March 24th

Dear Bryan Middle School Families,

Welcome to 4th quarter! As we head into the final stretch of the school year, we’re focused on helping every student finish strong—academically, behaviorally, and socially.

We’re also beginning to register 6th graders for their 7th grade classes and 7th graders for their 8th grade classes. Please encourage your student to stay engaged and give their best effort each day!

NSCAS & MAP Testing Dates

📖 Reading – March 26 & 27
➗ Mathematics – April 2 & 3
🔬 Science – April 16 & 17 (NSCAS for 8th graders & MAP for 6th & 7th graders)

⏳ Each testing session is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

💡 Test-Taking Tips for Success

✅ Get a good night’s sleep before the test.
✅ Eat a healthy breakfast on test day.
✅ Arrive at school on time and prepared.
✅ Read each question carefully before answering.
✅ Take your time and check your work.
✅ Use all available strategies (highlight, underline, eliminate wrong answers).
✅ Stay positive and do your best!

Important Reminder: Students must bring their iPad fully charged for testing each day.

📚 Daily SuccessMaker Reminder

Please remind your student to complete their SuccessMaker assignment each day. This ongoing practice helps build essential reading and math skills and supports their growth.

Let’s work together to help every Bear succeed. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

Go Bears!
Mr. Karmazin
Principal, Bryan Middle School

March 26th and 27th

• NSCAS Reading Test

April 1st

• Late Start - School Starts at 9:34

April 2nd and 3rd

• NSCAS Math Test

April 2nd

• Raising Cane's Night - Support Bryan Middle School!

April 3rd

• STEAM Night - 5:30 to 6:45 - We will have fun activities including slime making, salt painting, building Lego machines, and more. Pizza will be provided.
• 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Orchestra and Strings Concert - 7:00 p.m. (Call time 6:00 p.m.)

April 8th

• 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Band Concert - 7:00 p.m. (Call time 6:00 p.m.)

April 16th and 17th

• NSCAS Science Test

April 17th

• 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Choralpalooza Concert - AT BLUESTEM - 7:00 p.m. (Call time 6:30 p.m.)

April 18th

• No School for Students

April 21st

• No School for Students

It is almost time for NSCAS Growth Summative testing! Please see the resources below that are provided by the Nebraska Department of Education to learn more about the assessment and to access practice materials.

The NSCAS Growth Summative is an adaptive statewide assessment that measures student performance on Nebraska's content area standards in English language arts and math for grades 3 - 8. Students in grades 8 will take the NSCAS Summative Science Assessment. The NSCAS Growth assessments will take place on:

• March 26/27 - Reading
• April 2/3 - Mathematics
• April 16/17 - Science

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Sports teams are now working on recruiting 6th grade students in wrestling, swimming, track, and soccer. If you have a 6th grader who is interested in any of these sports, please have them follow up with the coach of that sport.

Activities and Athletics / Activities and Athletics - List of Coaches

There will be a few extra yearbooks for $30.00 if you have not had a chance to order one.

Yearbooks will be delivered to students during CUBS the week of May 12th.

Hello Bryan Middle School Families!

The holidays are fast approaching! If your family needs any holiday assistance, please contact our School Social Worker, Sara Riviera through one of the avenues below. She can help connect you with community resources.

You can also contact her if your student needs clothing, school supplies, hygiene products, or anything else to aid their success at any time during the school year!

Phone: 531-299-2313

Email: sara.riviera@ops.org

text: 402-739-9235

If you have had your pictures taken and want to order, use the QR code below or this link Scholastic Photography to order. You will need the student id number to view and order online.

We want EVERY student at Bryan Middle School to become a member of the Boys and Girls Club. They have activities for grades 6 to 8, provide mentoring to our students, and are a safe place to stay if students need to wait for a parent after school. They are open from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on school days. There is NO charge for Bryan Middle School students. Just put a 0 in the box when it asks for payment. Click the link here for more information and click here to sign up. Stop by the Club to check it out! You can also contact Tim 'Daniel" Ybarra, Club Director for more information at 402-853-5125 or

We are seeking family members to help start a Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) that will support students, teachers, and staff at Bryan Middle School. As a PTO member, you will have the opportunity to become more informed about your child’s middle school experience and education as well as joining the amazing Bryan Middle community. If you would like to join PTO or would like to learn more about how you can help at our school, please use the link below to share your information. We are excited for the opportunity to work together to support our Bryan Middle School community.

Parent Teacher Organization Interest Form

Sign up for the APP by clicking HERE so you know where the bus is and what time it will arrive!