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ANNUAL
REPORT
2024-25
bryantschools.org
BRYANT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
PRE-K
STUDENTS
160
VISION
Bryant Public Schools
will be the state’s
premier provider of
educational services.
MISSION
Bryant Public Schools
will create
opportunities
for academic and
personal success to
ensure all students
are future ready.
BRYANT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HIGH SCHOOL
GRADES 10-12
1
JUNIOR HIGH
GRADES 8-9
1
MIDDLE
GRADES 6-7
2
PRE-K
4 YEAR OLD
1
ELEMENTARY
GRADES K-5
8
JUNIOR HIGH
STUDENTS
MIDDLE
STUDENTS
HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS
ELEMENTARY
STUDENTS TOTAL
STUDENTS
9,615
=
60%
STATE
40%
LOCAL
FINANCIALS UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
TAX REVENUE & FOUNDATION FUNDING
2023-24 PER STUDENT
FUNDING AMOUNT
(PER STATE LAW)
AMOUNT RAISED
THROUGH
LOCAL TAXES
STATE
PARTICIPATION
$7,771
$3,144
$4,627
LEGAL BALANCE (WITH CATEGORICAL FUNDS)
BALANCE IN FUND 2001
(LOCAL OPERATING FUNDS; UNRESTRICTED)
SALARY & BENEFIT EXPENDITURES
(ALL FUNDS)
BUILDING FUND BALANCE
$ 11,597,339.60
$ 10,500,000.00
$ 80,725,924.82
$ 13,475,501.19
FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT
2023-2024
1,5531,531 2,2904,241
AVG TEACHER
SALARY
$61,701
STATE AVG. $55,156
EXPENDITURE
PER STUDENT
$9,861
STATE AVG. $12,751*
MILLAGE
RATE
40.60
STATE AVG. 38.95
SOFT DRINK REVENUE 2023-24
$4,643
Source: DESE Annual Statical Report, 2022-23 school year
ABOUT OUR DISTRICT
Bryant Public Schools’ Strategic Plan 2.0 outlines the
district’s focus areas over the next few years based
on four priorities: Safety and Student Supports;
Student Learning; Career Readiness; and Highly
Qualified Personnel. The plan provides actions to
achieve the goals, determines methods to monitor
and evaluate progress, and identifies desired
outcomes leading us to LEARNING FOR ALL ...
SUCCESS FOR ALL.
STRATEGIC PLAN 2.0
2024-25 ANNUAL REPORT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
TRAINING HOURS
Board members have until December 31 to complete 6 hours of
required training.
OCTOBER 1, 2023
2023 Calendar Year
ENROLLMENT
Scott Walsh
Ben Lewellen
Kim Billingsley
Tyler Nelson
22.5
6
15
6
Craig Leone
Patrice Muldrow
Nelly Valentin
8
8
28.5
*BRYANT SCHOOLS IS THE 6TH LOWEST DISTRICT IN THE STATE IN PER PUPIL EXPENDITURE.
STATE AVERAGE VS. DISTRICT SPENDING
SPANISH
88%
VIETNAMESE
2%
CHINESE
1%
GUJARATI
.71%
TAGALOG
ARABIC
.7%
LANGUAGE GROUPS
INCLUDING ENGLISH
54% WHITE
.20%
NATIVE AMERICAN/
ALASKAN NATIVE
4%
TWO OR
MORE RACES
2% ASIAN
.06%
HAWAIIAN/
PACIFIC ISLANDER
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS
21%
BLACK/AFRICAN
AMERICAN
19% HISPANIC/LATINO
SERVING OUR STUDENTS
2024-25 ANNUAL REPORT
1,947
COMMUNITY
WIDE
PATIENTS SERVED
EARLY CHILDHOOD
STUDENTS
ELIGIBLE FOR
SPECIAL
EDUCATION
15%
FREE &
REDUCED
LUNCH
ENGLISH
LANGUAGE
LEARNERS
11%
STUDENTS
TRANSPORTED
5,000
DRIVERS
73
.47%
URDUKOREAN
PHILIPINO
.42%
JAPANESE
INDONESIAN
.36%
40 STUDENTS WHO HAVE LANGUAGE OTHER
THAN ENGLISH REPRESENTED IN THE HOME
STUDENTS QUALIFIED FOR ESOL PROGRAM
ON OCT 1, 2023
1,043
FAMILIES SERVED
BUS TRANSPORTATION
HORNET HEALTH CLINIC
FOOD SERVICE
2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
DAILY MEAL SERVICE
BREAKFAST
AVERAGE
LUNCH
AVERAGE
SUMMER FOOD
PROGRAM 2023
MEALS SERVED
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
ARKANSAS FOODBANK
FOOD BOXES
DISTRIBUTED
5,4612,800
550
14,417
BREAKFAST
27,936
LUNCH
PARENT CENTER
SCHOOL SUPPLIES, FOOD CLOTHING,
OTHER SERVICES
1,448
TRUANCY REFERRALS
263
OVER
SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
PROVIDED as of 12/1/23 (ages 3-5
DYSLEXIA
STUDENTS
CHILD FIND
Evaluation for any child ages 3-21 suspected of having
a medical or learning disability is available through
the Child Find process. Contact the Special Education
office at 847-5660.
