We recognize Special Education Day to commemorate the signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act into law on December 2, 1975.
Every student deserves to grow and succeed. We are proud to be a public school which provides this opportunity to all of our students. Bryant has an amazing Special Education team committed to teaching and advocating for students with special needs. Thank you for your dedication to our Hornets, today and every day.
Our monthly district e-newsletter, Success Happens Here, is one way we share important information with our parents and community. Please visit one of the links below for the December 2023 edition:
English: https://5il.co/29v5t
Spanish: https://5il.co/29v5s
Christian Chandler, a senior at Bryant High School, marched with The Macy’s Great American Marching Band in the 97th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. He submitted a video audition in February, along with hundreds of other high school students from across the U.S. A few weeks later he received an email notifying him that he had been selected to march with the band. The band was made up of 175 instrumentalists along with 40 color guard and dancers. Of the 175 instrumentalists, only 23 were selected to be on the drum line. Christian marched cymbals for the drum line.
The band was represented by all 50 states. Arkansas had a total of 6 students represented in the band! The band only practiced a few hours the days leading up to the parade to put their production together before the big day. During their down time, the band got to tour parts of New York City. We’re #BryantProud to have a student representing BHS and the Legacy band program on a national stage.
Bryant Public Schools’ new Strategic Plan 2.0 outlines the district’s focus areas over the next few years based on four priorities: Safety and Student Supports; Student Learning; Career Readiness; and Highly Qualified Personnel.
In the spring of 2023, all stakeholders were surveyed to help determine the goals and priorities for the Strategic Plan 2.0. It was important to the Bryant School Board and the district that areas identified by our stakeholders were a direct result of the data collected in the survey. The new plan includes the specific priorities indicated in the survey, provides actions to achieve the goals, determines methods to monitor and evaluate progress, and identifies desired outcomes. Specific data, including student achievement, will be included as part of the appendix (as it becomes available) to monitor progress of the priorities.
Visit bryantschools.org/strategicplan2.0 to view the video and read the new plan. We are excited about the district’s renewed focus which will lead us to LEARNING FOR ALL ... SUCCESS FOR ALL.
We are so very thankful for the outstanding community support provided by our local businesses and organizations. You helped make our recent Financial Reality Fair a success for our seniors!
We are thankful.
Thankful for the over 9,600 students we have the privilege of educating. Thankful for the families who entrust their children to us. Thankful for the teachers and administrators who pour their lives into serving our students. Thankful for the support of a great community. Happy Thanksgiving!
Bryant v. Bentonville this Friday night (November 24, 7pm) in 7A Playoff action at Hornet Stadium. Ticket gates open at 5pm.
Playoff games managed by AAA, so note the changes affecting seating and tickets:
• No reserved seating. Reserved parking does apply.
• AAA passes only: Bryant School District and Bentonville passes not accepted. Senior Athletic passes not accepted.
* No paper tickets will be sold!
Ticket Link: https://gofan.co/app/school/AR4648
**PLEASE DO NOT VALIDATE YOUR TICKET PRIOR TO ENTRANCE.**
Fill the stands and cheer on our Hornets!
The Bryant School Board meets monthly. Following each regular meeting, Bryant Public Schools will provide 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 November 2023 meeting recap:
English: https://5il.co/298j6
Spanish: https://5il.co/298j7
It's playoff time in Bryant! The Hornets will face off against Rogers in the 2nd round of the 7A State Playoffs tonight at Hornet Stadium. Kickoff is 7pm.
Playoff games managed by AAA, so note the changes affecting seating and tickets:
• No reserved seating. Reserved parking does apply.
• AAA passes only: Bryant School District passes not accepted. Senior Athletic passes not accepted.
* No paper tickets will be sold!
🎟️ Ticket Link: https://gofan.co/event/1238671?schoolId=AR4648
**PLEASE DO NOT VALIDATE YOUR TICKET PRIOR TO ENTRANCE.**
Fill the stands and support our Hornet Football Team!
