Families, time is running out! To continue receiving free or reduced-price lunch, you must submit a new meal application every school year. If we do not receive applications by tomorrow (Wednesday, September 23) students will move to paid status and lunch charges will begin.
The application only takes a few minutes. Apply online ➡ bryantschools.org/page/food-service.
Following each monthly Bryant School Board meeting, we share a Board Recap highlighting key decisions, updates, and actions that impact our students, staff, schools, and community. Take a look at the September Board Recap to catch up on the latest ➡ bit.ly/4Ad8hpA
#ExperienceBryant
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/4yCPEKi
Each week, our teachers choose students who are showing what it means to be a PAWS-some Tiger by: Practicing Safety, Accepting Responsibility, Working Hard, and Showing Respect! 🐯💪❤️
We are so proud of these students for putting their best PAWS forward every day! 👏🎉 Keep roaring, Tigers! 🐾🐯
#readytoroar #PAWS #WeAreSalem #SalemTigers
Mrs. Dingler is one of only 30 outstanding educators statewide chosen for this prestigious nine-month fellowship, which celebrates Arkansas’s highest-performing teachers and provides opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and leadership.
Arkansas Secretary of Education Jacob Oliva honored Mrs. Dingler and her fellow cohort members during the September State Board of Education meeting.
We are #BryantProud of Mrs. Dingler and the excellence she represents at Salem Elementary and throughout Bryant Public Schools!
Join Bryant Softball for the Lady Hornets Softball Camp! Young athletes ages 6–14 are invited for an evening of softball, skill building, and fun with the Lady Hornets.
📆 September 28
⏰ 6:00–8:30 PM
👉Ages 6–14
Register online at bryantsoftball.org. Grab your glove and get ready to hit the field!
#LadyHornets #BryantSoftball #ExperienceBryant
🐾✨ PAWS UP, TIGERS! ✨🐾
We’re celebrating our FIRST PAWS Winners of the year!🏆🐯💙
These Tigers have been showing off their PAWS all week by:
🐾 P— Practicing Safety
🐾 A — Accepting Responsibility
🐾 W — Working Hard
🐾 S — Showing Respect
We are SO proud of these students for making positive choices and being shining examples of what it means to be a Salem Tiger! 🌟👏
🎉 Way to go, PAWSome Tigers! Keep those PAWS in action! 🐾💙🐯
#PAWSomeTigers #SalemTigers #TigerPride #PAWS #ProudToBeASalemTiger #MakingGreatChoices
We hope everyone will come out and support our athletes and coaches at the biggest high school game of the year. Don't forget to wear your Bryant blue and Hornet gear on Friday. Go Hornets!
The Board Recap provides a quick look at key updates and decisions from the Bryant School Board’s monthly meeting.
August 2026 recap ➡ bit.ly/BoardRecapAug2026
☀️ 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.
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!
🥞 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!
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