MCKINEY VENTO
STUDENTS MEETING
REQUIREMENTS OF MCKINNEY-
VENTO HOMELESS ACT STUDENTS
RECEIVED
INTERVENTION SERVICES STUDENTS
47%
18%
8 GENERAL EDUCATIONS BUSES
1 SPECIAL EDUCATION BUS
FLEET ADDITIONS
252
144
78
285
STUDENTS
SEEN
104
STUDENTS
TRANSPORTED
MENTAL
HEALTH
THERAPISTS
2
MILES
TRAVELED
624,750
SHARING OUR ACADEMICS
2024-25 ANNUAL REPORT
ACT 19.88 DISTRICT
18.90 STATE
2022-23 / 11TH GRADE ADMINISTRATION
INTERNSHIP
PROGRAM
291
STUDENTS
INTERNSHIP/
TRANSITION
PROGRAM
8
IEP STUDENTS
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
SCORED 3
OR BETTER
CONCURRENT CREDIT
STUDENTS COURSES
OFFERED
CREDIT HOURS EARNED
2,549
OVER
CLASS OF 2024
GOVERNOR'S
DISTINGUISHED
SCHOLARS
24
NATIONAL MERIT
SCHOLARS
2
SCHOLARSHIPS
$27.2M
ARKANSAS
SCHOLARS
266
BILITERACY
AWARDS
40
SALINE COUNTY CAREER
& TECHNICAL CAMPUS
CLASS OF 2023
GRADUATION
RATE
95.2%
REPORTED FROM 22-23 DATA
BRYANT HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATES
655
STUDENTS PLANNING TO
COMPLETE 4 YEAR DEGREE
PROGRAM
60%
STUDENTS PLANNING TO
ATTEND A 2 YEAR
PROGRAM/TRADE SCHOOL
14%
STUDENTS PLANNING TO ENTER
THE WORKFORCE
6%
STUDENTS PLANNING TO ENLIST
IN THE MILITARY
4%
285 15
BHS STUDENTS
ENROLLED 304
CERTIFICATIONS
EARNED 237
COLLEGE HOURS
EARNED 2,292
CERTIFICATION AREAS:
Health Sciences
Industrial Technology
Construction
Automotive
Networking
Construction
Welding
HVACR
Bryant High School graduation rate increased to
95.2% for the Class of 2023, the highest rate since
2010.
Bryant has the highest graduation rate among
Saline County schools and the highest
graduation rate in Arkansas 7A schools for 2023.
GRADUATION RATE INCREASE
CERTIFICATIONS EARNED THROUGH
BRYANT HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
TECHNICAL CLASSES
18
8
87
21
12
25
18
110
Adobe Certified Professional
Communication Skills
For Business
First Aid/CPR/AED
Infant & Child CPR
ParaPro
ServSafe Food Handler
WorkKeys NCRC
W!SE Financial Literacy
CERTIFICATIONS
EARNED 299
CTE CERTIFICATIONS
2023-2024
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP®)
STUDENTS COURSES
840 24
EXAMS
TAKEN
1,687 55%
2023-2024
EDUCATORS RISING*
STUDENTS PASSED THE
PARAPROFESSIONAL EXAM 12
531 COURSES
TAKEN*
*STUDENTS MAY BE IN MULTIPLE CONCURRENT CLASSES
SCORED 3
OR BETTER
*CTE PATHWAY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS EXPLORING THE FIELD OF EDUCATION
83 EARLY GRADS
CELEBRATING OUR TEAM
2024-25 ANNUAL REPORT
2023-24 CLASSIFIED
EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
Karla Hall
Bookkeeper
BRYANT JUNIOR HIGH
2025 Arkansas Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalist
OUR STAFF
BACHELORS
DEGREE
36%
MASTERS
DEGREE
54%
ADVANCED
DEGREE
10%
NATIONAL
BOARD
CERTIFIED
21
CERTIFIED
717
CLASSIFIED
476
2023-24 CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR
2023-24 TEACHERS OF THE YEAR
AWARDS & HONORS
2023-24 TEACHER OF
THE YEAR
Ricky Manes
US History, AP Research,
Civics, and Holocaust &
Human Behavior Teacher
BRYANT HIGH SCHOOL
Dr. Karen Walters was recognized as the 2024 Arkansas
Superintendent of the Year.
