Collegeville Elementary School

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! 💙💙

🥞🥚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

🚍 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

⁉️ 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

👉 Bryant Pre-K Spots Still Available!
Looking for a high-quality early childhood program? We still have FREE and partial pay spots available in Bryant Pre-K for the upcoming school year. 🧸📚

New this year: Families who exceed income guidelines may now qualify for FREE tuition if their child was born under 5.9 lbs.

Give your child a strong start in a nurturing, fun, and educational environment!
📍 Learn more and apply today at bryantschools.org/prek.
📞 Questions? Call us at 501-847-5650.
##ReadySetLearnBPK

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

📣 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. 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

👉 Bryant Pre-K Spots Still Available! Looking for a high-quality early childhood program? We still have FREE and partial pay spots available in Bryant Pre-K for the upcoming school year. 🧸📚 New this year: Families who exceed income guidelines may now qualify for FREE tuition if their child was born under 5.9 lbs. Give your child a strong start in a nurturing, fun, and educational environment! 📍 Learn more and apply today at bryantschools.org/prek. 📞 Questions? Call us at 501-847-5650. ##ReadySetLearnBPK

🍽️ 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.

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.

First Electric conducted a coloring contest with 3rd grade. The 1st Place winner was Avery, who won an Amazon tablet, and her entire class was treated to a pizza party. They even got to see a bucket truck in action! Great job Wildcats and thank you First Electric for hosting this contest for our students!

🎉 The Last Day of School Is Here! 🎉 What a fantastic week it’s been! From an action-packed Field Day to heartwarming graduation ceremonies for our kindergarteners and 5th graders, it’s been a celebration of fun, growth, and achievement. A HUGE shoutout to Coach S for making Field Day an unforgettable experience, and to all our teachers, staff, and families who helped bring the joy and energy to every event. Your dedication makes our school truly special! To our graduating kindergarteners and 5th graders—congratulations on your big milestones! We’re so proud of you and excited for all that’s ahead. Enjoy your summer, Wildcats! ☀️💙💛 #timetoshine✨ #BeBryant💙

Just like our graduation song said, Mrs. Chism’s Kindergarten class has big dreams and bright futures! 😎 “Just because I’m shorter than a grown up. Just because I’m young, I’m not afraid. It’s true I might not know, the best way to go. But I have big, big dreams! Big, big dreams, lots of big dreams. Things I wanna do someday. Big, big dreams, lots of big dreams. Big dreams are okay! Okay!”

Get your Hornet signed up for summer athletic camps! Students develop athletic skills, build character, and have fun. 🔗 bryantschools.org/page/summercamps25

Today, we hosted our most exciting Character Awards assembly of the year! The celebration kicked off with an exciting "Golden Ticket" prize drawing—huge thanks to Mr. Boney at Merchant's & Farmers Bank for generously donating prizes to honor our students. Our Wildcats were recognized for demonstrating Perseverance and Integrity throughout April and May, receiving well-deserved praise for their dedication. We also honored Mrs. Poe and Miss Johnson for their outstanding contributions, celebrating their commitment to uplifting and inspiring our students. Additionally, we had a very special honoree: Archie, who was acknowledged for his perseverance in showing up every day to provide comfort and support to our Hornets. We’re incredibly grateful to him and Kelly Hays for their visits, which never fail to bring smiles and warm hearts.😻🐕 And our birthday girl, and Archie's biggest fan, Mrs. Covert was the one that got to hand over his certificate! #TimeToShine ✨ #BeBryant💙

The Bryant School Board meets monthly. Following each regular meeting, Bryant Public Schools will post a School Board Recap to provide parents and community members with user-friendly information about decisions being made at school board meetings. May 2025 meeting recap: 🔗 English: https://5il.co/3geob 🔗 Spanish: https://5il.co/3geoa

Yesterday, Bryant's elementary schools came together to participate in a Unified track and field day. Unified Sports has a simple principal: Training together and playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding. 👫 Thank you to Bryant Police Dept., Bryant Fire Dept., and Area Special Olympics for organizing this event for our students. We are so proud of all of our kiddos who represented Collegeville at this event!😻 #timetoshine✨ #BeBryant💙