Bryant Public Schools

“If I cannot do great things, I CAN DO small things in a great way.” —Martin Luther King Jr. As we honor Dr. King's vision and leadership today, let's all commit to doing one small thing in a great way to create a more just and equitable world. #HowWeHeal

A report will be published by noon each Friday that shows the number of active positive COVID-19 cases for students/staff in the district. Find the January 15 report at bit.ly/BPSCases. We want to remind parents to contact the District Point of Contact at 501-414-6647 or bryantpointofcontact@bryantschools.org to report a positive COVID-19 case with your student or within your family. Reports should also be made if your child has been identified as a close contact with a positive case outside of school (church, family members, gyms, etc.). It is also important that if a parent tests positive, the children who live in the home with them are quarantined. Please call the POC even if you are unsure if you should. It is always better to be cautious in situations where the safety of others is concerned. We appreciate your help in keeping our Hornet family healthy. Additional resources available at bryantschools.org/page/covid-19-information.

REMINDER: Bryant Schools will be closed on Monday, January 18 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Day.

Here’s a quick reminder about upcoming calendar dates: Monday, January 18 / Dr. Martin Luther King Day Schools Closed Monday, February 15 / President’s Day Remote Learning Day (K-12 students work from home) The 2020-21 school calendar is available here: bit.ly/3hXkXcl

Bus 10 (serving Parkway Elementary) will be late picking up students this Thursday morning.

January is School Board Recognition Month. In a year full of the unknown, these seven servant leaders have continued their commitment to creating opportunities for success. On behalf of all Bryant Hornets, thank you for your service! #SchoolBoardMonth

Due to a system upgrade over the break, there is a new Home Access Center (HAC) link. HAC allows students and parents the ability to see schedules, assignments, grades, and attendance. The link has been updated on the district website and on the app. You may also access HAC at hac20.esp.k12.ar.us. HAC passwords have been encrypted. Families now have the ability to access their own password retrieval when they can't remember their passwords.

BASKETBALL Bryant v. Fort Smith Northside @ Hornet Stadium on Tuesday, Jan 5   JV games (Boys/Auxiliary Gym & Girls/Hornet Arena) begin at 5:00pm.  Varsity Girls tip off at 6pm, followed by the Varsity Boys game. TICKETS
 All tickets ($5) will be pre-sold at the Big Red Store on North Reynolds Road beginning at noon on Monday, Jan 4. AAA passes will be accepted for entrance, but district passes will not. Student tickets will be available for purchase through SWARM leaders Ms. Carmack and Ms. Meyer. Ticket price is $5.00.  All BHS Students will sit/stand in the "Home" student section at the West end of the Arena. 

The Bryant School Board will meet at 6pm tonight (Monday, Jan 4) for a work session in the Professional Development Center located at Bryant High School (Building 18). Agenda: bit.ly/3nbcvax

The District Point of Contact phone line (501-414-6647) will reopen January 2-3 for those who have had a positive COVID-19 test or have been designated as a close contact over the break. Rather than waiting until the phone line reopens, families may email bryantpointofcontact@bryantschools.org. For more information, visit bryantschools.org/page/poc-hours. These individuals will not be able to attend school until their isolation or quarantine period is over. New guidelines released by the Arkansas Department of Health allow a return to school/work sooner if no symptoms have been reported. For more information, visit bit.ly/2L8RgsK. We continue to rely on cooperation from families in reporting positive cases and identifying close contacts. The better we are with our prevention strategies, the longer we will be able to keep schools open and have students attend school in-person.

Happy New Year, Hornets! Here's to an awesome 2021.

ATTENTION SECONDARY STUDENTS AND PARENTS

District and school offices will be closed December 21 - January 1 for Christmas break. Students return to school on Monday, January 4. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

The Bryant School Board will meet Thursday, December 17 at 6pm in the Multi-Purpose Room at Bryant High School (Building 10). Agenda: bit.ly/3oOZeFU

Parents, did you receive the new "Success Happens Here" eNewsletter in your inbox today? If not, please contact your student's school to make certain we have your correct email address. Here's a link to the document: English: bit.ly/3gUlXgZ Spanish: bit.ly/2Wlh2w9

REMINDER: A Remote Learning Day is scheduled for Friday, December 18. ALL students (K-12) will work from home. Only PreK students will attend school on this day. The Food Service Department is preparing shelf stable meals (one breakfast, one lunch) for students to take home on Thursday. Meals will be distributed in classrooms for elementary students. Secondary students may pick up meals in the cafeteria during lunch or at the bus stop at the end of the day. Virtual students will pick up meals on Thursday during lunch.

REMINDER: A Remote Learning Day is scheduled for Friday, December 18. ALL students (K-12) will work from home. Only PreK students will attend school on this day.

We are beyond thankful for #CommUnity partner, Big Red, who donated 10 cases of bottled water to BJHS. Nurses Jamie Gaston and Miranda Jackson often provide water to students who forget their water bottles or need to rehydrate. The health room is now fully stocked!

A yearly tradition, the BHS Student Senate sponsored 35 “angels” through the Salvation Army program. Generous donors provided gifts to make the holidays merry. Thanks, Students Senate and donors, for giving to our #CommUNITY.

The Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy recognizes Arkansas high school students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages. Ten Bryant High School students have earned this honor (Spring 2020 and Fall 2020). Join us in congratulating them! #ARbiliteracy #BryantProud Abigayle Carnes Katherine Cruz-Bernal Jessie Ibarra Alexia Munoz-Castaneda Rhea Patel Sheyana Shamlin Kevin Taylor Sarah Wagner Tia Boyd Lizbeth Guzman Guerra