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🐔 BIG THINGS ARE HAPPENING IN GENTRY FFA! 🌱
There is a lot to celebrate when it comes to the students, experiences and opportunities happening through Gentry’s FFA program!
⭐⭐⭐ For the first time ever, Gentry FFA has earned a National 3-Star Rating for its Program of Activities!
This is a tremendous accomplishment that recognizes the work our FFA chapter is doing to live out the mission of agricultural education. To earn a National 3-Star Rating, a chapter must complete a comprehensive application documenting its activities, involvement and impact throughout the year.
The National Chapter Award Program recognizes FFA chapters that actively implement the mission and strategies of FFA through a Program of Activities centered around three important areas:
🌟 Growing Leaders — developing leadership, personal growth and responsibility
🤝 Building Communities — serving and strengthening the communities around us
🚜 Strengthening Agriculture — developing knowledge, skills and experiences connected to agriculture and agricultural careers
Gentry FFA’s students are doing all three — and this national recognition is a reflection of the hard work of our students and agricultural education staff.
And what better way to see that work in action than through the recent FFA Pullet Chain Show! 🐔🏆
Nine Gentry FFA students entered their pullets in the show, and our students had an outstanding day! Several students earned 1st, 2nd and 3rd place ribbons, with some of their pullets even beginning to lay eggs!
Congratulations to:
🏆 Gus Franzen — Reserve Champion FFA Pen
🥉 Tommy Holland — 3rd Overall FFA Pen
🥇 Trinity Jacks — FFA Showmanship Champion
🥈 Presley Holland — 2nd Place FFA Showmanship
But the ribbons are only part of the story.
Through their Pullet Chain projects, students have spent the year learning about animal care, responsibility, agriculture, record keeping and the commitment it takes to raise and show a project. They’ve gained experiences that simply can’t be replicated in a traditional classroom.
That’s what makes opportunities like these so important. FFA isn’t just about agriculture ; it’s about growing students into confident, capable young people who are prepared for leadership, careers and life.
Our students learned a lot this year, and many are already planning to participate again next year. For students interested in joining the Pullet Chain next year, watch for an announcement in February or March.
Congratulations to all of our Gentry FFA students and advisors on an incredible year. We are proud of the way you are Growing Leaders, Building Communities and Strengthening Agriculture! 🌱💚
#GentryPioneers #GentryFFA #NationalFFA #GrowingLeaders #BuildingCommunities #StrengtheningAgriculture #AgriculturalEducation #FutureLeaders #CTE #FFA
There is a lot to celebrate when it comes to the students, experiences and opportunities happening through Gentry’s FFA program!
⭐⭐⭐ For the first time ever, Gentry FFA has earned a National 3-Star Rating for its Program of Activities!
This is a tremendous accomplishment that recognizes the work our FFA chapter is doing to live out the mission of agricultural education. To earn a National 3-Star Rating, a chapter must complete a comprehensive application documenting its activities, involvement and impact throughout the year.
The National Chapter Award Program recognizes FFA chapters that actively implement the mission and strategies of FFA through a Program of Activities centered around three important areas:
🌟 Growing Leaders — developing leadership, personal growth and responsibility
🤝 Building Communities — serving and strengthening the communities around us
🚜 Strengthening Agriculture — developing knowledge, skills and experiences connected to agriculture and agricultural careers
Gentry FFA’s students are doing all three — and this national recognition is a reflection of the hard work of our students and agricultural education staff.
And what better way to see that work in action than through the recent FFA Pullet Chain Show! 🐔🏆
Nine Gentry FFA students entered their pullets in the show, and our students had an outstanding day! Several students earned 1st, 2nd and 3rd place ribbons, with some of their pullets even beginning to lay eggs!
Congratulations to:
🏆 Gus Franzen — Reserve Champion FFA Pen
🥉 Tommy Holland — 3rd Overall FFA Pen
🥇 Trinity Jacks — FFA Showmanship Champion
🥈 Presley Holland — 2nd Place FFA Showmanship
But the ribbons are only part of the story.
Through their Pullet Chain projects, students have spent the year learning about animal care, responsibility, agriculture, record keeping and the commitment it takes to raise and show a project. They’ve gained experiences that simply can’t be replicated in a traditional classroom.
That’s what makes opportunities like these so important. FFA isn’t just about agriculture ; it’s about growing students into confident, capable young people who are prepared for leadership, careers and life.
Our students learned a lot this year, and many are already planning to participate again next year. For students interested in joining the Pullet Chain next year, watch for an announcement in February or March.
