Bryant High School

Battle of the BTowns happens on Thursday night with the Bryant Lady Hornets Volleyball team taking on the defending State Champion Benton Lady Panthers at Hornet Arena at 5pm.🏐🏐🏐

It’s THE GOLD STANDARD! This year’s game will mark the 50th Anniversary of Bryant vs. Benton and the 25th Anniversary of the Salt Bowl. Make plans now to attend the largest high school football game in the state. #GoHornets 🗓️ Friday, August 30, 7:30pm 📍 War Memorial Stadium 🎟️ bryant-athletics.ticketleap.com/sbbryant24 More details coming soon! 🏈🏈⭐️⭐️

With #TaxFreeWeekend approaching, we know many families will be shopping for back-to-school. For elementary students (Grades K-5), all school supplies will be provided. Just send your child with headphones, a backpack, and a water bottle. Although specific supplies may vary by class, we’ve prepared a list of basics you might consider picking up for students in grades 6-12. For more information on selecting headphones compatible with the new iPads for all grades, visit our Back to School Hub. 🔗 bryantschools.org

We are thrilled to announce that Bryant High School teacher Ricky Manes has been named a 2025 Arkansas Teacher of the Year Regional Finalist. Mr. Manes, along with 13 other outstanding educators, will be honored at a special event on August 5 at the Governor's Mansion. This prestigious recognition celebrates their dedication and excellence in education. Join us in congratulating Mr. Manes for this remarkable achievement! #BryantProud

Add this ⬇️ to your Back to School List! ☑️ Complete Free and Reduced Meal Application 🔗 bryantschools.org/page/meals-back-to-school-hub

The Bryant School Board meets monthly. Following each regular meeting, Bryant Public Schools will post a School Board Recap to provide parents and community members with user-friendly information about decisions being made at school board meetings. 🔗 https://5il.co/2ro9a 🔗 https://5il.co/2ro99 (Spanish)

Who gets to go to work and meet the Steve Forbes? Bryant teachers do! Devyn Jones, Dawn Brasuell, Amy Ricardo, and Holly Aldridge had the incredible opportunity to attend the Economics Arkansas 2024 REAL Econ for All conference. This exciting professional development event brought educators from all over the state together to gain cutting-edge training in integrating economics and personal finance principles into their classrooms. These Bryant teachers are now equipped with valuable insights and strategies to inspire their students and bring the world of economics to life!

HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT THE BACK TO SCHOOL HUB? We've created a one-stop-shop for you to easily find enrollment information, school supply details, district calendar, bus routes, and important dates such as Open Houses / Schedule Pickup and more! 🔗 bryantschools.org/page/back-to-school-hub

We are excited to welcome our Hornets to the 2024-25 school year. Check out the Back to School information for open house and schedule pick up details. 🔗 bit.ly/4cK118v

Our Educators Rising chapter just returned from their national competition in Washington D.C. Led by Mrs. Jessica L Wilson, 8 BHS students competed in a variety of competitions against competitors from all across the nation. Out of eight, 3 students were semi-finalists and placed in the Top 10 nationwide! Those students are: ⭐️Jaci Vadnais — 6th in Lesson Planning & Delivery CTE (Varsity) ⭐️Liam Foster — 7th in Job Interview (Junior Varsity) ⭐️Aubrey Ellis — 7th in Children’s Literature Pre-K (Junior Varsity) Jaci also passed her Math Praxis test with a 190/200 AND participated in the EdRising Signing Night, showcasing her commitment to working as an educator! 🩵 We are so incredibly #BryantProud of all of these students for their hard work this year! BHS had the most national winners in the State of Arkansas. We can’t wait to see what these future educators do next! #Opp4Success

The Saline County Department of Health is hosting a back to school immunization clinic Wednesday, July 17. If your child is in need of a vaccine, you can schedule an appointment by calling 501-303-5650.

Nine Bryant High School students participated in the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference last week, along with their teachers Michael Westbrook and Lindsay Fell, and their hard work paid off with a FIRST PLACE WIN!! 🏆 Read more about their achievements on our website 📲 https://www.bryantschools.org/article/1661248

Congratulations to Devyn Steingisser, 2023-24 Gatorade Arkansas Boys Track & Field Player of the Year. The award, which celebrates the nation’s top high school athletes for excellence on the field, in the classroom and in the community, distinguishes Steingisser as Arkansas’ best high school boys track & field player. Learn more ⇒ bryantschools.org/article/1657056.

The Bryant School Board meets monthly. Following each regular meeting, Bryant Public Schools will post a School Board Recap to provide parents and community members with user-friendly information about decisions being made at school board meetings. Links to the June 2024 meeting recap: English: https://5il.co/2pkmf Spanish: https://5il.co/2pkmg

We are #BryantProud of Addison Linder, Vice President of Arkansas Educators Rising! Being voted a State Officer is no easy task, but Addison makes it look easy. Addison, along with other CTSO State Officers, attended the Student Officer Leadership Academy facilitated by the state Department of Career and Technical Education in Russellville at Arkansas Tech last week. Her teacher leader, Mrs. Jessica Wilson, leads our chapter of Educators Rising. Addison is the only CTSO State Officer from BHS for the upcoming year. Way to go, Addison! #opp4success

It's time! Free summer meals begin on Monday, June 3. 🍔🍓🍎 Bryant Schools is providing free meals to any child up to 18 years of age at three locations in the community. Children do not have to attend Bryant Schools to participate. No application or registration is needed. Just come hungry! Learn more ⇉ bit.ly/3WNAUZ6

HEAD COACH ANNOUNCEMENT The Lady Hornet Softball team has a new head coach, Eric Ryan. Coach Ryan previously served as assistant softball coach and assistant 8th grade football coach. Join us in congratulating him on the new head coach position!

HEAD COACH ANNOUNCEMENT Brooke Meister has been named the new Hornet Girls Track and Cross Country head coach! Coach Meister previously served as the high school assistant track and cross country coach. Join us in congratulating her on the new head coach position!

Beginning June 3, Bryant Schools is providing free meals to any child up to 18 years of age at three locations in the community. Children do not have to attend Bryant Schools to participate. No application or registration is needed. Just come hungry! Learn more ⇉ bit.ly/3WNAUZ6

The Arkansas Activities Association announced its all-star rosters for baseball and soccer … and our Hornets have been named head coaches! Congratulations to Garrett Bock, East Baseball All Star Coach! ⚾️⚾️⭐️⭐️