Gentry Public Schools
Ensuring all Students Connect, Learn, and Succeed
We are excited to announce Shawna Asencio-Porter as a new Special Education Teacher at the Intermediate School. Shawna Asencio-Porter has dedicated 22 years to education, with a passion for helping students grow and succeed. After moving to Arkansas in 2010, she began working in special education, inspiring her to earn a master's degree and continue serving students. She is committed to building strong relationships with students, families, and educators to support every child's success.
A longtime member of the Gentry community, Shawna spent her childhood summers in Gentry, attended Gentry High School, and has proudly called Gentry home since 2010. With deep family roots in the area, she is especially proud that two of her children graduated from Gentry Public Schools.
Shawna and her husband, Allen, have been married for more than 33 years and have three children: Tre, Jordan, and Sophia, whose memory remains close to their hearts. She enjoys reading, spending time with family, and serving others through her faith. Shawna is honored to be part of Gentry Public Schools and looks forward to making a positive impact on the lives of students and their families.
A longtime member of the Gentry community, Shawna spent her childhood summers in Gentry, attended Gentry High School, and has proudly called Gentry home since 2010. With deep family roots in the area, she is especially proud that two of her children graduated from Gentry Public Schools.
Shawna and her husband, Allen, have been married for more than 33 years and have three children: Tre, Jordan, and Sophia, whose memory remains close to their hearts. She enjoys reading, spending time with family, and serving others through her faith. Shawna is honored to be part of Gentry Public Schools and looks forward to making a positive impact on the lives of students and their families.
Ready to Become a Pioneer?
Enrollment for the 2026-27 school year is underway, and we'd love to welcome your family to Gentry Public Schools!
Enrollment is going strong -- more than 200 students have already started the enrollment process -- and if you haven't enrolled yet, we're making it easy.
Join us for our Enrollment Event on Tuesday, July 21, in the Gentry Middle/High School Cafeteria. Our school registrars and district staff will be available to help you get started, answer your questions, and guide you through the enrollment process from start to finish.
Whether you're new to the district or still need to complete your enrollment, we're here to help every step of the way.
📅 Tuesday, July 21
📍 Gentry Middle/High School Cafeteria ( 10 a.m.-6 p.m.)
We can't wait to welcome our newest Pioneers for an incredible school year! ❤️🖤
Enrollment for the 2026-27 school year is underway, and we'd love to welcome your family to Gentry Public Schools!
Enrollment is going strong -- more than 200 students have already started the enrollment process -- and if you haven't enrolled yet, we're making it easy.
Join us for our Enrollment Event on Tuesday, July 21, in the Gentry Middle/High School Cafeteria. Our school registrars and district staff will be available to help you get started, answer your questions, and guide you through the enrollment process from start to finish.
Whether you're new to the district or still need to complete your enrollment, we're here to help every step of the way.
📅 Tuesday, July 21
📍 Gentry Middle/High School Cafeteria ( 10 a.m.-6 p.m.)
We can't wait to welcome our newest Pioneers for an incredible school year! ❤️🖤
We are excited to announce Jennifer(Jenny) Rowan as our new teacher at the Intermediate School. Jenny Rowan brings 18 years of teaching experience to Gentry Public Schools. She previously taught first, third, and music at Palestine-Wheatley for 13 years, where she also served as cheerleading coach for 10 years. For the past five years, she has taught second grade at Vilonia Elementary School and has been recognized as a Teacher of the Year nominee for three consecutive years.
Jenny holds a master's degree in Educational Leadership and enjoys tutoring students before and after school, as well as during the summer. She and her husband have four children: Lynnlee, who will attend Connors State on a full softball scholarship, and three sons—Tyler, Gunnar, and Christian—who will be attending Gentry Schools.
Outside the classroom, Jenny enjoys reading, swimming, spending time with her family, and cheering on her children at sporting events. She is excited to join Gentry Public Schools and appreciates the welcoming, supportive community that has made her entire family feel at home. She also looks forward to becoming involved in a local church and the Gentry community.
