Bryant Public Schools

REMINDER: ALL students will be dismissed early on Thursday, March 18. Dismissal schedule: bit.ly/ElemPTConf A Remote Learning Day is scheduled for Friday, March 19. All students will learn at home on this day. Spring Break is March 22-26.

Join us in congratulating these Hornets on their acceptance to Arkansas Governor’s School this summer. #BryantProud

We are so #BryantProud of Kenzie Kling! Kenzie represented not only Bryant Schools but all of Saline County in the State Spelling Bee. She was the top female, ranking 7th out of 47 contestants. Kenzie is a 6th grade student at Bryant Middle School.

Headed to State: Congratulations to the BHS robotics teams for their performance in the McGehee tournament. The senior team won the overall Excellence Award, Tournament Skills Champion, and teamed up with the sophomore team to win the Tournament Championship. Both teams qualified for the state tournament in Hot Springs on April 9. Doug Maxwell is the team sponsor. #BryantProud

Pre-K registration is next week! If your child will be four (4) years of age on or before August 1 and lives in the Bryant School District, we would love to welcome him/her to our program. Registration checklist: bit.ly/PreKRegistration2021 Learn more: youtu.be/BsoxJMo4GD4

Upcoming Dates Sunday, March 14 Spring Forward One Hour Thursday, March 18 Early dismissal for all students. Elementary parent teacher conferences. Dismissal Schedule: bit.ly/ElemPTConf Friday, March 19 Remote Learning Day for All Students Spring Break Meal Pick Up at Any School Campus, 11am-1pm, bit.ly/MealPick_SpringBreak March 22-25 Spring Break

It's National School Breakfast Week! We want to thank our Food Service teams across the district providing our students a healthy start each day with a school breakfast. #NSBW21

Registration Extended: Bryant's Food Service Department is providing FREE meals for children under the age of 18 during Spring Break. Parents may pick up the meals on Friday, March 19 (a scheduled Remote Learning Day) from 11am to 1pm. Food will be provided for (5) breakfast and (5) lunch meals. In order to plan effectively, we ask that you complete the form if you plan to pick up meals. Parents may pick up meals for all children/students at one location. Sign up here >>> forms.gle/MEGepM1Eb4GV8jG57.

Nineteen students represented Bethel Robotics on 4 teams in the VEX IQ Crossett Tournament this weekend. Team 7319A, 7th grade boys, won the overall tournament championship and qualified for the AR State VEX IQ Robotics tournament. Sheri Maxwell is team sponsor. #BryantProud

We are so excited to welcome you and your child to Bryant Schools! If your child will be five (5) years of age on or before August 1 and lives in the Bryant School District, he/she is ready to be a Hornet!  ONLINE Kindergarten Registration for the 2021-22 school year is now open. Click here ⇉ bit.ly/KRegistration2021

BHS Senior Tristan Matthews was selected for a full ride ROTC scholarship. Only 100 candidates were selected out of the 250 students interviewed. Tristan’s GPA, ACT, physical fitness, Zoom interview and nomination from his JROTC leader were all factors in the selection process.

Congratulations to BHS student Braden Pierce, who earned the opportunity to advance to the All-State Coding Competition, sponsored by the ADE Office of Computer Science. #BryantProud

Bryant's Food Service Department is providing FREE meals for children under the age of 18 during Spring Break. Parents may pick up the meals on Friday, March 19 (a scheduled Remote Learning Day) from 11am to 1pm. Food will be provided for (5) breakfast and (5) lunch meals. In order to plan effectively, we ask that you complete the form by 4pm on Monday, March 8 if you plan to pick up meals. Parents may pick up meals for all children/students at one location. Sign up here >>> forms.gle/MEGepM1Eb4GV8jG57.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE TODAY. Secure your spot at bit.ly/BPSJobFair21! Are you a certified teacher (K-12), Special Education teacher, or bus driver interested in being part of Bryant Public Schools? Join our Virtual Job Fair on Tuesday, March 9 from 5-8pm. Visit with school administrators using your computer or mobile phone. Additional info is available at bryantschools.org/page/job-fair.

Please visit one of the links below to view the Late Winter 2021 edition of our district newsletter, Success Happens Here: English: https://5il.co/q531 Spanish: https://5il.co/q530

Interested in Virtual Learning for Your Secondary Student? Application Deadline Today. Buzz Academy is the full-time virtual learning option for grades 6-12 in the 2021-22 school year. Buzz Academy will be the ONLY remote learning option available to secondary students in Bryant Public Schools. Even if you are still weighing options for next school year, we encourage you to submit an application. The application window closes today (March 1). Additional information is available in the Buzz Academy Guide: https://5il.co/p6cp | En español: https://5il.co/p6co Applications are online at bit.ly/BuzzAcademy.

Bryant High School teacher Amanda Black was recognized recently as the Virtual Arkansas Facilitator of the Month. Mrs. Black coordinates the 16 different courses BHS offers through Virtual Arkansas, providing students the opportunity to check out a career field they may be interested in before going to college. The program also offers foreign languages not available on campus. Thank you, Mrs. Black, for helping our students find success!

SUCCESS STORY: Last Friday, Bryant High School 2nd Year Welding student Sabino Olvera competed at the United Welding Institute (UWI) competition in Pottsville, AR. He won the vertical welding competition against 56 students from Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma. The top 5 went on to the tie breaker event of overhead welding, where Sabino won the overall competition! He received a $10,000 scholarship to attend UWI which he plans to pursue after graduation. We are #BryantProud of Sabino's accomplishment and his dedication to hard work.

In February middle level FBLA students competed in the District 4 FBLA Spring Conference. Bryant Middle, Bethel Middle and Bryant Junior High Schools represented Bryant School District and took home many awards. Congratulations to these future business leaders! #BryantProud

Just three more days to register for our Virtual Job Fair! Secure your spot at bit.ly/BPSJobFair21 by March 3. Are you a certified teacher (K-12), Special Education teacher, or bus driver interested in being part of Bryant Public Schools? Join our Virtual Job Fair on Tuesday, March 9 from 5-8pm. Visit with school administrators using your computer or mobile phone. Additional info is available at bryantschools.org/page/job-fair.