🚍 Flashing Red. Kids Ahead. — Bus Safety Reminder 🛑
As the school year starts, Arkansas motorists are reminded of a critical safety rule:
According to Arkansas law, it is illegal to pass a stopped school bus whenever its red lights are flashing, meaning children are boarding or exiting the bus.
📋 What Every Driver Should Know:
You must stop in both directions on 2‑lane roads and 4‑lane highways with or without a center turn lane, unless there's a median 20 feet or wider.
Outstanding penalties under Arkansas’ Isaac’s Law can include fines up to $1,000 or more, plus potential jail time—highlighting how serious this violation is .
👫 What Students & Pedestrians Should Do:
Be visible and alert near bus stops and crosswalks.
Stay clear of the road until the bus has pulled away.
Avoid distractions—keep phones down and eyes focused when walking.
🔁 Community Safety Is a Shared Responsibility
Every driver and pedestrian contributes to keeping our students safe. Let’s commit to obeying the law, being patient, and slowing down as a bus approaches or departs. Click the link below for traffic flow and drop-off/pick-up information:
🔗 https://www.gentrypioneers.com/page/traffic-flow-student-pick-up-drop-off
Remember: Flashing Red Means Kids Ahead. Together, we can make sure Arkansas children arrive safely at school. 💛🚌✨
📣 REMINDER: Open House Dates for All Grades!
Open House is a great way for families to meet teachers, drop off supplies, and get excited for the school year! All students and families are welcome. If your child is entering a new building (a transition grade), Open House is a great supplement to Orientation and can help make the transition even smoother.
🏫 Open House Schedule (All Grades Welcome):
📍 Middle & High School – Wednesday, August 6 | 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 Primary School – Thursday, August 7 | 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Intermediate School – Thursday, August 7 | 5:00–7:00 PM
🎒 First Day of School: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Visit our Back to School Hub: https://www.gentrypioneers.com/page/back-to-school. We’re looking forward to seeing you there! 💙✏️
📣 REMINDER: Orientation & Open House Dates!
Here’s a quick look at some important upcoming events as we prepare for the new school year! Families of students in transition grades (moving to a new building) are invited to attend Orientation for a chance to learn more and explore their new school environment. While optional, Orientation is a great opportunity to ease the transition.
Students in any grade are welcome to attend Open House, where families can meet teachers, drop off supplies, and get ready for the year ahead. Transition grade students may benefit from attending both events!
🧭 Orientation for Transition Grades
➡️ 3rd Grade (Intermediate): Aug. 7 | 4:00–5:00 PM
➡️ 6th Grade (Middle): July 31 | 5:00–7:30 PM
➡️ 9th Grade (High): July 31 | 5:00–7:30 PM
🏫 Open House (All Grades Welcome)
📍 Middle & High School: Aug. 6 | 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 Primary School: Aug. 7 | 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Intermediate School: Aug. 7 | 5:00–7:00 PM
🎒 First Day of School: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Visit our Back to School Hub: https://www.gentrypioneers.com/page/back-to-school. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back! 💙📚✏️
Orientation for Transition Grades
3rd Grade (Intermediate School) – August 7, 2025, from 4:00–5:00 PM
6th Grade (Middle School) – July 31, 2025, from 5:00–7:30 PM
9th Grade (High School) – July 31, 2025, from 5:00–7:30 PM
Open House Dates (All Grades Welcome)
Middle School & High School – Wednesday, August 6, 2025, from 4:30–6:30 PM
Primary School – Thursday, August 7, 2025, from 4:00–6:00 PM
Intermediate School – Thursday, August 7, 2025, from 5:00–7:00 PM
First Day of School: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
School Orientation has been scheduled! View the flyer here or click the link to view. https://bit.ly/44jH46S. For all things PIONEER, please visit our website at https://www.gentrypioneers.com/
Alicia is excited to join Gentry Primary as a paraprofessional while working toward her teaching degree—fulfilling a longtime goal. Her background is in the medical field, and she and her husband have also served as foster parents, caring for children ages 6 months to 7 years.
She is active in the community as a member of the Gentry Youth Organization board and currently serves as the concession coordinator. In her free time, she enjoys attending sporting events and spending time with her family. Alicia looks forward to making a difference in the lives of students and growing alongside Gentry Public Schools.
A proud graduate of Dover High School, Kelsey values the strong sense of community found in smaller districts and felt right at home the moment she stepped into Gentry Intermediate School. She’s excited to join the team and support both staff and students. Kelsey and her family attend First Baptist Church in Rogers and enjoy cheering on the Razorbacks and Braves, traveling, hiking in the Smoky Mountains, and spending time together.
