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.
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
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.
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.
Public Schools Week celebrates the wide range of educators and school professionals who provide opportunities for every student, both directly and indirectly, including teachers, principals, school counselors, school nurses, school board members, coaches, bus drivers, administrators, therapists, and other workers (tech, bookkeeping, secretarial, security, maintenance and custodial).
Our team has worked hard this year to keep our schools open and provide students with quality instruction. We are proud of the Bryant Public School staff for the dedication and resiliency they have shown. #PublicSchoolProud
Bryant Families,
During Governor Hutchinson’s COVID-19 update this morning, he announced that all public health directives (with the exception of the mask mandate) will be changed to public health guidance. The Governor said while a directive is a mandate, a guidance is a strong recommendation.
Gov. Hutchinson will reassess the state’s progress in the COVID-19 pandemic as we approach March 31.
School districts are given the authorization to continue requiring students, staff and visitors to abide by Arkansas Department of Health guidance, which includes wearing masks and social distancing.
At this time, nothing has changed for staff, students or visitors to schools/events at Bryant Public Schools.
Administrators received the information at the same time as the general public. We will communicate with our staff and our families to determine if any changes need to be made. Any proposed changes will first be discussed with the Bryant School Board, and if approved, will be shared with our stakeholders.
Bryant Schools provide many academic competitions and clubs for gifted and talented students. Each campus offers different opportunities so check with your school office or counselor. Current clubs/competitions may include: Destination Imagination, Chess, Quiz Bowl, Robotics, Spelling Bee, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, BETA Club. #opp4success
Check out these websites you can use at home!
Practice skills from K up to Advanced Placement courses & prepare for PSAT/SAT: khanacademy.org
Learn to Code: scratch.mit.edu
Learn to Play Chess: chesskid.com
Bryant is #PublicSchoolProud to be an academically high-performing school district where ALL students are provided opportunities for success! With so many opportunities in academics, arts, athletics, and activities, there is a place for everyone. We are YOUR schools, and we are thrilled to serve our community through education.
Social Emotional Learning directly influences a student's academic achievement and their ability to learn. Bryant’s commitment to Capturing Kids’ Hearts shows how much we love our students and families. Even in difficult times, our public schools are making connections each day with their students, families and broader communities. #PublicSchoolProud
Help rebuild the blood supply by donating tomorrow at the Bryant Boys & Girls Club. Donations benefit the Bryant High School Scholarship program. More info 🩸 arkbi.org 🩸.
Students in grades 6-12 identified as Gifted and Talented can enroll in Pre-AP, Accelerated, Advanced Placement and Concurrent Credit Courses each year. Check out these and other opportunities for Secondary Gifted and High Ability Students: bit.ly/3pNEiPu
Bryant Public Schools is PROUD to serve a diverse population of students. We work hard to ensure all students receive an equitable education while creating opportunities for each and every one to be successful. #PublicSchoolProud
Bryant Schools is excited to welcome students and staff back to campus and classes tomorrow, Tuesday, February 23.
We would like to extend a special thank you to our administrators for driving the roads in our district to determine if they were safe for bus routes. We also want to thank to our city and county street crews for clearing roadways.
As a reminder, ALL students will be dismissed early tomorrow for Secondary Parent-Teacher Conferences. While an early dismissal is not optimal after being remote for six days, the date was already set on the school calendar. Find the early dismissal schedule here: bit.ly/2ZtL968.
(Please Note: Grade 10 and grade 12 students will have a Remote Learning Day on Tuesday, February 23 while grade 11 students take the free ACT-11 exam on campus. Grade 11 students who have opted-out of the free ACT-11 exam will also have a Remote Learning Day. The ACT exam date has been scheduled since last semester.)
See you tomorrow, Hornets!
