View this week's PIONEER REMINDER here or click the link to view. https://bit.ly/4m0JptQ. For more upcoming events, please visit our website at https://www.gentrypioneers.com/
📣 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! 💙📚✏️
Churches Contribute School Supplies for Gentry Students! Read more here: https://www.gentrypioneers.com/article/2328685
Guess who was in Pioneer Gym this week? Read more here: https://www.gentrypioneers.com/article/2324335
July's School Board meeting was on 7/21/25. See the recap here or click the link to view, https://bit.ly/411AMqi. For more information on our School Board and meetings please visit our district website at gentrypioneers.com.
Gentry Students Earn More than $780,000 in Potential College Credit Through AP Exam Successes! Click here for more information: https://www.gentrypioneers.com/article/2307527
The 2025-26 supply lists are now online! Visit our website to view grade-level lists. If you have concerns about being able to afford school supplies this year, we encourage you to reach out to your child's building principal. https://www.gentrypioneers.com/page/school-supplies
As we prepare for the new school year, we invite students and families in transition grades—those entering a new building—to attend orientation for helpful information and a chance to get familiar with their new environment. Orientation is optional but encouraged and is separate from our all-grade Open House events.
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/
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/
School supplies will be FREE to Primary School (K-2) students this year! Read more here: https://www.gentrypioneers.com/article/2300203 or visit the District's Facebook page.
We are excited to welcome Alicia Ahrents as a new Paraprofessional. Alicia Ahrents has called Gentry home for the past 13 years, where she lives with her husband and their three children. She and her husband have been married for 12 years and love being part of the Gentry community. Their daughter, Alayna, will begin middle school this year, and their son, William, will attend the primary in two years.
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.
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.
We are excited to welcome Kelsey Scott as a new Paraprofessional. Kelsey Scott brings six years of experience in education, having supported students, teachers, and administrators at Kirksey Middle School and Fairview Elementary in Rogers. She is married to Mark Scott, who also works for Gentry Schools, and together they have three children: Anna, Emily, and Will.
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.
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.
Dear Gentry Families,
As we look ahead to the 2025-2026 school year, we want to kindly remind you that the Bell-to-Bell No Cell Phone Policy will apply to all Gentry campuses this year—Primary, Intermediate, Middle, and High School. While we started early with this at the middle and high school levels last year, the policy is now required by state law and must be followed by all schools in Arkansas.
This means all Gentry students will now follow the same expectations: personal electronic devices—such as phones, smartwatches, and tablets—must be off and out of sight during the school day unless specifically allowed under the policy (such as in emergencies, for health accommodations, or district-issued devices for learning).
To help you review the details, including what’s allowed and how violations are handled, please visit our website to read the full policy: https://www.gentrypioneers.com/page/bell-to-bell-no-cell-policy
We appreciate your support as we work to maintain a focused and safe learning environment for all students.
Warm regards,
Dr. Tyler Broyles
Superintendent
Gentry Public Schools
As we look ahead to the 2025-2026 school year, we want to kindly remind you that the Bell-to-Bell No Cell Phone Policy will apply to all Gentry campuses this year—Primary, Intermediate, Middle, and High School. While we started early with this at the middle and high school levels last year, the policy is now required by state law and must be followed by all schools in Arkansas.
This means all Gentry students will now follow the same expectations: personal electronic devices—such as phones, smartwatches, and tablets—must be off and out of sight during the school day unless specifically allowed under the policy (such as in emergencies, for health accommodations, or district-issued devices for learning).
To help you review the details, including what’s allowed and how violations are handled, please visit our website to read the full policy: https://www.gentrypioneers.com/page/bell-to-bell-no-cell-policy
We appreciate your support as we work to maintain a focused and safe learning environment for all students.
Warm regards,
Dr. Tyler Broyles
Superintendent
Gentry Public Schools
We are excited to welcome Johnna Baggett as a new Special Education Teacher. Johnna Baggett is entering her fifth year as a Special Education teacher after earning her bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Special Education from Western Governors University. She and her husband, Jerry, relocated to Northwest Arkansas a few years ago and are happy to call it home.
Johnna is excited to join Gentry Public Schools, as it reminds her of the close-knit school community she grew up in. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys visiting family in Indiana, especially her nieces, as well as reading, watching hockey and baseball, and working on cross stitch projects.
Johnna is excited to join Gentry Public Schools, as it reminds her of the close-knit school community she grew up in. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys visiting family in Indiana, especially her nieces, as well as reading, watching hockey and baseball, and working on cross stitch projects.
From the court and field to the front of a computer screen, Gentry athletes didn’t just compete—they left their mark. Read more about their memorable seasons here: https://www.gentrypioneers.com/article/2293856
We are excited to welcome Taylor Ervin as a new Alternative Learning Environment (ALE) Teacher. Taylor Ervin is excited to join the Gentry family and be part of a community that values strong relationships and student success. He earned his bachelor's degree in Social Studies Education from Arkansas Tech University and has spent the past four years teaching 8th grade history in Russellville. Taylor and his wife are thrilled to return home to Northwest Arkansas. In his free time, he enjoys disc golfing, building Legos, watching movies, and caring for their dachshunds.
We are excited to welcome Lisa Munoz as our new secretary/registrar at GIS. Lisa Munoz is a 1998 graduate of Gravette High School and brings nearly 20 years of banking experience, along with several years in custom sales. She currently resides in Gentry and is the proud mother of two sons—Wyatt, 21, and Levi, who is lovingly remembered after passing at a young age.
Lisa is excited to begin a new chapter and is passionate about working in a role where she can help others and make a meaningful impact each day. She was previously involved with the Northwest Arkansas Down Syndrome Association alongside her late son, who had Down Syndrome.
We are excited to welcome Allison Smith as a new Alternative Learning Environment (ALE) Paraprofessional. Allison Smith is a proud 2020 honor graduate of Gentry High School. In 2024, she earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She’s excited to return to her roots and join the Pioneer family as part of the team at Gentry Intermediate School.
Allison looks forward to contributing to a positive and supportive environment and is eager to learn and grow alongside the staff she’s heard such great things about. During her years at GHS, she was actively involved in choir and theatre, experiences that helped shape her passion for working with and supporting others.
