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September 29th - Fall Picture Day

Hello Bear Families,

As we welcome the start of a new school year, we are excited to begin another year of learning, growth, and new opportunities at Bryant Elementary! September is a time to build relationships, establish routines, and create a strong foundation for a successful school year.

Our staff is committed to providing a welcoming, safe, and engaging learning environment where every student can grow academically, socially, and emotionally. In the coming weeks, students will be learning classroom and school expectations, building positive relationships, and beginning important learning experiences.

Families play an important role in helping students get off to a strong start. Ensuring that students are well-rested, arrive at school on time, and are ready to learn each day makes a big difference in their success.

We are excited for all that this new school year will bring and look forward to working together to make it a great year for our students. Thank you for your continued partnership and support!

Mr. Preston Fischer & Mrs. Michelle Hahn

All 5th grade students have received a letter with information on joining 5th grade band from our 5th grade band directors. More information is available at: https://canva.link/zcz5sp0bylon4vl

Students will be dismissed two hours early every Friday during the 2026-2027 school year for staff professional development.

There will be no school on Monday, September 7 due to Labor Day.

Make sure you receive important messages from our school by updating your contact information in the Parent Portal. This will ensure you do not miss calls, texts, and emails about school closings and cancellations, announcements, and other information. Visit the Parent Portal today!

The District has cell phone protocols in place to ensure an engaging and distraction-free environment for our students. The protocols restrict the use of electronic devices during the school day.

If you need to contact your student during the school day, please contact our school office. Alternatively, if your student needs to contact you, they should come to the office.

For more information on our protocols for electronic devices, please review the 2026-2027 Parent/Guardian & Student Handbook on the District website.

Volunteers are needed to join the District’s Grassroots Advocacy Committee. As a volunteer, you will receive email updates about important legislative events that could impact public education and be asked to contact local and state leaders to advocate for our schools. Volunteer today and let your voice be heard! Contact Communications@live.siouxcityschools.com to volunteer.

Looking for a part-time or full-time career with flexibility? Instructional assistants, bus drivers, and food service staff are needed to join our amazing team! Check out the District’s openings today!

The District’s mobile app provides quick and convenient information at your fingertips. Download the mobile to receive push notifications from the District about closings and cancellations and stay updated on today’s school lunch menu, upcoming events, and school news. Look for Sioux City Community Schools in your app store today!

Connect with your student’s teacher! TalkingPoints is a communication tool that allows you and your student’s teacher to easily communicate via text message. Text messages will be sent to you in your family’s primary language. Watch for a text from your student’s teacher or contact your student’s school if you have any questions.

Have you reviewed the 2026-2027 SCCSD Parent/Guardian – Student Handbook? The handbook includes important information to help students reach their fullest potential at school. Families are encouraged to review the handbook with their students to make sure they are aware of what is expected of them as a student in the Sioux City Community School District.

Click here to view the 2026-2027 Parent/Guardian – Student Handbook.

Safe + Sound Iowa offers students and families a convenient way to anonymously report safety concerns related to our school. Trained dispatchers will share the information with appropriate school administrators and/or law enforcement so help can be given to those in crisis or at risk.

Visit Safe + Sound Iowa for more information.

The safety of our students and staff is paramount. The District uses Standard Response Protocol or common terms to communicate our actions and response to an emergency situation. The terms Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter are used so students, staff, and first responders understand the situation and how best to respond.

We encourage families to become familiar with these terms to better understand our school’s response and what to expect in a crisis situation. For more information on safety preparedness within the District, visit siouxcityschools.org.