The BPS Academic Calendar for 2025-26 school year.
Students in JAG classes and seniors who attend NEACTC participated in Draft Day last week. They had the opportunity to visit the career expo and interview with various industries from Northeast Arkansas. The students also toured NicePak Manufacturing and Arkansas State University Newport - Marked Tree.
On Saturday, March 6th, the Trap Team will host a chili supper and silent auction at the high school cafeteria. Tickets are $10 at the door. They will also have a 50/50 raffle. Email Jim Magee for more info at jmagee@bpsbearcats.com.
As baseball, softball, and track seasons start, there are some parking and entrance changes this year with completion of the field renovations and track complex. See the map below on where to park and enter. #thebearcatway
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On March 18th, the Career and Technical Education Department will be hosting a Career Fair for 10th-12th grade students here at Brookland. If your business is interested in attending, please contact mclairday@bpsbearcats.com for more information.
After all the numbers have been tallied and the calculations confirmed, Brookland JROTC has once again claimed the title of Raider State Champions! This marks their sixth win in the last seven years. Congratulations on this incredible achievement!
The Beta Club students competed in the State Competitions and placed in Musicology (placed 2nd), Robotics (placed 3rd), Color Photography (placed 5th), Speech, Cake Decorating, and Performing Arts.
Students pictured: Kit Coletta, Zane Coletta, Jakob Callis, Camdan Wilson, Iris Crismon, and Lauren Stephens. Not pictured: Caroline Canada.
Today we celebrate our High School staff February birthdays— Mrs. Bryant, Mrs. Flowers, Mr. Lyons, and Glen Goodwin!
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 Brookland School District will be closed tomorrow, Friday, February 21st. Many of our gravel roads are either covered or have areas that are and the morning wind chill is another deciding factor. Be safe and stay warm.
The All-State Band performances for this weekend have been canceled and the District Basketball Tournament games scheduled for tomorrow night have been pushed to Friday night. Thank you all for your understanding and support.
Due to refreezing over night and the potential to the safety of our students and staff Brookland School District will be closed tomorrow Thursday, February 20.
Bowling Overalls have been moved to next Tuesday and Coach H. has canceled the trip to the Indoor Track meet scheduled for Saturday in Fayetteville.
Brookland School District will be closed tomorrow Wednesday, February 19th due to inclement weather. Be safe and stay warm!!!
January was School Board Appreciation month. Our School Board is second to none. We are beyond thankful for their countless hours of service for our students, staff, and parents. Mr. Justin Ladd, Board Member, Mr. Brandon Sutton, Board Vice President, Mr. Colby Brooks, Board Member, Mr. Justin Allen, Board Secretary, Mr. Heath McGaughey, Board Member, Mrs. Danna Johnson, Board President, Mr. Tim McNatt, Board Member
Congratulations Brookland girls bowling for placing STATE runner-up on Friday! I am so proud of this group of young ladies! We will advance to OVERALL Bowling next week in Lowell, AR.
Brianna Joseph won the silver medal for individual high score!!!
Arkansas Thespian Festival 2025 results-
25 students in Brookland Troupe 8299 attended the Arkansas Thespian Festival in Russellville on February 13-15, 2025.
We came away with several awards, including:
$110,600 in scholarship offers for members of our troupe!
Superior award winners:
*SUPERIOR- Solo Acting, Mia Stacey
*SUPERIOR- Solo Acting, Abby Gregson
*SUPERIOR- Tech Challenge, Folding a Backdrop- Team: Claudia Johnson, Grayson Goad, Jessica Griffin, Thomas Mitchell. (First time we’ve placed in this event!)
*SUPERIOR- Group Acting - Rylie Rowe, Callie Busby, Abby Gregson, Mia Stacey, Luke Foster
*A Superior now qualifies them to compete at the International Thespian Festival this summer.
EXCELLENT awards:
*EXCELLENT - Claudia Johnson- Solo Musical
*EXCELLENT- Matthew Miramontes and Kaylee Gomez- Duet Acting
*EXCELLENT -Autumn Gifford- Solo Acting
*EXCELLENT Ash Wright- Solo Musical
*EXCELLENT Evan Tucker- Solo Musical
*EXCELLENT Grayson Goad- Solo Acting
*EXCELLENT Walker Sloan- Solo Acting
*EXCELLENT Claire Redd- Solo Acting
*EXCELLENT Claudia Johnson- Playwriting (first time anyone at Brookland has ever entered this category)
*Honor Thespian- Mia Stacey
*All State Cast- Mia Stacey
*All State Crew - Matthews Miramontes, Jessica Griffin
We were recognized as a Gold Level Honor Troupe, Mia Stacey auditioned for Best of Show, Claudia Johnson competed in Duet Improv competition, two teams competed in Tech Challenge, one team competed in Makeup Design, one team competed in Set Design…. And went to so many workshops- some of the favorites were Improv, Playwriting, Dance classes, Stage Combat, Prop making, Clowning, Falling Safely, Accents, Special effect makeup, Acting for Film, Nonverbal Communication…and there was even a Welding workshop for teachers to learn how to weld!
Over the weekend Brookland Indoor Percussion (BIP) competed in their first Arkansas Marching Arts Association competition at Bryant Junior High. Indoor percussion is an activity that consists of marching and stationary percussion instruments. This is a strictly extracurricular ensemble, meaning all rehearsal time takes place after school. BIP received 3rd in Percussion Scholastic B with a score of 63 points!
We are excited to kick off the American Heart Association’s American Heart Challenge event! You can even earn community service hours and scholarship opportunities are available as well. Below are some important dates. Thank you for your support!
1. Register for free at www.heart.org/schools or download the AHA
Schools app, find our school, and sign up TODAY!
2. Important Dates:
★ American Heart Challenge Kick Off Date: 2/10/25
★ Kids Heart Challenge Finish Date: 2/28/25
★ Donations Due Date: 3/3/25
3. Be sure to complete the online steps and look at the free resources as well.
4. Inclement Weather? No problem! These can be done indoors!
★ Rain, sleet, or snow, American Heart Challenge is A-GO! Enjoy indoor activities
to help you stay active with these activities from the AHA!
Here are some of our School's Goals:
Fundraise $1,000 for AHA (tell everyone you know)
At least 18 Student's Completing Finn's Missions (Completed missions = an entry in the NFL drawing for $10,000 gym makeover)
Complete the missions to help earn up to 10 hours of community service!
We need 100 students online! If you get half your enrollment registered (free to register) you get an extra $500 US Games certificates for PE equipment!
Any student or faculty/staff member who competes in Finn's Mission is entered into the NFL drawing for two Super Bowl tickets for next year!
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