Come join us next Tuesday, August 11th from 2-4pm for an English Language Learner open house. We will have interpreters available, staff to assist with filling out necessary paperwork, and providing school tours.
Bobcat Night is this Thursday!
Join us at Downtown at Sundown for an evening of live music, family fun, and Bobcat pride!
Think you can dunk a Brookings School District staff member? Stop by the dunk tank, get your face painted, play some yard games, and enjoy a great evening of fun for the whole family! Be sure to catch the BHS Band performing during intermission!
We can't wait to see you there! ❤️🖤
Join Our Child Nutrition Team!
We're looking for caring, dependable individuals to help prepare and serve nutritious meals to our students in a welcoming school environment.
Our Child Nutrition staff does more than prepare meals—they greet students with a smile, help create a positive cafeteria experience, and play an important role in each student's school day.
We offer:
Competitive pay starting at $17.90 per hour
Full-time and part-time opportunities
School-day hours that follow the school calendar
Excellent benefits for eligible full-time employees
A supportive team and great work-life balance
If you're looking for a rewarding position where you can make a difference in the lives of students, we'd love to have you join our team!
Apply online today:
brookings.k12.sd.us/employment
Become a Bobcat - We're Hiring!
We're seeking caring, dedicated Instructional Assistants to help support students and make a meaningful difference in our schools every day.
Starting pay: $17.93-$19.60/hour
School-day hours
Flexible scheduling around college classes
School calendar schedule
Great work-life balance
Excellent benefits
If you're passionate about helping students learn and grow, we'd love to have you on our team! Apply today: https://brookings.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
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.
🦷 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)
Preschool Supply List 2026-2027
Last day for cold lunch option is May 13th.
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
April Spring Break-no school April 2nd-April 6th.
