Dear DP Families,
As many of you know, our district has made some boundary changes, which means some of our students and staff will be moving to Hillcrest or Medary for the 2026-27 school year. Because of these changes, class lists were not sent out this spring as usual. The class assignments will be emailed out in August, aligning practices with the other two elementary buildings.
I know changes like these can bring up questions, and I want to assure you that we are working hard to make this transition as smooth as possible for every student and family.
Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions in the meantime.
Warmly,
Sarah Wiebersick
New and Returning Board Members Take Oath of Office
The Brookings School District Board of Education welcomed two members during this evening’s meeting as Kelsey Bowman and Wesley (Wes) Tschetter took their oaths of office.
Bowman begins a three-year term on the Board of Education. A longtime Brookings resident, she moved to the community in 2005 to attend South Dakota State University. She previously served as the Brookings School District’s Assistant Business Manager and is the owner of KB Consulting.
Tschetter begins a one-year term on the Board. He previously served as Chief Financial Officer at South Dakota State University and brings valuable financial leadership and experience to his continued service on the Board of Education.
We appreciate Kelsey and Wes’s willingness to serve our students, staff, families, and community. We look forward to their leadership and commitment to the continued success of the Brookings School District.
📣 Reminder! Don’t forget—Friday, June 12th is the last day to enroll in the Summer Power Up Program!
Power Up is a summer learning loss prevention program for youth enrolled in JK/Kindergarten-3rd grade during the 2025-2026 school year.
📌 Check the flyer for all the details and sign-up information.
2-boxes of 24 Crayola crayons (non-washable)
1-pink eraser 3-10 Crayola classic broad tip marker (no scented)
1- Pair of scissors (child-sized Fiskars)
4- Expo low odor dry erase markers, thin/black preferred
1- Small, plastic school box (5x7)
1-spiral notebook, 100 pages (solid color, wide-lined)
8- Elmer's glue sticks (not scented)
12-#2 yellow sharpened pencils (prefer Dixon Ticonderoga)
1- Composition Notebook One 1/2" binder hard cover and solid color
1- box of Kleenex or Puffs tissues
1 set of headphones in a gallon Ziploc bag labeled.
1- backpack (no wheels, labeled inside)
* Page protectors (heavy-duty)
* Boys bring Clorox wipes
* Girls bring 1 box of Ziplock bags
* Please make sure the binder fits in the backpack.
** Please only label headphones and backpacks
1st Grade School Supply List
2 - boxes of 24 Crayola crayons
1 - box thin-tipped markers
1 - box broad line markers
1 - pair of scissors
4 - dry-erase markers
1 - zippered pencil pouch
2 - Elmer’s glue sticks
1 - single-subject, wide-lined spiral notebook
1 - folder with 3 hole punches
12 - #2 yellow pencils (Ticonderoga preferred)
1 - set of headphones (no earbuds or Bluetooth)
1 - backpack (no wheels, labeled inside)
2 - boxes of tissues (Boys)
1 - container of Clorox wipes (Girls)
2nd Grade School Supply List
2- boxes of 24 Crayola crayons
1 - box of 10 thick markers
1 - box of 10 thin markers
1 - box of 12 colored pencils
1 - pink eraser
1 - pair of scissors
8 - black dry-erase markers
6 - glue sticks
1 - pencil box or zippered pouch
1 - single-subject, wide-lined, spiral notebook, 70 ct.
1 - two-pocket folder
24 - pencils, sharpened (Ticonderoga preferred)
1 - box of tissues
1 - set of headphones in a Ziploc bag, labeled (no earbuds or Bluetooth)
1 - backpack (no wheels, labeled inside)
1- container of disinfectant wipes
3rd Grade School Supply List
2 black fine-point Sharpies
1-box Kleenex
1-box Crayola markers
1 box of 12 colored pencils
1-pair scissors
8-fine dry-erase markers
1-pencil box or zippered pouch
1-70 sheet, wide-ruled spiral notebook
1-two- pocket folder
1-set of headphones
1-container Clorox wipes
1-backpack(may use last year's, labeled inside)
🦷 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
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.
Join the Summer Power Up Program!
Power Up is a summer learning program designed to help students currently in JK/Kindergarten–3rd grade (2025–2026 school year) strengthen reading and math skills while preparing for the next grade level.
Students will practice:
• Reading comprehension
• High-frequency words & phonics
• Writing skills
• Math skills
📅 Dates: July 7 – August 6 (Tuesday–Thursday)
📍 Location: Mickelson Middle School
⏰ Session Options: 8:30–10:00 AM or 10:00–11:30 AM
📌 Enrollment Deadline: Friday, June 12 (See flyer for more details)
We have our upcoming Color Games on Wednesday, May 13th in the afternoon. To make this happen, we need quite a few volunteers to run activities and games. We have the materials- we just need YOU. This is a celebration of our school wide success and will be tons of fun.
Come join us! Parents, grandparents, community members are all welcome to help. Spread the word!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4BACAF2FA2F85-63711769-dakota#/
To help us plan, please take a moment to fill out this quick Google Form to share:
Projects you'd like to see completed
Supplies or equipment that may be needed
Skills or tools you're willing to contribute
👉 Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/1x8YkRyzyidB5sc6A
Your input will help us organize a fun, productive event where our community can come together and take pride in our shared spaces. We can't wait to see what we can accomplish together!
The Hy-Vee KidsFit Squat Challenge is an annual, five-day competition for Midwest elementary school classrooms to promote physical activity. Students compete to complete the highest average number of squats, with winning classes receiving prizes like recess equipment and t-shirts. The challenge encourages healthy habits and movement breaks.
Key Details of the Hy-Vee KidsFit Squat Challenge
Purpose: The initiative aims to increase physical activity in classrooms, encouraging students to build strength and mental determination.
Structure: It is a five-day, school-based challenge, often held in February, where classes track their total squats.
Participation: Over 600 schools in the Midwest have participated, with millions of total squats performed.
Winning Criteria: The winning class is determined by the highest average number of squats per student, sometimes exceeding 5,000 squats per student.
Rewards: Winning classrooms receive prizes, including $1,000 in rewards, fitness equipment, and dietitian-approved snacks.
How it Works: The challenge, part of the Hy-Vee KidsFit program, provides a Squat Challenge Tracker to track progress.
Mrs. Hove and her class won:
KidsFit All-Star jerseys for your classroom
Healthy snacks for the whole school
Positive behavior incentive kit
KidsFit School Assembly that the rest of us enjoyed
Dave, from Dakota First News, said the Squat Challenge story should be on the news tonight at 6:30 and 10:00. They had some computer issues this afternoon, so he is hoping it will be aired at those times.
kidsfitwellnessclub.org