November 16 is National Parental Involvement Day, the perfect day to host an open house for The Parent Center! Drop in TODAY from 11am-4pm to see the new location at 350 School Drive. Meet the staff and check out all the great resources offered to our parents.
🎧 New Podcast Episode 🎧
On the next episode of the Hornet Hour Podcast, Dr. Alex Berry talks with Jessica L. Wilson at Bryant High School about her time as a teacher and how she is preparing her students to become future teachers. He also visits with Beth Jaime about the many ways the Parent Center serves families in our district.
Listen here ⇉ bryantschools.org/podcast.
Bethel Middle School received their Project Adam/ACH, Heartsafe School Designation today. In partnership with Bryant Fire Department and Pafford EMS, Bethel Middle School (BEMS) staff successfully completed their Heartsafe School certification drill. ❤️❤️💙💙
Bryant Public Schools is celebrating the completion of our new Administration Building and Board Room and we want you to join us! The Open House is tomorrow, Thursday, November 16, from 4:00-5:30pm. Public is invited.
It's playoff time in Bryant! The Hornets will face off against Rogers in the 2nd round of the 7A State Playoffs Friday night at Hornet Stadium. Kickoff is 7pm.
AAA passes only: Bryant School District passes not accepted. Senior Athletic passes not accepted. No paper tickets will be sold!
🎟️ Ticket Link: https://gofan.co/event/1238671?schoolId=AR4648
**PLEASE DO NOT VALIDATE YOUR TICKET PRIOR TO ENTRANCE.**
Fill the stands and support our Hornet Football Team!
In honor of National School Psychology Awareness Week, we want to thank the awesome school psychologists who support our teachers, students, and families at Bryant Schools!
School psychologists play an important role by working with students who need additional support in their learning. These dedicated professionals can evaluate learning challenges, identify unique needs some learners have, and work with teachers, staff, students, and families to help students succeed. School psychologists also support students' mental and behavioral health.
School Psychologist Specialists (pictured)
Sarah Barber
Ashlee Abrahamson
Sarah Dowdy
Ashley Martins
Madison Riley
School Based Mental Health:
Jill Landrum - School Based Mental Health Coordinator
Teresa McCormick - Case Manager
Kari Little - Case Manager
Stephen Beck - School Based Mental Health Therapist
Connie Wordlaw - School Based Mental Health Therapist
Purchase Service Therapists:
Brianna Lewis, Bianca Carpenter, Merrell Westerman, Jennifer Duer, Jamie Johnson
Today is the last day to buy a ticket ($5) for the Thanksgiving Feast. Purchase at your school office. Don't miss this delicious holiday meal with your student. Menu includes chicken dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce, roll & dessert. 🦃
🎭 Bryant High School presents The Outsiders, November 9-11 at Love Auditorium.
🗓️ Performances:
Thurs, Nov 9, 7pm | Fri, Nov 10, 7pm | Sat, Nov 11, 7pm
🎟️ Tickets | Adult $10, Student $5
our.show/bryanthighschool/theoutsiders
Our monthly district e-newsletter, Success Happens Here, is one way we share important information with our parents and community. Please visit one of the links below for the November 2023 edition:
English: https://5il.co/28bgy
Spanish: https://5il.co/28bgx
The Davis Elementary Dolphins have been added to our Heartsafe schools!
Davis Elementary received their Project Adam, Heartsafe School Designation on Thursday, November 2. In partnership with Shannon Hills Fire Department and Pafford EMS, DES staff successfully completed their Heartsafe School certification drill this morning.
The CERT team is composed of a wide variety of the DES team members with Nurse Amy Walker leading the way. Through the efforts of our Nursing Department, we plan to have all schools in the district designated as Heart Safe as soon as possible.
Congratulations, Davis Elementary School!
We are celebrating the completion of our new Administration Building and Board Room and want you to join us! The Open House is Thursday, November 16 from 4:00-5:30pm.
