Gentry Public Schools

Pioneer Family, The ESS informational meeting for anyone interested in becoming a substitute teacher will be held tomorrow morning , October 7, from 8:30-10:30 am. The meeting will be held in Pioneer Partnership Room B. For questions, contact Megan Smith at msmith@gentrypioneers.com. We hope to see you there!

Please check your email for important information regarding this week's Homecoming schedule an d events. Information can also be found on our website. Go Pioneers!

Hello Pioneers! At Gentry Public Schools, we offer a variety of ways to stay connected. Our website, linked below, features a top menu with quick access to district administration, school campus pages, parent resources, departmental links, and more. Under the "Parents" section, you'll find important information such as safety guidelines, handbooks, the district calendar, grade tracking, lunch menus, and much more. In the center of the website homepage, you'll find easy-to-use buttons for frequently accessed items, which are also available through the site menu. If you scroll further down, you'll come across our district Facebook live feed (perfect for those without a Facebook account), upcoming events, staff highlights, and video features. Additionally, below we’ve linked our communication tips and a list of social media pages for various student groups. Keep an eye out for weekly and monthly reminders and newsletters from both the district and individual schools. Soon, the inaugural edition of our quarterly district newsletter, Pioneer Pride, will arrive in the mailboxes of all district residents. We are eager to assist with any questions or concerns, so please reach out to us directly. Our website makes it easy to connect with the right person. Contacting us ensures you receive accurate and timely information, helping to prevent misunderstandings or misinformation. We're here to offer clear answers and support—don't hesitate to get in touch. District Website - https://www.gentrypioneers.com/ Communication Tips - https://bit.ly/3MMHOro Administration - https://www.gentrypioneers.com/page/administration Athletics - https://www.gentryathletics.com/ Operations - https://www.gentrypioneers.com/o/gps/page/facilities-transportation Social Media Links - https://bit.ly/3zjUQtm

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The Pioneer Reminder is here! You can access this and past Reminders at the link below. Don't forget to check our website for more information. Go Pioneers! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1He153_JAjnr4Z0LFSLm-Z38j9_h6qZ1l?usp=drive_link

School is closed Friday, October 4 for a professional development flex day for staff. School will reopen at the regularly scheduled time on Monday, October 7. Enjoy the day off!

Homecoming 2024 is next week! See this link for information. We are making a change to the parade route. The parade will BEGIN downtown with Floats staging on Railroad avenue and END behind the high school. The route will stay the same. Please take a look at this document for details: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Yfb2JcfPNBsaPEk4xGkpNtLK9NSgeK6YpjMPB5MPE_g/edit?usp=sharing Please fill this form out if you would like to have a float in the parade: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIvvizCvbn0K6WAx2PBk3gAikLGGx_7mo2ElXFJ3luReNM4Q/viewform Note: Any student riding a float will ride a bus to the staging area on Railroad Ave. Intermediate School students will be bussed back to campus after the parade. Please be sure to turn permission slips in to your child's office.

🎥 What an incredible day! We had a fantastic time shooting video footage for our upcoming promo for Gentry Public Schools. It was heartwarming to see students, teachers, and community leaders come together to share their love for our district and community!  Pictured are some of our amazing student groups, dedicated teachers, and community leaders—Highfill Mayor Chris Holland and Gentry Mayor Kevin Johnston. Not pictured, but equally important, are Director of the Chamber of Commerce Janie Parks, who has generations of family graduating from Gentry over nearly 100 years, board member Melissa Holland, and many other wonderful teachers and student groups from our other buildings. Stay tuned for the final video, showcasing the incredible spirit of Gentry! 🌟 #GentryProud #CommunityStrong #GentrySchools

This week's Teacher Spotlight is Ethan Pendergraft. Mr. Pendergraft is currently a special education teacher at GMS. He was previously a math teacher. Mr. Pendergraft is a talented instructor, and we are thankful he shares his talents with our students. Thank you, Mr. Pendergraft!

Hello Pioneers Families! Reminder today is the LAST day to Purchase the Chromebook Protection Plan to insure your Students' Device. For more information & to purchase the plan please click here https://bit.ly/GPSChromebookProtectionPlanInfo

Pioneer Family, Today is the day! We will dismiss early for Parent/Teacher Conferences (2:30-8:30 pm). Please check the website or with your child's school if you have any questions. Go Pioneers!

School will be dismissed early tomorrow, October 3, for Parent/Teacher Conferences. Conferences begin at 2:30 pm and end at 8:30 pm. We can't wait to see you there!

Exciting progress is being made on our new field! We’re working closely with Coach and our contractors to get their input on the finishing touches, ensuring everything is ready for our athletes. We can’t wait to see the final result and share it with the community! Stay tuned for updates!

School will dismiss early tomorrow for Parent-Teacher Conferences. Conferences begin at 2:30 pm and end at 8:30 pm. Please check with your child's school or the website for specific dismissal times. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

This week we want to recognize the partnership and support the Gentry Youth Organziation provides to Gentry Public Schools and this community. Thank you to all of the volunteers who step up and make sacrifices to ensure this organization continues to run for our children. Go Pioneers!

Thank you for all of your hard work. It takes everyone to keep our students safe. Custodians ensure that our students and staff learn and work in a clean and healthy environment daily. Happy Custodian Appreciate Day!

Hello Pioneers! We’re excited to share the inaugural edition of our district's quarterly newsletter, Pioneer Pride! Every household in the Gentry School District should receive a hardcopy in their mailbox. We're also sharing this digital version to keep you informed about the wonderful things happening in our district. We hope it helps all our stakeholders stay connected! Click the link below to view the entire newsletter: https://bit.ly/4eOJBbF

We are closed on Friday, October 4 for a professional development flex day. Enjoy a long weekend! We will see you at the regularly scheduled time on Monday, October 7. Go Pioneers!

You are invited!

Please join us in celebrating our unsung heroes, our principals. Unless you have served in the role, no one has any idea what our principals do and go through on a daily basis. They are truly superheroes. This month is for you!