Brookland, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Feb. 6, 2025 – The Brookland School District has acquired 103 acres for a game-changing, master-planned expansion.
Recognized in 2022 as one of the fastest-growing school districts in Arkansas, Brookland saw an urgent need for more space to accommodate its surging enrollment. The district partnered with Haag Brown to assess potential sites and secure the most suitable location—prioritizing traffic flow, accessibility, and proximity to the existing campus.
Brookland Mayor Kenneth Jones emphasized the importance of this expansion, stating, “Brookland School is a vital part of the City of Brookland’s future.”
Following an extensive search, the district acquired 103 acres from long-time Brookland resident Tony Elmore. The purchase closed in two phases, with the first parcel secured in February 2024 and the final tract closed in January 2025.
“There were several significant hurdles to overcome—annexing and zoning, traffic considerations, infrastructure capabilities, and survey discrepancies, just to name a few. But through collaboration with the city and the determination of the school board, we successfully navigated these challenges to make this expansion a reality,” said Jeff Armstrong with Haag Brown Commercial.
The initial phase of development will focus on constructing a state-of-the-art intermediate school, designed to foster an innovative and enriching learning environment for Brookland students.
“The acquisition of this new property for the Brookland School District will allow us to better serve our school and our community. With our growth and the vision of our school board we will be able to continue to provide an exceptional education and job future for our students,” said Brookland School District superintendent Brett Bunch.
The newly secured site, located along U.S. Highway 49 between AR-230 and Craighead 950 Road, sits just two miles northeast of the current campus. The district has engaged Nabholz Construction to lead the project’s development.