Hillcrest Elementary

08/22/2026

Here is a peek at our Back to School week! Please note the 3:22 p.m. dismissal on the first day of school, Wednesday, August 26.

We will start our earlier Wednesday dismissal schedule of 2:22 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2.

08/18/2026

Next week, we're back, Bobcats!

The 2026-2027 school year is almost here, and we can't wait to welcome our staff, students, and families back into our buildings!

📅 Monday, August 24 & Tuesday, August 25: Back-to-School Days
🎒 Wednesday, August 26: First Day of School

A quick reminder for Wednesday: The first day of school is a full day of school and will not follow our regular Wednesday early-release schedule.

Looking for Back-to-School Days information, the 2026-2027 school calendar, or other helpful information as you get ready for the new school year? Check out our Back-to-School Resources webpage: https://www.brookings.k12.sd.us/.../back-to-school-resources

See you next week, Bobcats! 🐾

08/18/2026

📣⚫🔴 We have a new Jackrabbit joining us at Hillcrest to become a Bobcat as well! Welcome to Ms. Mackenzie, who will be an Instructional Assistant at Hillcrest this year! 🐾🔴⚫

08/17/2026

Last chance for surplus furniture items today from 1:00-3:00 p.m.!

08/17/2026

📣🖤❤️ Ms. Victoria will be joining us in our Special Education department as an Instructional Assistant. Welcome to Hillcrest, Ms. Victoria! 🐾❤️🖤

08/16/2026

📣⬛️🟥 We are welcoming another Bobcat alumni to Hillcrest this year, Mr. Carter Holm! Mr. Holm is a lifelong Bobcat - a former student, teacher and coach in the Brookings School District! Welcome to Hillcrest, Mr. Holm! 🐾🟥⬛️

08/16/2026

Thank you, Grifols Biomat - Brookings, for your generous donation of school supplies. These will come in handy as we begin another school year! ✏️🗒️ 🖍️✂️

08/14/2026

Stop by our Surplus Sale tomorrow, Saturday, August 15!

**Cash or Check will be accepted!

Check out the Surplus Sale at Hillcrest! A perfect time to find additional furniture! Brookings School District 05-1

08/14/2026

📣⚫️🔴 Ms. Ciara Kerstetter joins us at Hillcrest this year as our JK/K Special Education teacher. She will also spend time at Dakota Prairie in the same role. Welcome to Hillcrest, Ms. Ciara! 🐾🔴⚫️