Gentry Public Schools
Ensuring all Students Connect, Learn, and Succeed
Have a great weekend, Pioneers! View this week's PIONEER REMINDER here or click the link to view. https://canva.link/6c1fw9y1rpqd64v. For more information on upcoming events and all things Pioneer, please visit our website at https://www.gentrypioneers.com/.
More than a job—it’s a legacy. We’re looking for passionate people to join our Gentry School District family! Apply today at https://bit.ly/3DWI4DG.
Have a great SPRING BREAK Pioneers! View this week's PIONEER REMINDER here or click the link to view. https://bit.ly/4m0U6NX. For more upcoming events, please visit our website at https://www.gentrypioneers.com/.
Small-Town Charm, Big-Time Perks! We’re hiring! Apply today at https://bit.ly/3DWI4DG, where you can also find: answers to common questions, Our Mission, Our Vision, perks of the job, and even virtual tours of our facilities.
March’s School Board meeting was on 3/16/26. 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.
View this week's PIONEER REMINDER here or click the link to view. https://bit.ly/3P7qhyG. For more upcoming events, please visit our website at https://www.gentrypioneers.com/
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.
View this week's PIONEER REMINDER here or click the link to view. https://bit.ly/4le5aXe. For more upcoming events, please visit our website at https://www.gentrypioneers.com/
As Gentry High School continues to grow, large events such as graduation are drawing more and more family members and community supporters. Bill George Arena at John Brown University (JBU) has served our students well, but with the tremendous attendance at last year’s ceremony, we want to be thoughtful about how we manage seating and space so that everyone in attendance has a comfortable and appropriate place to sit.
We are currently working with our local team and officials at JBU to determine the best ways to maximize the available space in the arena while maintaining a safe and well-organized environment for our graduates and their guests. One step many school districts take in situations like this is requiring tickets for admission, and we plan to implement a similar process this year. Graduation will be held on May 17 at 2:00 p.m., and anyone attending will be asked to present a ticket for entry.
GHS will send a letter home with each senior on Monday to begin determining how many tickets each graduate will request. Additional tickets will be available through the High School Office once initial needs are identified, and we will communicate when those become available.
We are sharing this information early with the community because we know graduation is a meaningful event for many people, and we want families and supporters to have time to plan ahead—even if you do not currently have a senior graduating.
For questions, contact the GHS office at 479-736-2667. Thank you.
We are currently working with our local team and officials at JBU to determine the best ways to maximize the available space in the arena while maintaining a safe and well-organized environment for our graduates and their guests. One step many school districts take in situations like this is requiring tickets for admission, and we plan to implement a similar process this year. Graduation will be held on May 17 at 2:00 p.m., and anyone attending will be asked to present a ticket for entry.
GHS will send a letter home with each senior on Monday to begin determining how many tickets each graduate will request. Additional tickets will be available through the High School Office once initial needs are identified, and we will communicate when those become available.
We are sharing this information early with the community because we know graduation is a meaningful event for many people, and we want families and supporters to have time to plan ahead—even if you do not currently have a senior graduating.
For questions, contact the GHS office at 479-736-2667. Thank you.
More than a job—it’s a legacy. We’re looking for passionate people to join our Gentry School District family! Apply today at https://bit.ly/3DWI4DG.
Exciting things are ahead! Don’t miss this week’s PIONEER REMINDER! View it here or click the link to view: https://bit.ly/40zuai8. Be sure to visit our website at www.gentrypioneers.com for all things Pioneer!
We are excited to announce that our district has launched an upgrade to the phone system designed to make it easier and faster for you to connect with the people and departments you need.
Many of you may have already noticed the change when calling our schools or district offices. This upgraded system provides clearer options and more direct routing to staff members. We encourage you to listen carefully to all available menu options so you can be quickly connected to the right person.
As part of this upgrade, we’ve also incorporated our district’s radio commercials as hold music. While you wait, you’ll hear highlights that celebrate the incredible opportunities, achievements, and programs that make our school district such a special place to learn and grow.
This improvement reflects our commitment to maintaining the strongest and most effective lines of communication with our families, staff, and community partners. Clear communication is essential to supporting our students and ensuring a positive experience for everyone we serve.
A special thank you goes out to our outstanding Technology Department for their hard work, planning, and dedication in making this upgrade possible. Their efforts behind the scenes help keep our district running smoothly every day.
Here is a quick reference list for you when contacting our schools and offices:
Gentry Primary School: 479-736-2380
Gentry Intermediate School: 479-736-2252
Gentry Middle School: 479-736-2251
Gentry High School: 479-736-2667
Operations Office: 479-736-2254 (Transportation, Food Service, Maintenance, Custodial, District Nurse, Technology)
Central Administration Office: 479-736-2253
We appreciate your patience during this transition and look forward to continuing to serve you better than ever. As a final reminder, you can also visit us at www.gentrypioneers.com anytime for contact information for staff across our district.
Have a great weekend, Pioneers! View this week's PIONEER REMINDER here or click the link to view. https://bit.ly/4rz8DlK. For more information on upcoming events and all things Pioneer, please visit our website at https://www.gentrypioneers.com/.
Small-Town Charm, Big-Time Perks! We’re hiring! Apply today at https://bit.ly/3DWI4DG, where you can also find: answers to common questions, Our Mission, Our Vision, perks of the job, and even virtual tours of our facilities.
February’s School Board Meeting was on 2/16/26. See the recap here! For more information on our School Board and meetings please visit our district website at www.gentrypioneers.com.
We don’t just offer jobs; we offer career paths. With many opportunities for professional development and advancement, Gentry School District is the perfect place to build your future while helping students build theirs. Apply today!
We are excited to announce Frank DeVenuto as a new Paraprofessional at our Intermediate School. Frank is a retired U.S. Navy veteran with a 30-year career. After retiring, he and his wife, Nancy, raised their four children while he worked as a substitute teacher in Missouri and earned a master’s degree in Elementary Education (grades 1–6). He later taught and substituted in Mississippi before moving to Northwest Arkansas two years ago, settling in Gentry last year, where he continued substitute teaching.
Frank enjoys working with students and sharing life experiences as they learn new ideas and concepts. Outside the classroom, he and Nancy enjoy reading, traveling, and being active in their church. His hobbies include LEGO building, visiting quilt shops, supporting missions, and mentoring youth and adults—while joking that he works to support his wife’s quilting habit.
Frank enjoys working with students and sharing life experiences as they learn new ideas and concepts. Outside the classroom, he and Nancy enjoy reading, traveling, and being active in their church. His hobbies include LEGO building, visiting quilt shops, supporting missions, and mentoring youth and adults—while joking that he works to support his wife’s quilting habit.
Pioneer Community,
We are excited to share an update on our two major capital projects, the Middle School Classroom Addition and the new Pioneer Arena!
Over the past several months, our district team, stakeholder design committee, preconstruction managers, and architectural and engineering partners have been working together to finalize the design details and prepare for the next steps. We are happy to share that the building plans have now been submitted to state agencies for final review and approval, a process that typically takes 4–6 weeks.
Once final approvals are received, the projects are expected to move into the bid phase in mid-Spring, with the goal of breaking ground in late Spring. While current estimates suggest that construction may take approximately a year, a number of factors, including weather, market conditions on bid day, and State review outcomes can impact not only the final timeline but also the scope of the project and may result in adjustments along the way.
We are grateful for the continued support of our families, staff, and community. These projects represent an exciting investment in our students and programs, and we look forward to sharing updates as progress continues.