Bryan Elementary School

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1350 Center Street, Bryan, OH 43506 • 419-636-6931

Mrs. Amy Dominique
Grades PK-2 Principal

Mrs. Kasey Thormeier
Grades 3-5 Principal

Mrs. Kyleigh Meeker-Blad
PK-5 Special Education Director

Grades PK-2

As we enter the turn into the 2nd half of the school year, it is necessary to shout out a couple reminders.

A.M. DROP OFF: If you happen to drop a student off at our entrance any time after 8:00am, YOU MUST GET OUT AND BRING THEM INTO THE OFFICE TO SIGN THEM IN. We have recently had a large influx in the number of students being dropped off and then no one being with them to sign them in tardy. The doors are locked after 8:00am and it is possible that there will not be someone to see them needing let inside. We just cannot take a chance of a child being left outside unattended anytime but of course with the temperatures the way they are right now. Please parents be mindful of this. If you no longer see our morning staff out on the curb, you should plan to park on the curb and walk in with your child to be safe. This is for the safety and well being of your child.

ATTENDANCE: Please remember that if your student is out for an appointment, you only have 5 days from the date of the appointment to turn in the note from the appointment to excuse the absence. We are not able per policy to take that note after the 5 days, even if you provide it at a later date. It will be marked unexcused at that time. We have taken several calls lately wondering why there is unexcused time marked so hopefully this will help clarify for many wondering.

The State of Ohio recently passed a new State Law that dictates the age eligibility requirement to enroll in Kindergarten.

The State of Ohio recently passed HB114, requiring that children must be 5 years old by the first day of their district's school year to enroll in kindergarten. This new law goes into effect for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.

The first day of school at Bryan City Schools for the 2026-27 school year is Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

Kindergarten enrollment at BCS opens on March 2, 2026. More information for enrollment processes will be communicated with all families as we approach that date.

These changes are State Law, and were set by the State of Ohio. With that, we appreciate your understanding and partnership as we plan for these changes and remain compliant to state law.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Bryan City Schools at 419-636-6973.

Congrats to Mrs. Houk!

Bryan City Schools recently joined a coalition named CORAS (Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools). CORAS is a partnership of over 100 public school districts in Ohio's Rural and Appalachian region, who aim to improve education for rural students through advocacy, resources, and collaboration on funding/policy with state lawmakers.

What CORAS Does:

Advocacy: Represents rural schools' needs in state education policy and funding discussions.
Support: Provides resources and collaboration for member districts.
Partnerships: Works together to strengthen rural education.

Each member district had an Elementary Educator of the Year selected, and Bryan's first recipient in part with their membership is 2nd Grade Teacher Kam (Kamilla) Houk!

Get to know Mrs. Houk ~

Years in Teaching Profession - 18
Years Teaching at Bryan - 18
Subjects/Grade Levels - 15 years as 2nd Grade Teacher. First 3 years of career in 3rd Grade.
College (Bachelor's) - Tri-State (now known as Trine)
College (Master's) - BGSU

What is Mrs. Houk's favorite aspect of the teaching profession?

"My favorite aspect of teaching is the strong relationships I have with the students year after year. When I spend the whole year with them, I get to know every aspect of them such as their interests, strengths, and even their failures. These connections allow me to enjoy my job because I truly enjoy being with the students."

What does Mrs. Houk pride herself on most in her teaching career/profession?

"I take the most pride in the relationships that I have built with all the students I have had over the years. I love when they come back to visit me, even after they have graduated!"

Mrs. Houk's Favorite Quote:

"Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength."

CONGRATULATIONS TO MRS. KAM HOUK! BCS is proud to have you serve our students!

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Grades 3-5

From Mrs. Thormeier:

Happy New Year to all of our BE families! The return from break brings us back into the middle of second trimester here at BE. We're picking up where we left off academically and working hard in order to keep making gains. The second round of diagnostic testing has been completed and this "check in" gives teachers a chance to adjust instruction, intervention and enrichment making sure every child's needs are best being met. If you have any questions about your child's progress as we approach the end of the trimester, I encourage you to reach out to their teachers.

With the start of 2026 I'm looking forward to NEW and exciting things with the students here at school and I'm wishing all our families and friends all the best as you settle into the NEW year as well!

PTO meetings - All are Welcome

The time for PTO meetings has been changed. PTO is now meeting at 6:00 pm at Bryan Elementary on the third Tuesday of each month (No meeting in March) and all parents of BE students are invited to attend.

Important Dates and Upcoming Events

February

12 - End of second trimester 2

13 - Teacher Work Day - No school for students

16 - Presidents Day - No School

20 - Grade Cards shared with families via ParentSquare

March

9 - 12 - Right to Read Week - more info to come

11 - Grandparents Day - more info to come

12 - Teacher Word Day - No school for students

16-20 - No School Spring Break

Cell Phone Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Total Ban on Use: per State Law (House Bill 250), cell phones and smart devices are not allowed to be used during the school day, including lunches/cafe, hallway passing time, or any other time of the school day. While this doesn’t affect students at Bryan Elementary as significantly as it does the middle and high school students, we still wanted to pass the information and expectations along.

Phones are not permitted in classrooms, hallways, the cafeteria/lunch, or passing periods.
Storage: Devices must be powered off or on silent and kept in lockers.
Students should not have phones out, without permission, during dismissal.
Students are also asked to NOT use phones during their AM and PM bus routes as this is considered “part of the school day”.

At BE the consequences have not changed regarding cell phones and remain as follows:

First offense = warning & phone will be held by teacher, administrator or in the office until the end of the day.

Second offense = phone will be turned in to the respective grade level administrator. Parents will be called and required to come to the office and pick up the phone.

Third offense and beyond = phone will be taken and turned in to the respective grade level administrator. Parents will be called and required to come to the office and pick up the device. Additionally an after school detention will be assigned.

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