Bryant Elementary School

Bryant Public Schools is pleased to announce that breakfasts and lunches will be served to all students at NO CHARGE during the 2021-2022 school year. It is not necessary to complete a meal application for free or reduced priced meals as the United States Department of Agriculture has extended meal benefits to all students at this time. For households who wish to complete a meal application, the documents are available at https://www.bryantschools.org/page/free-and-reduced-lunch-online-application. These meal benefits do not include a la carte (extra milk or food) items sold in the cafeteria. If students wish to purchase items a la carte, they will need to have money for those purchases in their meal accounts. Meal payment may be made at ezschoolpay.com ($3 fee applies) or at each school office. Money will not be accepted in the cafeteria. Menus Menus are available on the district website and app.

This week, BES Teachers have been working hard to "set the stage for excellence" in our classrooms and school community. We appreciate First Security Bank and Park Place Baptist Church for the VIP Treatment of our team this week!

Masks Required On Tuesday, August 10, the Bryant School Board approved the following policy: All students, employees, and visitors shall be required to wear a face covering (which covers the nose and mouth) while present on a school bus or in a school district building. The policy is in effect for up to 30 school days.

Bryant Public Schools has partnered with Bryant Family Pharmacy to host a voluntary COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for ages 12 years and older on Wednesday, August 11 from 4:30-7:30pm at Bryant Junior High School, located at 301 Hill Farm Road.   Students returning for their second Pfizer vaccine dose (1st dose administered on Wednesday, July 21) should bring their VACCINATION CARDS to the clinic, along with completed COVID-19 Vaccination and FERPA consent forms. Details here →→→ https://bit.ly/3CtzarH

Bus routes and bus stop times are now available in infoFinder i. Locate infoFinder i through the Bryant Public Schools app or at https://www.bryantschools.org/page/transportation. Call the Transportation Office at 653-5150 for assistance or additional information.

Saturday and Sunday are tax-free shopping days in Arkansas! Now is the time to get those school supplies without paying the extra sales tax. Details here ↦ https://www.bryantschools.org/page/sales-tax-holiday

We would like to say thank you to our awesome BES PTO for working hard and helping us make sure the outside of our school is just as welcoming as our classrooms. We are counting down the days until our students return through these doors!

"We're making class lists, checking them twice, having all our Hornets back will be so nice!" BES school leaders are working hard to ensure a safe and happy school year for our students.

We are excited to welcome you to the start of the 2021-22 school year. Check out the Back to School schedule for open house and schedule pick up information. Link here ⇉ https://5il.co/wgfd

▶︎ PARENTS OF KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS ◀︎ The first day of school for our kindergarten students will be Thursday, August 19 at 9am. ▶︎ Assessments are planned for Monday-Tuesday, August 16 & 17, 8:30am-2pm. Your school will contact you regarding an appointment time. ▶︎ On Wednesday, August 18, teachers will contact parents to schedule a specific time for Open House later that evening, 4:30-6:30pm. Each student can bring two guests to Open House. ▶︎ Our schools are planning a warm welcome to celebrate your little Hornet’s first day on Thursday. Due to safety guidelines, parents may only walk students to the main entrance. Our staff members will be on hand to guide your child to his or her classroom.

As we get closer to the start of school on August 16, we will be sharing important information with our families, including COVID protocols for the new year. How can you stay informed? We provide many communication channels to help you stay up to date. Get connected! https://5il.co/w2q7

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for Bryant students who are 12 years of age and older TODAY (Wednesday, July 21) from 4:30-7:30pm at Bryant Junior High School Main Gym, 301 Hill Farm Road. Details here →→→ https://www.bryantschools.org/page/covidvaccine

Bryant Public Schools is offering another opportunity for students to be vaccinated prior to the start of school. We have partnered with Bryant Family Pharmacy to host a voluntary COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for Bryant students who are 12 years of age and older tomorrow (Wednesday, July 21) from 4:30-7:30pm at Bryant Junior High School Main Gym, 301 Hill Farm Road. Details here →→→ https://www.bryantschools.org/page/covidvaccine

Supply lists are now available for grades K-5. Supply Lists ➜ ➜ ➜ https://www.bryantschools.org/page/supply-lists

Beginning July 6, Sullivan Drive (located on the main campus) will be closed for repaving. The project is expected to take two weeks to complete. Please use alternate routes to access the main campus (BHS, BMS, BES, Administration & Business offices, athletic venues).

Angela Mask has been named the new principal for Bryant Elementary School. Former principal Mark Scarlett is retiring after 30 years in education. Mrs. Mask is a native of North Little Rock. She graduated from Mount St. Mary High School. She attended UCA where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Education (2006) and Education Instructional Specialist licensure (2007). Her Master’s degree in Administration and Supervision was earned from UALR in May 2013. Mrs. Mask has 15 years in the education field. Along with her classroom experience, she has served as assistant principal at both Bryant Elementary and Hurricane Creek Elementary. We are excited about the knowledge, passion for learning, and love for students and families that she will bring to Bryant Elementary. She and husband Chris have three children: Daniel, Grace and Patterson. All are proud Bryant Hornets. Join us in congratulating Mrs. Mask on her new role as principal of Bryant Elementary School!

The summer slide is a decline in reading ability and other academic skills that can occur over the summer months when school is not in session. To help students and families, Bryant Schools is providing resources to keep those skills sharp.  Family Guides for Literacy and Math ( K-5th grade) https://www.bryantschools.org/browse/214316 Arkansas PBS Rise and Shine https://5il.co/t2r3 Saline County Library Summer Reading https://www.salinecountylibrary.org

Food distribution TODAY (Monday, June 21) 11am-1pm, behind Bryant Elementary. Families must have a student currently approved for free or reduced meals in the Bryant School District to qualify to receive food boxes. Register at https://bit.ly/3eOtlK9.

Don’t wait … REGISTER FOR KINDERGARTEN! 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. bit.ly/KRegistration2021

Food distribution TODAY (Monday, June 7) 11am-1pm, behind Bryant Elementary. Families must have a student currently approved for free or reduced meals in the Bryant School District to qualify to receive food boxes. Register at https://bit.ly/3eOtlK9.