Ready or not, here we go! 🎒📚🚌 Can’t wait to see our Bethel Hornets bright and early tomorrow morning for the first day of school!! 💙 #BeTheBest
Our teachers and staff spent the first two days back on campus diving into professional development focused on safety, learning, and preparing to make this school year the BEST one yet! We’ve been working together, learning new things, and getting ready to welcome our students back next week. A huge thank you to our incredible Bethel PTO and New Life Baptist for providing meals and keeping us energized. We are so grateful for your support! 💙 #BeTheBest
Shoutout to Mrs. Francis and Mr. Nivens for representing us with excellence at last week’s Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators Summer Conference! Mrs. Francis was a featured presenter, and Mr. Nivens was a guest on the Dawson Education Cooperative’s “Spillin’ the Tea in Studio D” podcast! 👏🎙️💙 #BeTheBest
Bryant Public Schools is proud to welcome our newest School Board member, Tanikus Farmer, who was appointed to fill the At-Large position previously held by Patrice Muldrow. She will serve through the next board election in March 2026.
A Saline County resident for nearly 20 years, Tanikus and her husband, Lynn, have been deeply involved in our community—volunteering in the district, supporting youth events, and serving on multiple committees. Tanikus has a heart for service—she’s held numerous PTO roles, coordinated varsity football meals, and continues her commitment through the Junior Auxiliary, serving chapters across south Arkansas. Learn more about her passion for education and public service at bit.ly/4os1NNW.
Thank you, Mrs. Farmer, for your willingness to serve our students, families, staff and community. Please join us in welcoming her to the Bryant School Board! 💙💙
A Saline County resident for nearly 20 years, Tanikus and her husband, Lynn, have been deeply involved in our community—volunteering in the district, supporting youth events, and serving on multiple committees. Tanikus has a heart for service—she’s held numerous PTO roles, coordinated varsity football meals, and continues her commitment through the Junior Auxiliary, serving chapters across south Arkansas. Learn more about her passion for education and public service at bit.ly/4os1NNW.
Thank you, Mrs. Farmer, for your willingness to serve our students, families, staff and community. Please join us in welcoming her to the Bryant School Board! 💙💙
🥞🥚FREE Breakfast for all students!
We’re excited to announce that ALL Bryant students will receive FREE breakfast for the 2025–2026 school year!
Students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals will also receive FREE lunch—but remember, a new application must be submitted each school year to qualify.
Learn more ➔ bryantschools.org/page/meals-back-to-school-hub
Apply now ➔ bryantschools.org/page/food-service
We’re excited to announce that ALL Bryant students will receive FREE breakfast for the 2025–2026 school year!
Students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals will also receive FREE lunch—but remember, a new application must be submitted each school year to qualify.
Learn more ➔ bryantschools.org/page/meals-back-to-school-hub
Apply now ➔ bryantschools.org/page/food-service
📝 Parents and Guardians: If your student has scheduled medication, please drop it off with Nurse Lauren during Open House on Monday, Aug. 11th. Questions? Email: lwilliams@bryantschools.org.
Also, don’t forget — updated shot records or exemption letters are due on the first day of school. These can be dropped off at the front office or emailed to Nurse Lauren.
🗓️ Reminder: Open House is Monday, August 11 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm! We can't wait to welcome our Bethel Hornets back and kick off an amazing year! 💙 #backtoschool #BeTheBest
💙 We loved seeing so many smiling faces at today’s Schedule Pick-Up & Self-Guided Tours! We’re excited for an awesome school year ahead! #BeTheBest #bethelfamily 💙
🚍 Introducing the Stopfinder App! 🚌
Bryant’s Transportation Department is launching Stopfinder, a free, easy-to-use app that keeps parents in the know about their child’s bus route—in real time!
✅ Get instant updates on bus schedules
✅ Secure access for authorized users only
✅ Two-way messaging with our Transportation Team
✅ Route-specific alerts for delays or changes
📲 Download Stopfinder from the App Store or Google Play and watch your inbox for your invite email the week of July 28–August 1.
🔗 Learn more: bryantschools.org/stopfinder
📧 Questions? Contact: transportation@bryantschools.org
Bryant’s Transportation Department is launching Stopfinder, a free, easy-to-use app that keeps parents in the know about their child’s bus route—in real time!
✅ Get instant updates on bus schedules
✅ Secure access for authorized users only
✅ Two-way messaging with our Transportation Team
✅ Route-specific alerts for delays or changes
📲 Download Stopfinder from the App Store or Google Play and watch your inbox for your invite email the week of July 28–August 1.
🔗 Learn more: bryantschools.org/stopfinder
📧 Questions? Contact: transportation@bryantschools.org
⁉️ HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT THE BACK TO SCHOOL HUB ⁉️
We've created a one-stop-shop for you to easily find enrollment information, school supply details, district calendar, bus routes, and important dates such as Open Houses / Schedule Pickup and more!