Congratulations to all of our Gentry FFA students and advisors on an incredible year. We are proud of the way you are Growing Leaders, Building Communities and Strengthening Agriculture! 🌱💚
#GentryPioneers #GentryFFA #NationalFFA #GrowingLeaders #BuildingCommunities #StrengtheningAgriculture #AgriculturalEducation #FutureLeaders #CTE #FFA
🧮 Math is better when you can talk it out!
Fifth grade teacher Jennifer Hinterthuer gave her students a little different way to practice math yesterday, and it got them doing something incredibly valuable: Talking about their thinking.
Students used their whiteboards to work through a three-digit-by-three-digit multiplication problem with a partner. They compared answers, talked through their strategies, identified mistakes and made corrections before placing their completed work on their practice page.
Sometimes, hearing a concept explained by a classmate can make something “click” in a way that it hasn’t before. By explaining their thinking to someone else, students are also strengthening their own understanding. 💡
And there’s a bigger lesson happening here. A strong math foundation in the intermediate grades matters. Skills like multiplication, place value, estimation and problem-solving become building blocks for the more advanced math students will encounter in middle school, high school and beyond. When students develop both computational skills and the ability to explain how they arrived at an answer, they are building confidence that carries forward.
Yesterday’s lesson wasn’t just about getting the right answer — it was about understanding the process, learning from mistakes and learning from one another.
Great things are happening in fifth grade! 👏📚
#GentryPioneers #GentrySchools #MathMatters #ElementaryEducation #LearningTogether #FutureReady
Fifth grade teacher Jennifer Hinterthuer gave her students a little different way to practice math yesterday, and it got them doing something incredibly valuable: Talking about their thinking.
Students used their whiteboards to work through a three-digit-by-three-digit multiplication problem with a partner. They compared answers, talked through their strategies, identified mistakes and made corrections before placing their completed work on their practice page.
Sometimes, hearing a concept explained by a classmate can make something “click” in a way that it hasn’t before. By explaining their thinking to someone else, students are also strengthening their own understanding. 💡
And there’s a bigger lesson happening here. A strong math foundation in the intermediate grades matters. Skills like multiplication, place value, estimation and problem-solving become building blocks for the more advanced math students will encounter in middle school, high school and beyond. When students develop both computational skills and the ability to explain how they arrived at an answer, they are building confidence that carries forward.
Yesterday’s lesson wasn’t just about getting the right answer — it was about understanding the process, learning from mistakes and learning from one another.
Great things are happening in fifth grade! 👏📚
#GentryPioneers #GentrySchools #MathMatters #ElementaryEducation #LearningTogether #FutureReady
👑 We’re cheering on one of our Gentry Pioneers!
We’re excited to share that Caleigh Chappell-Wood, a sixth grader at Gentry Middle School, will be representing Gentry as she competes for the title of Miss Junior High of Arkansas in November and Miss Junior High of America in June!
We’re so proud of Caleigh and excited to watch her take on this opportunity! ❤️🤍
The Miss High School America Scholarship Pageant Organization was founded in 2009 with the goal of providing personal and professional opportunities for young women through scholarship pageants. The organization offers students the opportunity to compete at the state and national levels while developing confidence, leadership skills and valuable experiences.
Through a partnership with the Livingston Foundation, the organization has awarded more than $500,000 in cash scholarships to national winners over the past 10 years. National winners receive prize packages valued at more than $100,000, including scholarships, travel, wardrobe, photoshoots and other prizes.
Good luck, Caleigh! We’ll be proud to have a Gentry Pioneer representing our community on the state and national stage! 👑❤️🤍
#GentryPioneers #GentryMiddleSchool #PioneerPride #MissJuniorHighArkansas #GentryProud
We’re excited to share that Caleigh Chappell-Wood, a sixth grader at Gentry Middle School, will be representing Gentry as she competes for the title of Miss Junior High of Arkansas in November and Miss Junior High of America in June!
We’re so proud of Caleigh and excited to watch her take on this opportunity! ❤️🤍
The Miss High School America Scholarship Pageant Organization was founded in 2009 with the goal of providing personal and professional opportunities for young women through scholarship pageants. The organization offers students the opportunity to compete at the state and national levels while developing confidence, leadership skills and valuable experiences.
Through a partnership with the Livingston Foundation, the organization has awarded more than $500,000 in cash scholarships to national winners over the past 10 years. National winners receive prize packages valued at more than $100,000, including scholarships, travel, wardrobe, photoshoots and other prizes.
