Brookland High School

Each department recognized an outstanding senior with a departmental award: Zane Coletta received the Math Award, Ella Kate Thompson earned the Social Studies Award, both Zane Coletta and Mackenzie Allen were honored with the Science Award, Guinevere Castaneda received the English Award, and Braxton Craine was presented with the Career & Technical Education Award.

The high school staff voted for the top overall senior male and female, selecting Mackenzie Allen and John Seats as the Class of 2025 honorees.

Latajah Frierson and TJ Lucius were each honored with the Principal's Award by Mr. Miller during the senior awards ceremony.

Thursday, May 1st is the deadline to submit school choice applications. Applications must be submitted to the administration building at 601 North Holman and are considered in the order they were received. Here is the link to the application: https://bit.ly/BPSSchoolChoice If you can be anything, BE A BEARCAT!!! We do things “The Bearcat Way”

Congratulations to Bearcat Track at District Meet yesterday! Boys Team placed 3rd in our Conference and Girls team placed 4th! Here are the Girls Individual Results from district yesterday Lilly Romines: 3rd in the 200 and qualified for state Alice Baltz: 1st in the 800 meter run 1st in the 1600 meter run 1st in the 3200 meter run (qualified for state in all three Emily Fried: 3rd in the 3200 meter run (qualified for state) Mykah Bloodworth: 4th in the 3200 4ht in the 1600 meter run Raney Lewis: 7th in the 800 meter run 7th in the 1600 meter run 4x800 meter relay: 2nd team members Alice Baltz Emily Fried Mykah Bloodworth Raney Lewis 4x800 qualified for state Abby Wilson: 2nd in the pole vault (PR) qualified for state Veda Pemberton: 3rd in the pole vault (PR) qualified for state 7th in the Triple Jump

Just a reminder that this Wednesday is the deadline to submit a nomination for 2024-25 BPS Educator of the Year for your child's building. Anyone is 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. Here is the link to submit nominations: https://forms.gle/8GQAd9PTvnxmTMeTA

🎉 Congratulations to Rachael Skinner! 🎨🏛️ We are proud to announce that Rachael has won 1st place in painting and Best-in-Show in the Congressional Art Competition, sponsored by the U.S. House of Representatives!Her outstanding artwork will be displayed for a full year in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., representing Arkansas' 1st Congressional District! 🏆As part of this honor, Rachael will receive paid airfare for two to travel to Washington, D.C., where she will attend the national winners' reception. ✈️🎉We are so proud of Rachael's incredible talent and hard work — what an amazing achievement!

Congratulations to the Trap Team. They competed in the East Regional tournament and won the day on Saturday during the SR division competition (9-12th grade). Squad 2 "Pull and Pray" took 11 place over all and secured a spot to advance to the State tournament on May 31st. Sam Walton, Braxton Humphrey, John Seats, Brock Malone, and Weston Tuetken Squad 1 "The Misfires" took 1st place overall with a 240/250 score They outshot the closest other team by 4 targets. Braxton Craine, Caden Foster, Lucas Welch, Max Counts, and Bryant Malone Max Counts was 1 of 3 students for the day, out of 500 shooting, who shot a perfect 50/50 score and will advance individually to the "Champion of Champions" shoot off at the state tournament.

Our students had the chance to visit the Northeast Arkansas Career & Technical Center, where they explored a variety of hands-on vocational programs available to them during high school. We had the chance to see our students in action at NEACTC.

Seniors! We are in the final stretch to graduation! Below are some quick changes we have made to the take up process. Remember: In order to receive your diploma after graduation, you must have turned in your Chromebook to IT and have no debts on the debt list. This year, instead of having a large take up event, Seniors have the option to turn their Chromebooks in to Chromebook Services any time between today and May 6th once they are done with them. Please set aside a time in your schedules to turn in your device and settle any debts owed. I will be in my office all day from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM to collect Chromebooks and clear acquired IT debts. Devices can be turned in at the Chromebook Services office in the Junior High following the awards assembly April 29th. Lines during this time will be students only (no parents) and they will begin outside of my office. Be aware, if you choose to turn in after awards, there will be a line and long wait times while we check everyone in. The deadline for debts and Chromebooks will be May 6th. If I do not have your device or I show you have IT debt, your name will be sent to the office and your diploma held until those things are taken care of. If you would like to go home after graduation with your diploma, take care of these things! Chromebooks and debts cannot be settled at graduation. Diplomas not given at graduation will be at the High School for pick up once everything is turned in/paid. If you have any questions, you can email me back or stop by my office.

Congratulations to the Baseball and Softball teams for clinching Conference Titles with tonight's wins over Highland. District tournament starts Tuesday.

Exciting News.... We are teaming up with LC Cattle Company, Linzey Machen, and the Johnson Real Estate Group to help raise money to pay off student lunch debt. If you would like to enter the raffle, scan the QR Code below. Be sure to choose the orange Meal Program Donation icon. If you prefer to send a check or cash please put in an envelope with lunch donation on the envelope. Questions? Please call Wendy at 870-336-6563 or email at wpannell@bpsbearcats.com

Once again, it was a great day to shoot trap at the Jonesboro Shooting Sports Complex with the Brookland Bearcats. LOTS of students with new personal best scores! And a bunch of winners: - Lucas Welch: singles HOA (High Over-All) -Braxton Humphrey: Sub-junior singles champion -Braxton Craine: Junior singles champion - John Seats: Junior gold singles champion - Bryant Malone: Sub-junior handicap champion -Braxton Craine: Junior mid yard handicap champion -Sam Walton: Junior short yard handicap champion -Bryant Malone: Sub-junior doubles champion -Braxton Craine: Junior doubles champion

Glow Run on May 2nd!! Information is attached.

Congratulations to Brookland Raider team this past weekend. 60 teams from 8 different schools across the state competed in the Howler Sprint at ASU. A 3.5 mile obstacle course. Brookland's A team finished in 42:08. The 2nd place team at the Howler finished at 49:45. Outstanding effort as we wrap up this Raider season.

As we are halfway through April and nearing the end of the school year, it is that time again to nominate an "Educator of the Year" for each building. Anyone can be considered 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 a nomination is April 30th. Here is the link to submit nominations: https://forms.gle/8GQAd9PTvnxmTMeTA

Today we celebrate our High School staff April birthdays— Mrs. Granier and Ms. Andrews! Happy Birthday from the Brookland Thespian Troupe 8299 and Brookland Harps! Thank you, Brookland Harps, for helping celebrate our high school staff's birthdays by providing a cupcake- We appreciate your support!

Congratulations to Kit Coletta for placing 2nd in the Arts Across Arkansas competition for her script “Like a Bird Trapped in a Cage” in the Literary Arts category.

We are raising funds to help cover students outstanding school lunch debt. Every dollar makes a difference - whether it's $5 or $50, your generosity is greatly appreciated. Please know that all students eat daily whether they have the funds or not. We always take care of our students!

Starting MONDAY 4/14/25 Route 95 Morning pickup time for students will be moved up 10 Minutes due to the growing number of stops. This is to keep morning drop off times at schools the same. Thank You for your cooperation. Sincerely, Brookland Transportation.