Brookland Junior High

Of course, tonight's performance of The Rehearsal by the 7th/8th grade cast and crew did not disappoint. They were fantastic as well!

The 7th/8th grade drama production of Wait, Wait...I Can Explain was a hit! Great job cast and crew!

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

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!

Today's Glow Run has been postponed

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”

Here are the Girls Results from district track 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

Brookland Junior High 7th/8th grade Theatre classes have two productions this weekend- 3rd pd Intro to Theatre presents “Wait Wait, I Can Explain” on Saturday, May 3 at 2pm. 6th pd Intro to Theatre presents “The Rehearsal” on Saturday, May 3 at 6pm. Both shows are at the Brookland Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $3 and are available at the door.

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

From Coach: All I can say is WOW great group of Girls. One of the best groups from top to bottom. Had a lot of adversity yesterday and it didn't slow them down one bit. EXTREMELY tough young ladies that stepped up to the Challenge. SO PROUD TO BE A PART OF THEIR YOUNG LIVES!!! The amount of PR"s at this meet is incredible VERY LONG day!!!!1 Tessa Sliverthorn: 3rd in the 100 meter dash 3rd in the High Jump 1st in the Long Jump(PR) Aubrey Hammett: 3rd in the 400 meter dash Ricklyn Meyers: 7th in the 400 meter dash Alice Baltz: 1st in the 800 meter run(PR) 1st in the 1600 meter run(PR) Addie Adams: 4th in the 800 meter run(PR) 4th in the 1600 meter run(PR) Brooklyn Blackwell: 8th in the 800 meter run(PR) Aniya Rattler: 7th in the 1600 meter run(PR) 5th in the High Jump(PR) Mackenzie Sutton: 1st in the 100 meter hurdles(PR) 2nd in the 300 meter Hurdles(PR) Joslyn Bristow: 4th in the 100 meter hurdles(PR) 3rd in the 300 meter hurdles(PR) 8th in the Long Jump(PR) Veda Pemberton: 7th in the High Jump 2nd in the Pole Vault 3rd in the Long Jump 3rd in the Triple Jump Addison Duckworth: 8th in the Triple Jump 7th in the Pole Vault Aubrey Lane: 8th in the Pole Vault Lila Hendrix: 2nd in the Discus 2nd in the Shot Put Bentlee Basham: 4th in the Discus(PR) 6th in the Shot Put(PR) 4x100 meter relay: 2nd: Team Members Aubrey Hammett Aubrey Lane Joslyn Bristow Tessa Sliverthorn 4x200 meter Relay:3rd: Team Members Aubrey Hammett Mackenzie Sutton Aubrey Lane Tessa Sliverthorn 4x400 meter Relay: 1st place and undefeated on the YEAR!!!!! Aubrey Hammett Mackenzie Sutton Joslyn Bristow Tessa Sliverthorn 4x800 meter Relay: 2nd place: Team Members Brooklyn Blackwell Blakley Coe Addie Adams Alice Baltz

Great day for the boys track program! Everyone ran well with tons of PR's across the board. They finished 4th overall. Heath Conklin 7th Shot Put Jackson Fleer 5th Triple Jump *PR 35-10* Cole Escue 6th Triple Jump Cameron Scott 2nd Pole Vault *PR 9-6* Cooper Davis 2nd High Jump *PR 5-8* 1st 400 *PR 56.85* Elijah Hammon 7th High Jump *PR 5-0* 7th 400 Heston Naylor 2nd 1600 *PR 5:19.36* 3rd 800 *PR 2:20.14* 4x800 2nd *PR 9:58.69* (Eli Griesse Cayman Campbell, Cole Haustein, Heston Naylor) 4x200 5th *PR 1:41.27* (Zech Payne, Dan Huckaby, Elijah Hammon, Jackson Fleer) 4x100 6th *PR 48:80* (Zech Payne, Cole Escue, Jackson Fleer, Cooper Davis) 4x400 1st *PR 3:50.89* (Zech Payne, Dan Huckaby, Heston Naylor, Cooper Davis)

9th graders interested in going on a tour of Northeast Arkansas Career and Technical Center need to have their parents fill out the Google Form by Tuesday, April 22nd. https://forms.gle/rAxQsyEeUkPfFb8o8

Congrats to the JH red softball team on their 5-0 win over Westside. Also, congrats to 8th grader Brooke Pulliam who went a whole game and came out with a no hitter striking out 7 and walking one (ALMOST a perfect game).

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

Congratulations to the Students of the Month! 9th Rylan Williford 8th Linley Creecy 7th Nate Holley

Congrats to the JH black softball team on an 8-7 comeback win over Valley View. 7th grader Bailey Williams went a full game with 7 strikeouts.

Out of 29 competing teams at last night's track meet, the boys earned the following. Great job! Elijah Hammon 3rd 400m Heston Naylor 4th 1600m Cameron Scott 8th 110m Hurdles 3rd Pole vault *PR* 9-6 Harrison Summit 8th Discus 4x800m 2nd ( Cayman Campbell, Cole Haustein, Heston Naylor, Mason Golden) Congratulations to all who competed!

Jr. Girls won the Wellman relays last night in Pocahontas. Came down to the last race!!!! Great job Ladies! Tessa Sliverthorn: 3rd in the 100 meter dash 3rd in the High Jump Lynley Syler: 2nd in the 400 meter run (PR) 3rd in the Discus (PR) 5th in the Shot Put (PR) Aubrey Hammett: 4th in the 400 meter run (PR) Alice Baltz: 4th in the 800 meter run (PR) 4th in the 1600 meter run Addie Adams: 5th in the 800 meter run (PR) McKenize Sutton: 4th in the 100 meter hurdles 1st in the 300 meter hurdles(PR) Joslyn Bristow: 5th in the 100 meter hurdles (PR) 6th in the 300 meter hurdles (PR) Veda Pemberton: 6th in the High Jump 6th in the Long Jump (PR) 2nd in the Pole Vault Lila Hendrix: 1st in the Discus 2nd in the Shot Put 4x100 meter relay: 3rd: Team Members Aubrey Hammett Aubrey Lane Joslyn Bristow Tessa Sliverthorn 4x200 meter relay: 4th: Team Members Aubrey Hammett Mckenzie Sutton Tessa Sliverthorn Lynley Syler 4x400 meter relay: 1st: Team Members Aubrey Hammett Mckenzie Sutton Tessa Sliverthorn Lynley Syler 4x800 meter relay: 3rd: Team Members (PR) Blakley Coe Addie Adams Ricklyn Myers Brooklyn Blackwell Congrats to these girls on their hard work!