🎉 BIG NEWS FOR BROOKLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT! 🎉
Today, we had the honor of hosting Arkansas Secretary of Education Jacob Oliva, Deputy Commissioner Stacey Smith, ADHE Commissioner Ken Warden, and representatives from Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders' office across our campuses. While touring our schools and meeting with our staff, Secretary Oliva dropped some INCREDIBLE news:
🌟 Brookland School District finished in the TOP 5 in the state of Arkansas for % increase in student achievement for the 2025–26 school year! 🌟
On top of that, Brookland High School ALSO ranked in the TOP 5 statewide for building-level achievement growth! 🐾
There is no denying it: Brookland is THE place to be, and the momentum here is absolutely unstoppable! 🚀🔥
This level of success doesn't happen by accident. It is the direct result of a community moving forward together:
👏 Our Principals & Administrators, who lead with vision, high standards, and relentless energy.
🍎 Our Teachers, who bring passion, expertise, and heart to their classrooms every single day.
🤝 Our Support Staff, who keep our schools running smoothly and lift up our kids at every step.
📚 Our Students, who showed up, put in the work, and proved what Bearcats are capable of.
❤️ Our Families & Community, whose unwavering backing powers everything we do.
We are building something truly extraordinary here, and the entire state is taking notice. Today proves what we already knew: The energy is real, the future is bright, and it’s a great day to be a Brookland Bearcat! 🔴🐾
Today, we had the honor of hosting Arkansas Secretary of Education Jacob Oliva, Deputy Commissioner Stacey Smith, ADHE Commissioner Ken Warden, and representatives from Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders' office across our campuses. While touring our schools and meeting with our staff, Secretary Oliva dropped some INCREDIBLE news:
🌟 Brookland School District finished in the TOP 5 in the state of Arkansas for % increase in student achievement for the 2025–26 school year! 🌟
On top of that, Brookland High School ALSO ranked in the TOP 5 statewide for building-level achievement growth! 🐾
There is no denying it: Brookland is THE place to be, and the momentum here is absolutely unstoppable! 🚀🔥
This level of success doesn't happen by accident. It is the direct result of a community moving forward together:
👏 Our Principals & Administrators, who lead with vision, high standards, and relentless energy.
🍎 Our Teachers, who bring passion, expertise, and heart to their classrooms every single day.
🤝 Our Support Staff, who keep our schools running smoothly and lift up our kids at every step.
📚 Our Students, who showed up, put in the work, and proved what Bearcats are capable of.
❤️ Our Families & Community, whose unwavering backing powers everything we do.
We are building something truly extraordinary here, and the entire state is taking notice. Today proves what we already knew: The energy is real, the future is bright, and it’s a great day to be a Brookland Bearcat! 🔴🐾
HISTORIC ACHIEVEMENT FOR BROOKLAND ATHLETICS! 🐾🏆
The 2025-26 MaxPreps Cup standings are in, and the Brookland Bearcats have officially captured the #2 spot in the entire state of Arkansas!
With 912 points, this marks the best overall athletic finish in school history—and it belongs entirely to the incredible work ethic, relentless drive, and passion of our student-athletes and coaching staff.
Our coaches work tirelessly behind the scenes to build champions on and off the field, while our student-athletes sacrifice early mornings, late nights, and endless hours to compete at the highest level.
None of this would be possible without Bearcat Nation. To our parents, booster club, administration, and community members who fill the stands, travel across the state, and support our programs every step of the way—this milestone belongs to you, too. Thank you for making Brookland a special place to play and compete.
Arkansas Top 5 MaxPreps Cup Standings:
1️⃣ Bentonville – 1,817 pts
2️⃣ Brookland – 912 pts
3️⃣ Mountain Home – 867 pts
4️⃣ Pulaski Academy – 851 pts
5️⃣ Rogers – 770 pts
The 2025-26 MaxPreps Cup standings are in, and the Brookland Bearcats have officially captured the #2 spot in the entire state of Arkansas!
With 912 points, this marks the best overall athletic finish in school history—and it belongs entirely to the incredible work ethic, relentless drive, and passion of our student-athletes and coaching staff.
Our coaches work tirelessly behind the scenes to build champions on and off the field, while our student-athletes sacrifice early mornings, late nights, and endless hours to compete at the highest level.
None of this would be possible without Bearcat Nation. To our parents, booster club, administration, and community members who fill the stands, travel across the state, and support our programs every step of the way—this milestone belongs to you, too. Thank you for making Brookland a special place to play and compete.
