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Hornet families, we hope you are enjoying this once-in-a-lifetime snow event! Bryant Schools (including Pre-K) will be closed for onsite learning on Thursday, February 18. Since Thursday will be a Remote Learning day, students may access assignments through Google Classroom or work on assignments in paper packets. Teachers are available via email if you need help!
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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.
Secure your spot by registering at bit.ly/BPSJobFair21 by March 3. Additional information is available at bryantschools.org/page/job-fair.
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The Bryant School Board meeting scheduled for Thursday evening has been moved to next Thursday, February 25.
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Students will learn remotely on Wednesday, February 17. All Bryant Schools (including Pre-K) will be CLOSED for onsite instruction. Students may access assignments through Google Classroom or continue work in paper packets. We hope all our Hornets are staying warm and safe.
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Gifted & Talented Awareness Week is coming up! Want a fun indoor activity for the whole family? Participate in our Family STEM Challenge by creating a marble run.
Instructions here ⇉ ⇉ ⇉ bit.ly/3tYo0a5
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Bryant Public Schools (including Pre-K) will be CLOSED for onsite instruction and will pivot to Remote Learning on Tuesday, February 16. Students may access assignments through Google Classroom or work on assignments in paper packets. Stay warm, stay safe, and enjoy the snow!
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Bryant Junior High’s Journalism program is celebrating two awards from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) which recognizes the best work in scholastic journalism:
The BJHS Occurrence newspaper was named NSPA's Fall Best of Show Newspaper.
The BJHS yearbook staff celebrated an 8th place win in the NSPA yearbook competition.
Meag Abo is the adviser for the program.
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PreK Families: Due to inclement weather, Bryant PreK will pivot to Remote Learning on Monday, February 15. Your child's teacher will be in touch to discuss any Zoom sessions and further directions.
All other students, K-12, will participate in a scheduled Virtual Learning day. Take time to enjoy the snowy weather and make some memories. Stay safe and warm!
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What a great #BryantHornetDay! We love seeing all our Hornet fans sporting & supporting the Blue. It's a true celebration for our 2020 State Football Champions.
Take a look at our #212 gallery. We’ll keep updating the page as photos are shared. bit.ly/37bJK8x
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Bryant High School teacher Will Heatherly was honored with the National Citizenship Education Teacher award by the local VFW Post for promoting citizenship education in his classroom and school. Mr. Heatherly’s AP World, AP European History, and AP U.S. Government and Politics students are fortunate to have such a dedicated patriot as their history instructor. #BryantProud
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Congratulations to these thirteen Bryant High School Band students on making the 2021 Arkansas All State Bands! #BryantProud
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We are #BryantProud to announce that FIVE of our schools have been nominated for the 2020-21 Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School award!
Collegeville Elementary (selected as a 2019-20 CKH National Showcase School)
Davis Elementary
Hurricane Creek Elementary
Parkway Elementary
Salem Elementary
These campuses have won the hearts of students, parents and our school community. Thank you for leading and teaching with heart while connecting and engaging with students during a most difficult year!
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Bryant Schools will be open for onsite learning today (Friday, February 12).
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School administrators have been driving and assessing roads in the district this afternoon. Based on current conditions, Bryant Schools will be open for onsite learning on Friday, February 12.
Team members will reassess road conditions in the early morning hours. IF roads are deemed unsafe and the district has to pivot to Remote Learning for Friday, a decision will be made by 5am. Parents will be notified as quickly as possible via the following:
* Phone calls, text, email via the mass notification system
* District and school social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
* Notification through the Bryant Public Schools app
* District website: bryantschools.org
* Local television stations
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Tomorrow, Friday, February 12, is “Bryant Hornet Day” to honor the accomplishments of the Hornet coaches, staff, and players in winning three consecutive 7A State Football Championships.
We want to see all Hornet fans sporting & supporting the Blue!
Take a photo wearing your Hornet gear and/or Bryant Blue and post on your social media accounts, using #Be212, #HornetPride, or #BryantHornetDay. Be sure to tag us in your post! We also encourage you to email photos to info@bryantschools.org.
Watch for your photo to appear on our district social media channels.
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Congratulations to Bryant Schools’ three Saline County Spelling Bee Winners:
Kenzie Kling won first place and the invitation to advance to the state Spelling Bee. Kenzie is a 6th grade student at Bryant Middle School.
Liricka Farr, a 5th grader at Hill Farm Elementary, won 2nd place.
Third place went to Ayden Tucker, a 5th grader at Bryant Elementary.
We are so #BryantProud!
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The Hornet Fishing Team meeting scheduled for tonight (Wednesday, February 10, 6pm) has been cancelled.
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The district has already purchased food for the Remote Learning Day on Monday. Due to uncertainly with the weather, we are sending the shelf stable meal kits (one breakfast, one lunch) home with students today.
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Based on current weather reports and information from the Saline County Office of Emergency Management, Bryant Public Schools will be CLOSED for onsite instruction and will pivot to Remote Learning on Thursday, February 11.
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STAY ALERT: We are carefully monitoring the winter weather. As soon as any decisions have been made, we will notify parents as quickly as possible via the following:
• Phone calls, text, email via the mass notification system
• District and School Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
• Notification through the Bryant Public Schools app
• District website: bryantschools.org
• Local television stations