🗓️ Calendar Reminders
All students will be dismissed early on Thursday, March 20 for elementary Parent Teacher conferences. School will be closed on Friday, March 21 for students while teachers attend Professional Development.
Bryant Public Schools is excited to welcome Morgan Huggins as the incoming Assistant Principal of Salem Elementary, beginning July 1.
A graduate of Malvern High School, Mrs. Huggins earned her BSE in Early Childhood Education and MSE in Educational Leadership from Henderson State University. She began her teaching career in Crossett, then returned to her hometown, where she has spent the past eight years in the Malvern School District. Her experience spans both elementary and secondary education, having taught 4th grade, 1st grade, and most recently serving as a Special Education Inclusion Teacher at Malvern High School.
Mrs. Huggins and her husband, Bradley, have been married for nearly eight years. They have two children—Hattie, almost 3, and Harris, who will start kindergarten at Salem Elementary this fall.
She is eager to join the Salem Tigers and become part of the Bryant Hornet family!
The Bryant School has hired Dr. Jennifer Rankin as one of the district’s incoming administrators beginning July 1.
Dr. Jennifer Rankin will serve as the new Assistant Principal at Parkway Elementary, bringing over 20 years of experience in K-5 education. She has been part of the Bryant School District for nine years, working as a 3-5 Learning Specialist and Dyslexia Therapist at Davis Elementary and a fourth-grade teacher at Hurricane Creek Elementary.
She earned her Ed.D in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University, a Master of Arts in Teaching from UCA, and a Post-Master’s Certification in School-Based Leadership Building Administration. Dr. Rankin began her career in teaching and coaching after earning a B.S. in Health Science from UALR.
Outside of school, she and her husband, Cody, enjoy mountain biking, hiking, running, and spending time outdoors.
Our Lions are excited to welcome you to Parkway, Dr. Rankin!
Salt Bowl 2025: Bringing the Tradition Home 🧂🏈
For years, the Salt Bowl has been more than just a game—it’s a tradition that unites our communities and schools in a night of excitement and hometown pride. While we are so thankful to the staff at War Memorial for the experience they have provided to our student athletes for all these years, after listening to families and considering the future of this event, we’re making a big move—back home to Saline County!
Hosting the game in Saline County allows us to celebrate right where it all began. The experience will be smaller in scale but full of the traditional rivalry between our two schools and communities. As the home team for the 2025 game, Benton will host the event in their athletic facility on Friday, August 29.
There are countless individuals from our communities and War Memorial who have contributed their time and effort over the years. We appreciate their dedication and look forward to working with our community partners to make the Salt Bowl rivalry a truly memorable event. Watch for additional details this summer.
We’re excited to take this step forward while honoring the history that has brought us together for so many years. Let’s make Salt Bowl 2025 a new tradition—right here at home.
The Bryant School has hired Dr. Jennifer Rankin as one of the district’s incoming administrators beginning July 1.
Dr. Jennifer Rankin will serve as the new Assistant Principal at Parkway Elementary, bringing over 20 years of experience in K-5 education. She has been part of the Bryant School District for nine years, working as a 3-5 Learning Specialist and Dyslexia Therapist at Davis Elementary and a fourth-grade teacher at Hurricane Creek Elementary.
She earned her Ed.D in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University, a Master of Arts in Teaching from UCA, and a Post-Master’s Certification in School-Based Leadership Building Administration. Dr. Rankin began her career in teaching and coaching after earning a B.S. in Health Science from UALR.
Outside of school, she and her husband, Cody, enjoy mountain biking, hiking, running, and spending time outdoors.
Our Lions are excited to welcome you to Parkway, Dr. Rankin!
Bryant Public Schools is excited to welcome Morgan Huggins as the incoming Assistant Principal of Salem Elementary, beginning July 1.
A graduate of Malvern High School, Mrs. Huggins earned her BSE in Early Childhood Education and MSE in Educational Leadership from Henderson State University. She began her teaching career in Crossett, then returned to her hometown, where she has spent the past eight years in the Malvern School District. Her experience spans both elementary and secondary education, having taught 4th grade, 1st grade, and most recently serving as a Special Education Inclusion Teacher at Malvern High School.
Mrs. Huggins and her husband, Bradley, have been married for nearly eight years. They have two children—Hattie, almost 3, and Harris, who will start kindergarten at Salem Elementary this fall.
She is eager to join the Salem Tigers and become part of the Bryant Hornet family!
Congratulations to the Bryant Hornet coaches and players on clinching the 6A State Basketball Championship! Your unwavering dedication, relentless hard work, and exceptional teamwork have culminated in this well-deserved victory. This achievement not only brings immense pride to our school but also to the entire Bryant community. Go Hornets! 🏀👏
🚨 Shoe Drive Alert! 👟✨
Bryant High School FBLA is teaming up with Soles4Souls to make a difference! 🌍💙 Help break the cycle of global poverty by donating your new or used shoes at our drive-through shoe drive!
