Gentry Public Schools
Ensuring all Students Connect, Learn, and Succeed
Open house starts this week! Check out the Back-to-School Guide on our website! The Back-to-School Guide is your one-stop resource for everything you need to start the school year, including bus information, traffic flow maps, and more.
We are excited to announce Haley Howard as a new Kindergarten Teacher. Haley Howard is entering her third year of teaching after spending the past two years teaching kindergarten and first grade at Clarksville Primary School. She earned her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Psychology from the University of the Ozarks in 2024, where she was also a member of the swim team and later served as a volunteer assistant coach.
Originally from Lamar, Arkansas, Haley is excited to join Gentry Public Schools because its close-knit community reminds her of home. She recently became engaged to her fiancé, Carson, and relocated to the area to begin this new chapter. Outside of school, she enjoys shopping and spending time with family and friends, and she looks forward to building relationships with her students and the Gentry community.
Originally from Lamar, Arkansas, Haley is excited to join Gentry Public Schools because its close-knit community reminds her of home. She recently became engaged to her fiancé, Carson, and relocated to the area to begin this new chapter. Outside of school, she enjoys shopping and spending time with family and friends, and she looks forward to building relationships with her students and the Gentry community.
We are excited to announce Gina Bell as one of our new English Teachers at the Middle School. Gina Bell is an experienced educator with 21 years of teaching across every grade level, from Pre-K through 12th grade. She is a reading specialist and has served as an interventionist and instructional facilitator, giving her a well-rounded perspective on education.
Gina is excited to join Gentry Public Schools because of its welcoming, small-town community and friendly atmosphere. She and her husband, who is also a teacher, have four grown daughters, two sons-in-law, and a Maltipoo named Ruby. Outside of school, she enjoys gardening, reading, writing, singing, playing the piano, and serving through her church's women's and hospitality ministries. She looks forward to building meaningful relationships with students and their families.
Gina is excited to join Gentry Public Schools because of its welcoming, small-town community and friendly atmosphere. She and her husband, who is also a teacher, have four grown daughters, two sons-in-law, and a Maltipoo named Ruby. Outside of school, she enjoys gardening, reading, writing, singing, playing the piano, and serving through her church's women's and hospitality ministries. She looks forward to building meaningful relationships with students and their families.
🩺 Now Hiring: Primary School Nurse ❤️
Looking for a nursing career that offers purpose, meaningful relationships, and a schedule designed to support a healthy work-life balance?
School nursing provides a unique combination of professional fulfillment and a predictable schedule that allows you to make a difference each day while maintaining time for the people and priorities that matter most.
At Gentry Public Schools, you'll care for our youngest students while enjoying benefits that many professionals value throughout every stage of life.
✅ Monday through Friday daytime schedule with evenings and weekends free
✅ 185-day contract with summers off
✅ School holidays and scheduled breaks, including one week at Thanksgiving, two weeks at Christmas, one week for Spring Break, and additional holidays throughout the year
✅ A schedule that often aligns with your children's school calendar or simply provides more time outside of work
✅ Leave work at work with a consistent, predictable schedule and healthy work-life balance
✅ Arkansas Teacher Retirement benefits
✅ Comprehensive health insurance, plus dental, vision, and additional voluntary insurance options available through payroll deduction
✅ Build lasting relationships with students, families, and staff while making a meaningful difference every day
If you're looking for a rewarding nursing career in a supportive school community with a schedule that allows you to thrive both professionally and personally, we'd love to hear from you.
📍 Apply today at GentryPioneers.com or contact:
Mary Bailey, District Nurse
📞 479-736-2254 (Option 6)
📧 mbailey@gentrypioneers.com
Come make a difference with Gentry Public Schools. Go Pioneers! ❤️
Looking for a nursing career that offers purpose, meaningful relationships, and a schedule designed to support a healthy work-life balance?
School nursing provides a unique combination of professional fulfillment and a predictable schedule that allows you to make a difference each day while maintaining time for the people and priorities that matter most.
At Gentry Public Schools, you'll care for our youngest students while enjoying benefits that many professionals value throughout every stage of life.
✅ Monday through Friday daytime schedule with evenings and weekends free
✅ 185-day contract with summers off
✅ School holidays and scheduled breaks, including one week at Thanksgiving, two weeks at Christmas, one week for Spring Break, and additional holidays throughout the year
✅ A schedule that often aligns with your children's school calendar or simply provides more time outside of work
✅ Leave work at work with a consistent, predictable schedule and healthy work-life balance
✅ Arkansas Teacher Retirement benefits
✅ Comprehensive health insurance, plus dental, vision, and additional voluntary insurance options available through payroll deduction
✅ Build lasting relationships with students, families, and staff while making a meaningful difference every day
If you're looking for a rewarding nursing career in a supportive school community with a schedule that allows you to thrive both professionally and personally, we'd love to hear from you.