Arkansas Top 5 MaxPreps Cup Standings:
1️⃣ Bentonville – 1,817 pts
2️⃣ Brookland – 912 pts
3️⃣ Mountain Home – 867 pts
4️⃣ Pulaski Academy – 851 pts
5️⃣ Rogers – 770 pts
Thank you Buff City Soap for supporting BES!
Come help us celebrate Brookland Intermediate School!
Congratulations to third grade teacher, Mrs. Mandy Clark! She was selected as BPS Educator of the Year for 2025-26. Well done and well deserved! #bearcatproud
Today we had the privilege of honoring our staff for their years of service milestones at BPS. Mrs. Linda Newcom celebrated 30 years with BPS!
Thank you to each of these staff members for their commitment and dedication to Brookland Public Schools.
BES is excited to have Arkies visiting us for Open House on August 13 from 2-7 PM! Arkies is a mobile drink trailer offering handcrafted lattes, flavored energy drinks, lemonades, matcha, and other specialty beverages. Just in time to welcome everyone back! 🩷🤍
It was a great day at BPS as we welcomed our newest staff members at orientation. We have some great hires and are looking forward to an awesome school year! #bearcatproud
Rosters are now available! Please use the following links to check your child's classroom teacher and sign up for your Open House time slot. Supplies may be dropped off during your visit. We look forward to a wonderful year! ❤️🐾🏫
1st Grade
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1zjHPPGtLJuDmB8m0VhNltqtaXYhO9X5HV3KUqzZMqv8/edit?usp=sharing
2nd Grade:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1sraPKxHB01SnNjVu2D84a7Zm9cmGjQrYZWgKUv4cwKM/edit?usp=sharing
Mrs. McCall & Mrs. Despain are excited to welcome our new Little Bearcats for the 2026-2027 school year! Rosters have been posted!!! ❤️🐾
BPS kindly asks you to take a moment to complete the Free and Reduced Meal Application. To make the process convenient, you may scan the QR code provided to access the online application. If you prefer a paper copy, you can pick one up in the school office. For questions or more information, please contact Wendy Pannell at (870) 932-2080 or
wpannell@bpsbearcats.com.
Greene County wants your child to play youth recreational soccer! Use the QR code to register. ⚽️🥅
Open House is next week. 2pm to 7pm each night. We look forward to seeing everyone!
The August Regular Monthly Board Meeting will be August 3rd in the District Boardroom.
Come help us Stuff the Bus at Walmart on Highland!
The August Regular Monthly Board Meeting will be August 3rd in the District Boardroom.
Calling all bus riders! Please, take the time to fill out the bus rider form below before school starts!
https://docs.google.com/a/bpsbearcats.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTrVthcBx13Aujv_4K2FRoASuq2Krkr8NtyuWhQSqn-b686A/viewform
10 Brookland Bearcat Trap team members traveled to Sparta, Illinois for a 5 day tournament to compete against championship teams from the entire USA, and several other countries.
Bryant Malone
Caden Foster
Brock Malone
Max Counts
Aiden Ballard
Molly Counts
Klair Wood
Asher Ballard
Jaxson Shell
Matthew Lyerly
These 10 competed in different events in 2 different age classes (15-17 and 12-14).
Overall they finished the squad/team events in 2nd place nationally in both of their age classes. Max Counts also finished as runner-up individually in his age class.
Although this sport is not as well known as some others at the school, it takes an incredible amount of time and dedication to get to this level.
The temperatures they competed in over these last days were ridiculous. Sunday was 103 actual and 122 heat index. However, they hydrated, found shade when possible, and pushed through to show what Bearcats are capable of!
Bryant Malone
Caden Foster
Brock Malone
Max Counts
Aiden Ballard
Molly Counts
Klair Wood
Asher Ballard
Jaxson Shell
Matthew Lyerly
These 10 competed in different events in 2 different age classes (15-17 and 12-14).
Overall they finished the squad/team events in 2nd place nationally in both of their age classes. Max Counts also finished as runner-up individually in his age class.
Although this sport is not as well known as some others at the school, it takes an incredible amount of time and dedication to get to this level.
The temperatures they competed in over these last days were ridiculous. Sunday was 103 actual and 122 heat index. However, they hydrated, found shade when possible, and pushed through to show what Bearcats are capable of!
Brookland Schools are accepting monetary donations for our Backpack Food Program. Any community members or local businesses that would like to donate, please contact Dana Ford at 932-2080. Thank you for helping to support our students! 🥪🍕🍗🍓🍎🍞🥦
OPEN HOUSE for Brookland Primary is August 11th
Registration is still open for incoming Kindergarten students!