Dakota Prairie Elementary School

PTA is hosting BINGO at Dakota Prairie Elementary. Join us on November 6 starting at 6:30. The night will be filled with fun, and if you are lucky you may leave with a prize after...

The October Superintendent Newsletter is here! Catch up on what's happening across the Brookings School District, including Homecoming highlights, student and staff recognitions,...

Dakota Prairie is hosting a meaningful celebration of the Veterans who have served our country. Our goal is to honor their service and to help our learners understand why this day...

In celebration of Give Like Dolly Day on Sept. 25th ( 9/25 ), the City of Brookings partnered with Brookings Area United Way to bring a special story time to preschool classrooms...

It's Homecoming time, Bobcats! 🐾 Brookings High School Homecoming is just a couple of weeks away, and preparations are underway for the 2026 Bobcat Homecoming Parade! This year'...

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 ...