📣 Kindergarten Registration Starts Tomorrow 💙💙
Start your educational journey as a Hornet! Online kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year begins Tuesday, March 4. What documents do you need? All the details are posted at bryantschools.org/kindergarten.
Our monthly district e-newsletter, Success Happens Here, is one way we share important information with our parents. Please visit one of the links below for the March 2025 edition:
English: https://5il.co/3980g
Spanish: https://5il.co/3980h
JOB FAIR TOMORROW!
Don’t miss your opportunity to connect and network with administrators and program directors. We’re hiring for current support positions as well as teachers for next school year. Whether you are a new educator or a seasoned professional, we would love to meet you.
Join us in cracking the case on why school breakfast is the key to student success! We’re celebrating National School Breakfast Week March 3-7. All students will enjoy FREE BREAKFAST on Tuesday, March 4.
Learn more at bryantschools.org.
We’re #PublicSchoolProud! And when we celebrate our public schools, we celebrate our students!
Public schools are accessible to families across all income levels, and offer a broader range of programs and services, including special education and gifted programs, while being free to attend.
We are committed to delivering special education services, ensuring that students with diverse learning needs receive the essential support for their academic success.
Bryant not only offers multiple opportunities for athletics but also provides numerous extracurricular activities in fine arts, robotics, coding, Quiz Bowl, FBLA, and much more!
It's #PublicSchoolsWeek, and Bryant is proud to celebrate the impact of public education!
Public schools follow state standards, ensuring a consistent educational foundation across different districts. Students benefit from a comprehensive, rigorous curriculum, gaining the necessary knowledge and skills for future success.
We work hard to ensure a high-quality education with accountability and adherence to standards. #BryantOneTeam #PSW25
Bryant Public Schools publishes a School Board Recap to provide parents and community members with user-friendly information about decisions being made at monthly school board meetings. Links to the February 2025 meeting recap:
English: https://5il.co/38fka
Spanish: https://5il.co/38fkb
New Principal Named for Salem Elementary
The Bryant School Board has named Leslie Smith as the next principal of Salem Elementary School. She will officially begin her new role on July 1.
Mrs. Smith is a dedicated educator and leader within the Bryant School District. Since 2022, she has served as Assistant Principal at Parkway Elementary. Before that, she spent nine years teaching at Springhill Elementary and an additional 13 years in the Sheridan School District. She holds a Master’s in Education from UALR (2019), an ESL certification (2014), and achieved the prestigious National Board Certification in 2010.
She is eager to continue making a positive impact in the district and is excited to join the Salem Elementary family.
Welcome to Salem, Mrs. Smith!
New Principal Named for Bryant Elementary
We are excited to announce Leslie Penfield as the next principal of Bryant Elementary School, beginning July 1, 2025.
Mrs. Penfield brings a wealth of experience in education and leadership. She has served as principal of Salem Elementary for the past two years and previously led Hill Farm Elementary. Her dedication, strong work ethic, and commitment to students and the school community make her an excellent fit for this role.
She said, “I am thrilled to return to Bryant Elementary where I started my teaching career in 2003. I am honored to be chosen to lead the building where my journey began and work alongside the faculty, students and families of BES. This definitely feels like a full circle moment. It is a Great Day to be a Hornet!”
Congratulations, Mrs. Penfield! We look forward to all you will accomplish at Bryant Elementary.
Our team has been assessing road conditions this afternoon. While most roads in the district are clear, others remain hazardous. For the safety of our students and staff, Bryant Schools will be closed on Friday, February 21.
This is the final inclement weather day built into our approved 2024-25 calendar. We hope no additional weather-related closures are needed. However, if more days are missed, they will be added to the end of the school year.
‼️ Kindergarten Registration Starts Soon ‼️
Start your educational journey as a Hornet! Online kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year begins Tuesday, March 4. What documents do you need? All the details are posted at bryantschools.org/kindergarten.
Bryant Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 20.
Bryant Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 20.
The safety of our students, families, and staff is at the heart of every decision we make. Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, Bryant Public Schools will be 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃 on Wednesday, February 19. Stay warm and stay safe!
We have been closely monitoring the weather and its potential impact on our area. Based on current weather forecasts, Bryant Schools will DISMISS EARLY at 1:00PM on Tuesday, February 18. Activities and athletic events are canceled.
If inclement weather moves in earlier than expected, we will dismiss earlier. Please ensure we have your correct contact information as this is how we will communicate any possible changes. Watch for updates through our usual communication channels.
Hear the Buzz? Bryant Pre-K registration is OPEN for the 2025-26 school year!
Our Better Beginnings 5-Star Certified program provides a strong foundation for your little learner. Each classroom has a certified teacher and credentialed paraprofessional to ensure the best start. We offer both grant-paid and tuition-paid slots.
If your child turns 4 years old on or before August 1, 2025, they’re ready to Buzz like a Hornet! Learn more at bryantschools.org/prek-registration.
COMING SOON! 🗓️‼️
Bryant Public Schools will host a Job Fair on Thursday, February 27 from 4:30-6:30pm. We invite interested candidates to come by Bryant Junior High and learn about exciting opportunities in Bryant Schools. The Job Fair is a great way to connect and network with administrators and program directors.
For information on making a difference in our school community, visit bryantschools.org/jobfair.
💙 100+ Reasons We Love Bryant! 💙
Valentine’s Day is all about sharing love, and our Bryant One Team did just that! In the 100 Reasons We Love Bryant challenge, our staff shared heartfelt reasons why they love our district, our culture, and each other.
We heard words like students and families, culture, home, team spirit, opportunities, community, making a difference—and so many more! We asked for 100 reasons, but our team’s love for Bryant Schools went beyond that. #BryantOneTeam
Check out what makes Bryant such a special place! ⬇️
https://5il.co/37sfy
Bryant High School is proud to announce that Matthew Hanks and Jackson Koon are 2025 National Merit Finalists! This prestigious honor recognizes their hard work, dedication, and top academic achievement.
The National Merit Scholarship Program is one of the most competitive academic honors in the country. Jackson and Matthew have demonstrated outstanding academic ability, earning this distinction through their exceptional performance on the PSAT/NMSQT, as well as their continued academic success.
Congratulations to both Hornets on this incredible accomplishment!
Bryant is celebrating School Bus Driver Appreciation Day on Friday, February 21, a great opportunity to reach out and say "thank you" to your bus driver for going the extra mile. Families may download and print one of the postcards to present to their driver(s). Let's show our drivers some love! Postcards ⇉ https://bit.ly/3JnZo1i
