Bear Buzz, May 2023
Building a tradition of excellence one Bear at a time!
Mission Statement: Bryan High School, in partnership with students, families, and the community, provides a student-centered learning environment that cultivates character, fosters academic excellence, and embraces diversity to prepare students for post-secondary opportunity and career readiness.
Ortega’s Oration
Dear Bryan High Community,
Welcome to May! In my final oration as the principal of Bryan High, I’d like to say THANK YOU! Thank you for welcoming me to Bear Country four years ago. Thank you for allowing me to serve your students and to play a small part in their educational journey. My time at Bryan High has been filled with pure joy and I will always cherish the memories made here. Together we have made many improvements in a short amount of time and Bryan High is well positioned for continued success in the future. I’d like to introduce you to the incoming principal, Mr. Anthony Clark-Kaczmarek, and invite you to join us for his “meet and greet” on Monday, May 8th at 5:30 PM in the school’s library.
As we close out this academic year, I once more want to let you know about tutoring for all grade levels on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We also offer 24/7 online tutoring in multiple languages, and we offer Senior Saturdays for additional support to seniors. Together we can ensure your student finishes this school year strong! Please stop by or give us a call if we can assist you or your student.
#TogetherBetter #WeAreBryan
Go Bears!
Dr. Ortega, Principal
Important Calendar Dates
May 12: Last Day of School for Seniors
May 16: Senior Honors Night 6-7:30 pm, Bryan High Auditorium
May 25: Graduation, Baxter Arena, 7 PM
May 26: Last Day of School for 9-11 Students (Intersession A/B Day)
June 6: Next Level Learning Starts
Please see our BHS Website Calendar for other upcoming dates and events!
Click on the link below for Bryan High School Graduation 2023 Information!
Academies in Action: Urban Agriculture AcademyHonors and Celebrations: Bryan High's Urban Agriculture Academy celebrated all of its amazing accomplishments and work last week at their 2023 banquet. Many students were recognized at the ceremony, including the Greenhand Degree Recipients, the DeKalb Agriculture Achievement Award Recipients, and next year's FFA Officers. | Academies in Action: Urban Agriculture AcademyLooking Forward: The 2023-2024 Officer team was announced at the banquet. Congratulations to President- Payton Blankenship, Secretary- Erika Munguia Jacobo, Vice President of Competitions- Kaydence Jones, Vice President of Student Engagement- Kayla Giesler, Vice, President of Public Relations- Fatima Davila, Vice President of Finances- Carolina Thompson, Vice President of Recruitment- Albert Rodriguez Nunez, and Vice President of Outreach- Kevin Ruiz. | Academies in Action: Urban Agriculture Academy
Community Matters: A special thank you to our community partners for all of their help this year and to our AMAZING retiring officers who helped to make this year one of the most successful in the chapter's history--including carrying the distinct pleasure of hosting Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona to our school! Together, we can continue to grow and make a difference! #WeAreBryan |
Academies in Action: Urban Agriculture Academy
Honors and Celebrations: Bryan High's Urban Agriculture Academy celebrated all of its amazing accomplishments and work last week at their 2023 banquet. Many students were recognized at the ceremony, including the Greenhand Degree Recipients, the DeKalb Agriculture Achievement Award Recipients, and next year's FFA Officers.
Academies in Action: Urban Agriculture Academy
Looking Forward: The 2023-2024 Officer team was announced at the banquet. Congratulations to President- Payton Blankenship, Secretary- Erika Munguia Jacobo, Vice President of Competitions- Kaydence Jones, Vice President of Student Engagement- Kayla Giesler, Vice, President of Public Relations- Fatima Davila, Vice President of Finances- Carolina Thompson, Vice President of Recruitment- Albert Rodriguez Nunez, and Vice President of Outreach- Kevin Ruiz.
Academies in Action: Urban Agriculture Academy
Community Matters: A special thank you to our community partners for all of their help this year and to our AMAZING retiring officers who helped to make this year one of the most successful in the chapter's history--including carrying the distinct pleasure of hosting Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona to our school! Together, we can continue to grow and make a difference! #WeAreBryan

Congratulations, 2023 BHS National Honor Society Inductees!
The Bryan High Chapter of National Honor Society welcomed 39 new, amazing BHS students at our 2023 Induction Ceremony on April 27.
Mr. Blumkin graciously hosted the inductees and their families at Field Club Omaha. Thank you, Mr. Blumkin, for a wonderful dinner and evening, and congratulations to our new NHS members!



Fundraising for the PTO is Easy! Friends and family can help, too!Enroll in the Casey's Rewards Program online or download the app.Once enrolled, you'll earn 10 points for every dollar spent at Casey's. Earn 5 points for every gallon of fuel at the gas pump (restrictions apply). To earn points, display the Casey app barcode at checkout or provide your phone number at the gas pump or by phone. Online, simply log into your Caseys.com account and start placing orders. For every 250 points earned, you can redeem them for $1 Casey's Cash, 5¢/gal fuel discount (maximum 20 gallons), or a $1 donation to your local school of your choice. |
Fundraising for the PTO is Easy! Friends and family can help, too!
Enroll in the Casey's Rewards Program online or download the app.Once enrolled, you'll earn 10 points for every dollar spent at Casey's. Earn 5 points for every gallon of fuel at the gas pump (restrictions apply).
To earn points, display the Casey app barcode at checkout or provide your phone number at the gas pump or by phone. Online, simply log into your Caseys.com account and start placing orders.
For every 250 points earned, you can redeem them for $1 Casey's Cash, 5¢/gal fuel discount (maximum 20 gallons), or a $1 donation to your local school of your choice.
