‼️ BUS DROP OFF CHANGES ‼️
In the interest of safety, we are making changes to the following bus routes/stops for the afternoon of Tuesday, January 14:
ROUTE 71 - Blue Bird Sardis Bus Stop
Parents should pick up students at the intersection of Blue Bird Sardis/N. Sardis at 4:15pm.
ROUTE 77 - Lake Norrell/W. Lawson Road Route (SES, Secondary)
Parents should pick up students at Avilla Grocery at 4:10pm.
ROUTE 39 (DES) - Valley Ridge/Ridge Pass Bus Stop
Parents should pick up younger students at Southview/Skyline at 3:45.
ROUTES 107 (BMS), 106 (BJHS), 32 (BHS) - Valley Ridge/Ridge Pass Bus Stop
Students will be dropped off Southview/Skyline at the following times:
Route 106 (BJHS) - 3:30pm
Route 107 (BMS) - 3:37pm
Route 32 (BHS) - 3:50pm
We will evaluate road conditions at 6pm today and message parents regarding any changes on Wednesday to these routes.
Bryant Schools will be in session on Tuesday, January 14. Due to road conditions, some bus routes and stops have been modified to ensure the safety of our students. Many of our drivers have already contacted parents about minor changes to bus routes. Here are some additional changes which have not previously been communicated to parents:
ROUTE 71 - Blue Bird Sardis Bus Stop
Students normally assigned to this route meet at the intersection of Blue Bird Sardis/N. Sardis at 6:35am.
ROUTE 77 - Lake Norrell/W. Lawson Road Route
Students normally assigned to this entire route meet at Avilla Grocery at 6:45am.
ROUTE 39 (DES) - Valley Ridge/Ridge Pass Bus Stop
Students meet at Southview/Skyline at 6:45am.
ROUTES 107 (BMS), 106 (BJHS), 32 (BHS) - Valley Ridge/Ridge Pass Bus Stop
Students meet at Southview/Skyline at 6:55am.
We anticipate the afternoon routes to run as normally scheduled. Please monitor email, text and social media for drop off locations and times in case roads do not improve throughout the day.
We ask for your patience tomorrow morning as the changes may bring some delays. Our drivers will take all precautions to ensure the safety of our students. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow morning for another great day of learning!
Come dance with us! Bryant Varsity Dance is sponsoring a Mini Dance Clinic for K-5 students. Practice date is January 18; performance date is January 31.
⚠️ SCHOOL CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENT⚠️
Our administrators have been assessing road conditions and bus routes across the district today. While the main roads are clear, many secondary roads remain hazardous. For the safety of our students and families, Bryant Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 13.
⚠️ SCHOOL CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENT ⚠️
The safety of our students, families, and staff is at the heart of every decision we make. Due to inclement weather and the potential for hazardous road conditions, Bryant Public Schools will be 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃 on Friday, January 10. Stay warm, safe, and enjoy the snow! ❄️🌨️
Today, on #NationalLawEnforcementAppreciationDay, Bryant Public Schools extends a heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible safety team of School Resource Officers (SROs) and Commissioned School Security Officers (CSSOs)! 💙
Your dedication, courage, and unwavering commitment to protecting and serving our students, staff, and families help create a secure and welcoming environment for learning. We are so grateful for all you do to keep each of our campuses safe!
STAY CONNECTED
Didn’t receive the phone, text or email (or all three) we sent regarding early dismissal? It’s time to update your contact information, which is also used for Rooms, our parent teacher communication tool. Contact your child’s school TODAY so you don’t miss important messages.
We have been closely monitoring the weather forecast and its potential impact on our area. As of now, all Bryant schools will begin as scheduled on Thursday, January 9, but will DISMISS EARLY at 1:00PM. Activities and athletic events for the day are canceled.
If weather or road conditions warrant and we need to dismiss earlier or close for the day, we will notify families as soon as possible. Please watch for updates through our usual communication channels.
Parents, please update your contact information TODAY to ensure we can reach you in case of schedule changes due to inclement weather. Contact your child’s school if your phone number, email, or emergency contact has changed.
We’re monitoring the weather closely for potential impacts on Thursday and Friday. No decisions have been made yet, but we’ll notify you as soon as possible about any changes through all our communication channels:
📧 Email
📳 Phone calls and text messages
📱 Bryant Public Schools app
📣 Social media (Facebook & Instagram)
👩💻 Bryant website (bryantschools.org)
📺 Local tv stations
📢 Mental Health Resource for Parents ⬇️
Looking for ways to support your child's mental health? Check out the valuable resources available through ParentGuidance.org! The January calendar offers:
✨ Access to on-demand videos and pre-recorded sessions
✨ Live webinars on topics like managing anxiety and helping your child succeed
✨ Tools and strategies to make a difference for your family
Mental Health Hub: 🔗 bryantschools.org/page/mentalhealth
Come dance with us! Bryant Varsity Dance is sponsoring a Mini Dance Clinic for K-5 students. Practice date is January 18; performance date is January 31.
Our schools had some fun designing their Christmas cards this year. We think Bethel Elementary's card is a beaut, Clark! Merry Christmas!
Our schools had some fun designing their Christmas cards this year. Bryant Junior High wants to know who has better whiskers: Archie or Mr. Allbritton? Merry Christmas!
Our schools had some fun designing their Christmas cards this year. Bryant Pre-K "spruced" things up with this pine-tastic Christmas Tree. Merry Christmas from Bryant Pre-K!
Our schools had some fun designing their Christmas cards this year. We thought Parkway Elementary "branched out" and got tree-mendously creative this year. Merry Christmas from Parkway Elementary!
The Bryant School Board meets monthly. Following each regular meeting, Bryant Public Schools publishes a School Board Recap to provide parents and community members with user-friendly information about decisions being made at school board meetings.
Links to the December 2024 meeting recap:
English: https://5il.co/33vb1
Spanish: https://5il.co/33vb0
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 2024 edition:
English 🔗 https://5il.co/33vpi
Spanish 🔗 https://5il.co/33vph
Seventy-one students from the Class of 2025 will take a big step toward their future as they graduate from Bryant High School on Thursday, December 19, 6pm, at the Fine Arts Center. Family and friends are invited to join the celebration of this significant milestone.
A live stream will be available for those who are unable to attend in person.
🔗 youtube.com/live/BOEqEh3sQzQ
Bryant Public Schools congratulates all of the graduates and wishes them continued success in their next chapter.
🎶 🎄The Saline Symphony Orchestra will perform a classical and holiday music event featuring the Benton High School Concert Chorale and the Parkway Elementary Choir. EmCee for this event is Rhonda Sanders, a leader in the Bryant community. Donations to the Bryant High School's Food Pantry will be taken at the doors, and admission is free to the public. Guests of all ages are welcome! 🎼 🎵
🎥📺 Today, Michael Westbrook’s broadcast journalism class delivered an incredible 6-hour live-stream of their annual Christmas show! From produced segments and captivating stories to interviews with special guests like Mayor Chris Treat, these talented students showcased their passion and professionalism.
The future of journalism is shining bright, thanks to these hardworking Bryant Hornets! 💙