Good luck, Caleigh! We’ll be proud to have a Gentry Pioneer representing our community on the state and national stage! 👑❤️🤍
#GentryPioneers #GentryMiddleSchool #PioneerPride #MissJuniorHighArkansas #GentryProud
Hello, Gentry families. ❤️🤍
Thank you for your support and understanding as we responded to a potential threat involving our schools this morning.
We know mornings like this can be unsettling for parents and caregivers. We want to share what happened, why we responded the way we did, and hopefully answer some of the questions you may have heard throughout the day.
This morning, we received information from another school district that a former Gentry student, who no longer lives near Gentry, had been communicating online with a student from that district and made a threat toward Gentry. That student did exactly what we hope any student would do -- she reported the conversation to her School Resource Officer, who then contacted us.
From there:
• Out of an abundance of caution, we immediately secured our schools from entry or exit. The Gentry Police Department’s response was immediate, and our first priority was making sure our students and staff were safe.
• The Gentry Police Department, our School Resource Officers, Dr. Broyles, Jason Barrett, who leads our district’s safety operations, our building principals and other key district leaders immediately began working through our safety procedures and assisting with the investigation.
• We communicated with our families and caregivers through our official communication channels and continued providing updates as information was verified and became available.
• Law enforcement located the individual hundreds of miles away from Gentry and detained them. Following further investigation, law enforcement determined there was no credible threat to our students or schools, gave us the all clear, and our school day continued as normal.
During a school safety situation, we don't use social media as our primary communication channel. Our families should be able to know that when they receive a text or email from Gentry Public Schools, the information comes directly from us and reflects what we know to be true at that point in time.
That doesn't mean we don't communicate. It means we communicate responsibly and factually.
We are incredibly proud of our School Resource Officers who serve through the Gentry Police Department, our Commissioned School Security Officer program, our district safety leadership and all of the people who play a role in keeping our students safe every day.
Most importantly, we want our families to know this: When information comes to us that could potentially involve the safety of our students, we take it seriously. We act. We investigate. We work closely with law enforcement. And we communicate with our families as information is verified.
Thank you again for caring so deeply about your kids and our School District. We know that questions and concerns come from a place of wanting your children to be safe, and we share that priority completely.
If you'd like to learn more about the many ways Gentry Public Schools works to keep students safe, we've put together information on our School Safety page:
https://www.gentrypioneers.com/page/school-safety
And as always, if you have a question or concern, please reach out directly to your child's school . We believe direct information is always the best information, and we're always happy to help.
Thank you for trusting us with your children.
#GentryPioneers #GentryStrong #PioneerPride
Thank you for your support and understanding as we responded to a potential threat involving our schools this morning.
We know mornings like this can be unsettling for parents and caregivers. We want to share what happened, why we responded the way we did, and hopefully answer some of the questions you may have heard throughout the day.
This morning, we received information from another school district that a former Gentry student, who no longer lives near Gentry, had been communicating online with a student from that district and made a threat toward Gentry. That student did exactly what we hope any student would do -- she reported the conversation to her School Resource Officer, who then contacted us.
From there:
• Out of an abundance of caution, we immediately secured our schools from entry or exit. The Gentry Police Department’s response was immediate, and our first priority was making sure our students and staff were safe.
• The Gentry Police Department, our School Resource Officers, Dr. Broyles, Jason Barrett, who leads our district’s safety operations, our building principals and other key district leaders immediately began working through our safety procedures and assisting with the investigation.
• We communicated with our families and caregivers through our official communication channels and continued providing updates as information was verified and became available.
• Law enforcement located the individual hundreds of miles away from Gentry and detained them. Following further investigation, law enforcement determined there was no credible threat to our students or schools, gave us the all clear, and our school day continued as normal.
During a school safety situation, we don't use social media as our primary communication channel. Our families should be able to know that when they receive a text or email from Gentry Public Schools, the information comes directly from us and reflects what we know to be true at that point in time.
That doesn't mean we don't communicate. It means we communicate responsibly and factually.
We are incredibly proud of our School Resource Officers who serve through the Gentry Police Department, our Commissioned School Security Officer program, our district safety leadership and all of the people who play a role in keeping our students safe every day.
Most importantly, we want our families to know this: When information comes to us that could potentially involve the safety of our students, we take it seriously. We act. We investigate. We work closely with law enforcement. And we communicate with our families as information is verified.
Thank you again for caring so deeply about your kids and our School District. We know that questions and concerns come from a place of wanting your children to be safe, and we share that priority completely.
