
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


This program recognizes teachers who demonstrate exceptional dedication to their students, a commitment to student growth, and a positive impact in the classroom.
We are proud of the passion, hard work, and excellence these educators bring to Gentry Public Schools every day. Their commitment to helping students learn, grow, and succeed is truly appreciated.
Congratulations to our outstanding teachers on this well-deserved recognition! 👏🍎

Anna is thrilled to join Gentry Public Schools, and says that she is drawn by the district's strong sense of community, commitment to student success, and emphasis on meaningful relationships between educators and families. She looks forward to making a lasting impact while continuing to grow professionally.
Outside the classroom, Anna has been happily married for five years, and she and her husband share a beautiful two-year-old daughter, Addison, and two beloved dogs, Bella and Leia. An avid sports fan, Anna loves supporting her husband in the stands while he coaches at basketball games, cheering on the Razorbacks, and staying actively involved in her church community.

Gentry High School Senior Kacie Wood is spending part of her summer participating in the NextGen Police Academy hosted by the Siloam Springs Police Department!
The academy provides students with a firsthand look at careers in law enforcement through hands-on training, teamwork exercises, leadership development, and opportunities to learn directly from police officers.
For Kacie, the experience aligns perfectly with her future goals. She plans to begin working in emergency dispatching while completing coursework at Coffeyville Community College, where she also hopes to continue competing in track and field. From there, she plans to attend Missouri Southern State University and major in Criminology with aspirations of working in crime scene investigation and forensic science.
Kacie also hopes to attend a police academy, serve as a law enforcement officer, and continue advancing her career in public safety.
"We're proud of Kacie for pursuing opportunities that challenge her, expand her knowledge, and help prepare her for her future career goals," said Gentry Public Schools Director of Community Engagement Mark Scott. "Her dedication, ambition, and willingness to serve others are qualities that represent the very best of Gentry High School."
Join us in wishing Kacie a great week at the NextGen Police Academy as she continues exploring a future in law enforcement and criminal justice!
❤️🖤 #GentryPioneers #PioneerPride #StudentSuccess #FutureLeaders #CriminalJustice #NextGenPoliceAcademy #OneGentry



While our students are enjoying summer break, crews across Gentry Public Schools are hard at work preparing for another great school year.
Our operations team and contractors are completing painting, floor waxing, and facility improvements across the district, including updates to the high school gym, paint upgrades at Gentry Intermediate School, and fresh paint throughout our campuses.
The high school gym refresh also provides an opportunity to modernize the look and feel of the facility. We are exploring updated branding, new logos, and more modern display options to better showcase Gentry’s accomplishments. While some existing banners have been removed during the project, the goal is to replace those with more modern displays showcasing the same success!
Thank you to our operations team and project crews for the work they do behind the scenes each summer. At Gentry, we believe in continuous improvement and regularly planned projects that help us provide better facilities and opportunities for our students, staff, and community.
#GentryPioneers

Jessica is excited to join Gentry Public Schools, a move that allows her to serve her local community alongside her husband, a primary school teacher, and their daughter, who is entering first grade. Passionate about supporting diverse learners, she looks forward to contributing to Gentry both as an educator and a parent.
Outside the classroom, Jessica enjoys traveling with her family—aiming to visit all 50 states before age 50—as well as gardening, raising fish, and exploring Northwest Arkansas with her husband, daughter, and their pets.


