Gentry Public Schools
Ensuring all Students Connect, Learn, and Succeed
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Looking for an event that isn’t listed yet? Feel free to reach out to the teacher, coach, or sponsor associated with the activity. They can help make sure the event information gets where it needs to go so our calendar stays current.
❤️🤍 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING GENTRY! ANOTHER YEAR OF GROWTH! 📈
We're excited to share that Gentry Public Schools continues to grow!
Official October 1 enrollment figures show another year of growth for Gentry compared to the same date last year! Statewide, only about 1 in 5 school systems experienced growth, and Gentry was among them!
Looking closer to home, Gentry ranked FIRST in percentage growth and SECOND in the number of students added among traditional public school districts in our region! 📈
Of course, enrollment numbers naturally fluctuate throughout the school year, but we're excited about this October 1 snapshot!
Northwest Arkansas is fortunate to have many great educational opportunities for families, and we're especially grateful to those who continue choosing Gentry!
❤️ AND WE'RE CONTINUING TO REINVEST IN OUR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES!
From breakfast, lunch, school supplies, and admission to home athletic events ALL at no cost to families, to launching our new Pre-K program this year, we're working to make Gentry an even better place for students and families!
We're also continuing to invest in facilities, safety, academics, athletics, fine arts, and more! This includes both our new Pioneer Arena and middle school classroom addition / storm shelter currently in construction. As Gentry continues to grow, additional improvements and future needs remain part of our ongoing planning.
Most importantly, we never want to lose sight of who we're here to serve. At Gentry, we strive to put families first, provide great customer service, and always be willing to listen and help. If you ever have questions, concerns, or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. We want to hear from you, and we're here to help!
Thank you for choosing Gentry, supporting our schools, and being part of our Pioneer family!
❤️🤍 Stronger United. Go Pioneers!
#GentryPioneers #ThankYouForChoosingGentry #StrongerUnited #GentryPublicSchools
We're excited to share that Gentry Public Schools continues to grow!
Official October 1 enrollment figures show another year of growth for Gentry compared to the same date last year! Statewide, only about 1 in 5 school systems experienced growth, and Gentry was among them!
Looking closer to home, Gentry ranked FIRST in percentage growth and SECOND in the number of students added among traditional public school districts in our region! 📈
Of course, enrollment numbers naturally fluctuate throughout the school year, but we're excited about this October 1 snapshot!
Northwest Arkansas is fortunate to have many great educational opportunities for families, and we're especially grateful to those who continue choosing Gentry!
❤️ AND WE'RE CONTINUING TO REINVEST IN OUR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES!
From breakfast, lunch, school supplies, and admission to home athletic events ALL at no cost to families, to launching our new Pre-K program this year, we're working to make Gentry an even better place for students and families!
We're also continuing to invest in facilities, safety, academics, athletics, fine arts, and more! This includes both our new Pioneer Arena and middle school classroom addition / storm shelter currently in construction. As Gentry continues to grow, additional improvements and future needs remain part of our ongoing planning.
Most importantly, we never want to lose sight of who we're here to serve. At Gentry, we strive to put families first, provide great customer service, and always be willing to listen and help. If you ever have questions, concerns, or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. We want to hear from you, and we're here to help!
Thank you for choosing Gentry, supporting our schools, and being part of our Pioneer family!
❤️🤍 Stronger United. Go Pioneers!
#GentryPioneers #ThankYouForChoosingGentry #StrongerUnited #GentryPublicSchools
We are excited to announce Breanna as a new SPED Paraprofessional at our Primary School! Breanna moved here from Louisiana last year with her mom, dad, and brother. She is 21 years old and takes pride in working hard and always doing her best. She is excited about this new opportunity, meeting everyone, and helping students succeed! In her free time, she enjoys visiting local festivals and markets, sewing, baking, and reading. She also has a dog named Millie!
📣 We're Hiring!
Gentry School District is looking for dedicated individuals to join our Pioneer family!
Check out our current openings below and apply today at www.gentrypioneers.com!
Come grow with us!
Gentry School District is looking for dedicated individuals to join our Pioneer family!
Check out our current openings below and apply today at www.gentrypioneers.com!
Come grow with us!
🎓🔧 YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE! 🚀
Gentry High School is hosting its 2026 College & Career Fair on Wednesday, October 28, and our students will have the opportunity to explore what comes next after graduation!
