#BryanBuilt Podcast

🐻 #BryanBuilt Podcast | Show Notes Hosts: Chris Malanga and Superintendent Mark Rairigh 🎙️ Episode Summary Welcome back to Season 2, Episode 4 of the #BryanBuilt Podcast! Chris Malanga and Superintendent Mark Rairigh are dressed for Homecoming Week across Bryan City Schools. In this episode, Mark delivers updates on the $6.2 million Arts & Education Center renovation, followed by Homecoming W...

🎙️ Episode Summary In this episode, Chris Malanga and Mark Rairigh are taking a trip back in time to kindergarten! We share major district updates, including the latest state report card results, the A&E groundbreaking, and new leadership additions. Then, kindergarten teachers Mrs. Stiverson and Mrs. Good and a stellar panel of kindergarten students, join us to share what school looks like in...

🎙️ Episode Summary Welcome back to Season 2, Episode 2 of the #BryanBuilt Podcast! School is officially six days in, and Chris and Mark are back to break down a smooth start to the 2026-2027 school year. In this episode, Superintendent Mark Rairigh shares major updates on our upcoming Arts Education auditorium renovation project alongside Mel Lanzer Company. Then, Food Service Director and Head Va...

🐻 #BryanBuilt Podcast | Show NotesS02 E01: Season 2 Kickoff: Back-to-School Master Guide & New FacesHosts: Chris Malanga & Superintendent Mark Rairigh🎙️ Episode SummaryWelcome to Season 2 of the #BryanBuilt Podcast! Summer is wrapping up, and Chris & Mark are back to deliver the ultimate master guide for the 2026-2027 school year. In this episode, we break down the completion of our MS/HS constru...

🐻 #BryanBuilt Podcast | Show Notes S01 E06: Thea Staten: From NWOAL to ACC "Straight Juice" Hosts: Chris Malanga and Superintendent Mark Rairigh Special Guests: Thea Staten and Coach Hilary Staten 🎙️ Episode Summary This week, the #BryanBuilt Podcast goes from the studio to the softball diamond. Chris and Mark dive into the "Grit and Service" required to sustain a championship...

🐻 #BryanBuilt Podcast | Show Notes S01 E05: “Under the Sea” and Into Slang School Hosts: Chris Malanga & Superintendent Mark Rairigh Special Guests: Cast of The Little Mermaid 🎙️ Episode Summary This week, the podcast dives into the performing arts. While the demolition of the old Central building continues to change our landscape, the spirit of BHS musical theater is stronger than ever. We a...

🐻 #BryanBuilt Podcast | Show Notes S01 E04: Breaking Ground and Breaking Records: Swimmer, Diver, or Bowler Hosts: Chris Malanga & Superintendent Mark Rairigh Special Guests: Winter State Qualifiers 🎙️ Episode Summary History is being unearthed—literally—at Bryan City Schools. This week, the #BryanBuilt Podcast celebrates a winter sports season that has redefined excellence for the Golden Bea...

🐻 #BryanBuilt Podcast | Show NotesS01 E03: 🧀 The Toastie Truth, Athletic Deep Dives & The Higher-Lower Showdown Hosts: Chris Malanga & Superintendent Mark Rairigh Special Guest: Nathan Keel, Athletic Director In this episode, we celebrate being officially 100 days smarter! We discuss Kindergarten and Preschool registration, preview a busy March calendar, and welcome Athletic Director Nat...

🐻 #BryanBuilt Podcast | Show NotesS01 E02: Ice, Ice, Bryan: The Science of a Snow Day Hosts: Chris Malanga & Superintendent Mark Rairigh Special Guest: Ryan Eberly, Director of Transportation 🎙️ Episode Summary In this episode, we dive into the "January Grind." From the science behind snow day cancellations to the massive logistics of moving 800+ students daily, we explore how the district st...

🐻 #BryanBuilt Podcast | Show Notes S01 E01: The State of the Golden Bears Host: Chris Malanga Guest: Superintendent Mark Rairigh 🎙️ Episode Summary Welcome to the premiere of the #BryanBuilt Podcast! This show was created to give the Bryan community a direct line to the "why" behind district decisions. In our debut, Superintendent Mark Rairigh defines the #BryanBuilt philosophy—grit, se...