Our cheerleaders recently attended a three-day NCA Cheer Camp in Siloam Springs, where they represented Gentry with incredible spirit and extraordinary class. Throughout the camp, the team demonstrated the dedication that has become the bedrock of the Pioneer Cheer program.
Camp Accomplishments Included:
💙 Two Superior Evaluations for the Jam Routine and Game Day Cheer
❤️ Excellence Evaluation for the Jam Routine
🏆 Technical Excellence Award in Pyramid
🎀 Herkie Team Award
💪 Most Improved Award
🎓 Senior Recognition Ribbons
• Kyah Manen
• Aubrey Dickinson
• Kadence Watson
• Eagan Harper
• Dylan Eller
📌 "Pin It Forward" Recipients
• Sophomore Addie Knight
• Junior Heidi Chamberlain
• Sophomore Madison Lopez
• Freshman Brody Meyers
🤍 All-American Nominees
• Senior Kyah Manen (Senior)
• Junior Ryliegh Eklund (Junior)
• Sophomore Madison Lopez
• Sophomore Addie Knight
• Sophomore Kayla Newsom
• Sophomore Maddie Kenyon
• Sophomore Caleigh Farrar
• Sophomore Rachel Leonard
• Freshman Kassidy Smith
• Freshman Hayden Hutchek
⭐ NCA All-Americans
• Senior Kyah Manen
• Sophomore Addie Knight
• Sophomore Madison Lopez
⭐ NCA Staff Nominations
• Senior Kyah Manen
• Senior Kadence Watson
• Senior Eagan Harper
More important than the awards, this team gained confidence, leadership experience, stronger skills, and memories that will build on this season and beyond.
From seniors leading the way to freshmen making an immediate impact, this team continues to raise the standard, support one another, and prove that hard work pays off. We can't wait to see what they accomplish during the 2026-27 season.
❤️🖤 Congratulations, Pioneer Cheer! 🖤❤️
#GentryPioneers #PioneerPride #GentryCheer #PioneerCheer #PrepCheerleading

Explore virtual tours and photos of our schools, learn about academics, student opportunities, career pathways, events, and more.
As one of Arkansas's fastest-growing school districts, Gentry Public Schools offers highly rated schools, outstanding facilities, opportunities to earn up to 60 college credit hours, and career-focused programs like diesel technology that prepare students for success.
🌐 Visit www.gentrypioneers.com
Ensuring all students connect, learn, and succeed.

As we reflect on the 2025-26 school year, one thing is clear: our Fine Arts students accomplished extraordinary things.
From historic achievements in choir to statewide recognition in band and outstanding performances on stage, Gentry students showcased their talent, creativity, dedication, and Pioneer pride all year long.
🎶 Our Chamber Choir made school history by earning Superior ratings from every judge, capturing the Sweepstakes Award, and being named "Best in Class" among 4A Large Ensembles — the choir equivalent of a state championship and a first-ever accomplishment for Gentry High School.
🎺 Our Band program continued its tradition of excellence, earning a Top 5 finish at State Concert Contest, a Superior rating at State Marching Assessment, and multiple Superior ratings throughout the year. Sophomore Giovani "Gio" Cardenas earned All-State honors, one of the highest individual recognitions a student musician can receive.
🎭 Our Theatre Department brought unforgettable stories to life with outstanding productions of The Outsiders and Guys and Dolls, showcasing the incredible talents of students both on stage and behind the scenes.
🏆 Along the way, our students earned All-State and All-Region honors, advanced to state competitions, performed before audiences across Arkansas, and represented Gentry with excellence every step of the way.
None of this happens without the leadership and dedication of our outstanding Fine Arts directors:
👏 Anthony Dutton, Choir
👏 Ruby Contreras, Band
👏 Josh McBride, Theatre
👏 Derek Wood, Assistant Band and Choir
Most importantly, our students grew as performers, leaders, teammates, and artists. They demonstrated what can happen when talent meets hard work and commitment.
Congratulations to every student, director, parent, and supporter who helped make this such a memorable year for Gentry Fine Arts.
The future is bright, and we can't wait to see what our talented musicians and performers accomplish in 2026-27!
❤️🖤 #GentryPioneers #PioneerPride #GentryFineArts #NWArkansas #GentryAR








Even though school is out, we love continuing to celebrate the accomplishments of our students and the incredible things they are doing beyond our classrooms.
Throughout the year, we enjoy highlighting the many ways our students represent Gentry Public Schools and achieve great things. Sometimes we learn about these accomplishments through our staff and programs, and sometimes we need our families to help make sure we do not miss an opportunity to celebrate a Pioneer success.
If your student is representing Gentry or reaching an exciting milestone connected to their journey as a Pioneer this summer, we would love to hear about it!
Examples may include committing to continue their athletic or extracurricular activities at the collegiate level; earning a career opportunity or entering a new career pathway through skills, certifications, or experiences gained through Gentry; or other meaningful accomplishments that showcase the success of our students.
Please share those moments with our Director of Community Engagement, Mark Scott, at mscott@gentrypioneers.com so we can learn more and, as we are able, help celebrate these achievements with our Pioneer community.
We are proud of our students and love sharing the many ways they continue to make Gentry proud! Have a great summer, and Go Pioneers!

