Brookland Junior High

On Saturday, March 14, the Brookland Junior Thespian Troupe traveled to Beebe to attend the Junior Thespian Festival, and these 8th graders came home with many awards!

*Brookland Junior Thespian Troupe recognized as a Gold level Troupe
SUPERIOR- Norah Johnson and Mila Huesgen, Duet Acting

SUPERIOR- Kylee Smith, Monologue

SUPERIOR- Addison Elrod, Monologue

SUPERIOR- Emilya Rolle, Monologue

Excellent- Kaleigh Thomas, Monologue
Excellent- Laura McMechen, Solo Musical
Excellent- Stella Koch and Ava Throesh, Duet Acting
Excellent- Lilly Wallace, Solo Musical
Excellent- Madison Hanley & Layla Caldwell, Duet Acting
Excellent- Barbara Burns, Monologue
Excellent- Reece Rupard, Solo Musical
Excellent- Keeley VanDon & Jazmine Gomez, Duet Acting
Excellent- Kimiko Jones, Monologue
Excellent- McKinley Jones, Monologue
Excellent in Group Acting (Zira Pelto, Alexis Scott, Lillian Moss, Jazmine Gomez, Aynslee Wynn)
Good, Heath Burke, Short Film
*Excellent in One Act

*All-State Cast- One Act- Laura McMechan

*All-State Cast- One Act-Stella Koch

*All-State Crew- Layla Caldwell

*2nd place in Team Makeup/Hair Design (Stella Koch, Aynslee Wynn, Alex Coffman, McKinley Jones, Ava Throesh, Heath Burke)

*Also wanted to recognize our Team Set Design Team- Addison Elrod, Barbara Burns, and Madison Hanley. Their 4th teammate wasn't able to be there, so they did the competition with just 3. Even though they didn't place this year, they did so good! They have one and a half hours to find out what their show is, then design and build a set for that show inside of a box (using only the random materials they brought with them), as well as write out their thought process and provide detailed sketches. Such creativity!

We appreciate the USDA for providing sample rice dishes to our students yesterday, and to Mayor Ken Jones for dropping by as well!

Brookland Public Schools is accepting School of Choice Applications for the 2025-26 or 2026-2027 school year. Applications must be submitted to the administration building at 601 North Holman by June 1st and are considered in the order they were received. If you can be anything, BE A BEARCAT!!! #bearcatproud

Thank you, Nothing Bundt Cakes, for supporting and celebrating our staff's birthdays by providing a cake. Yesterday was Mr. Baldwin's birthday, and today is Mr. Monteforte's birthday!! Happy Birthday from the Bearcat family and Nothing Bundt Cakes!!!

Over the past several weeks, our school community has walked through an especially heavy season. In the midst of criticism, tension, and heartbreaking loss, we have all been reminded just how deeply our students, staff, families, and community need one another. During this season, we were thankful for a surprise visit from Nick "Sunshine" Tokman, who spoke at our school last spring. Nick stopped by for a couple of hours, and his encouragement, kindness, and positive presence were a gift to our campus at just the right time. Sometimes the simple act of showing up can help lift hearts more than words ever could, and we are truly grateful he did. As we continue moving forward, we remain committed to loving, supporting, and serving our students and one another well. This is a time for compassion, unity, and grace. Thank you to those who have prayed for, encouraged, and stood beside our school family. Brookland is strong, and we will continue to move forward together. #bearcatstrong #togetherweRISE #muchlove #ntsunshine https://nicktokman.com/

Thank you, Nothing Bundt Cakes, for supporting and celebrating our staff's birthdays by providing a cake. Friday was Mr. Jeremy Nuckles' birthday!! Happy Birthday from the Bearcat family and Nothing Bundt Cakes!!!

Time to set those clocks!!

This Saturday at 6pm we will be hosting our 18th annual Chili Supper and Silent Auction. We hope to see as many there as possible. Lots of great silent auction items, and Chili served by some of your favorite Brookland students.

Congratulations to the following teams and coaches on their wins yesterday:
Boys Basketball advance to the next round of the state tournament–Thursday
Softball defeated Jonesboro.
Baseball won over Nettleton
Boy’s Soccer beat rivals Valley View
#GoBearcats

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.

Thank you, Nothing Bundt Cakes, for supporting and celebrating our staff's birthdays by providing a cake. Today is Mrs. Reynolds' birthday!! Happy Birthday from the Bearcat family and Nothing Bundt Cakes!!!

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.

Thank you, Nothing Bundt Cakes, for supporting and celebrating our staff's birthdays by providing a cake. Today is Mrs. Flowers' birthday!! Happy Birthday from the Bearcat family and Nothing Bundt Cakes!!!

BJHS would like to thank Dustin Bellers, Brett Bassham, and the Jonesboro Fire Department for taking time to come and speak to our Career Development students yesterday. #togetherweRISE

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! 🐾

👑✨ Miss NEA 2026 Contestants & Families ✨👑

Friendly reminder to get those Miss NEA 2026 t-shirt orders in today! These shirts are such a fun way to show support, build excitement, and represent your school with pride all season long. 💕

Also, schools — please don’t forget to submit your 2026 winners to missnea2026@gmail.com so we can make sure everyone is included and celebrated properly!

We are so excited for this year’s contestants and cannot wait to watch you shine. 💫

Let’s make 2026 the best one yet! 👏🏻💙


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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.