If you'd like to learn more about the many ways Gentry Public Schools works to keep students safe, we've put together information on our School Safety page:
https://www.gentrypioneers.com/page/school-safety
And as always, if you have a question or concern, please reach out directly to your child's school . We believe direct information is always the best information, and we're always happy to help.
Thank you for trusting us with your children.
#GentryPioneers #GentryStrong #PioneerPride
Meanwhile, at Gentry Intermediate...
Our Noon Club Update highlights our 5th Grade Paper Football Tournament Club, our 4th Grade Uno Club, and our 4th Grade Live Action Club Game Club!
Gentry Intermediate routinely hosts "Club Days" where students can choose an enrichment opportunity that best fits their interest. Students not only have fun, they learn while engaging with others who have similar interests. It's a great opportunity to learn in a fun and engaging way.
Our Noon Club Update highlights our 5th Grade Paper Football Tournament Club, our 4th Grade Uno Club, and our 4th Grade Live Action Club Game Club!
Gentry Intermediate routinely hosts "Club Days" where students can choose an enrichment opportunity that best fits their interest. Students not only have fun, they learn while engaging with others who have similar interests. It's a great opportunity to learn in a fun and engaging way.
🍎 September Teacher of the Month: Crystal King
Today, Gentry Middle School recognized Crystal King as our September Teacher of the Month during an all-school assembly!
Mrs. King was nominated for the meaningful impact she has on her students and the kindness she shares with everyone around her. Her nominator said it perfectly:
“Crystal takes the time to truly know each student, builds their confidence, and spreads that same kindness to her coworkers every day.”
That kind of care and connection makes a difference. Thank you, Mrs. King, for the encouragement, compassion and positivity you bring to Gentry Middle School every day. We’re grateful to have you as part of our Pioneer family! ❤️🤍
Mrs. King also received a $25 gift card from our Teacher of the Month event sponsor, All American Steakhouse and Sports Theatre in Springdale.
A big Pioneer thank-you to All American Steakhouse and Sports Theatre for helping us recognize and celebrate the outstanding educators who make a difference in the lives of our students! We appreciate your support of Gentry Public Schools and our teachers! 👏
#GentryPioneers #GentryMiddleSchool #TeacherOfTheMonth #PioneerPride #ThankATeacher
Today, Gentry Middle School recognized Crystal King as our September Teacher of the Month during an all-school assembly!
Mrs. King was nominated for the meaningful impact she has on her students and the kindness she shares with everyone around her. Her nominator said it perfectly:
“Crystal takes the time to truly know each student, builds their confidence, and spreads that same kindness to her coworkers every day.”
That kind of care and connection makes a difference. Thank you, Mrs. King, for the encouragement, compassion and positivity you bring to Gentry Middle School every day. We’re grateful to have you as part of our Pioneer family! ❤️🤍
Mrs. King also received a $25 gift card from our Teacher of the Month event sponsor, All American Steakhouse and Sports Theatre in Springdale.
A big Pioneer thank-you to All American Steakhouse and Sports Theatre for helping us recognize and celebrate the outstanding educators who make a difference in the lives of our students! We appreciate your support of Gentry Public Schools and our teachers! 👏
#GentryPioneers #GentryMiddleSchool #TeacherOfTheMonth #PioneerPride #ThankATeacher
🌟 September Students of the Month 🌟
Today’s all-school assembly at Gentry Middle School was a great opportunity to celebrate six students who are making a difference in our school community!
Our September Students of the Month were recognized for their ability to work well with others, show compassion and kindness, and eagerly help those around them.
6th Grade
⭐ Elam Finley
⭐ Konaia Ienaroi
7th Grade
⭐ Kam Valentine
⭐ Sophia Carter
8th Grade
⭐ Maddox Shoals
⭐ Deanna Wertz
Congratulations to all six of our September Students of the Month! Your kindness, character and willingness to help others are exactly the qualities we want to see in our Pioneers.
Keep being the kind of people who make Gentry Middle School a better place! ❤️🤍
#GentryPioneers #GentryMiddleSchool #StudentsOfTheMonth #PioneerPride #GentryStrong
Today’s all-school assembly at Gentry Middle School was a great opportunity to celebrate six students who are making a difference in our school community!
Our September Students of the Month were recognized for their ability to work well with others, show compassion and kindness, and eagerly help those around them.
6th Grade
⭐ Elam Finley
⭐ Konaia Ienaroi
7th Grade
⭐ Kam Valentine
⭐ Sophia Carter
8th Grade
⭐ Maddox Shoals
⭐ Deanna Wertz
Congratulations to all six of our September Students of the Month! Your kindness, character and willingness to help others are exactly the qualities we want to see in our Pioneers.
