The Arkansas Council for Military Children has awarded Beth Jaime with the Outstanding District Military Education Coordinator award, one of only two given this academic year. Ms. Jaime was honored for her exceptional work in support of children of military families. ๐๐๐
In addition to her role as Parent Center Coordinator, Ms. Jaime serves as the District Military Education Coordinator. She was instrumental in leading our schools in attaining Purple Star School status and our district in earning the Purple Star District designation. Congratulations, Ms. Jaime!
The Arkansas Council for Military Children held its bi-monthlyย meeting in the Board Room at Bryant Schools. It was an honor to host the Council, which collaborates with government agencies and school districts to eliminate educational barriers faced by children of military families.
The Bryant Lady Hornet Softball team has earned the 6A Central Conference Championship ... again! ๐ ๐ฅ Join us in congratulating our student athletes and coaches. ๐ ๐
๐๐ Celebrating National Interpreter Appreciation Day! ๐๐
Today, we proudly honor the invaluable contributions of our district interpreters. These dedicated professionals play a vital role in ensuring effective communication and inclusivity within our educational community.
Whether bridging language barriers in classrooms, facilitating parent-teacher conferences, or assisting in various school activities, interpreters serve as essential allies in fostering understanding and support for students and families from diverse linguistic backgrounds. Your impact extends far beyond wordsโyou truly make a difference in the lives of our students and their families.๐๐
Today is National School Principals Day, giving us another opportunity to thank these men and women for the outstanding leadership they provide daily on our 12 campuses. Please join us in celebrating this amazing group of school leaders for their commitment to our Bryant students and staff! #opp4success
Bryant Public Schools offers a variety of services to help students successfully transition to life after graduation. Learn more about Bryant High Schoolโs new program, CIRCLES, where school and community teams support and advise students as they prepare for their futures. #opp4success
Read more โ bit.ly/3Woy1xY
Bryant Junior High will present the Spring Fine Arts Showcase TONIGHT (Tuesday, April 30). The event will feature creative writing selections, dance performances, drama and acting, choir and jazz band. Local artisan vendors will be set up in the lobby.
Join us in celebrating the power and importance of arts education in shaping our students' lives and enriching school culture. Mark your calendars and don't miss out on this unforgettable event! ๐ถ๐ญ๐๏ธ
Let's give a huge shoutout to our incredible Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA) and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) on staff! ๐
These dedicated professionals help students in our district thrive in their daily activities. We're beyond grateful for the compassion, expertise, and hard work they bring to their roles each and every day! #OTMonth
Food boxes are available each Thursday, 4-5pm, at three different locations: Davis Elementary, Salem Elementary and the Food Service Warehouse. More info โ bit.ly/4awH6c0
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to all the incredible team members who keep our schools and district running smoothly! Your dedication, organization, and hard work make such a difference in the lives of students, teachers, and families. Thank you for all that you do to support our school community.
๐ขYOU'RE INVITED!! Join us for BHS Choir's spring concert, "Legends of Rock 'n' Roll"! The one-night-only event will take place Tuesday, May 7th at 6:30pm at BHS's Love Auditorium. Selections will include songs from The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Tina Turner, Elton John, Evanescence, Radiohead, Van Halen, and more! ๐ธ๐ค๐น
๐๏ธ Tickets are $5 online and $7 at the door. BUY TICKETS HERE: https://our.show/rocknrollbryantchoir
Bryant Junior High will present the Spring Fine Arts Showcase on Tuesday, April 30. The event will feature creative writing selections, dance performances, drama and acting, choir and jazz band. Local artisan vendors will be set up in the lobby.
Join us in celebrating the power and importance of arts education in shaping our students' lives and enriching school culture. Mark your calendars and don't miss out on this unforgettable event! ๐ถ๐ญ๐๏ธ
Bryant High Schoolโs commitment to music education has earned it the Best Communities for Music Education award from The NAMM Foundation. This accolade not only celebrates Bryant High School's dedication but also marks a historic milestone as the FIRST school in Arkansas to receive such an esteemed honor.
Read more โ bit.ly/49QFUzl
๐๐ป๐ฅ Bryant High School's Graphic Design and TV/Broadcast students won big at the Arkansas SkillsUSA Skill & Leadership conference! These students showcased their skills in various trade and technical fields under the instruction of their teachers Michael Westbrook and Lindsay Fell.
Read more: https://www.bryantschools.org/article/1560616
The Bryant School Board meets monthly. Following each regular meeting, Bryant Public Schools will post a School Board Recap. We hope this short summary will provide parents and community members with user-friendly information about decisions being made at school board meetings.
Links to the April 2024 meeting recap:
English: https://5il.co/2j01q
Spanish: https://5il.co/2j01r
The BHS Hire a Hornet event was a success! Local businesses and eager students came together to discuss job opportunities and engage in on-site interviews. This collaboration was a win-win for both the businesses and our future graduates. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the incredible community partners who provided opportunities for our Hornets.
Davis Elementary counselor Nathan Watkins is named Arkansas's 2024 Elementary Counselor of the Year! ๐ You can read more about Nathan's achievement here: https://www.bryantschools.org/article/1559423
The Bryant School Board is pleased to announce the hiring of Nathan Castaldi as the next Bryant Junior High School assistant principal. Mr. Castaldi will begin his new role on July 1, 2024.ย
Mr. Castaldi is currently a teacher at Bryant Junior High. Mr. Castaldi brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and commitment to his new role as Assistant Principal. His deep understanding of our school's values and culture positions him perfectly to support both students and staff in achieving their highest potential.ย
Mr. Castaldi has worked as a coach and classroom teacher at Bryant since 2010. Prior to working at Bryant, he had eight years experience as a coach and teacher in Newport and Malvern School Districts. Please join us in congratulating Mr. Castaldi on this appointment!
Food boxes are available each Thursday, 4-5pm, at three different locations: Davis Elementary, Salem Elementary and the Food Service Warehouse. More info โ bit.ly/4awH6c0
April is the Month of the Military Child. As we wear ๐ today to show military children they are supported and celebrated, we also want to honor the Armstrong family, who have two children in our district. Read their story โ https://bit.ly/4d2xaZG
#ArMilKids
Introducing Bryant's 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year... Ricky Manes! ๐ Mr. Manes is a U.S. History, AP Research, Civics and Holocaust & Human Behavior teacher at Bryant High School. Read more about Mr. Manes and his accomplishments here: https://www.bryantschools.org/article/1555863