Bryant Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 20.
The safety of our students, families, and staff is at the heart of every decision we make. Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, Bryant Public Schools will be 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃 on Wednesday, February 19. Stay warm and stay safe!
We have been closely monitoring the weather and its potential impact on our area. Based on current weather forecasts, Bryant Schools will DISMISS EARLY at 1:00PM on Tuesday, February 18. Activities and athletic events are canceled.
If inclement weather moves in earlier than expected, we will dismiss earlier. Please ensure we have your correct contact information as this is how we will communicate any possible changes. Watch for updates through our usual communication channels.
Hear the Buzz? Bryant Pre-K registration is OPEN for the 2025-26 school year!
Our Better Beginnings 5-Star Certified program provides a strong foundation for your little learner. Each classroom has a certified teacher and credentialed paraprofessional to ensure the best start. We offer both grant-paid and tuition-paid slots.
If your child turns 4 years old on or before August 1, 2025, they’re ready to Buzz like a Hornet! Learn more at bryantschools.org/prek-registration.
Bryant is celebrating School Bus Driver Appreciation Day on Friday, February 21, a great opportunity to reach out and say "thank you" to your bus driver for going the extra mile. Families may download and print one of the postcards to present to their driver(s). Let's show our drivers some love! Postcards ⇉ https://bit.ly/3JnZo1i
SAVE THE DATE 🗓️
Bryant Public Schools will host a Job Fair on Thursday, February 27 from 4:30-6:30pm. We invite interested candidates to come by Bryant Junior High and learn about exciting opportunities in Bryant Schools. The Job Fair is a great way to connect and network with administrators and program directors.
For information on making a difference in our school community, visit bryantschools.org/jobfair.
📢 Kindergarten Registration Announcement 📢
Start your educational journey as a Hornet! Online kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year begins Tuesday, March 4. What documents do you need? All the details are posted at bryantschools.org/kindergarten.
Hear the Buzz? Bryant Pre-K registration for the 2025-26 school year opens February 17!
Our Better Beginnings 5-Star Certified program provides a strong foundation for your little learner. Each classroom has a certified teacher and credentialed paraprofessional to ensure the best start. We offer both grant-paid and tuition-paid slots.
If your child turns 4 years old on or before August 1, 2025, they’re ready to Buzz like a Hornet! Learn more at bryantschools.org/prek-registration.
SECONDARY SCHOOL PREVIEW NIGHT - TONIGHT!
Ready to learn more about Bryant High School and what it takes to be a successful Hornet?
• Discover courses & programs designed to prepare students for life after high school.
• Plan for the future with information on graduation requirements, academic pathways, extracurriculars, and college/career readiness.
• Explore the campus and get familiar with where everything is located.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see what BHS has to offer! Learn more at bryantschools.org.
Our monthly district e-newsletter, Success Happens Here, is one way we share important information with our parents and community. Please visit one of the links below for the February 2025 edition:
English: https://5il.co/36x92
Spanish: https://5il.co/36x91
Be part of our phenomenal band program! Fifth grade students and parents are invited to attend the instrument showcase night at your school. 🎶🎼🎵
Bryant School-Based Mental Health invites all Pre-K through 5th-grade families to a special Family Night event tomorrow night:
✨ Featured Seminar: Raising Confident, Competent Children
🗓️ Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Parkway Elementary School Cafeteria
🔗 bryantschools.org
We can’t wait to connect with you and help your family on the journey to raising confident, competent children! 💙
Bryant Public Schools publishes a School Board Recap to provide parents and community members with user-friendly information about decisions being made at monthly school board meetings. It was a great meeting celebrating our amazing school board members.
