Brookland High School

Brookland High School teachers and staff want to give a heartfelt thank you to our amazing parents for treating us all week! Your kindness and support mean the world to us. We’re in education for one reason—our students. They’re the heart of everything we do, and we couldn’t do it without you!

Immunization Information for Students turning 16 years old.

Happy Nurses Day!!!

Today we celebrate our High School staff May birthdays— Mrs. Newman, Mrs. Duncan, and Mrs. Campbell! 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!

The ACT will be offered only twice this summer—don’t miss the chance to register before the deadline! Brookland High School will offer a free ACT prep course for current 10th and 11th grade students from Tuesday, June 3, through Friday, June 13. Sessions will run daily from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to strengthen your test-taking skills and boost your ACT score. For questions, contact Mr. Wyatt at mwyatt@bpsbearcats.com.

Representatives from Arkansas State University’s Early College Entry program visited campus today to meet with 10th and 11th grade students interested in taking concurrent college classes next year. If you have any questions, please email bakin@bpsbearcats.com.

Brookland High School Student Council attended the Arkansas Association of Student Councils (AASC) State Conference in Texarkana over the weekend. During the conference, Student Council President Ella Kate Thompson was recognized for her service as AASC State Reporter for the 2024–2025 school year. Our Council earned the highest distinction awarded at the state level and was honored with membership in the AASC Diamond Club. Mr. Tyler Golden was also recognized as the AASC Administrator of the Year—an award he received after being nominated by the Brookland High School Student Council and selected by the AASC Executive Board and state officer students. Additionally, Ms. Anna Grayson was elected to serve a four-year term on the AASC Executive Board. BHS StuCo members also competed in project categories and won first place in both Fundraising and School Spirit, with presentations by Sara Grace Taylor and Ella Kate Thompson. Congratulations to these outstanding students and staff members for their incredible achievements and dedication!

Due to weather, the Glow Run scheduled for tonight has been postponed. Rescheduled date TBD.

Today we recognize the incredible cafeteria staff who work hard every day to keep our students nourished, smiling, and ready to learn! From early morning prep to the final cleanup. You are the true heroes behind the scenes. Thank you for serving up more than just meals. Thank you for serving kindness, care, and dedication with every tray!

Big thanks to the Jonesboro Fire Department for stopping by to teach our 10th & 11th graders some lifesaving skills through the Stop the Bleed program! Students learned how to pack a wound and use a tourniquet—knowledge that could save a life.

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.