2022-23 Bryant Teacher of the Year, Kass Seidenschnur, was one
of the four finalists for 2024 Arkansas Teacher of the Year.
Davis Elementary counselor Nathan Watkins was named
Arkansas 2024 Elementary Counselor of the Year.
Lynn Dreher received the 2024 Arkansas School Nurse of the
Year Award.
Congratulations to Melissa Bragg, 2023 SHAPE Arkansas
Teacher of the Year, High School Division.
Hornet Basketball Coach Mike Abrahamson was named 6A
Central Basketball Coach of the Year.
Athletic Director Kirk Bock earned the AHSCA (Arkansas High
School Coaches Association) 2024 Curt King Award.
Arkansas Council for Military Children awarded Beth Jaime with
the Outstanding District Military Education Coordinator award.
Meag Abo, BJHS Media Staff Adviser and Media
Communications Teacher, won the prestigious Walter J. Lemke
award from the Arkansas Arkansas Scholastic Press Association.
Wes Ader was the recipient of a Bessie B. Moore Award from
Economics Arkansas.
Cheryl Harrell was awarded Arkansas District III FBLA
Outstanding Local Adviser for 2023-2024.
BHS teacher Ricky Manes, a longtime leader in Holocaust
education in Arkansas, was awarded $5,000 from The AHEAD
Fund.
OUR POINTS OF PRIDE
2024-25 ANNUAL REPORT
STATE RECOGNITION FOR GROWTH
AND PERFORMANCE
Five Bryant Schools earned reward money from
the Arkansas School Recognition Program:
Bethel Middle School (Top 6-10% Performance)
Springhill Elementary (Top 6-10% Performance)
Hurricane Creek Elementary (Top 6-10% Performance)
Hill Farm Elementary (Top 6-10% Growth)
Collegeville Elementary (Top 6-10% Growth)
BHS Robotics Team 5691X won the 2024 Arkansas State Robotics
Championship.
Bryant Indoor Percussion clinched their 3rd consecutive victory at
the Arkansas Marching Arts Associations State Championship.
Devyn Steingisser was named the 2023-24 Gatorade Arkansas Boys
Track & Field Player of the Year.
Nevaeh Suit won 2024 Arkansas Student Journalist of the Year.
The Bryant Junior High quiz bowl teams qualified for the 7A
Arkansas Governor’s Quiz Bowl State Championship.
Three BHS students placed in the Arkansas Economics Challenge.
Thirteen students placed first in the State Educators Rising
Competition.
Eleven BHS FBLA students made the top 4 at the State Conference
making them eligible to compete at the National Leadership
Conference .
Bryant High School and Bethel Middle School archery teams
competed at the NASP Eastern Nationals Archery Tournament.
BEMS, BJHS, and BHS competed at the VEX World Championship.
At VEX World BJHS Hornet Engineering And Technology robotic
teams 1338X - X H.E.A.T. won the Energy Award for the Design
Division; Team 1338W White H.E.A.T. went into the qualification
matches unbeaten and ranked 3rd, the highest ranking of any
Arkansas team at the World Championship.
Two BHS students placed in the 2024 Congressional App Challenge.
EXTRACURRICULAR
CELEBRATIONS
BHS students took top place in Arkansas SkillsUSA categories of T-Shirt
Design, Pin Design; Audio/Radio Production; and Video/Broadcast
News Production:
Seven BHS students earned 2024 All State Choir honors.
Numerous BHS students earned spots in the ASBOA All-State Bands.
The Legacy of Bryant placed 3rd (bronze medal) overall in the 7A
classifications at the Arkansas State Marching Competition.
Ten BHS Choir students earned placement in the 2024 Arkansas All-
State Choir.
Two Bryant Middle School students placed first in the FBLA State
Conference.
BHS & BJHS Journalism teams won numerous awards at the
Journalism Education Association and the Arkansas Scholastic Press
Association.
BHS Theatre Troupe #8855 received several certificates for Superior and
Excellent achievements from the Arkansas State Thespians.
Six BHS attended Arkansas Girls State and Arkansas Boys State.
FCCLA students competed in STAR event competitions and all
students earned silver or gold.
Bryant Elementary School was the top winner in collecting donations of
both peanut butter and cereal
BHS Quiz Bowl team took 3rd place in the 7A State Tournament.
BJHS 8th grade Quiz Bowl went undefeated to secure their victory in
the Dawson Cooperative Quiz Bowl Tournament.
Twelve World Language students represented BHS in the Foreign
Language State Competition.
BHS Hornet Media received the Student Television Network’s 2023-
2024 Broadcast Excellence award in the Sports Show category and
national honors in all four categories entered.