From colleges and universities to military service, skilled trades and careers in business and industry, representatives will be on hand to help students explore their options, ask questions and make connections that could shape their futures.
🎓 COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Representatives from Arkansas Tech, Arkansas State, John Brown, Harding, UA North Arkansas, NWACC, UAFS, UALR, UAMS Northwest and many more!
🪖 MILITARY OPPORTUNITIES
Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and National Guard representatives.
🛠️ BUSINESS, INDUSTRY & TRADES
Local and regional employers and organizations representing construction, electrical work, health care, mechanics, technology, public safety and more!
📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026
⏰ 12:15–2:45 p.m.
📍 Gentry High School
1155 Pioneer Lane, Gentry, AR 72734
At Gentry, we're committed to helping students explore their interests, discover opportunities and prepare for life after high school. Whether their next step is college, military service, a technical program or entering the workforce, there's a path worth exploring!
Connect. Learn. Succeed. ❤️🤍
#GentryPioneers #CollegeAndCareerFair #ConnectLearnSucceed
Gentry High School is hosting its 2026 College & Career Fair on Wednesday, October 28, and our students will have the opportunity to explore what comes next after graduation!
From colleges and universities to military service, skilled trades and careers in business and industry, representatives will be on hand to help students explore their options, ask questions and make connections that could shape their futures.
🎓 COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Representatives from Arkansas Tech, Arkansas State, John Brown, Harding, UA North Arkansas, NWACC, UAFS, UALR, UAMS Northwest and many more!
🪖 MILITARY OPPORTUNITIES
Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and National Guard representatives.
🛠️ BUSINESS, INDUSTRY & TRADES
Local and regional employers and organizations representing construction, electrical work, health care, mechanics, technology, public safety and more!
📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026
⏰ 12:15–2:45 p.m.
📍 Gentry High School
1155 Pioneer Lane, Gentry, AR 72734
At Gentry, we're committed to helping students explore their interests, discover opportunities and prepare for life after high school. Whether their next step is college, military service, a technical program or entering the workforce, there's a path worth exploring!
Connect. Learn. Succeed. ❤️🤍
#GentryPioneers #CollegeAndCareerFair #ConnectLearnSucceed
❤️🤍 Celebrating the Leaders Who Make a Difference! ❤️🤍
October is National Principals Month, and we’re proud to recognize the outstanding principals who lead our Gentry schools every day!
Strong schools start with strong leadership. From supporting teachers and encouraging students to partnering with families, our principals help create the kind of schools where students can connect, learn and succeed. Their work goes far beyond the school day, and we’re grateful for the time, care and commitment they give to our students and staff.
Please join us in thanking our four outstanding principals:
❤️ Justin Blanchard — Gentry High School
❤️ Andrea Folger — Gentry Primary School
❤️ Kristen Smartt — Gentry Intermediate School
❤️ Elizabeth Wieneke — Gentry Middle School
Thank you for all you do for our students, our staff and our community. We appreciate you this month and all year long! 👏
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #GentryPioneers #ConnectLearnSucceed
October is National Principals Month, and we’re proud to recognize the outstanding principals who lead our Gentry schools every day!
Strong schools start with strong leadership. From supporting teachers and encouraging students to partnering with families, our principals help create the kind of schools where students can connect, learn and succeed. Their work goes far beyond the school day, and we’re grateful for the time, care and commitment they give to our students and staff.
Please join us in thanking our four outstanding principals:
❤️ Justin Blanchard — Gentry High School
❤️ Andrea Folger — Gentry Primary School
❤️ Kristen Smartt — Gentry Intermediate School
❤️ Elizabeth Wieneke — Gentry Middle School
Thank you for all you do for our students, our staff and our community. We appreciate you this month and all year long! 👏
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #GentryPioneers #ConnectLearnSucceed
October’s School Board meeting was 10/19/26. See the recap here. For more information on our School Board and meetings, upcoming events, exciting news, and all things PIONEER, please visit our district website at www.gentrypioneers.com.
🎶 INVESTING IN FINE ARTS AT GENTRY! 🎭🎺
We're excited to share another investment in our Fine Arts programs at Gentry Public Schools! At tonight's meeting, our School Board approved the purchase of new acoustical sound shells for our choir program! 🎶
So, what are sound shells? They're specially designed panels that help direct and project sound toward the audience, improving the overall quality of performances while also helping students hear themselves and one another more clearly. Our students are already familiar with this type of setup from traveling to competitions and participating in events like All-State. Now, they'll get to experience those same benefits right here at home during rehearsals and performances! This will be a great addition for our choir students and will also benefit our band program during indoor performances!