Jenny holds a master's degree in Educational Leadership and enjoys tutoring students before and after school, as well as during the summer. She and her husband have four children: Lynnlee, who will attend Connors State on a full softball scholarship, and three sons—Tyler, Gunnar, and Christian—who will be attending Gentry Schools.
Outside the classroom, Jenny enjoys reading, swimming, spending time with her family, and cheering on her children at sporting events. She is excited to join Gentry Public Schools and appreciates the welcoming, supportive community that has made her entire family feel at home. She also looks forward to becoming involved in a local church and the Gentry community.
Check out our Back-to-School Guide!🎒🍎
Our Back-to-School Guide has everything you need to get ready for the new school year, including Open House information, traffic flow maps, important contacts, and much more.
Don't forget: Breakfast, lunch, and school supplies are provided to all students at no cost to families.
📌 The Back-to-School Guide link is on our website's top menu. We will also update this post with the link in the comments. We can't wait to welcome our Pioneer family back for another great school year! ❤️
More than a dozen students from Gentry High School spent part of their day working in the school's mum fields, pulling weeds and cleaning up the area to help prepare for another year of hands-on agricultural learning. Learn more here: https://gentrypublicschoolsar.thrillshare.com/media/articles/detail/3028617.
Also, check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17pqyR6Kqz/
📱 Stay Connected with Rooms This School Year!
As we prepare for another great year at Gentry Public Schools, we wanted to share a quick reminder about Rooms, a feature within the Gentry Pioneers App that was introduced last school year.
Think of Rooms as the part of our communication system designed specifically for teachers, coaches, sponsors, and school staff. It brings together the day-to-day communication that previously took place through tools like Remind, GroupMe, Cut Time, and TalkingPoints—all in one convenient place.
Through Rooms, you can expect messages such as:
✅ Classroom announcements and reminders
✅ Practice schedules and game updates
✅ Club and activity information
✅ Messages from teachers, coaches, sponsors, and staff
Important information such as weather closings, district announcements, and messages from school administrators will continue to be delivered through the Gentry Pioneers App and our existing district communication channels. Rooms is simply the section of our communication platform dedicated to your student's classrooms, teams, clubs, and activities.
If you haven't activated your account yet, now is a great time! Simply open the Gentry Pioneers App and activate Rooms using the phone number on file with your child's school. If you need help or didn't receive an invitation, please contact your child's school office or visit the Rooms Support Center: https://www.gentrypioneers.com/o/gps/page/rooms-support
We look forward to another outstanding year and appreciate your partnership in keeping our Pioneer families connected!
As we prepare for another great year at Gentry Public Schools, we wanted to share a quick reminder about Rooms, a feature within the Gentry Pioneers App that was introduced last school year.
Think of Rooms as the part of our communication system designed specifically for teachers, coaches, sponsors, and school staff. It brings together the day-to-day communication that previously took place through tools like Remind, GroupMe, Cut Time, and TalkingPoints—all in one convenient place.
Through Rooms, you can expect messages such as:
✅ Classroom announcements and reminders
✅ Practice schedules and game updates
✅ Club and activity information
✅ Messages from teachers, coaches, sponsors, and staff
Important information such as weather closings, district announcements, and messages from school administrators will continue to be delivered through the Gentry Pioneers App and our existing district communication channels. Rooms is simply the section of our communication platform dedicated to your student's classrooms, teams, clubs, and activities.
If you haven't activated your account yet, now is a great time! Simply open the Gentry Pioneers App and activate Rooms using the phone number on file with your child's school. If you need help or didn't receive an invitation, please contact your child's school office or visit the Rooms Support Center: https://www.gentrypioneers.com/o/gps/page/rooms-support
We look forward to another outstanding year and appreciate your partnership in keeping our Pioneer families connected!
