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.
4 months ago, Brookings School District
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)
4 months ago, Brookings School District
Moving Up Day had a little more excitement this year as we welcomed learners from Dakota Prairie and Medary. These learners will join us in August for our new school year. We can't wait!
4 months ago, Kate Mogard
2nd grade learners shared their diorama and animal studies! We are so proud of their hard work!
4 months ago, Kate Mogard
Our Kindergarten learners enjoy when police officers stop by during recess. Stickers, high-fives, and lots of questions kept the kids busy! They are looking forward to the next visit, with promises of more stickers and high-fives!
4 months ago, Kate Mogard
Happy Staff Appreciation Week to our incredible Hillcrest team! Our staff’s dedication, compassion, and hard work make a difference every single day. We are grateful for everything you do for our students and community—you truly are the heart of Hillcrest.
5 months ago, Kate Mogard
Tonight's the night! We will welcome new families at our New Family Open House from 4:30-6:00 p.m. All incoming JK/K families are welcome as well as all learners and families who will be attending Hillcrest due to a boundary change or household move. We are excited to see you!
5 months ago, Kate Mogard
Hillcrest Early Childhood learners are enjoying their time with the BHS Child Development students, who are visiting weekly during the month of April.
5 months ago, Kate Mogard
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!
5 months ago, Kate Mogard
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
6 months ago, Kate Mogard
Reminder: No school April 2nd-6th for April Spring Break.
6 months ago, Brookings School District
What's better than one Principal for a Day? TWO Principals for a Day! Mr. Kassa helped out all over the school today! He started the day with an All School Assembly, where he made announcements, played in the staff game, and helped with prizes. He also counted all of the lockers in the school for a future project, delivered recess equipment, visited classrooms, and recognized learners who had 95% attendance in the third quarter! Mr. Kassa ended the day by announcing a pajama day for the whole school! Thanks for all of your hard work today, Mr. Kassa!
6 months ago, Kate Mogard
Oscar won a new raffle prize at Hillfest this year - "Principal for the Day!" How cool was it to have a Kindergartener for a principal? Pretty cool! Oscar helped with "principal jobs" all day - morning announcements, maintenance support, classroom observations - complete with encouraging notes for the teacher, and a special "principal lunch." Oscar even decided that a schoolwide Hat Day was needed! Thanks for your help, Mr. Oscar!
6 months ago, Kate Mogard
🐾 Ready, Set, Kindergarten! Register today to join the class of 2038 (or 2039 for our Junior Kindergarteners)! 🐾
6 months ago, Kate Mogard
Join us in celebrating Disability Awareness Week from March 16-20, 2026.
6 months ago, Kate Mogard
Reminder: No school March 12th-13th for March Spring Break.
6 months ago, Brookings School District
🔴 ⚫Congratulations to our Hillcrest Teacher of the Year, Darcie Malcom and to our Educational Support Professional of the Year, Joeve Krier! We are so lucky to have these exceptional educators at Hillcrest!
Mrs. Malcom is an exceptional team player. She is always game for a dress up day, week, or month. She brings the fun with her willingness to wear blow up costumes at pickup, which puts a smile on parents, learners, and other staff’s faces. She creates the monthly ENCORE newsletter, supports learners through the Check-In/Check-Out program, assists staff with technology needs, and willingly helps new and substitute teachers.
Ms. Joeve is a true team player through and through. She works diligently to meet the needs of our diverse learners. She demonstrates a calm demeanor, patience, and genuine care in every interaction she has with learners. Ms. Joeve builds strong, trusting relationships with learners and colleagues and is always willing to help wherever needed. Her positive attitude, dedication to her work, and love for her learners make her an incredible human and co-worker!
7 months ago, Kate Mogard
Junior Kindergarten confirmation emails will be sent on Friday, March 6, 2026. Please complete this form to add your child to a Brookings School District Junior Kindergarten roster. You do not need to complete the form if you have already done so.
JK Form:
https://forms.gle/DL6SoATBJz1sX2K69 7 months ago, Kate Mogard
Dr. Schultz visited Hillcrest to kick off Read Across America Week, which starts next week. Our theme this year is "Families Read" and Dr. Schultz represented our school family. She read the book Our School is a Family.
7 months ago, Kate Mogard
Reminder: No school Monday, February 16th for Presidents' Day.
7 months ago, Brookings School District
