Dakota Prairie Elementary School

This week, our students from PreK through 3rd Grade will participate in a school-wide "Dolly Kindness Week," inspired by the generous spirit, bright smile, and big heart of Dolly ...

PTA is hosting a fun run to raise money for playground equipment. Check out the details above. We are always looking for parents to join us. Our next meeting is on September 17 at...

Save the important dates that are coming up for the Dakota Prairie PTA. We have a great group of parents and teachers that you can join to help make a difference!

PTA is thrilled to share this year’s main fundraiser: our Manners Moose Fun Run! Our fundraising goal is to raise $25,000 for playground equipment to benefit our students at Dakot...

Families can begin preparing for the upcoming school year! School supply lists for the 2026-2027 school year are now available. Select your student's school below to view the a...

Brookings School District transportation registration for the 2026–27 school year is now open. All forms must be submitted by July 15, 2026 . A new transportation form is require...

Chris Gruenhagen, principal of Medary Elementary School, has been named the 2026 Community Leader Award recipient by the South Dakota Association of Elementary School Principals (...

The Brookings School District is pleased to announce the selection of Mrs. Brianne Bolstad as the new Principal of Medary Elementary School, beginning with the 2026–2027 school ye...

Please make sure you have completed online registration for anyone who will be attending school for the 2026-2027 school year.

Alex Sogn, who is one of our 3rd-grade teachers, had her dad come to DP to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by playing his bagpipes in the hallways. Jerry Cooley used his “indoor pipes...

We welcomed the SDSU Spirit and Dance Team for an all-school assembly. Students got to watch the performance, have special time with the athletes in their classroom, and receive 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...