🥎 Congratulations to Gentry Lady Pioneer Jamee Kirk! ❤️🖤
We are proud to congratulate rising senior Jamee Kirk on her commitment to continue her education and softball career at Central Baptist College in Conway following her graduation in 2027!
Jamee's commitment is a testament to the dedication and work ethic she has displayed throughout her high school career. Her relentless effort has helped her develop into one of the Lady Pioneers' most dependable players and earned her the opportunity to compete at the next level.
"Our coaching staff is so excited for Jamee and her commitment to CBC!" said Head Softball Coach Shawn Teters. "She is one of the hardest workers on our team and has improved every year. We are ready to see her lead our team this year as a senior and set the example for our younger girls!"
At Central Baptist College, Jamee will join the Mustangs, who compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as members of the American Midwest Conference (AMC).
Congratulations, Jamee! We can't wait to watch you lead the Lady Pioneers this season before continuing your academic and athletic journey at the collegiate level.
#GoPioneers #GentryProud #LadyPioneerSoftball #Committed
We are proud to congratulate rising senior Jamee Kirk on her commitment to continue her education and softball career at Central Baptist College in Conway following her graduation in 2027!
Jamee's commitment is a testament to the dedication and work ethic she has displayed throughout her high school career. Her relentless effort has helped her develop into one of the Lady Pioneers' most dependable players and earned her the opportunity to compete at the next level.
"Our coaching staff is so excited for Jamee and her commitment to CBC!" said Head Softball Coach Shawn Teters. "She is one of the hardest workers on our team and has improved every year. We are ready to see her lead our team this year as a senior and set the example for our younger girls!"
At Central Baptist College, Jamee will join the Mustangs, who compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as members of the American Midwest Conference (AMC).
Congratulations, Jamee! We can't wait to watch you lead the Lady Pioneers this season before continuing your academic and athletic journey at the collegiate level.
#GoPioneers #GentryProud #LadyPioneerSoftball #Committed
⚽️ Summer work is paying off for our Gentry Lady Pioneers!
Today, the Lady Pioneers competed in the Har-Ber Lady Wildcat Team Camp in Springdale, facing strong competition from Har-Ber, Harrison, Alma, Branson (Missouri), and Republic (Missouri).
Team camps like this are a great opportunity to sharpen skills, build chemistry, and compete against quality opponents. Throughout the day, our Lady Pioneers earned plenty of valuable reps, found the back of the net often, and continued working on the little things that will make a big difference when the new season begins.
Every practice. Every match. Every rep. Getting better. ❤️🖤⚽️ #GoPioneers #GentryProud #LadyPioneers #GentrySoccer #PrepRally #PrepSoccer
Today, the Lady Pioneers competed in the Har-Ber Lady Wildcat Team Camp in Springdale, facing strong competition from Har-Ber, Harrison, Alma, Branson (Missouri), and Republic (Missouri).
Team camps like this are a great opportunity to sharpen skills, build chemistry, and compete against quality opponents. Throughout the day, our Lady Pioneers earned plenty of valuable reps, found the back of the net often, and continued working on the little things that will make a big difference when the new season begins.
Every practice. Every match. Every rep. Getting better. ❤️🖤⚽️ #GoPioneers #GentryProud #LadyPioneers #GentrySoccer #PrepRally #PrepSoccer
Make a Difference Where it Matters Most! 🍎 Gentry School District is hiring! Join a team dedicated to shaping the future of our Pioneers. 📍Apply today at https://bit.ly/3DWI4DG.
⚽️ Congratulations to Gentry Lady Pioneer Masae Langu on being selected to the 2026 All-NWADG Girls Soccer Team!
This is a well-deserved honor for one of Northwest Arkansas' outstanding student-athletes. Masae has been a key leader of our Lady Pioneer soccer program and continues to represent Gentry with excellence on and off the field.
As she enters her senior season, Masae will be counted on as a leader for a Lady Pioneer team with its sights set on another deep run in the state tournament. We can't wait to see what she accomplishes during her senior season!
