Gentry Public Schools

We are excited to welcome Taylor Lewis to Gentry Public Schools as our new Middle School Assistant Principal. Taylor holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Arkansas. He brings 12 years of teaching experience, having worked with students in every grade from 6th through 12th and covering nearly every mathematics subject along the way. Taylor even spent a year teaching preschool and English credit recovery—though, thankfully, not at the same time. Throughout his career, Taylor has taught and held teacher leadership roles at three different schools. He is thrilled to now call Gentry home and to join the Gentry School District. Taylor’s wife, Loren, serves as the Recruiting Director and HR Supervisor at Camp War Eagle. Together, they are raising two energetic boys who love soccer, Pokémon, Minecraft, and rollercoasters. Taylor feels deeply grateful and excited for the opportunity to be part of the Gentry School District, a community he describes as having prestige, heart, and incredible potential. He looks forward to serving the students, staff, and broader community and believes this opportunity marks the beginning of something truly special. In his free time, Taylor enjoys watching sports—especially cheering for the Arkansas Razorbacks, Philadelphia Eagles, and Golden State Warriors. He also loves playing video games with his family and is an enthusiastic fantasy football player. True to his background in math, Taylor often creates detailed spreadsheets for his fantasy teams—whether or not they improve his standings, they always make draft day a lot more fun.

For the latest athletic updates, visit our website and click on "Athletics," or go directly to www.gentryathletics.com! Stay connected and support our Pioneers!

View this week's PIONEER REMINDER here or click the link to view. https://bit.ly/3YRiVRR. For more upcoming events, please visit our website at https://www.gentrypioneers.com/

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Make the move, join our team! Apply today at https://bit.ly/3DWI4DG.

Joining us in celebrating our amazing administrative assistants. We have the best!

April’s School Board meeting was on 4/21/25. See the recap here or click the link to view, https://bit.ly/3EIQAGt . Visit our district website at gentrypioneers.com for all things PIONEER!

Go Pioneers!

View this week's Pioneer Reminder here or click the link to view. https://bit.ly/3Y9IIoa. For more upcoming events, please visit our website at https://www.gentrypioneers.com/

So many opportunities to join our team! Apply today at https://bit.ly/3DWI4DG

Superintendent Dr. Tyler Broyles proudly received his Bowling Team T-shirt and would like to share his appreciation with the team! 🎳🔥 "We Bring the Heat to the Lanes!" Let’s go, Pioneers! 💪 #PioneerPride #BowlingStrong

Pioneer Relays Return in a Big Way: Over 20 Schools and 1,000 Athletes Visit Gentry This week, Gentry had the honor of hosting both junior high and senior high track meets, welcoming more than 20 schools and over 1,000 athletes to Pioneer Stadium. It was the first track meet held on our campus since 2018, and the energy, sportsmanship, and excitement from all participating teams made it a truly special occasion. Hosting these meets is a point of pride for our district, and we are grateful to the schools who attended, our volunteers, and our community members for helping make it possible. On April 8, the junior high track team rose to the occasion, competing well against a large and talented field. The boys finished 5th overall, while the girls placed 6th. Aja Smith stood out with a 3rd-place finish in the 100-meter hurdles, clocking in at 17.69 seconds—now the second-fastest time in school history. She also anchored the girls’ 4x100 relay team, joining Ryleigh, Kassidy, and Madison for a 3rd-place finish and a new school record of 55.44 seconds. That same group, with Whitney subbing in for Kassidy, also set a school record in the 4x200 relay with a time of 1:56.91, good for another 3rd-place finish. On the boys’ side, Dawson Pottridge had a strong performance, earning 2nd place in both the high jump (5'4") and pole vault (9'0"). The following evening, April 9, the senior high athletes delivered an impressive showing in front of the home crowd. Kacy Wood earned 2nd place in the discus with a throw of 99'4", and Phillip Thompson secured 3rd in the high jump with a personal best of 6'0". In a stacked field of throwers, Aiden Eller and Laine Philpot placed 7th and 8th respectively in the discus, both recording throws over 107 feet. Braden Woodcock continued his standout season by placing 3rd in the pole vault with a personal best of 11'6". The meet provided another excellent opportunity for our student-athletes to compete on their home turf and push themselves against strong competition.

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Join us as we celebrate our Assistant Principals!

📢 Reminder: Arkansas Schools' Cell Phone Policy 📢 To help students reconnect and focus on learning, Act SB142 bans cell phones during the school day in public schools. 🔹 "Bell to Bell, No Cell" – Phones must remain off during class time. 🔹 More focus, less distraction – This policy helps improve engagement and social interaction. Thank you for supporting a positive learning environment! 📚 Gentry Public Schools – Ensuring All Students Connect, Learn, and Succeed

This is a reminder that the school calendar has been updated to include April 18 and May 23 as makeup weather days. The six makeup days will now be April 18, May 23, and May 27-30, 2025, with the last day of school on May 30.

We are excited to welcome Kayla Rios to Gentry Public Schools as our ESOL Paraprofessional! Kayla Rios, a proud 2020 graduate of Siloam Springs High School, has a deep love for family and a passion for helping others. Having always heard wonderful things about Gentry, she is excited to get to know her coworkers and students. In addition to her dedication to education, Kayla has a love for baking and has been creating and selling cake desserts for over two years. Growing up, she often translated for new students at school, helping them navigate their new environment. Many of those students have since become lifelong friends, and seeing them thrive and speak English today fills her with pride. Now, as part of the Gentry School District, Kayla is grateful for the opportunity to once again support students in learning and understanding a new language—an experience she finds truly rewarding.