Brookland Public Schools

We want to thank our community for your engagement, thoughtfulness, and participation in yesterday’s election.

It was truly inspiring to see the passion and care so many people have for Brookland schools. The conversations, questions, and involvement on both sides of the issue reflect a community that deeply values its students and its future.

We are grateful to serve a community that cares so strongly about its schools, and we remain committed to providing the very best for our students every single day.

Last night the BPS School Board approved the 2026-27 BPS School Calendar for the next school year. It is a "minutes" calendar with five snow days built in. The school day start and end times will stay the same as they are now.

Today is Election Day, and polls are open until 7:30 p.m. We are incredibly grateful to our community for your thoughtful consideration, and your continued support of Brookland School District. Regardless of how you choose to vote, your involvement and care for our schools and our students mean so much. Thank you for being part of our shared commitment to the future of Brookland. If you have not yet voted, please remember to exercise your right before polls close this evening.

Our community has experienced a heartbreaking loss. One of our football players passed away, and our hearts are heavy. He was a kind-hearted young man who was loved by so many — a teammate, a friend, a son, and an important part of our school family. Please keep his family, our football team, and our entire school community in your prayers during this incredibly difficult time. We do not have arrangements at this time, but we will share updates as they become available. There has been a GoFund Me set up in his memory. https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-zeke-hensley/cl/o?lang=en_US We will have counselors available for students and staff to help during this difficult time.

We’re continuing to share information about the growth and development of facilities across the Brookland School District.

This graphic provides an overview of the academic space that has been added since 2013 to support student learning and accommodate district needs.

We encourage our community to stay informed and review the information provided.

Brookland School District is proud to recognize two outstanding leaders whose dedication to students and the profession continues to make a lasting impact.

High School Counselor Brittany Akin has been named the Northeast Region Secondary Counselor of the Year, an honor that reflects her commitment to supporting, guiding, and advocating for our students each and every day.

We also congratulate Assistant Principal Crystal Fluker on being selected to serve as the President of the Arkansas Association of Middle Level Administrators (AAMLA), beginning this summer. This prestigious leadership role highlights her expertise and the respect she has earned across the state.

We are incredibly proud of Mrs. Akin and Mrs. Fluker! Their leadership, passion, and commitment to excellence represent what it means to be a Bearcat!

Congratulations, Mrs. Akin and Mrs. Fluker — and Go Bearcats! 🐾

Last school year, our district earned a B, and we’re proud of the growth our students and staff achieved together.

Our district letter grade is based primarily on student achievement and growth on the ATLAS assessments. Spring Interims are happening now, and ATLAS summative assessments will take place in April and May.

Our teachers and staff are working hard every day to prepare and support students. As we head into testing season, we’re aiming for an A — and it takes all of us.

Families can help by:
✔️ Encouraging consistent effort
✔️ Helping students plan for testing dates
✔️ Making sure they’re well-rested and ready

When schools and families work together, our students succeed. Let’s make it an A year! ❤️🖤

Early voting starts today. Hours: M-Fr 8-6, Sat 10-4 Locations: Election Annex, 315 West Jefferson, Jonesboro Lake City Courthouse, 113 Cobean Blvd, Lake City

School will be in session tomorrow. This is our first make up snow day.

Brookland JROTC for the 8th time in 9 years and the 3rd consecutive year has won the JROTC Raider State Championship! Congrats to all the Cadets who put in the hard work this weekend! Brookland JROTC Girls were 1st in every event. Boys were 1st in 5k and Ruck and 2nd in field work. Overall 22 minutes ahead of the 2nd place team out of 21 schools with 100 teams competing.

Early voting for the upcoming election begins on Tuesday 2/17 . The ballot choice is expected to be available for everyone who lives in the Brookland School District, not just city residents. We are thankful for the freedom all of us have to vote! #bearcatproud

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Congratulations BHS Girls Bowling. 4A State Champions!

Remember that Parent Teacher Conferences are tomorrow from 2-8. We would love to see 100% of our parents and guardians! #bearcatproud

Snow Days that we missed during the past storm will be made up on Feb 16, March 20th, April 3rd, April 6th, May 26th. Any further make up days will be after May 26th! We sure are glad we are back in school!

📢 Brookland School District Public Meeting

Brookland School District will have its second public meeting on Thursday, February 12th | 5:00-6:30

Join us for an informal, drop-in meeting to learn more about a proposed 3.95-mill increase aimed at funding district facility improvements.
Community members can view renderings, get details, and ask questions—including information on a potential state facilities funding portion.

📍 Location: Football Weight room which is on School Street immediately in front of Brookland High School

Bonus: Parent Teacher Conferences are going on at each campus.

👉 We hope to see everyone.

#BearcatProud 🐾

The Brookland Public School School Board meeting will be held at Brookland Elementary on February 9th at 5:30 pm.

Parents, Our first make up day for snow will be February 16th. We will not be in school February 13th. The 13th was just a scheduled off day on the calendar. We will let you know the other snow days very soon.

A huge thank you to the transportation department, including bus drivers and monitors, for getting our students to school safely. We were able to reach all but a very small area in district! Thank you! Thank you! #bearcatproud

The Brookland School District will return to school tomorrow! Everyone take their time and be very cautious and patient in the morning. Parents, please use your best discretion regarding your child's safety while returning to school. If unsafe conditions should keep your child from school please let their building office know. Buses will run but will not travel on snow or ice covered roads. Thank you and be safe!