Congratulations, Masae, on this outstanding recognition! ❤️🖤⚽️
#PioneerSoccer #GentrySoccer #GentryAthletics #GentryHighSchool #GentryAR #PrepRally #NWArkansas
This is a well-deserved honor for one of Northwest Arkansas' outstanding student-athletes. Masae has been a key leader of our Lady Pioneer soccer program and continues to represent Gentry with excellence on and off the field.
As she enters her senior season, Masae will be counted on as a leader for a Lady Pioneer team with its sights set on another deep run in the state tournament. We can't wait to see what she accomplishes during her senior season!
Congratulations, Masae, on this outstanding recognition! ❤️🖤⚽️
#PioneerSoccer #GentrySoccer #GentryAthletics #GentryHighSchool #GentryAR #PrepRally #NWArkansas
📣 Get Ready, Pioneers!
The 2026–2027 school year is not far away! Here are a few important dates and reminders to help your family prepare.
📅 Open House Dates (Based on your feedback for the best schedule!):
🏫 Thursday, August 6: High School & Middle School , 5:00–7:00 p.m.
🏫 Friday, August 7: Primary School , 5:00–7:00 p.m.
🏫 Monday, August 10: Intermediate School , 5:00–7:00 p.m.
📚 First Day of School: Wednesday, August 12
🍎 Looking Ahead:
We're excited to provide breakfast, lunch, and school supplies at no cost for every Pioneer student this school year, helping every student arrive ready to learn.
📱 Stay Connected:
-Make sure your phone number and email address are up to date with your school office. Download the Gentry Public Schools app.
-Connect to Rooms to communicate with your child's teacher, coach, or school group.
-Follow us on social media for the latest news and announcements.
-Visit our website for calendars, forms, announcements, and other helpful resources. Our AI chatbot can also help you quickly find what you need.
-School Website: https://www.gentrypioneers.com/
-School Calendar: https://www.gentrypioneers.com/page/district-calendar
We can't wait to welcome our Pioneer students and families back for another great year. See you soon!
The 2026–2027 school year is not far away! Here are a few important dates and reminders to help your family prepare.
📅 Open House Dates (Based on your feedback for the best schedule!):
🏫 Thursday, August 6: High School & Middle School , 5:00–7:00 p.m.
🏫 Friday, August 7: Primary School , 5:00–7:00 p.m.
🏫 Monday, August 10: Intermediate School , 5:00–7:00 p.m.
📚 First Day of School: Wednesday, August 12
🍎 Looking Ahead:
We're excited to provide breakfast, lunch, and school supplies at no cost for every Pioneer student this school year, helping every student arrive ready to learn.
📱 Stay Connected:
-Make sure your phone number and email address are up to date with your school office. Download the Gentry Public Schools app.
-Connect to Rooms to communicate with your child's teacher, coach, or school group.
-Follow us on social media for the latest news and announcements.
-Visit our website for calendars, forms, announcements, and other helpful resources. Our AI chatbot can also help you quickly find what you need.
-School Website: https://www.gentrypioneers.com/
-School Calendar: https://www.gentrypioneers.com/page/district-calendar
We can't wait to welcome our Pioneer students and families back for another great year. See you soon!
Calling the Gentry High School Class of 2030 (rising Freshmen) and all new GHS students! 🎉
Your high school journey is about to begin, and we can't wait to welcome you to Gentry High School!
Mark your calendars now: Students and parents are invited to attend our Freshman and New Student Orientation on Thursday, July 30, from 5-7:30 p.m. This event is designed to help students make a smooth transition to GHS by meeting staff, learning about expectations, exploring opportunities, and preparing for an outstanding first year.