📍 Apply today at GentryPioneers.com or contact:
Mary Bailey, District Nurse
📞 479-736-2254 (Option 6)
📧 mbailey@gentrypioneers.com
Come make a difference with Gentry Public Schools. Go Pioneers! ❤️
We are excited to announce Preston Cash as our new assistant Football Coach and Middle School Science Teacher. Preston Cash brings experience from the past three years as Head Junior High Football Coach and Varsity Assistant Coach at Pea Ridge High School. Prior to that, he coached football and baseball at Har-Ber High School. He and his wife, Paige, have been married for eight years and are the proud parents of three young children.
Preston is excited to join Gentry Public Schools and become part of its growing community. He looks forward to contributing to the district's success and building relationships with students, families, and staff. Outside of work, he enjoys camping, spending time outdoors, and making memories with his family.
Preston is excited to join Gentry Public Schools and become part of its growing community. He looks forward to contributing to the district's success and building relationships with students, families, and staff. Outside of work, he enjoys camping, spending time outdoors, and making memories with his family.
🚗 New This Year for GHS Student Drivers!
Students who plan to drive to school this year must obtain a parking permit before parking on campus. Permits are free and help us maintain a safe parking environment by ensuring student drivers are licensed and insured while allowing us to identify vehicles on campus if needed.
📧 A Google Form to apply for a parking permit has been sent to GHS family email addresses. We'll also have tables set up during GHS Open House where students can complete the application and receive their parking decal.
Thank you for partnering with us to help keep our campus safe.
Go Pioneers! ❤️
Students who plan to drive to school this year must obtain a parking permit before parking on campus. Permits are free and help us maintain a safe parking environment by ensuring student drivers are licensed and insured while allowing us to identify vehicles on campus if needed.
📧 A Google Form to apply for a parking permit has been sent to GHS family email addresses. We'll also have tables set up during GHS Open House where students can complete the application and receive their parking decal.
Thank you for partnering with us to help keep our campus safe.
Go Pioneers! ❤️
⛳ Gentry Golf is Back!
The season is underway, and we can't wait to cheer on our Pioneer golfers! Be sure to follow the Gentry Golf Facebook page and stay tuned for updates, highlights, and results throughout the season.
Go Pioneers! ❤️
The season is underway, and we can't wait to cheer on our Pioneer golfers! Be sure to follow the Gentry Golf Facebook page and stay tuned for updates, highlights, and results throughout the season.
Go Pioneers! ❤️
🏐 Volleyball Booster Club Members Needed!
We're looking for parents, family members, and community supporters who would like to help launch the Gentry Volleyball Booster Club. If you're interested in getting involved and supporting our student athletes, we'd love to have you! For more information or to join, please contact Coach Hannah Hankins at hhankins@gentrypioneers.com.
Go Pioneers! ❤️
We're looking for parents, family members, and community supporters who would like to help launch the Gentry Volleyball Booster Club. If you're interested in getting involved and supporting our student athletes, we'd love to have you! For more information or to join, please contact Coach Hannah Hankins at hhankins@gentrypioneers.com.
Go Pioneers! ❤️
🎉 Welcome to Gentry High School, Class of 2030! 🎉
Gentry High School welcomed its newest students Thursday night for Freshman Orientation, giving incoming freshmen the opportunity to get familiar with their new school before the first day of classes.
Students explored classrooms, the library, and activity areas while learning everything they need to know to get off to a great start at GHS. While parents attended a session designed just for them, freshmen rotated through sessions covering topics like getting involved and making a difference, maintaining a strong GPA, exploring all the resources available through the library, and reviewing the student handbook — including important information about bell schedules and student expectations.
The evening was hosted by GHS principals, counselors, and school leaders, with help from FFA upperclassmen who guided students through the building and helped make the transition to high school a little easier.
We can’t wait to see these students become part of the Gentry High School Pioneer family! ❤️
Students and families are invited to return for the GHS Open House on Thursday, Aug. 6, from 5-7 p.m. The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 12.
#GentryPioneers #ReadyDayOne #Classof2030 #GentryAR
Gentry High School welcomed its newest students Thursday night for Freshman Orientation, giving incoming freshmen the opportunity to get familiar with their new school before the first day of classes.
