Bryant Public Schools

PreK Families: Due to inclement weather, Bryant PreK will pivot to Remote Learning on Monday, February 15. Your child's teacher will be in touch to discuss any Zoom sessions and further directions. All other students, K-12, will participate in a scheduled Virtual Learning day. Take time to enjoy the snowy weather and make some memories. Stay safe and warm!

What a great #BryantHornetDay! We love seeing all our Hornet fans sporting & supporting the Blue. It's a true celebration for our 2020 State Football Champions. Take a look at our #212 gallery. We’ll keep updating the page as photos are shared. bit.ly/37bJK8x

Bryant High School teacher Will Heatherly was honored with the National Citizenship Education Teacher award by the local VFW Post for promoting citizenship education in his classroom and school. Mr. Heatherly’s AP World, AP European History, and AP U.S. Government and Politics students are fortunate to have such a dedicated patriot as their history instructor. #BryantProud

Congratulations to these thirteen Bryant High School Band students on making the 2021 Arkansas All State Bands! #BryantProud

We are #BryantProud to announce that FIVE of our schools have been nominated for the 2020-21 Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School award! Collegeville Elementary (selected as a 2019-20 CKH National Showcase School) Davis Elementary Hurricane Creek Elementary Parkway Elementary Salem Elementary These campuses have won the hearts of students, parents and our school community. Thank you for leading and teaching with heart while connecting and engaging with students during a most difficult year!

Bryant Schools will be open for onsite learning today (Friday, February 12).

School administrators have been driving and assessing roads in the district this afternoon. Based on current conditions, Bryant Schools will be open for onsite learning on Friday, February 12. Team members will reassess road conditions in the early morning hours. IF roads are deemed unsafe and the district has to pivot to Remote Learning for Friday, a decision will be made by 5am. Parents will be notified as quickly as possible via the following:     * Phone calls, text, email via the mass notification system
 * District and school social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
 * Notification through the Bryant Public Schools app
 * District website: bryantschools.org
 * Local television stations

Tomorrow, Friday, February 12, is “Bryant Hornet Day” to honor the accomplishments of the Hornet coaches, staff, and players in winning three consecutive 7A State Football Championships. We want to see all Hornet fans sporting & supporting the Blue! Take a photo wearing your Hornet gear and/or Bryant Blue and post on your social media accounts, using #Be212, #HornetPride, or #BryantHornetDay. Be sure to tag us in your post! We also encourage you to email photos to info@bryantschools.org. Watch for your photo to appear on our district social media channels.

Congratulations to Bryant Schools’ three Saline County Spelling Bee Winners: Kenzie Kling won first place and the invitation to advance to the state Spelling Bee. Kenzie is a 6th grade student at Bryant Middle School. Liricka Farr, a 5th grader at Hill Farm Elementary, won 2nd place. Third place went to Ayden Tucker, a 5th grader at Bryant Elementary. We are so #BryantProud!

The Hornet Fishing Team meeting scheduled for tonight (Wednesday, February 10, 6pm) has been cancelled.

The district has already purchased food for the Remote Learning Day on Monday. Due to uncertainly with the weather, we are sending the shelf stable meal kits (one breakfast, one lunch) home with students today.

Based on current weather reports and information from the Saline County Office of Emergency Management, Bryant Public Schools will be CLOSED for onsite instruction and will pivot to Remote Learning on Thursday, February 11.

STAY ALERT: We are carefully monitoring the winter weather. As soon as any decisions have been made, we will notify parents as quickly as possible via the following: • Phone calls, text, email via the mass notification system • District and School Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) • Notification through the Bryant Public Schools app • District website: bryantschools.org • Local television stations

Are you a certified teacher (K-12), Special Education teacher, or bus driver interested in being part of Bryant Public Schools? Join our Virtual Job Fair on Tuesday, March 9 from 5-8pm. During the event, you will have the opportunity to visit with school administrators from comfort and safety of your home, office or any quiet space using your computer or mobile phone. Secure your spot by registering at bit.ly/BPSJobFair21 by March 1. Additional information is available at bryantschools.org/page/job-fair.

REMINDER: A Remote Learning Day is coming up on Monday, February 15. All students (K-12) will learn at home.

Mayor Allen Scott has declared February 12, 2021, as “Bryant Hornet Day” to honor the accomplishments of the Hornet coaches, staff, and players in winning three consecutive 7A State Football Championships. The day, 2-12, was chosen for the mantra of the Hornets, #Be212. The 212 vision signifies the effort and work ethic it takes to be the best at what you do, a message we can all embrace. Join us in showing your Hornet Pride by wearing Bryant Blue and/or Hornet fan gear on Friday, February 12. Take a photo and post on your social media accounts, using #Be212, #HornetPride, or #BryantHornetDay. Be sure to tag us in your post! We also encourage you to email photos to info@bryantschools.org. Watch for your photo to appear on our district social media channels. Catch Mayor Scott's proclamation here: youtu.be/IWPV_9wsDps

Bryant Schools do not accept deliveries at school on Valentine’s or any other special days. We love our Hornets, too, but deliveries interrupt the learning taking place in our classrooms. Please share gifts with your children at home. Have a Happy Valentine’s Day!

The Bryant School Board will meet at 6pm tonight for a work session in the Professional Development Center located at Bryant High School (Building 18). Agenda: bit.ly/3oFrryk

If your child will be five (5) years of age on or before August 1 and lives in the Bryant School District, he/she is ready to be a Hornet! ONLINE kindergarten registration for the 2021-22 school year will be March 9-11. Get the registration checklist: bit.ly/KRegistration2021

Join us in congratulating BHS senior Hannah Henderson, who earned a 2021 Creative Writing Scholarship from the Thea Foundation! #BryantProud