📍 Gentry High School
Schedule:
🕔 5–5:30 p.m. – Arrival & Refreshments (GHS Lobby)
🎤 5:30–5:45 p.m. – Welcome from the GHS Administration (Auditorium)
After the welcome, parents will remain in the auditorium while students rotate through sessions covering:
✅ Getting involved in clubs and activities
✅ GPA, graduation requirements, and eligibility
✅ Student procedures and handbook information
✅ Library services and technology resources
🎓 The evening concludes with a wrap-up session in the auditorium from 7:10–7:30 p.m.
📅 Student class schedules will be available during orientation. If schedule changes are needed, requests can be made during GHS Open House on Thursday, August 6, from 5-7 p.m.
This is a great opportunity to meet teachers and administrators, ask questions, and start your high school experience with confidence.
We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2030 and all new Gentry High School students on July 30! ❤️🖤 #GentryPioneers #ClassOf2030 #PioneerPride #GentryAR
Your high school journey is about to begin, and we can't wait to welcome you to Gentry High School!
Mark your calendars now: Students and parents are invited to attend our Freshman and New Student Orientation on Thursday, July 30, from 5-7:30 p.m. This event is designed to help students make a smooth transition to GHS by meeting staff, learning about expectations, exploring opportunities, and preparing for an outstanding first year.
📍 Gentry High School
Schedule:
🕔 5–5:30 p.m. – Arrival & Refreshments (GHS Lobby)
🎤 5:30–5:45 p.m. – Welcome from the GHS Administration (Auditorium)
After the welcome, parents will remain in the auditorium while students rotate through sessions covering:
✅ Getting involved in clubs and activities
✅ GPA, graduation requirements, and eligibility
✅ Student procedures and handbook information
✅ Library services and technology resources
🎓 The evening concludes with a wrap-up session in the auditorium from 7:10–7:30 p.m.
📅 Student class schedules will be available during orientation. If schedule changes are needed, requests can be made during GHS Open House on Thursday, August 6, from 5-7 p.m.
This is a great opportunity to meet teachers and administrators, ask questions, and start your high school experience with confidence.
We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2030 and all new Gentry High School students on July 30! ❤️🖤 #GentryPioneers #ClassOf2030 #PioneerPride #GentryAR
Make a Difference Where it Matters Most! 🍎 Gentry School District is hiring! Join a team dedicated to shaping the future of our Pioneers. 📍Apply today at https://bit.ly/3DWI4DG.
We are excited to announce Hailee Ellis as our new teacher at the Middle School. A proud 2022 Gentry graduate, Hailee Ellis attended Gentry Public Schools from kindergarten through high school and will always "bleed maroon." She studied Mathematics and STEM Education at NWACC and the University of Arkansas to earn her teaching license. Inspired by the community's recent growth, she is thrilled to return home and be a part of that positive change.
Outside of teaching, Hailee enjoys cooking, watercolor painting, playing with her cats, and spending quality time with her family—especially when it involves outdoor activities, a little competition, and good food.
Outside of teaching, Hailee enjoys cooking, watercolor painting, playing with her cats, and spending quality time with her family—especially when it involves outdoor activities, a little competition, and good food.
🎓❤️ GENTRY: A Community That Invests in Its Students ❤️🎓
As members of Gentry High School's Class of 2026 prepare to begin their college journeys, many are doing so with the support of an incredible community that believes in their future.
This past year, more than $50,000 was raised in local scholarships through the generosity of families, businesses, churches, civic organizations, alumni, and community members. While these scholarships may not provide a full ride, they make higher education more affordable, and,for many students make college possible.
Each spring, Gentry High School hosts its annual Scholarship Ceremony, where scholarship benefactors have the opportunity to personally present awards to graduating seniors. Some scholarships are awarded through the general scholarship fund based on academic achievement and school involvement, while others are selected through applications that reflect the specific wishes of the donor. Scholarship funds are sent directly to each student's college or university to help with educational expenses.
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who invested in our students this year. Your generosity is changing lives and opening doors for the next generation of Pioneers.