Families can complete registration online now, but if you'd like in-person assistance, join us at our New Student Enrollment Event!
📅 Tuesday, June 23, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
📍 Gentry Intermediate School, 302 W. Second St., Gentry
Campus registrars from each school will be available to answer questions and assist families with completing the enrollment process.
This event is intended for families living within the Gentry School District who are enrolling new students. Families residing outside the district who are interested in enrollment should contact Dwana Haro at 479-736-2253 or email dharo@gentrypioneers.com for information about the transfer application process.
We look forward to welcoming new Pioneer families! ❤️🤍

The AAA Summer Dead Period will be observed June 21–July 5. This annual break gives student-athletes, coaches, and families an opportunity to rest, recover, and enjoy time together before preparing for another exciting year of Gentry Athletics.
📅 All athletic activities may resume on July 6.
Have a safe, fun summer, and we'll see you back soon!
❤️🤍 #GentryPioneers #PioneerPride #RestRecoverRecharge #GentryAthletics

Congratulations to Gentry High School senior Callie Jordan on committing to continue her softball and academic career at Fort Scott Community College in Fort Scott, Kansas!
A three-year starter in the circle for the Lady Pioneers, Callie has been a key part of Gentry's success and enters her senior season as one of the team's leaders as they look to defend their Regional Championship and compete for a state title.
Her accomplishments (so far) include:
🏆 All-State Selections
🏆 4A-1 All-Conference Honors
🏆 4A State All-Tournament Team selections
Callie has been at her best when the lights shine brightest, posting a combined postseason ERA under 2.50 over the past three seasons while helping lead the Lady Pioneers deep into postseason play year after year.
"She has been a consistent presence in the circle for us and one of the best pitchers in our conference ever since her freshman year," said Gentry Head Softball Coach Shawn Teters. "She always seems to step it up in the postseason. We're all so proud of Callie, and I'm so happy she's found a place that's going to put her in a position to keep growing."
We are proud of all Callie has accomplished and can't wait to watch her finish her Pioneer career strong before continuing her journey as a Greyhound.
❤️🖤 Congratulations, Callie! 🖤❤️
#PioneerProud #CollegeBound #LadyPioneers #GentrySoftball





Construction crews began excavation work today, June 18, as part of the ongoing campus improvement projects. During this phase of work near the PAC, the main driveway will be temporarily closed for a short period.
- Stadium and Baseball/Softball Complex: Access via SWEPCO Road
- High School and PAC: Access via Pioneer Lane
See the attached map. All parking lots will remain open and accessible using these alternate routes. Thank you for your patience as we complete these campus improvements.

✅ Breakfast
✅ Lunch
✅ School Supplies
All provided at no cost to families. We're committed to ensuring all students connect, learn, and succeed.
#GentryPioneers #PioneerPride

We are proud to recognize the Senior High Cheer Leadership Team for the 2026-2027 school year! These student leaders have earned the opportunity to help guide one of Arkansas' premier cheer programs through a year of competition, school spirit, leadership, and Pioneer pride.
Their commitment to excellence continues to set the standard both on the sidelines, leading special events, and of course in competition!
Please join us in congratulating our 2026-2027 Senior High Cheer Leadership Team! ❤️🤍🖤
We can't wait to see what this talented group accomplishes as they lead the Pioneers into another championship season!
#GentryPioneers #PioneerCheer #ARPreps #NationalChampions #GentryCheer #ChampionshipCulture #LeadTheWay







New to Gentry? We're currently enrolling students for the upcoming school year. Families can enroll online on our website or stop by for in-person enrollment assistance beginning June 23. We look forward to welcoming you to the Pioneer family!
www.gentrypioneers.com