At Gentry, we're committed to continually improving opportunities for our students. Whether it's academics, athletics, facilities, safety, or fine arts, we're proud of the progress we've made across our district and excited about what's still ahead!
Over the past few years, we've been fortunate to make some great investments in Fine Arts, including:
🎺 New band uniforms
🥁 New musical instruments
🎼 Parking lot resurfacing to better support marching band practices
🎭 Equipment upgrades for our theatre program
🎶 And now, new acoustical sound shells!
And we're not finished! We're continuing to explore additional improvements across our Fine Arts programs as we look for more ways to support our students.
Our Fine Arts programs are an important part of Gentry Public Schools, and we're proud to support the talented students and dedicated staff who make them so special.
And we're building on an already outstanding tradition of excellence! From our Grand Champion award-winning marching band and Sweepstakes Award-winning choir program to the amazing productions put on by our theatre department, not to mention the many other group and individual honors earned by our talented students, Fine Arts at Gentry is already accomplishing incredible things! Investments like this are another way we can build on that success and help our students and staff reach even greater heights!
From the classroom to the stage and everywhere in between, we're excited about the opportunities we're continuing to build for our students!
A special thank you to Choir Director Mr. Dutton for taking the lead on this project, working with our high school administration to research and select the equipment he felt would best serve his students, and presenting his selection to our School Board. We're grateful to our Board members for supporting his vision and making this investment possible, and to our community for your continued support of Gentry Public Schools!
❤️🤍 Go Pioneers!
We're excited to share another investment in our Fine Arts programs at Gentry Public Schools! At tonight's meeting, our School Board approved the purchase of new acoustical sound shells for our choir program! 🎶
So, what are sound shells? They're specially designed panels that help direct and project sound toward the audience, improving the overall quality of performances while also helping students hear themselves and one another more clearly. Our students are already familiar with this type of setup from traveling to competitions and participating in events like All-State. Now, they'll get to experience those same benefits right here at home during rehearsals and performances! This will be a great addition for our choir students and will also benefit our band program during indoor performances!
At Gentry, we're committed to continually improving opportunities for our students. Whether it's academics, athletics, facilities, safety, or fine arts, we're proud of the progress we've made across our district and excited about what's still ahead!
Over the past few years, we've been fortunate to make some great investments in Fine Arts, including:
🎺 New band uniforms
🥁 New musical instruments
🎼 Parking lot resurfacing to better support marching band practices
🎭 Equipment upgrades for our theatre program
🎶 And now, new acoustical sound shells!
And we're not finished! We're continuing to explore additional improvements across our Fine Arts programs as we look for more ways to support our students.
Our Fine Arts programs are an important part of Gentry Public Schools, and we're proud to support the talented students and dedicated staff who make them so special.
And we're building on an already outstanding tradition of excellence! From our Grand Champion award-winning marching band and Sweepstakes Award-winning choir program to the amazing productions put on by our theatre department, not to mention the many other group and individual honors earned by our talented students, Fine Arts at Gentry is already accomplishing incredible things! Investments like this are another way we can build on that success and help our students and staff reach even greater heights!
From the classroom to the stage and everywhere in between, we're excited about the opportunities we're continuing to build for our students!
A special thank you to Choir Director Mr. Dutton for taking the lead on this project, working with our high school administration to research and select the equipment he felt would best serve his students, and presenting his selection to our School Board. We're grateful to our Board members for supporting his vision and making this investment possible, and to our community for your continued support of Gentry Public Schools!
❤️🤍 Go Pioneers!
🏆A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP WORTH CELEBRATING! 📣
Gentry Pioneer Cheer made its mark on the national stage, and now it’s time to celebrate this incredible accomplishment right here at home! ❤️🤍🖤
Our 2026 NCA National Champions have put in the work, demonstrated outstanding teamwork and represented Gentry with pride. Now, they’ll receive a special reminder of what they accomplished together: Their national championship rings and jackets!
Join us Friday, October 23, at halftime of the Gentry vs. Berryville football game at Pioneer Stadium as we recognize these outstanding student-athletes and celebrate a championship moment with our community.