A record nineteen Bryant High School juniors were selected for the
2024 Arkansas Governor’s School.
ASSESSMENT DATA
In Spring of 2024, students were tested using the new state assessment, ATLAS. The assessment, based on Arkansas Standards, will align
to classroom instruction, providing educators with multiple tools to help improve student learning. Results for the 2024 ATLAS test were
released in October 2024. School letter grades are expected to released in February 2025.
Bryant Elementary: B
Collegeville Elementary: B
Davis Elementary: C
Hill Farm Elementary: C
Hurricane Creek Elementary: B
Parkway Elementary: B
Salem Elementary: B
Springhill Elementary: B
SCHOOL LETTER GRADES
Bethel Middle School: A
Bryant Middle School: B
Bryant Junior High School: B
Bryant High School: C
BASED ON ACT ASPIRE TESTED YEAR 2022-23
Hill Farm Elementary*
Office for Education Policy (OEP) Beating the Odds
High Overall Growth (Statewide)
High Math Growth (Statewide)
High Math Growth (Central region)
Davis Elementary*
Office for Education Policy (OEP) Beating the Odds
High Math Growth (Central region)
*Schools ecognized for high growth on the ACT Aspire while serving a high
percentage of students who participate in Free and Reduced Lunch.
Bryant PreK
Earned a Level 5
Better Beginnings rating
Bryant Public Schools
2023-24 Capturing Kids’ Hearts
Showcase District
BRYANT HIGH SCHOOL
BRONZE WITH ACCESS
2023 AP SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
FOR THE CLASS OF 2023
BRYANT HIGH SCHOOL
NAMM FOUNDATION BEST COMMUNITIES
FOR MUSIC EDUCATION
PRE-K, BES, DES, HCES, HFES, PES, SES, SPES, BMS & BEMS
PROJECT ADAM HEART SAFE SCHOOLS
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Indoor track state championships:
Girls 200 meter and 400 meter dash
Boys 400 Meter dash
Boys and Girls 4 x 100 Teams earned
Meet of Champs titles.
STATE RUNNER-UPS
BHS Hornet Basketball Team
Lady Hornet Softball
Hornet Track
Lady Hornets Soccer
Hornet Football team
CONFERENCE
OUR BIG CELEBRATIONS
BRYANT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ARKANSAS COUNCIL FOR MILITARY CHILDREN PURPLE STAR DISTRICT
BRYANT ELEMENTARY
SPECIAL OLYMPICS NATIONAL UNIFIED CHAMPION SCHOOL
BRYANT MIDDLE
CAPTURING KIDS’ HEARTS NATIONAL SHOWCASE SCHOOL
ATHLETIC CELEBRATIONS
SkillsUSA
Asher Bird and Sam Morgan
First Place: Audio/Radio Production
National Federation
of Press Women
Taylor Dischinger
National Story of the Year
NATIONAL AWARDS
Student Television Network
Broadcast Excellence Award for Sports Show
BRYANT HIGH SCHOOL HORNET MEDIA
2024-25 ANNUAL REPORT
HORNET HEALTH CENTER
WITH MEDICAL PARTNER ARCARE
PARENT CENTER
8SCHOOL RESOURCE
OFFICERS
9COMMISSIONED SCHOOL
SECURITY OFFICERS
1DISTRICT SECURITY
COORDINATOR
SCHOOL SAFETY TEAM
ARMED PRESENCE
ON EACH SCHOOL CAMPUS
8SCHOOL RESOURCE
OFFICERS
9COMMISSIONED SCHOOL
SECURITY OFFICERS
1DISTRICT SECURITY
COORDINATOR
SCHOOL SAFETY TEAM
ARMED PRESENCE
ON EACH SCHOOL CAMPUS
arentP
C E N T E R
THE
OUR FACILITIES
2023-24 ANNUAL REPORT
Fall Projects 2023
New Administration and Business Office, Board Room
and Training Room
Former Administration Office remodeled to serve as
Hornet Health Clinic and Parent Center
Former business office converted for Special Education
team
Building 600, former location of the Special Education
office, repurposed as the Hornet Behavior Center for
students in grades 6-12 to attend in-school and out-of-
school suspension in a supervised environment
Summer Projects 2024
New Turf on Softball and Baseball Fields
New Track at Hornet Stadium
Updates to PES Playground (turf)
Cost saving lighting at Hornet Stadium (LED)
New asphalt at Bethel Middle School
NEW BOARD ROOM AT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
Security Projects
Access controls on main entrances to all
buildings
Fencing at BHS campus
Shatter resistant film installed on glass
throughout district
Intercom boxes for screening visitors at front
doors of school
Live video monitoring for visitor identification
Speed control and other traffic control devices
Fencing at Salem Elementary
Metal detectors installed at Alternative Learning
campuses—Bldg 600 (PLACE) and Bldg 601
(Hornet Behavior Center).
SECURITY
