Bryant Public Schools

The Job Fair is a great opportunity to connect with administrators and directors. Join us this Thursday from 4:30-6:30pm. Bryant Schools is hiring for these and other positions: ⇉ Elementary Teacher ⇉ Elementary GT Teacher (K-5) ⇉ Secondary Math, Social Studies, ESOL ⇉ Guidance Counselor ⇉ Paraprofessional - Instructional ⇉ Paraprofessional - Special Education ⇉ School Bus Driver ⇉ Food Service ⇉ Maintenance ⇉ Custodian

Kindergarten registration is next week! A child must be five (5) years of age on or before August 1 to be eligible to enroll in kindergarten. Don’t live in the district? Limited options are available for School Choice. Visit bit.ly/KRegistration24-25 for a list of documents needed for enrollment and a link to registration. #BeAHornet

#PublicSchoolsWeek is a chance for us to highlight the amazing opportunities and benefits that start in our schools. And we want YOU to be part of it! Each day this week, we’ll share how you can be #HereForTheKids in Bryant. First, we want you to share your children’s or family’s school success story on social media and use the hashtag #PSW24

For #GTAwarenessWeek we’re taking a closer look at the programs and activities provided to our students here at Bryant Schools. GT programming isn’t limited to the classroom. Several extracurricular activities have an academic aspect, such as Quiz Bowl, Chess, and Robotics. Each of these competitive activities has won a plethora of awards! Learn more about GT on our website: https://bit.ly/bpsdgt

Bryant’s certified salary schedule for 24-25 has been approved. Want to learn more about the job opportunities available in our district? Join us for the Job Fair one week from today. 💰Salary Schedule ⇒ bit.ly/3SHHzAy ✏️ Sign up ⇉ bryantschools.org/jobfair

This #GTAwarenessWeek we’re celebrating the advanced learning opportunities provided to our students! Advanced Placement courses begin in 9th grade and are offered to any student who accepts the challenge! These courses are often chosen by GT students because they allow students to earn college credit by exam. Learn more about GT on our website: https://bit.ly/bpsdgt

This week is #GTAwarenessWeek and we’re sharing some of the ways our staff provide enrichment to students to extend their learning. Students in grades 6-12 who are identified as GT qualify for Honors and Accelerated courses. English and Social Studies Honors classes provide differentiation in content, pace, and product. Math and science classes are accelerated so students cover more standards in a year. Learn more about GT on our website: https://bit.ly/bpsdgt

Bryant is celebrating School Bus Driver Appreciation Day tomorrow. It's a great opportunity to reach out and say "thank you" to your bus driver. Families may download and print one of the postcards to present to their driver(s). Let's show our drivers some love! Postcards ⇉ https://bit.ly/3JnZo1i

For #GTAwarenessWeek we’re exploring some of the enrichment activities and programs our students receive in Bryant Schools! 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students who are evaluated and identified for gifted services receive those services in a GT resource room with a GT certified teacher. There, students build reasoning skills, practice problem-solving, and participate in creative activities as an extension of their regular learning. Learn more about GT on our website: https://bit.ly/bpsdgt

This week is #GTAwarenessWeek in Arkansas and we’re celebrating all the enrichment opportunities and programming our students receive here at Bryant! Students in Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades are taught creative thinking during LEAP time. Lessons that focus on reasoning and creativity are our students’ first exposures to GT. Learn more about GT on our website: https://bit.ly/bpsdgt

Bryant Jr. High’s 8th Grade Quiz Bowl team placed 3rd at the 7A Arkansas Governors Quiz Bowl Association Jr. High State Tournament this weekend. These students work to memorize facts and improve their problem-solving speeds all year for this competition of knowledge and skill. Congratulations to team members Brayden Rowe, Gavin Mcmanigal, Leo Lin, Kingston Mitchell, Kahlan Higgins, and Ayden Tucker on their win. And a special thanks and congratulations to Coach Amanda Bradley for her work with both Jr. High Quiz Bowl teams! There were some individual wins this weekend as well! These students were named to the All Star Team: Captain Brayden Rowe (8th), Captain Charlie Denton (9th), and Caleb Ford (9th).

Bryant is celebrating School Bus Driver Appreciation Day on Thursday, February 22, a great opportunity to reach out and say "thank you" to your bus driver. Families may download and print one of the postcards to present to their driver(s). Let's show our drivers some love! Postcards ⇉ https://bit.ly/3JnZo1i

Bryant Mayor Rhonda Sanders issued a proclamation acknowledging February 11-16 as national FBLA Week in the City of Bryant. Mayor Sanders presented the proclamation to FBLA President Maricka Farr stating, “Strong business leaders are the future of our community.” The group attended Future Friday at Arkansas Tech, a day for FBLA members to learn important life skills necessary for life after high school. They also had the opportunity to practice for their state competitions. Cheryl Harrell serves as the FBLA adviser. #FBLAWeek24

TRANSPORTATION NOTICE 2/14/24: Due to an emergency closure at Shobe Road over the next several days, buses will be taking alternate routes. This may cause a slight delay in the time students are picked up in the mornings and arrive home in the afternoons.

The Bryant School Board meets monthly. Following each regular meeting, Bryant Public Schools will post a School Board Recap. We hope this short summary will provide parents and community members with user-friendly information about decisions being made at school board meetings. Links to the February 2024 meeting recap: English: https://5il.co/2es94 Spanish: https://5il.co/2es93

Bryant Pre-K registration for the 2024-25 school year is open! Application packets available online or at the Pre-K building next to Bryant Elementary. Visit bryantschools.org/prek-registration for more information. #SuccessStartsHere

The Bryant School Board will meet on Tuesday, February 13 at 6pm in the Board Room located at the Administration Building, 1511 N. Reynolds Road.  Agenda ⇒ bit.ly/3wdSpGZ

⭐️ Students as Leaders ⭐️ FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) students from BJHS, BMS, and BeMS FBLA competed at the District IV FBLA Middle Level Conference on February 8. All officer positions for District IV ML are now occupied by Bryant School District students. Congratulations to these student leaders! President - Lucy Calhoun (BJHS), Vice President - Kahlan Higgins (BJHS), Secretary - Raeleigh DeVito (BMS), Treasurer - Braxton Fee (BMS), and Reporter - Liricka Farr (BJHS).  

REMINDER: All students will be dismissed early next Thursday, February 15, for Secondary (6-12th grade) Parent Teacher Conferences. Elementary conferences are scheduled for March 14.

Something BIG is happening for our LITTLE ones! Bryant Pre-K registration opens next week! Applications will be available on February 12. Visit bryantschools.org/prek-registration for more information. #SuccessStartsHere