arby's
Ascension Lutheran
B.Well
BankStar Financial
Blend Salon
Blue Tide Car Wash/Olson Oil
Bowes Construction
Brookings Dental Clinic
Brookings Engraving
Brookings Family Dentistry
Brookings Public Library
Brookings School District
Brookings VFW
Brookings Vision Center
Buffalo Wild Wings Bar & Grill
Burger King
Complete Plumbing
Casey's
Carousel Salon
Chocolatte
City of Brookings
Classic Corner
Cubby's
Culvers
Dacotah Bank
Dakota Land Design
The Depot
DQ
Dunhams
Executive Tan
Farmers Union Insurance - Heidi Fields Agency
Fly Boy Donuts
First Bank & Trust
First Interstate Bank
Glacial Lakes Tree Service
Georges Pizza
Hy-Vee Food Store
Insomnia Cookies
Janean Caugherty Realtor Home Team
Jimmy Johns
KFC
Kool Beans
Kunutzen Dentistry
Legacy Financial Partners Ameriprise Financial
Little Caesars
Lowes
Meyer Orthodontics
Mix Dry Cleaners Inc.
Nick Hamburgers
Papa Johns
Prairie Sky Dentistry
Powershop Gym
Professional Hearing Services
Qdoba
Rental Depot
Rude's Funeral Home
Runnings
Scooters
Schoons
SDSU Admissions Office
SDSU Foundation/Alumni
SDSU Office of the President
SDSU Miller Wellness Center
SDSU Housing and Residence Life
Shorty’s Hot Box
Snap Fitness
SoDak Labs, Inc.
Starbucks
Studio 7 Ink
Sunflower Salon
Synergy Strength Studio
Taco Bell
Taco Johns
The Cove
The Optical Shop
Tropical Smoothie Café
Valero Renewable Fuels
Water Works
Wendy's
Wild Hare
Winks Jewelry
Zesty
Ziggis
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.
A big thank you to Larson Manufacturing, Falcon Plastics, and Daktronics for hosting our students and providing such a valuable learning experience. We also appreciate Daktronics for providing lunch!
These hands-on opportunities make a lasting impact, and our students enjoyed the day.
Prom Information
Prom and accompanying events will be held at the Dacotah Bank Center.
Grand March: 6:30 PM
Doors Open: 5:30 PM- Tickets can be bought at the door.
Admission: $5.00 per ticket (cash only)
Hypnotist: 8:00 PM
Dance: 9:00–11:00 PM
Indoor Air Quality Mold Testing Report. Click HERE to access the Mold Testing Report recently taken from Brookings High School.
Join us for an engaging session designed for parents and caregivers navigating the digital landscape. Hear from industry experts and students as they share insights on healthy gaming habits, potential risks, and how to support children in today’s video game culture. Get answers to common questions about screen time, behavior changes, and popular platforms like Roblox and Minecraft. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and empowered—register today!
YEARBOOK SALE DEADLINE: April 30 at 4:00 PM - If you have not yet ordered your 2025-26 BHS Yearbook, it's now or never! Please go to this Yearbook Sales Link before April 30 to purchase this past year's book...there will be no on-site sales!
• Prom attendance is limited to juniors and seniors
• Guests must be 20 years old or younger
• Guest forms are available in the BHS Main Office
Attention Junior Parents/Guardians and Junior Students,
Despite not having school today, we will proceed with ACT testing tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17, for all juniors.
If your child will not be able to attend tomorrow, please call the Brookings High School Main Office as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly. (605) 696-4100
This year the ACT is serving as the state assessment for all 11th grade students, and the State of South Dakota is covering the cost for every junior at no expense to families. This is a great opportunity for our students to complete a nationally recognized college entrance exam during the school day.
Testing will take place from 8:15 am to approximately 1:15 pm.
Student effort on test day truly matters. ACT results can play an important role in postsecondary admissions and scholarship opportunities, while also providing valuable information about academic strengths and areas for growth. We encourage all juniors to take this seriously and give their very best effort.
Testing will begin promptly at 8:15 am, so students must arrive on time and ready to focus. Please help your student get a good night of rest this evening.
Water and snacks will be provided during testing during testing breaks.
Once testing is complete, juniors will be dismissed for the day. We will share any additional details as needed.
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to help our juniors succeed.
Sincerely,
Zach Thomas
