September’s School Board meeting was 9/21/26. 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.
22 days ago, Dwana Haro

🌻 From Seeds to Sunflowers! 🌻
Back in June, we handed out sunflower seeds to some of our youngest Pioneers and challenged them to plant, grow and compete to see who could grow the biggest sunflower.
Last week, we got to see what all that sunshine, water, patience and care produced! 🌻
Gentry students gathered for our Giant Sunflower Competition, celebrating their hard work and the agriculture lessons that started with a tiny seed.
A huge thank-you to Farm Credit for sponsoring prizes for our overall top three students! The top three finishers in each grade level also received gift certificates to use at our FFA Spring Plant Sale.
But this competition is about more than growing a big sunflower.
It's a great example of the collaboration happening between our Gentry Agriculture Education program and our younger Pioneers. Our agriculture students and teachers helped introduce primary, intermediate and middle school students to agriculture in a fun, hands-on way, and then our youngest students got the opportunity to take what they learned home and put it into practice.
That's what we love about Agriculture Education at Gentry: learning doesn't stop at the classroom door.
Our Gentry Agriculture Education program gives students opportunities to explore agriculture through hands-on experiences, classroom learning, FFA activities and real-world skills. And when our high school agriculture students get to share that knowledge with our younger Pioneers, it creates connections that can last well beyond a single project.
From a little seed in June to giant sunflowers in September, this was a pretty great lesson in patience, responsibility, agriculture ... and a little friendly competition. 🌻
We're proud of all of our young growers!
Go Pioneers! ❤️🤍
#GentryPioneers #GentryPublicSchools #AgricultureEducation #FFA #GrowingPioneers #PioneerPride #AgEducation
23 days ago, Mark Scott

📈 GENTRY CONTINUES TO GROW! ❤️🤍
Our post-Labor Day enrollment numbers are encouraging! While enrollment changes throughout the year and any count is only a snapshot in time, Gentry is currently serving 35-40 more K–12 students than at the same point last school year.
🎓 That is especially encouraging after graduating the largest senior class in district history last spring. We are also pleased that this year’s growth has been steady and manageable. It is enough to continue a positive trend without creating a significant strain on day-to-day operations, while allowing us to plan responsibly for staffing, facilities and programs as we grow.
📊 And this isn’t just about one year. Gentry has experienced continued growth over the past several years, and recent data places Gentry among the faster-growing school districts in Arkansas in both percentage growth and the number of students added. In the most recent statewide one-year comparison, fewer than one in five school systems showed growth, making Gentry’s continued positive trend especially encouraging.
🏗️ We’re also working to stay ahead of that growth. A new Middle School classroom addition and storm shelter is underway, along with the new Pioneer Arena. We’ve added Pre-K, continue adding programs and opportunities for students, purchase new buses regularly, and continue investing in our facilities and schools.
🎒 Families are also seeing more support, including school supplies at no cost, breakfast and lunch at no cost to students, complimentary K–12 student admission to home athletic events, and other programs designed to support our students and families.
📍 Enrollment will continue to move up and down throughout the year, and today’s number won’t necessarily be tomorrow’s. What encourages us is the larger trend: Gentry continues to grow, we’re planning for that growth, and families continue to see Gentry as a strong educational choice among the many great options across Northwest Arkansas.
We’re thankful for our students, staff, families and community who continue to make Gentry a special place to learn and grow. We strive every day to provide the best experience possible, but we also manage what amounts to a small city of students and staff each day, and questions or concerns will naturally come up. When they do, we encourage families to reach out directly to the person closest to the situation who can help. We’re always happy to listen, explain the reasoning behind something, or make adjustments when needed. That’s why we’re here: to serve our students, families and community and help however we can.
Stronger United. Go Pioneers! ❤️🤍
26 days ago, Tyler Broyles
Calling All Gentry Pioneers!
We'll be celebrating Homecoming on Friday, Oct. 9, and we hope our community and our alumni will join us for the football game at 7 p.m. Come back home and we'd love to see your throwback Gentry Pioneer gear!
Our students will be celebrating all week by honoring all former Pioneers with the theme: "Pioneers Through the Years."
Can't wait to see all our Pioneers on October 9!
#GentryPioneers #GentryAlumni #GentryAR
27 days ago, Mark Scott
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.
27 days ago, Dwana Haro

