Happy Monday, Pioneer Family! We are glad to have you back at school.

¡Hola a todos! In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15), let’s take this time to honor and embrace the rich traditions, vibrant cultures, and incredible contributions of the Hispanic community. This month, you will be able to share your favorite Hispanic traditions, stories, or recipes, and let’s delve into the beauty of our diverse heritage together. ¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana!

Hello Pioneers! At Gentry Public Schools, we offer a variety of ways to stay connected. Our website, linked below, features a top menu with quick access to district administration, school campus pages, parent resources, departmental links, and more. Under the "Parents" section, you'll find important information such as safety guidelines, handbooks, the district calendar, grade tracking, lunch menus, and much more. In the center of the website homepage, you'll find easy-to-use buttons for frequently accessed items, which are also available through the site menu. If you scroll further down, you'll come across our district Facebook live feed (perfect for those without a Facebook account), upcoming events, staff highlights, and video features. Additionally, below we’ve linked our communication tips and a list of social media pages for various student groups. Keep an eye out for weekly and monthly reminders and newsletters from both the district and individual schools. Soon, the inaugural edition of our quarterly district newsletter, Pioneer Pride, will arrive in the mailboxes of all district residents. District Website - https://www.gentrypioneers.com/ Communication Tips - https://bit.ly/3MMHOro Social Media Links - https://bit.ly/3zjUQtm

Dream big, Pioneers!

Gentry High School student, Kacie Wood, participated in the 2024 University of Oklahoma Band Day. Kacie joined over 900 high school students from 150 regional high schools. Kacie can be spotted on the left 40 yard line, third from the back in the video linked below. Congratulations, Kacie and go Pioneers! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SXVBfM67Jo

The Pioneer Reminder is here! Don't forget to check the website for more information. You can also access it and previous Reminders at the link below. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wh5YE_fhvq6SLhcT9e1kmKWbdfBwaPaZ?usp=sharing Go Pioneers!

Pioneer Families, Last year’s F/R applications expire this Wednesday, 9/18/24! You must reapply to continue to be eligible for free meals. Charges will be sent to your student’s account beginning 9/19/24. Completed applications are very important for everyone. You can apply here. Click here to apply: https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx

Our staff spotlight this week is our GHS Teacher of the Year, Rebecca Tingley. Mrs. Tingley teaches science at GHS. She is in her 27th year of teaching. Congratulations to Mrs. Tingley on her accomplishments!

Did you know Gentry High School has its very own student-led newspaper called the Pioneer Press? Overseen by sponsor Alishia Ramsey, it is another great communication resource. Access The Pioneer Press and other great parent resources under the "Parents" tab on our website. https://www.gentrypioneers.com/

Good Afternoon, we would like to Announce our Chromebook Protection Plan Insurance is now available to purchase through our Online School Payment System (OSP) Gentry Public Schools offers an optional Chromebook Protection Plan (CPP). The CPP will cover a single accidental incident of damage to the device assigned to your child. This plan does NOT cover malicious, non-accidental damage, or loss. Students who wish to opt out of the CPP will be required to pay for any repairs to their Chromebook that are not from normal wear and tear. Chromebook chargers are not covered under this plan. Please do not use aftermarket non UL or ETL listed Chromebook chargers. We highly recommend that you look into purchasing this plan for your students' device. Please see the linked flier below for more details on and how to purchase this plan. https://bit.ly/GPSChromebookProtectionPlanInfo

Many may have heard about an alleged threat against schools in Northwest Arkansas. We wanted to assure families that the local police departments have declared there to be no credible threat to any schools. There is no recommended action for schools to take. We are sharing simply to address concerns.

Today is International Literacy Day. Cuddle up wiith your favorite book and enjoy!

Check out our latest live billboard! It is located on Highway 12 between Highfill and Springtown. Thank you to sponsor Senator Bart Hester.

Our new billboard is live! It is facing south just outside of Gentry on the left as you travel northbound on Highway 59. Thank you to Smith Drug for sponsoring! And thanks to Courtney Millsap Place for the great photo. We will rotate photos a few times each year. Look for a second billboard coming soon on Highway 12 between Highfill and Springtown! We have sponsorship options for videos and newsletters that will be coming soon. Go Pioneers!

Next week's Pioneer Reminder is here! You can also access it at the link below. Don't forget to check the website for more information. Go Pioneers! https://drive.google.com/file/d/14GKHuVdjhb7W9MiCxhDqM6JqHhJkKT5N/view?usp=sharing

It's great to have the Pioneer Family back at school after a long weekend! Let's have some fun. If you are a Gentry graduate, let us know who you are and the year you graduated. Go Pioneers! #PioneerPride

School is closed today in observance of the Labor Day holiday. All schools will be open tomorrow at the regularly scheduled time. Go Pioneers!

No school tomorrow! We will see you at the regular time on Tuesday morning. Enjoy your break!

The Pioneer Reminder is here! You can also access it at the link below. Don't forget to check the website for more information and updates! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1psK4eBv4vUoJZq_9R_fwxD2tl3jV-aqm/view?usp=drive_link

We are striving to build lifelong learners!