Keep being the kind of people who make Gentry Middle School a better place! ❤️🤍
#GentryPioneers #GentryMiddleSchool #StudentsOfTheMonth #PioneerPride #GentryStrong
Meanwhile, at Gentry Intermediate...
Our Noon Club Update highlights our Folk and Modern Dance Club, our Watercolor Club, and our Card Game Club.
Gentry Intermediate routinely hosts "Club Days" where students can choose an enrichment opportunity that best fits their interest. Students not only have fun, they learn while engaging with others who have similar interests. It's a great opportunity to learn in a fun and engaging way.
Our Noon Club Update highlights our Folk and Modern Dance Club, our Watercolor Club, and our Card Game Club.
Gentry Intermediate routinely hosts "Club Days" where students can choose an enrichment opportunity that best fits their interest. Students not only have fun, they learn while engaging with others who have similar interests. It's a great opportunity to learn in a fun and engaging way.
We are excited to announce Michael Stellmon as a new bus driver for our district. Michael Stellmon is a retired Air Force officer, long-haul truck driver, and poultry maintenance manager who now calls Siloam Springs home after living in Panama and Great Britain. He and his wife, Marsha, have been married for 49 years and are proud parents and grandparents.
Michael’s faith and family are important parts of his life, and he is grateful for the opportunity to serve and give back to the community. In his free time, he enjoys his passion for model trains.
Michael’s faith and family are important parts of his life, and he is grateful for the opportunity to serve and give back to the community. In his free time, he enjoys his passion for model trains.
Happy Friday Pioneers! View this week’s Pioneer Reminder here or click the link to view: https://canva.link/zoo1j8uanijbc7g
Looking for an event that isn’t listed yet? Feel free to reach out to the teacher, coach, or sponsor associated with the activity. They can help make sure the event information gets where it needs to go so our calendar stays current.
Looking for an event that isn’t listed yet? Feel free to reach out to the teacher, coach, or sponsor associated with the activity. They can help make sure the event information gets where it needs to go so our calendar stays current.
🎺 The Pride of Gentry is taking flight! 🦅
After long, hot pre-season preparation, The Pride of Gentry is ready to return to the field for our first home football game next Friday night. And they'll be supporting our Pioneers in the stands tonight in Paris.
The Pride of Gentry's 2026 marching show, “Icarus,” tells the story of Icarus from Greek mythology: A young man who ignores his father’s warning and, driven by haste and ambition, flies too close to the sun. The wax holding his wings together melts, sending him to a tragic fall.
The show features music from Avatar: The Last Airbender, “One Day I’ll Fly Away” from Moulin Rouge, “Lux Aeterna” from Requiem for a Dream, and original music by Luke McMillan.
And while the story of Icarus is about reaching too high, the story of The Pride of Gentry is about a program that continues to reach higher.
Over the past three years, our high school band has grown from 41 students in 2023 to 60 students today. Our color guard has grown, too, doubling from six members in 2023.
That growth is especially encouraging when you look at the middle school program. Beginner band enrollment has consistently been in the 40s, with more than 80% of students continuing from 6th to 7th grade. This year, 60 students make up the 7th/8th grade band, allowing the program to offer two separate concert bands. If current trends continue, that group could grow to approximately 75 students next year.
Those numbers tell a bigger story: More Gentry students are discovering music, staying involved and finding a place to belong. And they're bringing home trophies in marching band competitions!
We can't wait for our community to see what these students have been working toward. Other than football games, pep-rallies, parades, and other special events, here’s where you can catch The Pride of Gentry this fall:
📍 October 3 — Devil Dog Classic, Morrilton High School
📍 October 13 — Region VI Marching Assessment, Rogers High School
📍 October 17 — West Fork Invitational, West Fork High School
📍 October 31 — Northwest Arkansas Invitational, Siloam Springs High School
📍 November 2, 3 or 4 — State Marching Contest, War Memorial Stadium, Little Rock
(The exact state contest date will be announced closer to the event.)
The Pride of Gentry is growing. The students are working. And “Icarus” is ready to take flight.
Stay in your seats at halftime and come out and support these incredible young musicians this fall! 🎶❤️🤍
#PrideOfGentry #GentryPioneers #GentryBand #Icarus #MarchingBand #MusicEducation #PioneerPride
After long, hot pre-season preparation, The Pride of Gentry is ready to return to the field for our first home football game next Friday night. And they'll be supporting our Pioneers in the stands tonight in Paris.