🦷 FREE DENTAL CARE FOR GENTRY STUDENTS
We’re sharing a great opportunity for Gentry families through Mint for More, the nonprofit arm of Mint Dental Care.
On Friday, October 9, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mint for More will host a Pediatric Free Dental Day at Mint Dental Care in Centerton.
Eligible students may receive services based on clinical need, including:
• Dental exams
• Cleanings
• Fillings
• Extractions
There is no cost to the family.
Appointments are limited and are available by referral only. Gentry families interested in participating should contact their child’s school counselor, school nurse, or social worker, who can submit a referral to Mint for More.
Once a referral is received, Mint for More will contact the parent or guardian directly to schedule the appointment and complete the necessary consent and intake paperwork.
Transportation has also been provided by schools for past events to help families who may have transportation barriers.
If your child could benefit from this opportunity, please reach out to your child’s school as soon as possible. Appointments will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
We’re grateful to organizations like Mint for More for helping remove barriers and make important health care more accessible to students in our community. ❤️
Questions or referrals: Please contact your child’s Gentry school counselor or nurse.
28 days ago, Mark Scott

Get ready to Glow Up Your Ride and light up Gentry Main Street!
The Gentry Chamber of Commerce is inviting students, families and the entire community to join us for a fun, free night on wheels:
📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
⏰ 7:30 p.m.
📍 Gentry City Park
📍 Gentry, Arkansas
Bring your bike, trike, scooter or anything else you can safely ride and get ready for an evening filled with:
✨ Lights
🎶 Music
🚲 Riding
❤️ Community
😊 Family fun
And the best part? IT'S FREE!
Events like the Glow Ride are about more than just having a good time. They give our students an opportunity to get outside, be active, spend time with their families and friends, and experience the kind of community connection that makes Gentry such a special place to grow up.
For our students, community is part of the education experience, too. When families, schools, local businesses and community organizations come together, our kids get to see firsthand what it means to be part of something bigger than themselves. We're THANKFUL for our city, Mayor Johnston, and Janie at the Chamber of Commerce for always thinking of our schools and our students!
So charge up those lights, decorate those wheels and come Glow Up Your Ride! 🌟
Let's light up Gentry! 💚💙💗✨
#GentryPioneers #GlowRide #GentryArkansas #Community #FamilyFun #PioneerPride #GentryAR
28 days ago, Mark Scott

💻 The People Behind the Technology
Today is IT Professionals Day, and it gives us a great opportunity to recognize three people who do a tremendous amount of work behind the scenes at Gentry Public Schools.
Klae Beyers, Director of Technology; Jason Philpott and Brittany Thompson, Computer Technicians; are the people our district relies on to keep technology moving, and there is a lot more to that job than simply fixing a computer when something goes wrong.
During the last school year alone, our Technology Team:
💻 Repaired 1,290 student Chromebooks
🛠️ Completed 1,000 technology work orders submitted by district staff
📱 Managed and supported more than 2,000 technology devices across the district
And those numbers only tell part of the story.
Every day, Klae, Jason and Brittany are troubleshooting classroom technology, maintaining devices, supporting teachers and staff, managing systems, solving unexpected problems and helping make sure our schools have the technology they need to keep students learning.
A lot of their best work happens when nobody notices because everything is working.
And then there's the other side of the job: When something isn't working and a teacher, student or staff member needs help right now. That's when this team goes to work.
So today, we want to say a very simple thank you to:
Klae Beyers
Jason Philpott
Brittany Thompson
Thank you for your patience, problem-solving, hard work and willingness to jump in and help. Your work may happen mostly behind the scenes, but its impact reaches every classroom, every school and so many people across Gentry Public Schools.
We appreciate you — and we're glad you're part of the Pioneer team!
Happy IT Professionals Day! 💻❤️🤍
#GentryPioneers #ITProfessionalsDay #PioneerPride #BehindTheScenes #GentryPublicSchools
29 days ago, Mark Scott
A Gentry tradition worth painting about! 🖌️
There’s not much more colorful than the Gentry High School parking lot when our students get their hands on their parking spots!
For many of our students, painting their spot has become a family affair with parents, siblings, friends and family pitching in to help create something that’s uniquely theirs.
Some spots are bold. Some are funny. Some are full of Pioneer pride. And some clearly took a LOT of paint.
But every one of them tells a little story about the student who parks there.
It’s one of those simple traditions that makes high school feel like high school: A little creativity, a lot of school spirit, and plenty of memories made along the way.
❤️🤍 We love seeing our Pioneers put their own stamp on Gentry High School!
#GentryPioneers #PioneerPride #GentryHighSchool #Tradition #SchoolSpirit #NWArkansas
30 days ago, Mark Scott
View this week’s Pioneer Reminder here or click the link to view:
https://canva.link/tdssuv7dytqf75h 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.
about 1 month ago, Dwana Haro