Fresh off their national title, our cheerleaders are already building on that success and preparing to lead the Pioneers through another exciting season.
❤️🤍🖤 ONCE A PIONEER, ALWAYS A PIONEER!
#GentryPioneers #PioneerPride #NCAChampions #GentryCheer #NationalChampions
Gentry Pioneer Cheer made its mark on the national stage, and now it’s time to celebrate this incredible accomplishment right here at home! ❤️🤍🖤
Our 2026 NCA National Champions have put in the work, demonstrated outstanding teamwork and represented Gentry with pride. Now, they’ll receive a special reminder of what they accomplished together: Their national championship rings and jackets!
Join us Friday, October 23, at halftime of the Gentry vs. Berryville football game at Pioneer Stadium as we recognize these outstanding student-athletes and celebrate a championship moment with our community.
Fresh off their national title, our cheerleaders are already building on that success and preparing to lead the Pioneers through another exciting season.
❤️🤍🖤 ONCE A PIONEER, ALWAYS A PIONEER!
#GentryPioneers #PioneerPride #NCAChampions #GentryCheer #NationalChampions
🏆 GRAND CHAMPIONS! 🏆
Congratulations to our Gentry Pioneer Band on an outstanding performance at the West Fork Invitational!
Our Pioneers finished the competition as GRAND CHAMPIONS, earning the following awards in finals:
🏆 Outstanding Color Guard
🏆 Outstanding Drum Major
🏆 Outstanding Percussion
🏆 Outstanding Musical Performance
🏆 Outstanding Visual Performance
🏆 Outstanding General Effect
Earlier in the day, our band also had an incredible showing in preliminaries, earning 1st Place in Class C along with all six of those same outstanding performance awards!
What a great day for our students, directors, and everyone involved in our band program! Thank you for the hard work and dedication that go into representing Gentry so well.
Congratulations, Pioneers! We are proud of you! ❤️🤍
Go Pioneers!
Congratulations to our Gentry Pioneer Band on an outstanding performance at the West Fork Invitational!
Our Pioneers finished the competition as GRAND CHAMPIONS, earning the following awards in finals:
🏆 Outstanding Color Guard
🏆 Outstanding Drum Major
🏆 Outstanding Percussion
🏆 Outstanding Musical Performance
🏆 Outstanding Visual Performance
🏆 Outstanding General Effect
Earlier in the day, our band also had an incredible showing in preliminaries, earning 1st Place in Class C along with all six of those same outstanding performance awards!
What a great day for our students, directors, and everyone involved in our band program! Thank you for the hard work and dedication that go into representing Gentry so well.
Congratulations, Pioneers! We are proud of you! ❤️🤍
Go Pioneers!
Hands-On Learning in Action at Gentry High School!
In Part 2 of our series featuring our balanced Instructional Model, we look at Gentry High School.
At Gentry Public Schools, we believe some of the most meaningful learning happens when students have opportunities to think critically, work together, solve problems, and apply what they are learning. Through our Balanced Instructional Model, we are bringing a renewed focus to traditional teaching practices while incorporating hands-on activities, meaningful collaboration, and purposeful technology use.
Our high school students have been busy putting these practices into action across several classrooms!
📐 Algebra II – Making Connections Through Math
Students have been exploring rational functions through interactive, collaborative activities. Working with partners and small groups, students matched rational equations with their corresponding graphs and used their understanding to fill in missing information. These activities encouraged students to discuss their reasoning, make connections between mathematical representations, and strengthen their problem-solving skills.
🌎 Environmental Science – Exploring the World Around Us
Students have been investigating how factors such as food, water, space, climate, disease, and competition affect an environment's carrying capacity. Using graphs, tables, and observations, students explored properties of water and how they influence Earth's materials and surface processes.
Throughout these activities, students practiced important scientific skills, including observing, recording data, analyzing information, and supporting explanations with evidence. Be sure to notice the student-created posters highlighting Flint Creek, which connect classroom learning to our local environment!
🏛️ World History – Engineering in Ancient Egypt
Students studying Ancient Egypt took their learning beyond the textbook by working with partners to design and construct their own pyramids! Using classroom materials, students explored the engineering challenges involved in building these remarkable structures. Through trial and error, teamwork, and creative thinking, students experienced how planning and problem-solving play an important role in engineering.
