Case Study: Bryant Public Schools achieves improved athlete safety and significant time savings with DTN

Enhancing safety and time-savings with a single playbook

Bryant Public Schools, a 12‑school Arkansas district serving more than 9,300 students across 345 square miles, faced inconsistent and slow weather information for athletic events: coaches and trainers relied on different sources, leading to delayed or unnecessary cancellations and time-consuming texts/calls to 65–75 staff. The district selected DTN and its WeatherSentry® forecast and visualization solution paired with on‑site weather stations to provide a single, trusted source of hyperlocal weather data.

DTN implemented WeatherSentry’s hyperlocal forecasts, patented alerting (custom parameters, locations, and messages), WBGT heat monitoring, and 24/7 access to meteorologists, giving staff synchronized alerts and expert guidance. As a result, DTN reduced guesswork and sped decision-making—ensuring the same timely alert reaches all coaches and trainers simultaneously—improving safety (better heat‑illness prevention and severe‑weather responses) and strengthening operational planning across the district.

Bryant Public Schools

Christa Finney

Head Athletic Trainer