❤️ ATTENDANCE MATTERS!
The most important reason for good attendance is simple: students learn best when they are at school. Being in class each day means more time with teachers, more opportunities to learn, and fewer gaps to make up later.
BUT DID YOU KNOW? Attendance also matters to your child’s school in a couple of other important ways!
🏫 School Letter Grades: Student attendance is one of the factors considered in school accountability and letter grades.
💰 School Funding: Student attendance can also impact district funding through Average Daily Membership (ADM).
Of course, we know absences happen! Illness, appointments, and other circumstances come up. When they do, please help us keep your student’s attendance record accurate.
If your child visits a doctor, please send the school a doctor’s note so we can properly document the absence. Not every absence requires a doctor’s visit, though! Families also have a limited number of parent notes that may be used each semester. If you don’t have a doctor’s note, contact your child’s school and ask about using a parent note if one is available.
📱 GRADES 6–12: Don’t forget about Home Access Center (HAC)! Families can use HAC to check attendance and grades. If you also have a younger student, you may see their profile in HAC, but information will not appear because HAC is only used for grades 6–12.
Need help with HAC? Instructions are available on our website. Just use the search button, ask our AI Chat Bot for help, or use the link in the comments of this post.
At the end of the day, the biggest reason attendance matters is learning. We want our students here because being at school gives them the best opportunity to learn and succeed. Strong attendance also supports our schools, so every day a student can be here matters!
Be here when you can, communicate with us when you can’t, and let us know when we can help! ❤️
about 1 month ago, Tyler Broyles
Honoring those who make Gentry Public Schools special on this Labor Day!
about 1 month ago, Mark Scott
From Gentry, our thoughts and prayers are with the Jay Bulldog player who was injured. We are hoping for a full and speedy recovery. ❤️🙏
about 1 month ago, Tyler Broyles
Have a nice long weekend! View this week’s Pioneer Reminder here or click the link to view:
https://canva.link/ya5qpg3bb6ssi5a 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.
about 1 month ago, Dwana Haro
Meanwhile, at Gentry Intermediate...
Our Noon Club Update highlights our 3rd Grade Ninja Warrior Club, our 5th Grade Games Club, our 5th Grade Bingo Club, and our 5th Grade Chalk Club.
Gentry Intermediate routinely hosts "Club Days" where students can choose an enrichment opportunity that best fits their interest. Students not only have fun, they learn while engaging with others who have similar interests. It's a great opportunity to learn in a fun and engaging way.
about 1 month ago, Mark Scott
❤️🤍 PIONEER STUDENT ADMISSION REMINDER!
K–12 Gentry students receive complimentary admission to regular-season HOME athletic events when wearing Pioneer gear, maroon and white, or the announced student-section theme for GHS students.
🎟️ Students must still go through the ticket line and receive a ticket.
👨👩👧 Students in grades K–5 are strongly encouraged to attend with a parent or responsible adult who remains available throughout the event.
👏 Please follow event rules, staff directions, and show great sportsmanship.
Thank you for helping us make this work well so we can continue offering this opportunity for our students!
Wear the maroon. Bring the energy. Support your Pioneers! ❤️🤍
about 1 month ago, Tyler Broyles
Just a reminder, Pioneer families—there will be no school Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend! As always, you can find our full district calendar anytime on our website to stay up to date on school days, holidays, breaks, and other important dates. Go Pioneers! ❤️🤍
about 1 month ago, Tyler Broyles
Meanwhile, at Gentry Intermediate...
Our Noon Club Update highlights our 3rd Grade Dance Party Club, 3rd Grade Chicken Care Club, and 3rd Grade Basketball Club.
Gentry Intermediate routinely hosts "Club Days" where students can choose an enrichment opportunity that best fits their interest. Students not only have fun, they learn while engaging with others who have similar interests. It's a great opportunity to learn in a fun and engaging way.
about 1 month ago, Mark Scott
Meanwhile, at Gentry Intermediate...
Our Noon Club Update highlights our 4th Grade Dance Party Club, 4th Grade Bracelet Making Club, and our 4th Grade Kickball
Gentry Intermediate routinely hosts "Club Days" where students can choose an enrichment opportunity that best fits their interest. Students not only have fun, they learn while engaging with others who have similar interests. It's a great opportunity to learn in a fun and engaging way.
about 1 month ago, Mark Scott