Ask your student whose pyramid was able to stand without support for at least 10 seconds!
❤️ Why Balanced Instruction Matters
Our Balanced Instructional Model is about providing students with a variety of meaningful learning experiences. We recognize the value of traditional teaching methods, including direct instruction, textbooks, pencil-and-paper activities, and face-to-face discussions. We also believe students benefit when they have opportunities to apply that knowledge through hands-on learning, collaboration, exploration, and problem-solving.
Technology has an important place in education, but it should never replace the value of quality teaching and meaningful student engagement. The instructional strategy should determine the tool, not the other way around.
Whether students are matching mathematical equations, analyzing scientific data, or building ancient structures, our goal remains the same: to create classrooms where students are actively engaged, thinking critically, and developing a deeper understanding of what they learn.
It's all about finding the right balance between teaching, learning, and doing!
#GentryPride #BalancedInstruction #HandsOnLearning #ConnectLearnSucceed
In Part 2 of our series featuring our balanced Instructional Model, we look at Gentry High School.
At Gentry Public Schools, we believe some of the most meaningful learning happens when students have opportunities to think critically, work together, solve problems, and apply what they are learning. Through our Balanced Instructional Model, we are bringing a renewed focus to traditional teaching practices while incorporating hands-on activities, meaningful collaboration, and purposeful technology use.
Our high school students have been busy putting these practices into action across several classrooms!
📐 Algebra II – Making Connections Through Math
Students have been exploring rational functions through interactive, collaborative activities. Working with partners and small groups, students matched rational equations with their corresponding graphs and used their understanding to fill in missing information. These activities encouraged students to discuss their reasoning, make connections between mathematical representations, and strengthen their problem-solving skills.
🌎 Environmental Science – Exploring the World Around Us
Students have been investigating how factors such as food, water, space, climate, disease, and competition affect an environment's carrying capacity. Using graphs, tables, and observations, students explored properties of water and how they influence Earth's materials and surface processes.
Throughout these activities, students practiced important scientific skills, including observing, recording data, analyzing information, and supporting explanations with evidence. Be sure to notice the student-created posters highlighting Flint Creek, which connect classroom learning to our local environment!
🏛️ World History – Engineering in Ancient Egypt
Students studying Ancient Egypt took their learning beyond the textbook by working with partners to design and construct their own pyramids! Using classroom materials, students explored the engineering challenges involved in building these remarkable structures. Through trial and error, teamwork, and creative thinking, students experienced how planning and problem-solving play an important role in engineering.
Ask your student whose pyramid was able to stand without support for at least 10 seconds!
❤️ Why Balanced Instruction Matters
Our Balanced Instructional Model is about providing students with a variety of meaningful learning experiences. We recognize the value of traditional teaching methods, including direct instruction, textbooks, pencil-and-paper activities, and face-to-face discussions. We also believe students benefit when they have opportunities to apply that knowledge through hands-on learning, collaboration, exploration, and problem-solving.
Technology has an important place in education, but it should never replace the value of quality teaching and meaningful student engagement. The instructional strategy should determine the tool, not the other way around.
Whether students are matching mathematical equations, analyzing scientific data, or building ancient structures, our goal remains the same: to create classrooms where students are actively engaged, thinking critically, and developing a deeper understanding of what they learn.
It's all about finding the right balance between teaching, learning, and doing!
#GentryPride #BalancedInstruction #HandsOnLearning #ConnectLearnSucceed
📚❤️ Balanced Instructional Model in Action: Bringing Back the Best of Traditional Teaching While Embracing Technology!
At Gentry Public Schools, we believe that great instruction isn't about choosing between traditional teaching methods and technology. It's about finding the right balance between the two!
In Part 1 of our series focusing on our Balanced Instructional Model, we look at what's happening in our Primary School.
Through our Balanced Instructional Model, we are intentionally bringing back more traditional classroom experiences that emphasize direct teacher instruction, hands-on learning, meaningful conversations, collaboration, and the use of physical learning materials. While technology remains an important part of education, we believe it should be used purposefully to enhance instruction—not replace the valuable learning experiences that happen when students interact directly with their teachers, classmates, and learning materials.
Take a look at our Balanced Instructional Model in action across our classrooms:
🖍️ Pre-K: Our youngest learners are getting hands-on with shaving cream as they practice forming letters of the alphabet! This fun, sensory-rich activity helps students develop letter recognition, fine motor skills, and early writing skills.
