Veterans Day Details-----
We are excited to celebrate our Veterans by hosting a program in their honor. The program will be Wednesday, November 11th at 8:45am. Following the program, we will have a short social in the lunchroom with donuts and drinks. If you have a student at Medary, they can join you for the social. Please RSVP by filling out this form.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcDgyC7RamrvPcayyG3snKgfSV33D2vvSCnKhK8aOatw5Sdg/viewform?usp=preview
Other ways you can participate:
Complete and send back the Veteran hearts that were sent home in your child's folder. Need more? Message your classroom teacher, and we can send some home.
Slideshow- We are making a special slideshow to honor our Veterans. Please email a picture of your Veteran in uniform to shelby.schwans@k12.sd.us to be included in the slideshow.
Include:
-name of Veteran and Medary student name
-branch and/or unit
Join Brookings HOSA – Future Health Professionals for Science Saturday! 🧪
Students in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to a fun-filled morning of science activities on Saturday, November 7, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Brookings High School CTE Building!
The cost is $20 per child, payable by cash or check.
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfawKl4zyaa56S1EJcPG3fgG-5vI6rRPnB7XWvN4udLTxPmQA/viewform
Please complete a separate registration form for each child.
Thank you,
Mrs. Bolstad
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
October is National Principals Month!
Today, we're recognizing Brianne Bolstad, Principal of Medary Elementary School! Mrs. Bolstad shares that one of her favorite parts of being a principal is supporting staff, helping students succeed, and seeing the excitement and joy that comes with learning. Thank you, Mrs. Bolstad, for your dedication to Medary and the Brookings School District! 🐾
Brookings Board of Education Receives ALL Award!
Congratulations to the Brookings Board of Education on earning the ALL Award from the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) for the 2025-2026 school year! This recognition highlights the Board's commitment to professional development and ongoing training to better serve our students, staff, and community.
Pictured from left to right: Kelsey Bowman, Cassie Juba, Teri Johnson, Debra DeBates, and Wesley Tschetter.
🐾 October Hometown Legacy | Once a Bobcat, always a Bobcat!
For our October Hometown Legacy feature, we're highlighting two more BSD staff members who graduated Brookings High School and have returned to work in the district!
Courtney Honkomp, BHS Class of 2018, is an Instructional Assistant at Mickelson Middle School.
Jennifer Lacher-Starace, BHS Class of 1992, is an 8th Grade Reading Teacher at Mickelson Middle School.
From favorite school memories and influential educators to working alongside former teachers and inspiring today's students, Courtney and Jen share what makes returning to their alma mater so meaningful.
Check out their October Hometown Legacy features to learn more about their experiences and what it means to come full circle.
There will be no school Friday, October 9, due to all-day Parent/Teacher Conferences and no school Monday, October 12, in observance of Native American Day. Enjoy the long weekend, Bobcats!
National School Custodian Appreciation Day
Today, we recognize the 25 dedicated custodial staff members who care for our schools across the Brookings School District!
Their hard work happens every day, often behind the scenes, to keep our buildings clean, safe, welcoming, and ready for students and staff.
Please join us in thanking our incredible custodial team for everything they do for our schools and our Bobcat community. We appreciate you!
October is National Principals Month!
We're kicking off the month by recognizing the principals and assistant principals who lead our schools and support our learners, staff, and families each day.
Thank you for all you do for the Brookings School District! 🐾
Homecoming Throwback: Day 5
We're wrapping up our Homecoming Throwbacks with a look back at Friday Night Lights through the years!
Tonight, the Bobcats take on the Spearfish Spartans at 7:00 PM at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. See you under the lights, Bobcats!
For families who utilize the Boys & Girls Club, please also note that the Club will be closed Friday, September 25 for staff training.
Homecoming Throwback: Day 4
Today we're looking back at Bobcat pep rallies and spirit assemblies through the years!
Do you recognize anyone in these throwback photos?
Homecoming Throwback: Day 3
Today we're throwing it back to Homecoming dress-up days in 1987, 1998, and 2008!
Some things change over the years, but Bobcats going all-in for Homecoming dress-up days apparently isn't one of them!
Take a look at today's throwback and see if you recognize any familiar faces!
Homecoming Throwback: Day 2
Today's Homecoming Throwback takes us back to Homecoming Olympics!
With photos dating from 1971 to 2007, these throwbacks show that a little friendly competition has been part of Bobcat Homecoming for decades. And judging by some of these pictures, the events have definitely evolved over the years!
Check back tomorrow for another look back at Bobcat Homecoming history!
Homecoming Throwback
There's nothing quite like Bobcat Homecoming traditions! In honor of Homecoming Week and tonight's BHS Coronation and Burning of the B, we're taking a look back at a few Bobcat Homecomings from years past.
Some traditions just stand the test of time! 🐾
We'll be sharing a Homecoming throwback each day this week, so check back tomorrow for another look back at Bobcat Homecoming history!
Medary Families,
September is flying by! Take a moment to view our Medary message, a monthly newsletter that includes upcoming dates/events, updates, and highlights. Information about upcoming conferences is included.
Click to view the newsletter here: https://app.smore.com/n/jpahe-medary-families
Thank you,
Mrs. Bolstad
Homecoming Week starts tomorrow!
Don't forget to show your Bobcat spirit during our Homecoming Dress-Up Days this week!
Reminder: School will dismiss at 12:00 PM on Friday, September 25 for the Bobcat Homecoming Parade, beginning at 2:00 PM downtown.
Interested in participating in the parade? Parade Entry Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfw5INT4k1HDRIPxvjV3X3C8OCZtaiBdDHR3yVXK7u_s7K7zw/viewform
Go Bobcats! ❤️🖤
This month, we're highlighting two Brookings High School graduates who have returned to BSD to help make a difference for the next generation.
Lynsey Magnus, BHS Class of 2009, serves as an Instructional Assistant at Dakota Prairie Elementary and Assistant Girls' Soccer Coach.
Zach Thomas, BHS Class of 2010, serves as Principal at Brookings High School.
Both share a special connection to the district they grew up in and the educators who helped shape their experiences. Now, they're continuing that legacy as members of the BSD team.
Take a look at their September Hometown Legacy features to learn more about their Bobcat roots and what brought them full circle.
Today is National IT Professionals Day!
We're celebrating the Brookings School District IT Department and the work they do each day to keep technology running across our schools!
Our four-person IT team manages more than 4,900 devices, supports approximately 3,400 students and nearly 500 staff members, and closed 1,435 technology support tickets last year. Together, they have an incredible 58 years of service with the Brookings School District!
Thank you, Grant Sunne, Travis Vlaminck, Jason Smidt, and Adam Vaux, for everything you do to keep our schools connected! ❤️🖤
Pictured left to right: Grant Sunne, Travis Vlaminck, Jason Smidt, and Adam Vaux.
