A MySaline reader recently told us recently about a project that partners Benton High School students with the City of Benton to create a statue. I inquired with the schools to get a better idea of what they are doing. The teacher heading up the project, Todd Bevill, wrote to me and included pictures of […]
Bryant High School Announces 2018 Honor Graduates
Bryant High School announces the Class of 2018 honor graduates. Top honors were earned by Carissa Blair Colclasure, Valedictorian, and Gabriel Paige Bonvillain, Salutatorian. All graduates must complete local requirements for Smart Core as defined by the State Board of Education and the Bryant Board of Education plus additional qualifications. Implemented for the Class of 2018, Bryant High School […]
Bryant Middle School Yearbook Staff Takes Home 3 Top Awards and Several More
Bryant Schools announced that “The Sting” yearbook staff from Bryant Middle School earned over 20 awards at the Arkansas Scholastic Press Association convention (ASPA). If you’re counting, it’s 25 awards in all. Congrats to the students and their advisor, Meagan Abo. The biggest wins of the two-day convention were announced at the Thursday banquet in front […]
Benton Student One of Few Chosen for Medical Program by UAMS
Ansley Lucas, of Benton High School, is one of 20 students from 12 high schools in Arkansas chosen to attend a M*A*S*H program this summer through UAMS at their Northwest campus in Fayetteville. M*A*S*H Medical Applications of Science and Health is a two-week summer camp that introduces high school students to health careers. According to […]
Bryant Students Building Robots to Take Them to World Championship
Did you even know that there are kids in Bryant building robots? And they’re competing with other teams to see whose robot is the best? And they have competed themselves up the ladder to have a slot in the world championships this year and every year since 2013? Yep. The Bryant High School H.E.A.T. (Hornet […]
Give Your Opinion on Bryant Schools Rezoning at the Work Session March 5th
The Bryant School Board will hear public comments regarding the rezoning proposal at the work session on Monday, March 5th. Board members are providing the opportunity for patrons to give feedback on changes affecting students in the 2017-18 school year. The meeting will be held at the Bryant Middle School Gym at 6:00 pm. The […]
Public Invited to Free Concert in Benton Feb 22, Featuring Professional Accordionist, Violinist and Student Musicians
Ovation Music Academy invites the public to a concert, 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 22nd, at 406 W. South Street in Benton. Enjoy an evening with Barbara Muller on accordion, featuring concert violinist Oksana. Along with these professional musicians, the school’s students will perform. Elizabeth Pavilionis will play her Venus harp. Vocal students Maggie Nash, Sarabeth […]
Local Cops Demonstrate K-9 Skills to Harmony Grove 3rd-Graders
Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Corporal Logan Knight and Arkansas State Police (ASP) Corporal Quinn Best visited the 3rd grade class at Harmony Grove Elementary School Tuesday morning. Although both officers are good looking and extremely bright, it was K-9 “Alf” who stole the show. Principal Donaldson had notified the SCSO that 3rd grade students […]
Bryant Parents Should Submit GT Forms by Feb 16th for 2018-19
Bryant Schools would like for parents to know that referrals for gifted and talented (GT) identification may be submitted any time during the school year. GT referrals received by February 16th will be evaluated for placement in 2018-19. Referral forms available at https://bryantschools.org/gt/.
Benton School Board to Hold Special Meeting Monday Night for Disciplinary Actions
The Benton Board of Education will hold a special meeting Monday, October 9th at 6:15 p.m. in the Professional Development Center at 211 N. Border, Benton, AR 72015. The agenda follows: Meeting Agenda I. Call to Order II. Establishment of Quorum III. Student Disciplinary Hearing A. Student #901484 B. Student #101536 IV. Adjournment