🔤 First Grade: Students are using magnetic letters to build words with the digraphs "wh" and "sh" while exploring how adding the suffix "s" changes words. By physically moving and manipulating letters, students are strengthening their understanding of sounds, spelling patterns, and word formation.
📖 Second Grade: Students are practicing partner reading and using hand motions to break words into syllables. These traditional, interactive strategies encourage students to read aloud, listen, communicate, and actively participate in developing their literacy skills.
These are the kinds of meaningful classroom experiences we want to see every day!
Our goal is not to eliminate technology from classrooms. Technology continues to play an important role in helping students develop digital skills, access valuable learning resources, and engage in educational experiences that support their growth. However, we believe technology should be a tool for instruction, not the foundation of every lesson.
By returning to a stronger balance of teacher-led lessons, textbooks, paper-and-pencil activities, hands-on learning, student collaboration, and purposeful technology integration, we are creating classrooms where instructional decisions are driven by what students need to learn—not simply by the technology available.
At Gentry Public Schools, curriculum drives instruction, and instruction determines the tools we use. Whether students are learning with magnetic letters, reading alongside a classmate, writing in shaving cream, or using a digital resource, our focus remains the same: providing engaging, meaningful, high-quality instruction that helps every student connect, learn, and succeed!
❤️ The best of traditional teaching. The benefits of modern technology. A balanced approach to student success!
#GentryPublicSchools #BalancedInstruction #HandsOnLearning #ConnectLearnSucceed
What a night celebrating our volleyball seniors! With still more of the season to play, we were able to say goodbye to our senior Lady Pioneers during a special event on Thursday.
The six seniors honored during Senior Night were:
Anna Xiong (#1) — Libero
Lexi Hughes (#4) — Defensive Specialist
Peyton Insco (#14) — Libero/Defensive Specialist
Delilah Chamra (#20) — Middle Blocker
Temperance Goodhue (#23) — Middle Blocker
Alyssa Montoya (#25) — Outside Hitter
The Lady Pioneers have given the program plenty to celebrate this season, including the first 10-win season in program history and the best start the program has ever recorded. The junior varsity team also established a program record for wins in a season.
Individual accomplishments have added to the team’s success. Alli Jones earned a place among the top five in the Arkansas state record book for aces in a single match. Xiong has led the 4A Conference in digs, while Kylie Smith has ranked among the conference’s top two players in kills per set.
The six seniors honored during Senior Night were:
Anna Xiong (#1) — Libero
Lexi Hughes (#4) — Defensive Specialist
Peyton Insco (#14) — Libero/Defensive Specialist
Delilah Chamra (#20) — Middle Blocker
Temperance Goodhue (#23) — Middle Blocker
Alyssa Montoya (#25) — Outside Hitter
The Lady Pioneers have given the program plenty to celebrate this season, including the first 10-win season in program history and the best start the program has ever recorded. The junior varsity team also established a program record for wins in a season.
Individual accomplishments have added to the team’s success. Alli Jones earned a place among the top five in the Arkansas state record book for aces in a single match. Xiong has led the 4A Conference in digs, while Kylie Smith has ranked among the conference’s top two players in kills per set.
Happy Homecoming Pioneers! View this week’s Pioneer Reminder here or click the link to view: https://canva.link/slg1663paxjzmul
INTRODUCING THE PIONEER PANTRY! 🛒
We’re excited to announce the grand opening of the Pioneer Pantry, a new district-wide resource created to support students and families across all Gentry schools.
The Pioneer Pantry is a market-style pantry — think grocery store aisles — where families can walk through and shop for the items they need. Each month, the selection will vary and may include:
🥦 Fresh fruits and vegetables
🍗 Frozen protein
🍞 Breads and bakery items
🥫 Shelf-stable pantry items
🧂 Essential spices and condiments
One important thing to know: Your participation matters! Our funding through the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank is tied directly to community participation. The more families who visit and use the pantry, the more grant funding we receive to keep the shelves stocked and help the program grow.
MORE REASON TO COME SUPPORT THE PANTRY? The Pantry will be done a prize raffle drawing for a freezer, shopping tote, and some kitchen accessories. You won't want to miss it!
Whether your family needs a few items for the week or additional support, stopping by helps keep this resource available and thriving for our entire district.