The Pride of Gentry's 2026 marching show, “Icarus,” tells the story of Icarus from Greek mythology: A young man who ignores his father’s warning and, driven by haste and ambition, flies too close to the sun. The wax holding his wings together melts, sending him to a tragic fall.
The show features music from Avatar: The Last Airbender, “One Day I’ll Fly Away” from Moulin Rouge, “Lux Aeterna” from Requiem for a Dream, and original music by Luke McMillan.
And while the story of Icarus is about reaching too high, the story of The Pride of Gentry is about a program that continues to reach higher.
Over the past three years, our high school band has grown from 41 students in 2023 to 60 students today. Our color guard has grown, too, doubling from six members in 2023.
That growth is especially encouraging when you look at the middle school program. Beginner band enrollment has consistently been in the 40s, with more than 80% of students continuing from 6th to 7th grade. This year, 60 students make up the 7th/8th grade band, allowing the program to offer two separate concert bands. If current trends continue, that group could grow to approximately 75 students next year.
Those numbers tell a bigger story: More Gentry students are discovering music, staying involved and finding a place to belong. And they're bringing home trophies in marching band competitions!
We can't wait for our community to see what these students have been working toward. Other than football games, pep-rallies, parades, and other special events, here’s where you can catch The Pride of Gentry this fall:
📍 October 3 — Devil Dog Classic, Morrilton High School
📍 October 13 — Region VI Marching Assessment, Rogers High School
📍 October 17 — West Fork Invitational, West Fork High School
📍 October 31 — Northwest Arkansas Invitational, Siloam Springs High School
📍 November 2, 3 or 4 — State Marching Contest, War Memorial Stadium, Little Rock
(The exact state contest date will be announced closer to the event.)
The Pride of Gentry is growing. The students are working. And “Icarus” is ready to take flight.
Stay in your seats at halftime and come out and support these incredible young musicians this fall! 🎶❤️🤍
#PrideOfGentry #GentryPioneers #GentryBand #Icarus #MarchingBand #MusicEducation #PioneerPride
We are excited to announce Kimberly Long as a new bus driver for our district. Kim Long joins Gentry after driving a school bus in a neighboring district. She is excited to become part of the Pioneer family, build relationships with students and families, and safely transport students to and from school each day.
Kim is a proud mom of three grown sons and loves cheering them on in their athletic pursuits. She enjoys bowling, reading, walking, traveling, baking, attending church, and spending time with friends and family. Active in her community for many years, Kim also founded Single Moms of NWA to help connect local families with resources and support.
Kim is a proud mom of three grown sons and loves cheering them on in their athletic pursuits. She enjoys bowling, reading, walking, traveling, baking, attending church, and spending time with friends and family. Active in her community for many years, Kim also founded Single Moms of NWA to help connect local families with resources and support.
⚔️Our awesome 4th Grade Pioneers had a blast playing Place Value War in math class yesterday!
Think of it as the card game War but with a math twist! Students built multi-digit numbers, compared them against their classmates’ numbers and competed to see whose number was greatest. Along the way, they practiced looking at each digit’s place-value position and explaining why one number is larger than another. Whew, that's a lot of math, but our students are learning great skills and preparing for mathematical success!
Activities like this turn an important math concept into something hands-on, engaging and ... yes .. fun! Students aren't just memorizing rules; they're building number sense, strengthening critical-thinking skills, collaborating with classmates and developing a deeper understanding of how numbers work.
A little friendly competition makes learning even better! ❤️🤍
#GentryPioneers #GentryPublicSchools #LearningIsFun #MathMatters #PlaceValue #FourthGrade #PioneerPride
Think of it as the card game War but with a math twist! Students built multi-digit numbers, compared them against their classmates’ numbers and competed to see whose number was greatest. Along the way, they practiced looking at each digit’s place-value position and explaining why one number is larger than another. Whew, that's a lot of math, but our students are learning great skills and preparing for mathematical success!
Activities like this turn an important math concept into something hands-on, engaging and ... yes .. fun! Students aren't just memorizing rules; they're building number sense, strengthening critical-thinking skills, collaborating with classmates and developing a deeper understanding of how numbers work.
A little friendly competition makes learning even better! ❤️🤍
#GentryPioneers #GentryPublicSchools #LearningIsFun #MathMatters #PlaceValue #FourthGrade #PioneerPride
Gentry School District is looking for substitutes!