❤️ 2026 Local Memorial Scholarships
• Mabel Jordan Memorial (Jordan Family)
• M.H. "Bill" Simmons Memorial (Simmons Foods)
• Walter David and Loretta Millsap Memorial (Millsap Family)
• Rudy Hall Memorial (Hall Family)
• Douglas Atterberry Memorial (Gentry High School Class of 1997)
• Christi Lois Hickman-Coleman Memorial (Hickman and Coleman Families)
• Bobby, Rhonda and Nick Weir Memorial (Siloam Springs Riding Club)
• Dr. Robert R. Hull Memorial (Hull Family)
• Ayden Cotton "24 Forever" Memorial (Ember Mountain Coffee)
• Mary Lou and Norman Koeller Memorial (Koeller Family)
• Gordon and Willa Evans Memorial (Brooke Lockhart)
• Jim Willbanks Memorial (The Sons of American Legion #29)
• Susan Juillerat Memorial (Children of Susan Juillerat)
• Lockhart Family Memorial (Brooke Lockhart)
• Kevin Hodges GYO Memorial (Gentry Youth Organization)
• Sean Seligman Memorial (Gentry High School Faculty, Staff & Community Members)
• Judy Scott Memorial (Mark and Kelsey Scott)
• Stan Fox Memorial (Rita Fox Hopkins)
💼 2026 Business, Organization & Community Scholarships
• Papa's BBQ
• Shelter Insurance Foundation
• Tucker Chiropractic
• Grand Savings Bank
• Siloam Springs Rodeo and Riding Club
• Masonic Key Lodge #7
• Community Blood Center of the Ozarks
• Arvest Bank
• Gentry High School FFA
• Gentry High School Cheerleaders
• Gentry High School Alumni Association
• Carroll Electric
• Smith Drug
• Gentry High School Entrepreneurship Program
• Gentry High School FBLA
• Benton County Farm Bureau
• SWEPCO
• Marcy's Boarding and Grooming
• Falyn's Flowers and Gifts
• Gentry High School Boys Basketball Booster Club
• Mid-America Cabinets
• Landagin-Hardcastle Post 159
• Realty Mart
• Gentry Methodist Church
• NWA Teachers Scholarship Fund
To every family, business, church, civic organization, alumni group, and community member who contributed—thank you. Your generosity is helping make college more affordable and dreams more attainable for our students.
We look forward to growing this tradition and investing in even more students as we prepare to celebrate the Class of 2027! ❤️🤍
Would you or your business like to contribute? Contact Scott McCollum, registrar at Gentry High School, at smccollum@gentrypioneers.com or 479-736-2667.
#PioneerProud #HomeOfThePioneers #CommunityStrong #InvestingInOurStudents #GentryAR #NWArkansas
As members of Gentry High School's Class of 2026 prepare to begin their college journeys, many are doing so with the support of an incredible community that believes in their future.
This past year, more than $50,000 was raised in local scholarships through the generosity of families, businesses, churches, civic organizations, alumni, and community members. While these scholarships may not provide a full ride, they make higher education more affordable, and,for many students make college possible.
Each spring, Gentry High School hosts its annual Scholarship Ceremony, where scholarship benefactors have the opportunity to personally present awards to graduating seniors. Some scholarships are awarded through the general scholarship fund based on academic achievement and school involvement, while others are selected through applications that reflect the specific wishes of the donor. Scholarship funds are sent directly to each student's college or university to help with educational expenses.
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who invested in our students this year. Your generosity is changing lives and opening doors for the next generation of Pioneers.
