The Bryant School Board is pleased to announce the hiring of Clint Shadwick as the incoming Assistant Athletic Director. Mr. Shadwick will begin his new position on July 1, 2023.
Mr. Shadwick served as principal of Bryant Middle School for three years (2019-2022). In 2016 he was hired as assistant principal at BMS. He was a history instructor at Bethel Middle and served as assistant football and soccer coach at Bryant High School. He spent the last year as a Business Development Manager with Apptegy.
Mr. Shadwick said, “I am so excited to be returning to the Bryant School District as the Assistant Athletic Director. My educational career started as a teacher and coach so I understand the importance athletics plays in the overall education for all student athletes. I missed everyone at Bryant and feel very blessed to have this opportunity!”
The Bryant School Board is pleased to announce the hiring of Donaven Sims as the incoming Bethel Middle School principal. Mr. Sims will begin his new role on July 1, 2023.
Mr. Sims has worked for Bryant Public Schools for 18 years. He served as a principal at Salem Elementary for seven years. Under his leadership, Salem was recognized as a High Growth School and was named a Capturing Kids’ Heart Showcase School. Mr. Sims was named the AAESP Elementary Principal of the Year for 2022.
He was assistant principal at Collegeville Elementary for four years. Prior to entering administration, Mr. Sims was a teacher and coach at Bethel Middle School for six years, at Bryant Middle for one year, and in the North Little Rock School District for one year.
Mr. Sims says, “I am excited to be coming to Bethel Middle School next year. I feel like it is one of the best schools in our state and I can’t wait to work with the students, teachers and staff and families to continue that strong tradition of excellence.”
The Bryant School Board is pleased to announce the hiring of Shannon Williams as the incoming Hurricane Creek Elementary principal. Mrs. Williams will begin her new role on July 1, 2023.
Mrs. Williams has been a leader in Bryant Schools since joining the district in 2016. She taught four years at Robert L. Davis Elementary and obtained her Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership in May of 2020. During the 2020-21 school year, she served as Building Learning Specialist at Hill Farm Elementary School. In July 2021 she was hired as Assistant Principal at HCES.
Mrs. Williams is ecstatic about transitioning to the role of Building Principal at Hurricane Creek Elementary where she has served as Assistant Principal for the last two years. She loves her students, staff, and parents and cannot wait to lead HCE as they continue their move towards EXCELLENCE!
Today is National School Librarian Day! We want to say 'Thank you' to all of our Library Media Specialists throughout the district who inspire a love of reading and learning every single day! 📚📖
The Bryant School Board will meet tonight at 6pm for a special meeting followed by a work session in the Professional Development Center, Building 18 on the Bryant High School Campus.
Special Meeting Agenda ⇒ http://bit.ly/3MdRqMT
Work Session Agenda ⇒ http://bit.ly/3Gb7zi8
🎧 New Podcast Episode 🎧
In Episode 6 of the Hornet Hour Podcast, Dr. Alex Berry has a conversation with outgoing Athletic Director Mike Lee and incoming AD Kirk Bock about their time in Bryant Athletics and the future of the program. Dr. Berry also had the opportunity to have a conversation with Kass Seidenschnur, Library Media Specialist at Hurricane Creek Elementary to learn more about how a school library operates.
bryantschools.org/podcast
With the safety of our students and staff our top priority, we are closely monitoring the severe weather forecast for this afternoon. Based on the timing of the potential impact, Bryant Public Schools will dismiss at the normal times.
If there is a threat of severe weather at dismissal, we will hold buses and student drivers until it is safe to allow them to leave our campuses.
If sirens go off during pick up, we will not release students. A separate space will be provided for parents to come inside the building for safety.
Parents who wish to pick up their students early may do so. Please follow check-out protocols at your child’s school.
Stay safe!
BHS Sophomore Chelsea Jensen won first place in the inaugural Arkansas Tech High School Media Contest for her news package about Mrs. Settle's AP Physics class. Chelsea is a student in Michael Westbrook’s Hornet Media program. Congratulations!
https://youtu.be/ezr2s6Hs8V8
Bryant’s Alternative Education program was honored today at the State Capitol and recognized for having Top Composite Scores for ELA, Math & Science. The award speaks to the hard work and dedication of our staff and students who make Bryant’s ALE program great! #opp4success
The Bryant Theatre Company presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid on March 30 and March 31 at 7pm and two performances on April 1, 2pm and 7pm. All performances will be in Love Auditorium. Tickets are $10 or adults; $5 for students. Purchase at http://bit.ly/3JVABDO.
Are you hiring? Hire a Hornet!
The BHS Career Houses team is hosting a hiring event for students looking for full time and part time jobs. Businesses will have the opportunity to discuss job openings with students seeking employment and conduct on site interviews. #HireAHornet
Businesses can sign up here ⇉ http://bit.ly/41x1INa
Band Sign Up: If your 5th or 6th grader is interested in band, there are two more opportunities to try all the instruments. 🎺🎷🎼
It's time for Senior Saturday! Seniors will participate in relay games, food games, and a dance-off for points. The teams have been competing for points all week long through dressing up, games, door decorations, food pantry donations, and sportsmanship. We would love for the community to join seniors in one of Bryant High School's most beloved traditions.
Spring brings a fresh start, so what better time to become a substitute teacher? Kelly Education—our partner for substitute talent— is hiring! Give substitute teaching a try before the school year ends. You will have time to try different schools and grade levels this year, take the summer off, and be ready to go in the Fall. Apply today: https://bit.ly/3zpxobz.
#TheresAnATForThat and Bryant has the BEST! Our Hornets are fortunate to have Christa Finney (Head AT), Brandon Sitz and Heather Jolly overseeing their health and well being. Jessica Wilson serves as the BHS Sports Medicine instructor. Athletic trainers specialize in injury prevention, examination, diagnosis, care, and rehabilitation of injury and illness. #NATM2023
Bryant Mayor Allen Scott and City Planner Colton Leonard spoke to Brandon Bagwell's AP Human Geography class. Students recently completed the unit on urban development, infrastructure, and cities, so they had great questions for the city leaders. Several students expressed interest in running for city council when they turn 18 so they can help move Bryant forward. #opp4success
Kelly Education—our partner for substitute talent—is hosting March Madness weekly drawings to recognize great attendance. One of Bryant’s awesome substitutes, Christin Hanna, won a prize during Health & Wellness Week. Congratulations!
Kelly Education offers free training and steady work or flexible schedule options. Interested? Learn more at https://bit.ly/3zpxobz
District and school offices will be closed March 20-24 for Spring Break. Students return to school on Monday, March 27. Have a fun and safe Spring Break!
ArSCA STATE LEADERS
Two Bryant counselors, Kelli Dockery (HFES) and Nathan Watkins (DES), joined board members and other officers from the Arkansas School Counselor Association to meet with Governor Sanders regarding School Counselor Appreciation Week. Ms. Dockery is the current President-Elect of ArSCA; Mr. Watkins is the President of the Southwest region of ArSCA. We love seeing our Hornets lead their professional organizations at the regional and state levels.
In the latest “Did You Know?" video, Dr. Karen Walters shares parent resources for online activity.
https://youtu.be/EBRLOI5UWmY