We’re hiring substitutes in a variety of positions throughout the district. If you’re looking for a flexible way to make a difference and be part of the Pioneer team, we’d love to have you!
Take the next step and apply today: https://bit.ly/3DWI4DG.
We’re hiring substitutes in a variety of positions throughout the district. If you’re looking for a flexible way to make a difference and be part of the Pioneer team, we’d love to have you!
Take the next step and apply today: https://bit.ly/3DWI4DG.
Woooooo Pig Sooie! 🐗❤️
Elizabeth Rouse, an admissions counselor with the University of Arkansas, was on campus today meeting with Gentry High School students interested in becoming Razorbacks after graduation.
Elizabeth answered students’ questions and shared helpful tips about scholarship opportunities, residence life, majors and programs, and what students can do now to prepare for the college experience.
We’re proud to partner with colleges, universities and businesses to help our students plan their next steps, whether that’s college, a career, or another path after high school. Planning ahead matters, and the more prepared students are for what comes next, the more opportunities they can put themselves in position to pursue.
Thanks for spending time with our students, Elizabeth! We’re always excited to help our Pioneers think about what’s next. ❤️🖤
#GentryPioneers #GentryPride #CollegeAndCareerReady #FuturePioneers #WooPigSooie
Elizabeth Rouse, an admissions counselor with the University of Arkansas, was on campus today meeting with Gentry High School students interested in becoming Razorbacks after graduation.
Elizabeth answered students’ questions and shared helpful tips about scholarship opportunities, residence life, majors and programs, and what students can do now to prepare for the college experience.
We’re proud to partner with colleges, universities and businesses to help our students plan their next steps, whether that’s college, a career, or another path after high school. Planning ahead matters, and the more prepared students are for what comes next, the more opportunities they can put themselves in position to pursue.
Thanks for spending time with our students, Elizabeth! We’re always excited to help our Pioneers think about what’s next. ❤️🖤
#GentryPioneers #GentryPride #CollegeAndCareerReady #FuturePioneers #WooPigSooie
🏐 The Lady Pioneers are off and running!
After two matches to start the season, Gentry Volleyball is showing energy, competitiveness and a willingness to battle for every point. There’s a lot to be excited about as this team continues to grow and find its rhythm.
Keep it rolling, Lady Pioneers! 🏐🔥
As a reminder, admission is free for students -- so come support your friends and cheer them on to victory. A big crowd makes a big difference!
#GentryPioneers #LadyPioneers #GentryPride #GentryAR #PrepVolleyball #NWAthletics
After two matches to start the season, Gentry Volleyball is showing energy, competitiveness and a willingness to battle for every point. There’s a lot to be excited about as this team continues to grow and find its rhythm.
Keep it rolling, Lady Pioneers! 🏐🔥
As a reminder, admission is free for students -- so come support your friends and cheer them on to victory. A big crowd makes a big difference!
#GentryPioneers #LadyPioneers #GentryPride #GentryAR #PrepVolleyball #NWAthletics
A HUGE THANK YOU to Parker’s Heating & Air for supporting our Pioneers and helping sponsor K–12 student admission to Gentry home athletic events! ❤️🤍
As a reminder, currently enrolled Gentry Public Schools K–12 students receive complimentary admission to regular-season HOME athletic events when they wear Pioneer gear, maroon and white, or the announced GHS student-section theme. Students still need to go through the ticket line for admission.
Support from community partners like Parker’s Heating & Air helps us keep our students in the stands—supporting their classmates, building great student sections, and being part of Pioneer athletics. Thank you, Parker’s Heating & Air, for investing in our students!
📣 Interested in sponsoring? Businesses can sponsor one game, one sport/season, or multiple sports throughout the year. Reach out to Athletic Director Brent Hester for sponsorship opportunities.
Go Pioneers! ❤️🤍
As a reminder, currently enrolled Gentry Public Schools K–12 students receive complimentary admission to regular-season HOME athletic events when they wear Pioneer gear, maroon and white, or the announced GHS student-section theme. Students still need to go through the ticket line for admission.
Support from community partners like Parker’s Heating & Air helps us keep our students in the stands—supporting their classmates, building great student sections, and being part of Pioneer athletics. Thank you, Parker’s Heating & Air, for investing in our students!
📣 Interested in sponsoring? Businesses can sponsor one game, one sport/season, or multiple sports throughout the year. Reach out to Athletic Director Brent Hester for sponsorship opportunities.
Go Pioneers! ❤️🤍
🌐 NEED SOMETHING? START WITH US!
