Dakota Prairie Elementary School

Welcome to the Bobcat Bulletin Board! Here you’ll find flyers, announcements, and event info from across the Brookings School District and our greater community. Whether it’s a...

A colorful window cling is popping up on cars throughout Brookings, and it carries a powerful message about what really matters in education: being there. The Dakota Prairie (DP) ...

The PTA will host a family dance at Dakota Prairie on January 23rd. The music will be flowing from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. There will be snacks to eat and glow sticks to dance with! T...

We’d like to send a big thank you to Brian Bloom and The Brookings Register for hosting the Great Christmas Card Contest that our second and third-grade learners participated...

Here's a refined and expanded version of your story: The Early Childhood Staff at Dakota Prairie Elementary transformed their school into a winter wonderland for a magical family ...

The Brookings School District proudly partnered with the Brookings Area United Way Basic Needs Task Force for a districtwide “Fill the Bus” food and personal care drive. The colla...

Project Joy is a charitable, non-profit organization that provides holiday gifts to children and families in need throughout Brookings County through generous donations from indiv...

This year, we gave our fall celebration an academic twist! Students dressed up as something connected to their classroom learning, transforming our hallways into a vibrant showcas...

We are covered with tissue by Dakotaland Credit Union! Thank you for thinking of us and gathering tissues to share with all of our learners and staff. Hopefully, we all stay healt...

The latest edition of the Superintendent’s newsletter is here! In this issue, you’ll find: A Word from Dr. Schultz 2025 Homecoming Highlights Video BHS Teacher Honored as 20...

Recess is vital for elementary students as it fosters social skills, improves classroom behavior and focus, and enhances physical and mental well-being . It provides essential bre...

Hello Bobcat Families, We're excited to share the Superintendent Newsletter with you! This edition includes important updates for the new school year, details on district initiat...

Please find the Dakota Prairie School Supply List here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3716/Brookings/5635250/25-26_Dakota_Prairie_Sch...

Check out the May Parent Newsletter . Highlights include: *Science With a Bang! *School Drop-Off & Pick-Up Reminders *May Encore Calendar *Important Upcoming Dates

Koby Leisinger , Teaching Assistant at Dakota Prairie Elementary As a committed morning supervisor, teaching assistant, and leader of the G.A.P. Program at Dakota Prairie, Koby...

Koby Leisinger , Teaching Assistant at Dakota Prairie Elementary As a committed morning supervisor, teaching assistant, and leader of the G.A.P. Program at Dakota Prairie, Koby...

The January 2025 B.E.S.T. Staff Award winners are Joanna Manzanares, Keren Quinones, and Suping Li . Joanna is a Child Nutrition Staff Member at Dakota Prairie Elementary. Ke...

The Child & Family Resource Network will be sponsoring the “ Common Sense Parenting” series as a free learning opportunity. The series consists of six classes designed for paren...

The Brookings School District provides free developmental screenings for children ages 3 to 5 from Sep. to Apr. Click on the flyer for more details. ECE Screening Flyer

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