While our students are enjoying summer break, crews across Gentry Public Schools are hard at work preparing for another great school year.

Our operations team and contractors are completing painting, floor waxing, and facility improvements across the district, including updates to the high school gym, paint upgrades at Gentry Intermediate School, and fresh paint throughout our campuses.

The high school gym refresh also provides an opportunity to modernize the look and feel of the facility. We are exploring updated branding, new logos, and more modern display options to better showcase Gentry’s accomplishments. While some existing banners have been removed during the project, the goal is to replace those with more modern displays showcasing the same success!

Thank you to our operations team and project crews for the work they do behind the scenes each summer. At Gentry, we believe in continuous improvement and regularly planned projects that help us provide better facilities and opportunities for our students, staff, and community.

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🎉 Pre-K Enrollment is Now Open! 🎉

Gentry Public Schools is excited to officially open enrollment for our Pre-Kindergarten Program!

📝 Enrollment Request Link: Gentry Pre-K Enrollment Request

Pre-K seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority placement given to students who are four years old.
Age Requirements:
⭐ 4-year-old students must be 4 on or before August 1, 2026
⭐ 3.5-year-old students must be 3.5 on or before February 1, 2026
Please be prepared to provide the following required documents:
✔ Birth Certificate
✔ Social Security Card (if applicable)
✔ Proof of Residency
✔ Parent/Guardian ID (copy)
✔ Immunization Records
✔ Physical Examination
✔ ARKids Card (if applicable)
✔ Income Documentation (if applying for tuition assistance)
✔ Evaluation or Therapy Documentation (if applicable)

📌 Failure to provide all required documents may delay enrollment or result in placement on a waiting list.

📌 Completing the enrollment request form does not guarantee placement in the program. Once an enrollment request is received, Sharon Selvidge will contact families to schedule an appointment. During that appointment, parents/guardians will submit documentation, meet with staff, and finalize the enrollment process.

Program Information:
• Tuition-based program: $125 per week. At this time, the program is operating as a tuition-based model because additional state funding was not available to support operation as an ABC Pre-K program.
• Regular attendance is expected to maintain enrollment. Tuition is required regardless of attendance.
• The Pre-K program will follow a 178-day calendar, which will be shared during Pre-K Orientation.
• The Pre-K program's daily schedule will align with Gentry Primary School hours.

📣 Due to the overwhelming interest and positive feedback we have received from families, we fully anticipate that a waitlist may be established. Families are encouraged to complete the enrollment request as soon as possible.
Please note that the operation of the Pre-K program is guided by Arkansas state licensure requirements and program regulations, which help determine enrollment procedures, program expectations, and operational guidelines.

If you have questions, please contact Dr. Devon Conrad at dconrad@gentrypioneers.com.
📞 Please do not post questions in the comments. The staff members who typically manage social media posts may not have immediate access to all Pre-K program information. Contacting Dr. Conrad directly will help ensure your questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner.

Gentry Public Schools Pre-Kindergarten Program is committed to "The District of Choice: A World-Class Education with a Small-Town Feel" by ensuring all students connect, learn, and succeed.

❤️ We look forward to welcoming our newest Pioneer learners! ❤️

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