Check out our January School Board meeting recap:
🔗 English: https://5il.co/35fzq
🔗 Spanish: https://5il.co/35fzp
Bryant School-Based Mental Health invites all Pre-K through 5th-grade families to a special Family Night event:
✨ Featured Seminar: Raising Confident, Competent Children
🗓️ Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Parkway Elementary School Cafeteria
🔗 bryantschools.org
We can’t wait to connect with you and help your family on the journey to raising confident, competent children! 💙
BUS UPDATE: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15
The ONLY bus route still being impacted by road conditions is Route 77 (Lake Norrell/W. Lawson Road Route). Parents should pick up students at Avilla Grocery today (Wednesday) at 4:10pm and drop off students at 6:45am on Thursday morning. We anticipate the route returning to normal on Thursday afternoon. All other routes will run as scheduled.
Due to road conditions, the following bus routes will have alternate pick up locations on Wednesday morning, January 15:
ROUTE 77 - Lake Norrell/W. Lawson Road Route
Students normally assigned to this entire route meet at Avilla Grocery at 6:45am.
ROUTE 39 (DES) - Valley Ridge/Ridge Pass Bus Stop
Students meet at Southview/Skyline at 6:45am.
ROUTES 107 (BMS), 106 (BJHS), 32 (BHS) - Valley Ridge/Ridge Pass Bus Stop
Students meet at Southview/Skyline at 6:55am.
We will assess road conditions on these routes around noon on Wednesday. Please monitor email, text and social media for drop off locations and times in case roads do not improve throughout the day.
‼️ BUS DROP OFF CHANGES ‼️
In the interest of safety, we are making changes to the following bus routes/stops for the afternoon of Tuesday, January 14:
ROUTE 71 - Blue Bird Sardis Bus Stop
Parents should pick up students at the intersection of Blue Bird Sardis/N. Sardis at 4:15pm.
ROUTE 77 - Lake Norrell/W. Lawson Road Route (SES, Secondary)
Parents should pick up students at Avilla Grocery at 4:10pm.
ROUTE 39 (DES) - Valley Ridge/Ridge Pass Bus Stop
Parents should pick up younger students at Southview/Skyline at 3:45.
ROUTES 107 (BMS), 106 (BJHS), 32 (BHS) - Valley Ridge/Ridge Pass Bus Stop
Students will be dropped off Southview/Skyline at the following times:
Route 106 (BJHS) - 3:30pm
Route 107 (BMS) - 3:37pm
Route 32 (BHS) - 3:50pm
We will evaluate road conditions at 6pm today and message parents regarding any changes on Wednesday to these routes.
Bryant Schools will be in session on Tuesday, January 14. Due to road conditions, some bus routes and stops have been modified to ensure the safety of our students. Many of our drivers have already contacted parents about minor changes to bus routes. Here are some additional changes which have not previously been communicated to parents:
ROUTE 71 - Blue Bird Sardis Bus Stop
Students normally assigned to this route meet at the intersection of Blue Bird Sardis/N. Sardis at 6:35am.
ROUTE 77 - Lake Norrell/W. Lawson Road Route
Students normally assigned to this entire route meet at Avilla Grocery at 6:45am.
ROUTE 39 (DES) - Valley Ridge/Ridge Pass Bus Stop
Students meet at Southview/Skyline at 6:45am.
ROUTES 107 (BMS), 106 (BJHS), 32 (BHS) - Valley Ridge/Ridge Pass Bus Stop
Students meet at Southview/Skyline at 6:55am.
We anticipate the afternoon routes to run as normally scheduled. Please monitor email, text and social media for drop off locations and times in case roads do not improve throughout the day.
We ask for your patience tomorrow morning as the changes may bring some delays. Our drivers will take all precautions to ensure the safety of our students. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow morning for another great day of learning!
Come dance with us! Bryant Varsity Dance is sponsoring a Mini Dance Clinic for K-5 students. Practice date is January 18; performance date is January 31.
⚠️ SCHOOL CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENT⚠️
Our administrators have been assessing road conditions and bus routes across the district today. While the main roads are clear, many secondary roads remain hazardous. For the safety of our students and families, Bryant Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 13.