📅 Grand Opening: Wednesday, October 14
🕓 4–6 p.m.
📍 Two-room portable building behind Gentry High School
Come by next Wednesday, shop our selection and help us make the first Pioneer Pantry day a huge success!
Questions? Contact Kristen Smartt or Natasha Hagood at 479-736-2552.
Pioneer Pantry: Food. Support. Community. ❤️🤍
#GentryPioneers #PioneerPantry #GentryPride #CommunitySupport #GentryCommunity
🎓💰 FINANCIAL AID NIGHT IS TONIGHT!
Planning for college can feel like a lot, but knowing where to look for financial help can make a big difference.
Join us TONIGHT at 6:30 p.m. in the Gentry High School Library for Financial Aid Night featuring special guest Alisha Lewis from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education.
Alisha will cover scholarships, financial aid and other opportunities available to help families plan for the cost of college.
Whether your student is a senior who’s ready to apply or you’re just starting to think about what comes next, this is a great opportunity for parents and students to learn more and start making a plan.
📍 Gentry High School Library
🕡 6:30 p.m. TONIGHT
🚪 Please enter through the front office doors.
We hope to see our college-bound Pioneers and their families tonight! ❤️🤍
#GentryPioneers #GentryHighSchool #FinancialAidNight #CollegeBound #PioneerPride
Planning for college can feel like a lot, but knowing where to look for financial help can make a big difference.
Join us TONIGHT at 6:30 p.m. in the Gentry High School Library for Financial Aid Night featuring special guest Alisha Lewis from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education.
Alisha will cover scholarships, financial aid and other opportunities available to help families plan for the cost of college.
Whether your student is a senior who’s ready to apply or you’re just starting to think about what comes next, this is a great opportunity for parents and students to learn more and start making a plan.
📍 Gentry High School Library
🕡 6:30 p.m. TONIGHT
🚪 Please enter through the front office doors.
We hope to see our college-bound Pioneers and their families tonight! ❤️🤍
#GentryPioneers #GentryHighSchool #FinancialAidNight #CollegeBound #PioneerPride
🏐 TONIGHT: LADY PIONEER VOLLEYBALL SENIOR NIGHT! ❤️🤍
Before the Lady Pioneers take the court tonight, we’ll celebrate six seniors who have given so much to Gentry Volleyball.
Join us between 5:30–6 p.m., immediately following the 9th grade game, as we recognize:
❤️ Anna Xiong — #1, Libero
🤍 Lexi Hughes — #4, Defensive Specialist
❤️ Peyton Insco — #14, Libero/Defensive Specialist
🤍 Delilah Chamra — #20, Middle Blocker
❤️ Temperance Goodhue — #23, Middle Blocker
🤍 Alyssa Montoya — #25, Outside Hitter
Senior Night is a chance to recognize the time, work, leadership and memories these six Pioneers have given to our volleyball program.
Come out tonight, cheer them on and help us celebrate our seniors! 🏐🎓
❤️🤍 Go Lady Pioneers!
#GentryPioneers #GentryPride #LadyPioneerVolleyball #SeniorNight
Before the Lady Pioneers take the court tonight, we’ll celebrate six seniors who have given so much to Gentry Volleyball.
Join us between 5:30–6 p.m., immediately following the 9th grade game, as we recognize:
❤️ Anna Xiong — #1, Libero
🤍 Lexi Hughes — #4, Defensive Specialist
❤️ Peyton Insco — #14, Libero/Defensive Specialist
🤍 Delilah Chamra — #20, Middle Blocker
❤️ Temperance Goodhue — #23, Middle Blocker
🤍 Alyssa Montoya — #25, Outside Hitter
Senior Night is a chance to recognize the time, work, leadership and memories these six Pioneers have given to our volleyball program.
Come out tonight, cheer them on and help us celebrate our seniors! 🏐🎓
❤️🤍 Go Lady Pioneers!
#GentryPioneers #GentryPride #LadyPioneerVolleyball #SeniorNight
Hey Gentry Community! We'd love to see you on Main Street at 1 p.m. on Friday for our Homecoming Parade! Come out and support our students, see the marching band, enjoy the floats, and take in the candy shared with kids along the parade route! Let's fill Main Street with Pioneer Pride on Friday and get ready for the Homecoming festivities at 6:20 p.m. at Pioneer Stadium!