❤️ 2026 Local Memorial Scholarships
• Mabel Jordan Memorial (Jordan Family)
• M.H. "Bill" Simmons Memorial (Simmons Foods)
• Walter David and Loretta Millsap Memorial (Millsap Family)
• Rudy Hall Memorial (Hall Family)
• Douglas Atterberry Memorial (Gentry High School Class of 1997)
• Christi Lois Hickman-Coleman Memorial (Hickman and Coleman Families)
• Bobby, Rhonda and Nick Weir Memorial (Siloam Springs Riding Club)
• Dr. Robert R. Hull Memorial (Hull Family)
• Ayden Cotton "24 Forever" Memorial (Ember Mountain Coffee)
• Mary Lou and Norman Koeller Memorial (Koeller Family)
• Gordon and Willa Evans Memorial (Brooke Lockhart)
• Jim Willbanks Memorial (The Sons of American Legion #29)
• Susan Juillerat Memorial (Children of Susan Juillerat)
• Lockhart Family Memorial (Brooke Lockhart)
• Kevin Hodges GYO Memorial (Gentry Youth Organization)
• Sean Seligman Memorial (Gentry High School Faculty, Staff & Community Members)
• Judy Scott Memorial (Mark and Kelsey Scott)
• Stan Fox Memorial (Rita Fox Hopkins)
💼 2026 Business, Organization & Community Scholarships
• Papa's BBQ
• Shelter Insurance Foundation
• Tucker Chiropractic
• Grand Savings Bank
• Siloam Springs Rodeo and Riding Club
• Masonic Key Lodge #7
• Community Blood Center of the Ozarks
• Arvest Bank
• Gentry High School FFA
• Gentry High School Cheerleaders
• Gentry High School Alumni Association
• Carroll Electric
• Smith Drug
• Gentry High School Entrepreneurship Program
• Gentry High School FBLA
• Benton County Farm Bureau
• SWEPCO
• Marcy's Boarding and Grooming
• Falyn's Flowers and Gifts
• Gentry High School Boys Basketball Booster Club
• Mid-America Cabinets
• Landagin-Hardcastle Post 159
• Realty Mart
• Gentry Methodist Church
• NWA Teachers Scholarship Fund
To every family, business, church, civic organization, alumni group, and community member who contributed—thank you. Your generosity is helping make college more affordable and dreams more attainable for our students.
We look forward to growing this tradition and investing in even more students as we prepare to celebrate the Class of 2027! ❤️🤍
Would you or your business like to contribute? Contact Scott McCollum, registrar at Gentry High School, at smccollum@gentrypioneers.com or 479-736-2667.
#PioneerProud #HomeOfThePioneers #CommunityStrong #InvestingInOurStudents #GentryAR #NWArkansas
We are excited to announce Tory Bradley as our new teacher at the Primary School. A lifelong Gravette resident, Tory Bradley graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in K-6 Elementary Education. After teaching at Shaw Elementary in Springdale, she transitioned to Gentry Primary as a long-term Kindergarten substitute. Tory loves the community here and can't imagine a better place for her first official year of teaching.
Outside the classroom, she enjoys reading, building Lego sets, hitting the gym, and following sports (though she admits basketball isn't her strength). She also loves training and riding horses with her dad and spending quality time with her family.
Outside the classroom, she enjoys reading, building Lego sets, hitting the gym, and following sports (though she admits basketball isn't her strength). She also loves training and riding horses with her dad and spending quality time with her family.
From upgrading technology and maintaining our facilities to preparing nutritious meals, keeping our buses road-ready, and ensuring the health and safety of our students and staff, our District Operations Team is hard at work preparing for an outstanding 2026-27 school year!
Under the leadership of Chief Operating Officer Jason Barrett, this team plays a vital role in creating safe, welcoming, and efficient learning environments for every Pioneer.
👏 We'd like to recognize:
🔹 Jason Barrett, Chief Operating Officer
🔹 Klae Beyers, Director of Technology
🔹 Coye Cripps, Maintenance Supervisor
🔹 Belinda Haslett, Operations Secretary
🔹 Robin Capps, Director of Child Nutrition
🔹 Mary Bailey, District Nurse
🔹 Henry Free, Custodial Supervisor
🔹 Robert "Doc" Savage, Transportation Supervisor
We'd also like to thank our entire facilities team for the hard work they put in every day. Thank you for everything you do to support our students, staff, and families!
