Gentry Public Schools
Ensuring all Students Connect, Learn, and Succeed
🎉 Celebrating Our Pioneers! ❤️
As we kick off another exciting school year, here's a quick reminder for both our returning and new Pioneer families!
One of our favorite things to do is celebrate the amazing accomplishments of our students. Whether it's athletics, fine arts, clubs, organizations, academics, or other activities, our goal is to consistently showcase the great things happening across Gentry Public Schools so every student group has the opportunity to be recognized throughout the year.
Our coaches, sponsors, and group leaders help make that possible by sharing events, photos, results, and accomplishments with the district. While we love celebrating our students whenever possible, not every event or accomplishment can be featured. Our goal is to provide meaningful recognition to all of our student groups over the course of the year.
If there's ever an event or accomplishment you'd like us to be aware of, we encourage you to start by sharing it with your student's coach, sponsor, or group leader if it's connected to a school-sponsored team, club, or activity. For accomplishments outside of school-sponsored activities—such as community, civic, travel team, pageant, or other independent achievements that make our Pioneers proud—feel free to share those directly with our Director of Community Engagement, Mark Scott, for consideration.
At Gentry Public Schools, we value open communication and strong partnerships with our families. If you ever have a question, suggestion, or concern, we encourage you to start by reaching out to the person or school closest to the situation—whether that's your child's teacher, coach, sponsor, principal, or another staff member. Direct communication helps ensure accurate information is shared, questions are answered, and solutions can be found as quickly as possible.
Thank you for partnering with us as we celebrate our students and the outstanding things happening throughout Gentry Public Schools.
THANK YOU for choosing Gentry! We are so glad you are here! Go Pioneers! ❤️
As we kick off another exciting school year, here's a quick reminder for both our returning and new Pioneer families!
One of our favorite things to do is celebrate the amazing accomplishments of our students. Whether it's athletics, fine arts, clubs, organizations, academics, or other activities, our goal is to consistently showcase the great things happening across Gentry Public Schools so every student group has the opportunity to be recognized throughout the year.
Our coaches, sponsors, and group leaders help make that possible by sharing events, photos, results, and accomplishments with the district. While we love celebrating our students whenever possible, not every event or accomplishment can be featured. Our goal is to provide meaningful recognition to all of our student groups over the course of the year.
If there's ever an event or accomplishment you'd like us to be aware of, we encourage you to start by sharing it with your student's coach, sponsor, or group leader if it's connected to a school-sponsored team, club, or activity. For accomplishments outside of school-sponsored activities—such as community, civic, travel team, pageant, or other independent achievements that make our Pioneers proud—feel free to share those directly with our Director of Community Engagement, Mark Scott, for consideration.
At Gentry Public Schools, we value open communication and strong partnerships with our families. If you ever have a question, suggestion, or concern, we encourage you to start by reaching out to the person or school closest to the situation—whether that's your child's teacher, coach, sponsor, principal, or another staff member. Direct communication helps ensure accurate information is shared, questions are answered, and solutions can be found as quickly as possible.
Thank you for partnering with us as we celebrate our students and the outstanding things happening throughout Gentry Public Schools.
THANK YOU for choosing Gentry! We are so glad you are here! Go Pioneers! ❤️
July’s School Board meeting was 7/20/26. 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.
We are excited to announce Sunni (Jill) Smith as a new teacher at Intermediate. Jill Smith brings 20 years of teaching experience to Gentry Intermediate, including teaching fourth grade and serving as an ESL teacher for elementary and middle school students in De Queen, Arkansas. She and her family are excited to begin a new chapter in Northwest Arkansas and are grateful for the warm welcome they have received.
Jill was drawn to Gentry's strong sense of community and is excited to be part of a supportive school family. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and running with her family and dogs, as well as caring for her plants. She looks forward to building meaningful relationships with her students and making a positive impact in the Gentry community.
Jill was drawn to Gentry's strong sense of community and is excited to be part of a supportive school family. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and running with her family and dogs, as well as caring for her plants. She looks forward to building meaningful relationships with her students and making a positive impact in the Gentry community.
🏈🏐🏃🤼 FREE Sports Physicals for Pioneer Athletes! ⚽🏀🥎⚾
Getting ready for the upcoming sports season? Join us for FREE sports physicals provided by Tucker Chiropractic!
📅 July 28
🕜 1:30 p.m.
📍 Pioneer Activity Center (PAC)
✅ We'll also have DragonFly document assistance stations available to help families complete any required paperwork.
👨👩👧 A parent or guardian must be present for the physical.
❤️ A huge THANK YOU to Tucker Chiropractic for generously providing these physicals free of charge to support our Pioneer student-athletes. We greatly appreciate your investment in our students and our community!
Make plans to attend open house!
We are excited to announce Addison Payne as our new ESOL Coordinator. Addison Payne is a graduate of Ouachita Baptist University with a bachelor's degree in English and Secondary Education. She holds a TESOL endorsement from the University of Arkansas and will complete her master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from OBU in July. She began her teaching career as a middle school ELA teacher in Decatur and has spent the past six years serving as an ESL teacher at Springdale High School, where she developed a passion for supporting multilingual learners and collaborating with teachers.
Addison and her husband, Jared, live in Lowell with their two young children and enjoy calling Northwest Arkansas home. They are active members of Summit Baptist Church and enjoy serving their community. In her free time, Addison enjoys reading, cooking, sewing, thrifting, and spending time with her family.
She is excited to join Gentry Public Schools and looks forward to supporting multilingual learners, partnering with teachers, building meaningful relationships, and becoming part of the Pioneer Family.
Addison and her husband, Jared, live in Lowell with their two young children and enjoy calling Northwest Arkansas home. They are active members of Summit Baptist Church and enjoy serving their community. In her free time, Addison enjoys reading, cooking, sewing, thrifting, and spending time with her family.
She is excited to join Gentry Public Schools and looks forward to supporting multilingual learners, partnering with teachers, building meaningful relationships, and becoming part of the Pioneer Family.
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!
