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.
Hello, Hillcrest! Our K-2 learners brought a blue bag home for the summer with some activities and fun! Staff will be available throughout the summer for kids to exchange books and grab some new activities. We hope to see you soon!
🦷 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)
Hillcrest STEAM Night is Thursday, April 23rd. Let us cook dinner! We will begin serving pizza at 5:00 p.m. STEAM activities begin at 5:30 p.m. and continue until 7:00 p.m. We hope you can stop by!
We are trying to get an estimate on how much pizza to buy! If you haven't already, please add your family name here Pizza Count for STEAM Night to help us with that count!
Learners were surprised to meet their new Encore teachers today! #AprilFools
💻 Technology: Ms. Howell
💟 ACES: Mrs. McMahon & Ms. Jensen
🎨 Art: Mrs. Malcom
⛹️♂️ P.E.: Ms. W.
🎶 Music: Mr. Lee
📚 Library: Ms. Hunt