Have questions? Check out the webpage linked in the comments. It also includes contact information if you'd like to talk to someone directly.
Want to learn more about the departments that keep Gentry Public Schools running? Check out the webpage linked in the comments to learn about each department, find answers to frequently asked questions, and access contact information if you need assistance.
Under the leadership of Chief Operating Officer Jason Barrett, this team plays a vital role in creating safe, welcoming, and efficient learning environments for every Pioneer.
👏 We'd like to recognize:
🔹 Jason Barrett, Chief Operating Officer
🔹 Klae Beyers, Director of Technology
🔹 Coye Cripps, Maintenance Supervisor
🔹 Belinda Haslett, Operations Secretary
🔹 Robin Capps, Director of Child Nutrition
🔹 Mary Bailey, District Nurse
🔹 Henry Free, Custodial Supervisor
🔹 Robert "Doc" Savage, Transportation Supervisor
We'd also like to thank our entire facilities team for the hard work they put in every day. Thank you for everything you do to support our students, staff, and families!
Have questions? Check out the webpage linked in the comments. It also includes contact information if you'd like to talk to someone directly.
Want to learn more about the departments that keep Gentry Public Schools running? Check out the webpage linked in the comments to learn about each department, find answers to frequently asked questions, and access contact information if you need assistance.
It's a holiday week, and we're proud to work alongside our City and Chamber of Commerce to support such a fantastic community event on Saturday. Make plans to be there! Be sure to stop by and say hello, and we'll be happy to answer any questions you have. (BTW, many of the vendors there also support our schools and our students, so supporting them would mean a lot to us!).
#GentryAR #FourthofJuly #HappyBirthdayAmerica #MainStreetUSA #NWArkansas
#GentryAR #FourthofJuly #HappyBirthdayAmerica #MainStreetUSA #NWArkansas
🥎 PIONEER SOFTBALL COMMITMENT NEWS! 🥎
Gentry High School senior outfielder Abba Tucker has officially committed to continue her softball career at Ecclesia College in Springdale after she graduates from GHS!
Abba’s next chapter will take her into a program that blends athletics, academics, and faith-based education as she continues her journey at the collegiate level. Ecclesia College softball competes in the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Division I, where the program regularly faces a mix of NCCAA, NAIA, and regional collegiate opponents while continuing to build its identity as a competitive, faith-based program in Springdale.
Gentry Softball Head Coach Shawn Teters shared high praise for her impact on the program:
“Abba has been an important part of our team. She's a great teammate and is always putting in work to get better. I'm super proud of her progress and can't wait to see her crush it at Ecclesia.”
From Pioneer maroon to collegiate competition — we’re proud of you, Abba! Once a Pioneer, always a Pioneer. (And we can't wait to see how high our softball team goes this upcoming season!)
#GentryAR #GentrySoftball #ARPreps #SoftballCommitment #EcclesiaCollege
Gentry High School senior outfielder Abba Tucker has officially committed to continue her softball career at Ecclesia College in Springdale after she graduates from GHS!
Abba’s next chapter will take her into a program that blends athletics, academics, and faith-based education as she continues her journey at the collegiate level. Ecclesia College softball competes in the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Division I, where the program regularly faces a mix of NCCAA, NAIA, and regional collegiate opponents while continuing to build its identity as a competitive, faith-based program in Springdale.
Gentry Softball Head Coach Shawn Teters shared high praise for her impact on the program:
“Abba has been an important part of our team. She's a great teammate and is always putting in work to get better. I'm super proud of her progress and can't wait to see her crush it at Ecclesia.”
From Pioneer maroon to collegiate competition — we’re proud of you, Abba! Once a Pioneer, always a Pioneer. (And we can't wait to see how high our softball team goes this upcoming season!)
#GentryAR #GentrySoftball #ARPreps #SoftballCommitment #EcclesiaCollege