📅 Monday, March 17
⏰ 3:45 – 6:00 PM
📍 Bryant High School
📢 Clean out your closets this weekend and drop off your shoes on Monday—no need to leave your car! 🚗💨 Our students will be ready to collect your donations.
🏀👏 Congratulations to our BHS Unified basketball team on an incredible season. 👏🏀
Our team showed determination and sportsmanship, earning the State Runner-Up title against Conway.🏆💙 We are so #BryantProud of your dedication and teamwork!
Thank you to our coaches, players, and supporters for an unforgettable journey. Go Bryant!
It’s State Basketball Championship Time! 🏀 Go Hornets! 📣
Bryant has two teams in the finals:
Hornet Unified Team - Friday, March 14, 10:30am
🎟️🔗 https://gofan.co/event/3389330?schoolId=AAA
Hornets (Boys) - Saturday, March 15, 1:45pm
🎟️🔗 https://gofan.co/event/3389343?schoolId=AAA
📍Hot Springs Convention Center
👉Clear bag policy
Games broadcast live on Arkansas PBS:
https://www.myarkansaspbs.org/programs/sports
Bryant Robotics Sending 12 Teams to State
Students from all levels in our district will be competing at the robotics state championships at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville this week:
🤖 Bryant Elementary & Springhill Elementary: Tuesday, March 11
🤖 Bethel Middle School: Wednesday, March 12
🤖 Bryant Junior High: Friday, March 14
🤖 Bryant High School: Saturday, March 15
We wish these teams all our best as they represent our outstanding robotics program at Bryant Schools!
FREE BREAKFAST TUESDAY 🥚🥞🧇
Join us in cracking the case on why school breakfast is the key to student success! We’re celebrating National School Breakfast Week March 3-7. All students will enjoy FREE BREAKFAST on Tuesday, March 4. Learn more at bryantschools.org.
📣 Kindergarten Registration Starts Tomorrow 💙💙
Start your educational journey as a Hornet! Online kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year begins Tuesday, March 4. What documents do you need? All the details are posted at bryantschools.org/kindergarten.
Our monthly district e-newsletter, Success Happens Here, is one way we share important information with our parents. Please visit one of the links below for the March 2025 edition:
English: https://5il.co/3980g
Spanish: https://5il.co/3980h
JOB FAIR TOMORROW!
Don’t miss your opportunity to connect and network with administrators and program directors. We’re hiring for current support positions as well as teachers for next school year. Whether you are a new educator or a seasoned professional, we would love to meet you.
Join us in cracking the case on why school breakfast is the key to student success! We’re celebrating National School Breakfast Week March 3-7. All students will enjoy FREE BREAKFAST on Tuesday, March 4.
Learn more at bryantschools.org.
We’re #PublicSchoolProud! And when we celebrate our public schools, we celebrate our students!
Public schools are accessible to families across all income levels, and offer a broader range of programs and services, including special education and gifted programs, while being free to attend.
We are committed to delivering special education services, ensuring that students with diverse learning needs receive the essential support for their academic success.
Bryant not only offers multiple opportunities for athletics but also provides numerous extracurricular activities in fine arts, robotics, coding, Quiz Bowl, FBLA, and much more!
It's #PublicSchoolsWeek, and Bryant is proud to celebrate the impact of public education!
Public schools follow state standards, ensuring a consistent educational foundation across different districts. Students benefit from a comprehensive, rigorous curriculum, gaining the necessary knowledge and skills for future success.
We work hard to ensure a high-quality education with accountability and adherence to standards. #BryantOneTeam #PSW25
Bryant Public Schools publishes a School Board Recap to provide parents and community members with user-friendly information about decisions being made at monthly school board meetings. Links to the February 2025 meeting recap:
English: https://5il.co/38fka
Spanish: https://5il.co/38fkb
New Principal Named for Salem Elementary
The Bryant School Board has named Leslie Smith as the next principal of Salem Elementary School. She will officially begin her new role on July 1.
Mrs. Smith is a dedicated educator and leader within the Bryant School District. Since 2022, she has served as Assistant Principal at Parkway Elementary. Before that, she spent nine years teaching at Springhill Elementary and an additional 13 years in the Sheridan School District. She holds a Master’s in Education from UALR (2019), an ESL certification (2014), and achieved the prestigious National Board Certification in 2010.
She is eager to continue making a positive impact in the district and is excited to join the Salem Elementary family.
Welcome to Salem, Mrs. Smith!