Need a calendar? A staff contact? Back-to-school information? Traffic information? Have a question or concern and aren't sure who to ask?
Our website is here to help—and apparently, a LOT of you already know that! 👏 Over just the last 28 days:
👥 5,800 people used our website
🆕 5,100 were new users
🏠 Our homepage was viewed 6,700 times
👩🏫 Our Staff page was viewed 5,600 times
🎒 Back-to-School information had 2,100 views
📅 Our District Calendar had 1,100 views
That's thousands of people using our website to find information, get connected, and find the right person to help. And that's exactly what we want!
As we head into our second full week, a friendly reminder: Questions? Ask us. Concerns? Tell us. Need information? Let us help. ❤️
Social media is a great way to share, celebrate, and stay connected with our schools and community. When you have a question, concern, suggestion, or simply need information, we encourage you to start with us directly. It gives our staff the opportunity to hear from you, provide accurate information, offer any helpful context, and assist as quickly as possible.
Starting with us also helps keep information clear and accurate and prevents misunderstandings or secondhand information from creating unnecessary confusion or division within our great community. We absolutely want our families and community to have a voice; we just want to make sure we hear from you directly so we have the opportunity to help. We are a growing community and school district in part because we are united, we support one another, and we work together. That doesn’t happen by accident—it takes all of us. Thank you so much for being such an important part of what makes Gentry special!
And if you’re willing, we’d appreciate your help, too. If you come across a question or concern about our schools through an outside channel, please feel free to kindly point them toward the school or district so we have the opportunity to help directly. It takes a team, and our families and community are a huge part of ours. A simple, friendly reminder to “reach out to the school—they’ll be happy to help” can go a long way in connecting someone with accurate information and the right person to assist.
Our website makes it easy to find information and connect with the right person. So, join the thousands already putting it to work! 💻 We strive to respond within 24–48 business hours. If you haven’t heard back within that time, please feel free to follow up so we can make sure we connect with you.
Explore our website. Find what you need. Find who to contact. And if you still aren't sure—reach out. We're here to help! Thank you for choosing Gentry! It is an honor to serve our families!❤️
View this week's Pioneer Reminder here or click the link to view: https://canva.link/mmes3a2eocjxu7n.
Looking for an event that isn’t listed yet? Feel free to reach out to the teacher, coach, or sponsor associated with the activity. They can help make sure the event information gets where it needs to go so our calendar stays current.
Looking for an event that isn’t listed yet? Feel free to reach out to the teacher, coach, or sponsor associated with the activity. They can help make sure the event information gets where it needs to go so our calendar stays current.
AP SUCCESS IN ACTION! 🎓
Gentry Pioneers are earning college credit before they even graduate — and this year's results are worth celebrating!
👏 89 passing AP scores this year, up more than 40% from last year
🎓 267 estimated college course hours earned
💰 $320,400 in estimated college costs saved for our students and families
And two Gentry AP courses achieved 100% passing rates!
⭐ Our inaugural AP Seminar, taught by Kari Cantrell
🎨 AP 2-D Art and Design, taught by Stephanie Hoyle
These results represent more than numbers. They reflect students willing to challenge themselves, teachers who go above and beyond, and a school district committed to giving students opportunities to be successful at the next level.
Advanced Placement courses help students experience college-level work while they're still in high school — building academic confidence and skills while potentially earning college credit and saving families money along the way.
We are incredibly proud of our students and grateful to the teachers who helped make these achievements possible!
Great students. Dedicated teachers. Strong futures. ❤️🖤
#GentryPioneers #APSuccess #CollegeReady #PioneerPride
Gentry Pioneers are earning college credit before they even graduate — and this year's results are worth celebrating!
👏 89 passing AP scores this year, up more than 40% from last year
🎓 267 estimated college course hours earned
💰 $320,400 in estimated college costs saved for our students and families
And two Gentry AP courses achieved 100% passing rates!
⭐ Our inaugural AP Seminar, taught by Kari Cantrell
🎨 AP 2-D Art and Design, taught by Stephanie Hoyle
These results represent more than numbers. They reflect students willing to challenge themselves, teachers who go above and beyond, and a school district committed to giving students opportunities to be successful at the next level.
Advanced Placement courses help students experience college-level work while they're still in high school — building academic confidence and skills while potentially earning college credit and saving families money along the way.
We are incredibly proud of our students and grateful to the teachers who helped make these achievements possible!
Great students. Dedicated teachers. Strong futures. ❤️🖤
#GentryPioneers #APSuccess #CollegeReady #PioneerPride
