Early Childhood Celebrating Earth Day
2 days ago, Mr. Gruenhagen
Earth Day

Join Us for Family Literacy Night!
We’d love for you to join us on April 23 from 5:00–7:00 PM for a fun night of free food, games, and reading activities at Medary Elementary!

Please take a quick moment to RSVP so we can plan:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FADAE22ABFBC61-63257052-literacy

5 days ago, Mr. Gruenhagen
Medary Family Literacy Night
2026-2027 New Family Open House on April 28th from 4:30-6:00 pm.
6 days ago, Stacy Thompson
2026-2027 New Family Open House on April 28th from 4:30-6:00 pm
Reminder: No school April 2nd-6th for April Spring Break.
26 days ago, Brookings School District
no school reminder april 2-6 for april spring break.

April Spring Break-no school April 2nd-April 6th.

27 days ago, Stacy Thompson
April Spring Break-No school April 2nd through April 6th
🐾Ready, Set, Kindergarten! Register today to join the class of 2038 (or 2039 for our Junior Kindergarteners)!
about 1 month ago, Stacy Thompson
🐾Ready, Set, Kindergarten! Register today to join the class of 2038 (or 2039 for our Junior Kindergarteners)!
🐾Ready, Set, Kindergarten! Register today to join the class of 2038 (or 2039 for our Junior Kindergarteners)!
Reminder: No school March 12th-13th for March Spring Break.
about 2 months ago, Brookings School District
no school reminder march 12-13 for march spring break.
Congratulations to our Educational Support Professional of the Year, Dana Hohn, and Medary's Teacher of the Year, Libby Pederson! We are thankful for you at Medary Elementary!
about 2 months ago, Stacy Thompson
ESP-Dana Hohn and TOY-Libby Pederson
Reminder: No school Monday, February 16th for Presidents' Day.
2 months ago, Brookings School District
no school reminder monday, february 16 for presidents' day.
Reminder: No school (ECE-5th grade ONLY) Friday, February 13th.
2 months ago, Brookings School District
no school reminder friday february 13 for ece-5th grade only.
Reminder: No school Monday, January 19th for MLK Jr. Day.
3 months ago, Brookings School District
no school reminder for monday january 19 for mlk jr day.
Reminder: Noon dismissal on Friday, December 19th. No school December 22nd-January 5th for Winter Break.
4 months ago, Brookings School District
no school reminder for winter break december 22-january 5.
Such a sweet night of learning and connection! Our Early Childhood and Preschool families enjoyed hands-on, gingerbread-themed activities that brought learning through play to life and made meaningful memories together.
4 months ago, Brookings School District
Collage image of staff, families, and learners engaging in gingerbread-themed activities. Parents reading books to their kids, teachers helping learners with activities at a table, a student in a decorated gingerbread house.
Reminder: No School November 26th-28th for Thanksgiving Break.
5 months ago, Brookings School District
no school reminder november 26-28 for thanksgiving break.

Important Online Safety Events This Week!
Parents, we have TWO valuable opportunities to learn about keeping our kids safe online:

Snapchat & Instagram Teen Risks (Live Session #3) (Nov 19, 2025)
Discover why disappearing messages and secret accounts appeal to teens and learn simple ways to guide and protect your child online. (Teens welcome!) Click to Register

Understanding Social Media's Impact on Teens (Bonus Event) (Nov 20, 2025)
Learn about the impact of social media on teens and practical steps to help your child use social media safely.
Click to Register

5 months ago, Mr. Gruenhagen

Thank you to Dakotaland FCU for their delivery of 250 Kleenex boxes to Medary, Hillcrest, and Dakota Prairie Elementaries!

6 months ago, Brookings School District
Hillcrest
Dakota Prairie
Medary

This week, we’re celebrating National School Psychology Week and recognizing the vital role our school psychologists play in supporting the success and well-being of all learners. Thank you to Nicole Anderson (Hillcrest & Camelot), Kelli Olson (Dakota Prairie & BHS), and Lauren Gruenhagen (Medary & MMS) for their dedication and impact across our district.

6 months ago, Brookings School District
Image of three school psychologists with a thank you graphic.

Medary | Palmer showed off his basketball skills and beat Dr. Schultz in a game of PIG during open gym Tuesday night! True to her word, she brought treats to his 3rd grade class at Medary the next day! 🏀

6 months ago, Amanda Kesteloot
Dr. Schultz & Palmer
Medary | Our CTE Health Sciences Career Exploration students visited our preschoolers to teach a special Dental Health Lesson. 🦷
6 months ago, Brookings School District
Preschool students around a table while an older student leads a dental health lesson.
Preschool students around a table while an older student leads a dental health lesson.
Preschool students around a table while an older student leads a dental health lesson.
Reminder: No school Monday, October 13th for Native American Day.
7 months ago, Brookings School District
no school reminder monday, october 13 for native american day