☀️ HOT WEATHER REMINDER💧
With excessive heat and high temperatures, please encourage your student to bring a water bottle to help them stay hydrated especially during the bus ride home.
Our transportation team will work hard to get students home and off buses as quickly as possible while never compromising safety.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and drivers during these extremely hot days.

Be sure to visit the Mental Health Hub on our website for a wealth of information to promote mental wellness ➔➔➔ bryantschools.org/mentalhealth.

Auditions for Annie Jr. are happening Thursday, August 27 from 5–8 PM in the BJHS Choir Room! Open to students in 6th–9th grade.
Whether you’re ready to take center stage or be part of this beloved musical, we can’t wait to see you at auditions! 🌟

Please review the list of required immunizations. If your student is in need of follow-up vaccinations or age-appropriate immunizations, contact your primary care physician or the Saline County Health Department (501-303-5650) for an appointment as soon as possible. The Hornet Health Center, located next to Bryant Elementary, also provides immunizations. Call 653-5040 for more information.
Students meeting the age or grade level criteria are required to have additional immunizations. Proof of in-process immunization or application for exemption must be provided within 30 days after the child’s original admission day or by October 1 for Tdap and Meningococcal at age 11 and 16 years. If proof is not provided, students may be excluded from school until documentation is provided.
Proof of in-process immunization or application for exemption must be provided within 30 days after the child’s original admission day or by October 1. If proof is not provided, students may be excluded from school until documentation is provided.
All records, including exemption letters, should be submitted to the school nurse’s office by the first day of school.

This prestigious honor reflects Mrs. Gramlich's unwavering commitment to excellence, her passion for teaching, and the lasting impact she makes on students every day.
Bryant Junior High Principal Laura Fee joined Amy and the Gramlich family to celebrate this well-deserved recognition.
The Bryant School District is incredibly proud of Mrs. Gramlich and grateful for the difference she makes in the lives of our students.
Here's what you need to know:
Elementary (Grades K-5): School supplies are provided. Families only need to purchase:
✅ Wired USB-C headphones
✅ Backpack
✅ Lunch box (if needed)
✅ Leakproof plastic water bottle
Secondary (Grades 6-12): Pick up suggested basic supplies and wired USB-C headphones. Specific supplies may vary by class.
Bryant's school supply info👇
bryantschools.org/page/school-supplies
Tax Free Weekend👇
dfa.arkansas.gov/news/find-details-for-2026-tax-free-weekend

The school year is full of exciting events, important dates, and opportunities to stay connected. Be sure to save or print the Bryant Public Schools calendar so you don't miss a thing!
✅ Parent-Teacher Conferences
✅ School Holidays & Breaks
✅ Grading Periods
✅ Early Dismissals & Other Key Dates
🗓️ View the complete school calendar here: bit.ly/Back2SchoolHub26-27

Are your child's immunizations up to date?
Now is the perfect time to make sure your child's required immunizations are complete before classes begin.
✅ Review age appropriate vaccines.
✅ Schedule vaccinations with Saline County Health Department, your healthcare provider, or the Hornet Health Clinic.
✅ Let's make sure every Hornet is ready for a healthy and successful school year!
#BryantSchools #BackToSchool #HealthyHornets


📅 Open House Schedule (check bit.ly/Back2SchoolHub26-27 for times)
Bryant Junior High & Bryant High School
Thursday, August 6
Pre-K, Elementary (Grades 1–5), Bethel Middle & Bryant Middle School
Monday, August 10
Kindergarten
Thursday, August 13
We can't wait to see our students and families as we kick off another great year together. See you soon, Hornets!
As Bryant Public Schools' 2025-26 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Gramlich exemplifies excellence in education. Her unwavering commitment to serving multilingual learners, building meaningful relationships, and helping every student succeed has made a lasting impact on our Hornet family.
Being named a Top 15 finalist is a well-deserved recognition of the difference she makes each day in the classroom and throughout our district.
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Gramlich on this outstanding achievement! 💙

🥞 Breakfast is on us... now don't forget lunch!🍎
Every Bryant student receives FREE breakfast every school day! To see if your family qualifies for free or reduced-price lunches, be sure to complete your 2026-27 Meal Application. It only takes a few minutes, and just one application per household is needed.
BONUS: Apply between July 1 and September 30 and you'll be entered to win a $100 gift card or 2026-27 Bryant Athletics Season Pass.
✅ Quick online application: bryantschools.org/page/food-service
✅ Paper applications available at every school office and cafeteria
✅ Questions? Our Food Service team is happy to help: 501-847-5632
Apply today and start the school year off right!

Please join us in congratulating Bo Lee, named Dean of Students at Bryant Junior High School.
Mr. Lee is a proud, lifelong Bryant native. An ASU alumnus entering his ninth year in education, he taught history in LRSD before returning home to Bryant, where he has taught science for the past seven years. Beyond the classroom, Mr. Lee is a certified Lead Professional Educator Designee, a mentor teacher, and an assistant coach for the BHS girls track and cross country teams.
We are proud to have a Bryant alum in this school leadership role.

Bryant is hiring Instructional & Special Education Paraprofessionals for the upcoming school year.
As a paraprofessional, you'll work alongside our educators to provide support in the classroom while building relationships that have a lasting impact. We have openings in both our elementary and secondary schools.
• Competitive benefits
• Supportive team environment
• Rewarding work that changes lives
Apply today!
🔗 View openings and apply: bryantschools.org/jobs

Board Recap, July 2026:
🔗 English - https://aptg.co/8rZpdJ
🔗 Spanish - https://aptg.co/CgfLx7

🗓️ Schedule pickup and open house dates
⏰ School start and dismissal times
✏️School supply information
🍕Meal applications ... and much more!
Check it out: bit.ly/Back2SchoolHub26-27

Be sure to visit the Mental Health Hub on our website for a wealth of information to promote mental wellness ➔➔➔ bryantschools.org/mentalhealth.
https://bit.ly/4f0etre

As we celebrate America's 250th birthday, we wish our Bryant community a safe and joyful Independence Day filled with family, friends, and fireworks.

All Summer Food Program sites will be closed June 29-July 3 for the holiday week. Meals will resume on Monday, July 6. Happy 4th of July!

Just a reminder: All Summer Food Program sites will be closed June 29-July 3 for the holiday week. Meals will resume on Monday, July 6.

Bryant advisers Meag Abo, Colton Croy, Justin Turner, and Michael Westbrook hosted journalism advisers from around the state in partnership with the Arkansas Scholastic Press Association.
Their workshop, Foundations: Advisers' Summit, provided new advisers with the tools to build successful journalism programs while offering experienced advisers a chance to refresh and strengthen their skills.
Thank you to these educators for sharing their expertise and helping journalism programs grow across Arkansas! 💙📰

