USDA Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder
USDA works closely with states to ensure that children who receive on free or reduced-price school meals can get the nutrition they need when schools are closed – whether during summer break or unexpected closures during the school year. Through USDA's summer meal programs, approved sites in communities across the country can serve meals to kids up to age 18 at no cost. Families can use this tool to find directions to nearby meal sites, as well as their hours of operation and contact information.
Families seeking food assistance for their children can also contact The USDA National Hunger Hotline, operated by Hunger Free America. The hotline can be reached Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET. at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) (for English) or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) (for Spanish).
As we are approaching the final weeks of the school year, we want to inform you that we will not be sending home printed lunch debt notices for the remaining weeks. We will continue to send texts as well as emails as long as we have the updated information in the offices. If you'd like to check the balance due for your child(ren), please contact Wendy Pannell at 870-336-6563 or wpannell@bpsbearcats.com.
All debts should be paid before the start of the new school year.
Summer EBT benefits may be available to you if you qualify. Scan the QR code or go to the following link for more information. You can also contact the local DHS office for more information.
https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/.../county.../summer-ebt/
The Brookland School District is looking for Gracious Givers to help eliminate student meal account negative balances that are growing across the district. Thank you so much for your help.
The Brookland Special Education office will hold a meeting to provide information and answer any questions of parents who live in the Brookland School District, are currently homeschooling, and have a child who has had an IEP in a public school setting. This meeting will be held on April 23rd from 3:30-4:30pm at 102 Smith St. Please contact Amy Caines at (870) 336-6556 if you are interested in attending or have any questions.
Brookland Administrative Team working with survey
data today. Taking steps to improve schools! #bearcatproud #thebearcatway
Brookland schools will be open tomorrow. We have some awesome plans for our kids to learn and experience the eclipse. Remember if you want your kids to experience it with you it will not count against their attendance or having to take semester test. Be safe and thank you all for your support.
As we near the end of the school year, it is that time again to nominate an "Educator of the Year" for each building.
Anyone can be an "educator" when they have a positive impact on the students and school whether it is in the areas of academics, athletics, or social/emotional growth.
Students, staff, parents, and community members are welcome to submit this form. We want everyone's input. The deadline to submit is April 19th.
Here is the link: https://bit.ly/23-24BPSToY
Great Job Players, Coaches, and Parents!
Just a heads up that the Home Access Center(HAC) will be down for maintenance and updates at the state level on March 19th-21st next week.
The 2024-25 BPS School Calendar has been officially approved by the BPS School Board and the State Board of Education.
Brookland Trap Team had a great outing at their tournament today with three winning medals.
Braxton Craine: High Overall Singles champion 98/100
Lucas Welch:
-JR singles champion
-JR Handicap champion
Caden Foster
-SubJR singles champion
-SubJR Handicap champion
Congratulations Chloe!#bearcatproud
The Bearcats are represented well once again. Congratulations to these Lady Bearcats! #bearcatproud
The Brookland School Board recently recognized the hard work and dedication of Brookland High School's Band "The Roar." If you haven't seen them perform at a half time or a concert, you are missing something special! Pictured are the "Roar" leadership team along with the Band Directors. Keep it up! #bearcatproud, #thebearcatway
Parents: Bus 23 Route 75 is running late. Thank you for your patience.
Brookland High School will be hosting the 2024 East Regional Basketball Tournament Wednesday through Saturday of this week. The boys and girls' teams will play on Thursday. All tickets are digital. The link to purchase tickets is https://gofan.co/app/school/AR11906
**Please note that season passes are not honored during AAA sanctioned postseason games.
Congratulations to the BHS JROTC as they are once again the State Champs in Raider Challenge. They finish strong today at Fort Smith to bring home another Bearcat championship. #bearcatproud
Congratulations to Brookland Bearcats Cheer Coach, Brooke Williams, on being voted the AHSCA 2023-24 Outstanding Coach for the fall sport! The Lady Bearcat Cheer Team is back-to-back 4A State Champions!!! Way to go Coach Williams!! #BearcatNation #BearcatProud
School actually dismisses at 1:20 today instead of 1:00. Parent/Teacher conferences begin at 2:00.