🔗 bryantschools.org/page/back-to-school-hub
We've created a one-stop-shop for you to easily find enrollment information, school supply details, district calendar, bus routes, and important dates such as Open Houses / Schedule Pickup and more!
🔗 bryantschools.org/page/back-to-school-hub
📣 School Board Vacancy
Are you passionate about public education and ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Bryant students? Here's your opportunity to serve!
Applications are open for At-Large Position B on the Bryant School Board. We’re looking for committed individuals who live within the Bryant School District and are eager to support our schools and community.
🗓 Term Ends: November 2026 (subject to change based on new legislation)
📝 How to Apply: Visit bryantschools.org or email Stacy Hoover at shoover@bryantschools.org to request an application.
‼️Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 4pm ‼️
Have questions or need help verifying your address? Call us at (501) 847-5600.
The Bryant School Board meets monthly to make important decisions for our schools. Each month, we share a quick recap to keep parents and community members informed.
Board Recap July 2025
https://aptg.co/rftDZb
Board Recap July 2025_Spanish
https://aptg.co/tY9DGx
Board Recap July 2025
https://aptg.co/rftDZb
Board Recap July 2025_Spanish
https://aptg.co/tY9DGx
📣 School Board Vacancy
Are you passionate about public education and ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Bryant students? Here's your opportunity to serve!
Applications are open for At-Large Position B on the Bryant School Board. We’re looking for committed individuals who live within the Bryant School District and are eager to support our schools and community.
🗓 Term Ends: November 2026 (subject to change based on new legislation)
📝 How to Apply: Visit bryantschools.org or email Stacy Hoover at shoover@bryantschools.org to request an application.
‼️Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 4pm
Have questions or need help verifying your address? Call us at (501) 847-5600.
Are you passionate about public education and ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Bryant students? Here's your opportunity to serve!
Applications are open for At-Large Position B on the Bryant School Board. We’re looking for committed individuals who live within the Bryant School District and are eager to support our schools and community.
🗓 Term Ends: November 2026 (subject to change based on new legislation)
📝 How to Apply: Visit bryantschools.org or email Stacy Hoover at shoover@bryantschools.org to request an application.
‼️Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 4pm
Have questions or need help verifying your address? Call us at (501) 847-5600.
🎉 Congratulations to our Bethel Hornets who placed at the AAIM Student Media Festival and accepted their awards today at UCA in Conway! Daniel V. won 1st place in the 6 - 8 Animation category, and in the 6 - 8 Informative Podcasting category, Zyla J. and Collyn A. earned 1st place while Emerson B., Ana A., and Caroline W. took home 2nd place. 🏅 We’re so proud of their creativity and hard work! #bethebest #AAIM25
✨ Our Dance Team had an incredible week at NDA Dance Camp!✨ They brought home the “Heart of Gold Award,” recognizing their spirit and teamwork! Huge congratulations to Sophie J. and Berkley B. for being named All Americans!! 💙💙💙 #bethebest
The Bryant School Board meets monthly. Following each regular meeting, Bryant Public Schools publishes a School Board Recap to provide staff members with user-friendly information about decisions being made at school board meetings.
June 2025 meeting recap:
🔗 English: https://aptg.co/TDq780
🔗 Spanish: https://aptg.co/V1mSqK
🍽️ STARTS TOMORROW – MONDAY, JUNE 2!
FREE meals for kids all summer long! ☀️
Bryant is thrilled to offer free breakfast and lunch to ALL children 18 years and younger at three convenient locations in our community. Students do not have to attend Bryant Schools to participate.
✅ No registration
✅ No application
✅ Just show up hungry and enjoy! 😋
📍 Find locations & details: bit.ly/SummerFoodProgram2025
STARTS MONDAY, JUNE 2
Free breakfast and lunch will be provided to any child 18 years and younger at three locations in the community. Children do not have to attend Bryant Schools to participate. No application or registration is needed. Just come hungry! For more information visit bit.ly/SummerFoodProgram2025.
🎉 Yesterday, we had the joy of honoring Mrs. Lisa Price, one of our 6th grade history teachers, as she celebrated her retirement with her family by her side. Mrs. Price has been a guiding, caring presence at Bethel for many years. Her leadership and kind smile will be deeply missed next year! 💙 We wish her all the best in her next big adventure! #bethelfamily
Our Summer Food Program will begin on Monday, June 2 and will run throughout the summer. Free breakfast and lunch will be provided to any child 18 years and younger at three locations in the community. Children do not have to attend Bryant Schools to participate. No application or registration is needed. Just come hungry!
For more information visit bit.ly/SummerFoodProgram2025.
