Brookland High School

Unique Ink has created these shirts in memory of Zeke Hensley. For every shirt sold, $10 of it will go to a memorial scholarship fund that has been set up in his name. This will be available for students for several years to come.

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We had 18 entires for Regional Solo & Ensemble yesterday and our students came home with scores of EXCELLENT (2) and SUPERIOR (1)! All students who received a Superior now qualify for State Solo & Ensemble.

EXCELLENT
Gabriela Varela-Polio
Walker Sloan

SUPERIOR
Mason Bryeans
Aubrey Goad
Grayson Goad
Kaylee Gomez
Bailey Groves
Claudia Johnson
Raelee McQuay
Ozzy Miller
Collier Modelevsky
Addison Morgan
Savannah Price
Lily Rohrer
Natalie Tarnow
Nigel Wright
Bailey Groves & Sara Grace Taylor (Duet)
Alexander Flemon, Landyn Matthews, & Walker Sloan (Tenor-Bass Ensemble)

These students traveled to Harrison, AR to compete in the AASC State Conference Competitions. While at the conference, students presented the activities and projects our Council has been working on this year, and participated in scholarship competitions against schools from across the state.

Jenna Barker, Sara Grace Taylor, and Madalynn Harrell represented our council well at the state conference, bringing home the gold in the Scrapbook and Student-Faculty Relations categories. The BHS Student Council also maintained our status as a Diamond Council for the 2nd consecutive year, the highest honor an Arkansas Student Council can earn!

Although unable to attend, Ella Epperson was recognized for her service as the State Secretary for the 2025-26 school year.

Additional congratulations to Sara Grace Taylor on winning the Cecil Bell Scholarship, awarded to a student who demonstrates outstanding leadership.

Odyssey of the Mind went to the State Competition this weekend in Conway and came back with all the trophies, medals, and ribbons! All 7 teams are headed to World Finals in Ames, Iowa in May!

High School Teams:
Problem 3 Division 3 (10th grade): 2nd Place
Coach: Mrs. Aubreigh Orr
Team: Bekket Soles, Genovive McLain, Kasen Peevey, Brody Coffman, Adleigh Faries

Problem 5 Division 3 (8th & 9th grade): State Champions
Coaches: Mrs. Amy Jones & Mrs. Jennifer Clay
Team: Carlee Clay, Norah Johnson, Kaleigh Thomas, Sunny Sharp, Juliet Jones, Mila Huesgen

Time to set those clocks!!

Today a group of students visited the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine for the Structure, Function, and Technology program. Students toured campus, heard from student doctors, and visited the anatomy lab. It was a great opportunity to learn more about careers in medicine and medical school!

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.

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.

This week we celebrated FFA Week — a time to recognize the leadership, hard work, and character that students develop through agricultural education. While the week is designed to highlight students, today our FFA members turned the spotlight outward by serving others.

This morning, students put FFA values into action by preparing pancakes and all the fixings for our staff. Their willingness to serve, show appreciation, and give back speaks volumes about the character this organization helps build.

FFA is more than agriculture — it’s leadership, service, teamwork, and community. Today was a perfect reminder that the lessons learned go far beyond the classroom. We are proud of our students and grateful for the positivity they bring to our school each day!

Junior Kit Coletta has launched The Aspiration Collective, a new student wellness initiative focused on supporting the mental health and well-being of our school community.

To help students navigate their daily challenges, dedicated wellness toolkits are now available in both the Guidance Office and the Oral Communications classroom. These resources are designed to provide encouragement, support, and practical tools whenever they are needed.

The Girls Bowling Team competed at the Overall State Tournament and gave an outstanding performance. Despite several team members being absent due to state choir commitments and illness, the team demonstrated resilience and determination throughout the competition. They finished 7th overall in a highly competitive field.

Individually, Riley Williams delivered an exceptional performance, placing 5th overall out of 82 of the best bowlers in the state. America Haughey also had a strong showing, earning 10th overall individually. Both athletes earned spots on the Overall State Team.

We are incredibly proud of these young women for their perseverance, teamwork, and competitive excellence at the state level.

The next national ACT test date is April 11. Students who are interested in testing can register through ACT, Inc. at act.org.

It's Prom Time!!

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! 👏🏻💙 https://missneapageantapparel.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Congratulations to these Bearcat Swimmers! Both swimmers received all-conference! Conference Results: Amelia Williams 100 fly - 1:49.55 2nd place 400 free - 6:22.18 1st place Josiah Ellis 50 free - 33.58 1st place 100 free - 1:26.63 2nd place