Students explored classrooms, the library, and activity areas while learning everything they need to know to get off to a great start at GHS. While parents attended a session designed just for them, freshmen rotated through sessions covering topics like getting involved and making a difference, maintaining a strong GPA, exploring all the resources available through the library, and reviewing the student handbook — including important information about bell schedules and student expectations.
The evening was hosted by GHS principals, counselors, and school leaders, with help from FFA upperclassmen who guided students through the building and helped make the transition to high school a little easier.
We can’t wait to see these students become part of the Gentry High School Pioneer family! ❤️
Students and families are invited to return for the GHS Open House on Thursday, Aug. 6, from 5-7 p.m. The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 12.
#GentryPioneers #ReadyDayOne #Classof2030 #GentryAR
We are excited to announce Bailey Voights as a new Speech Language Pathologist. Bailey Voights is a speech-language pathologist who earned her degree from the University of Missouri. She began her career in Texas before relocating with her family to Arkansas two years ago and is grateful to be back in the Ozarks near her roots.
Bailey says that she is excited to be part of a district known for its strong community and positive culture. Outside of work, she enjoys horseback riding, kayaking, camping, and gardening with her family.
Bailey says that she is excited to be part of a district known for its strong community and positive culture. Outside of work, she enjoys horseback riding, kayaking, camping, and gardening with her family.
Gentry Public Schools officially welcomed its newest teachers and staff members during New Employee Orientation Thursday. Read more about it here: https://www.gentrypioneers.com/article/3052739
📣 Reminder! GHS student schedules have been mailed. An email has also been sent with instructions for requesting schedule changes ahead of Open House to help reduce wait times. If you have questions, please contact GHS.
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.
From the Operations Team: Join Us at Our 2026-2027 Open House Events!
The start of another school year is just around the corner, and we can't wait to welcome our Pioneer families back to campus!
Our Open House events are a wonderful opportunity to meet teachers, visit classrooms, and get ready for an exciting school year. In addition, several of our district support departments will be available to answer questions and help families prepare for the first day of school.
During each Open House:
🚌 Transportation Department Leaders will be available in the school cafeteria to answer bus route questions, review transportation information, and assist families. If your student's bus number is changing this year, we'll be happy to help you review those updates. (Please see the attached Bus Number Changes flyer for details.)
🍎 Child Nutrition Department Leaders will also be in the school cafeteria and are excited to share that all Gentry Public Schools students will receive breakfast and lunch at no cost this school year through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Program. Stop by to learn more about this exciting benefit and have any school meal or previous account balances questions answered.
❤️ School Nurses will be available in their campus health offices to visit with families, discuss student health needs, medications, and answer any health-related questions before school begins.
🚧 Exciting Construction Progress! As you visit our campuses, you'll notice several construction projects underway as we continue investing in the future of Gentry Public Schools. We appreciate your patience with temporary construction traffic and work areas. The safety of our students, staff, and visitors remains our highest priority, and all construction zones have been securely separated from student and public areas throughout the process. We can't wait to welcome our students into these outstanding new facilities once construction is complete!
Whether you have questions or simply want to stop by and say hello, we'd love to visit with you. Our goal is to make sure every family feels prepared and confident as we begin the 2026-2027 school year.
Please see the attached Open House Schedule and Transportation Update Flyer for additional information. We look forward to seeing everyone soon.
Go Pioneers!
Our Pioneers LOVE Gentry!
Our Football Pioneers took a break from pre-season practices this morning to serve their community. From cleaning up trash on Main Street to washing Gentry Fire trucks to offering assistance to Gentry businesses, these students wanted to give back to the community that gives to much to them!
Thank you, Gentry, for supporting our schools, our athletes, our clubs and organizations, and the many ways you love our kids.
#GentryPioneers #GentryAR #NWArkansas #GivingBack #CommunityService #WeLoveGentry!
Our Football Pioneers took a break from pre-season practices this morning to serve their community. From cleaning up trash on Main Street to washing Gentry Fire trucks to offering assistance to Gentry businesses, these students wanted to give back to the community that gives to much to them!
Thank you, Gentry, for supporting our schools, our athletes, our clubs and organizations, and the many ways you love our kids.
#GentryPioneers #GentryAR #NWArkansas #GivingBack #CommunityService #WeLoveGentry!
Open House reminder! And don't miss the Back-to-School Guide on our website!
We are excited to announce Felicia Barton as a Paraprofessional at the Primary School. Felicia Barton is excited to join Gentry Public Schools as a paraprofessional while pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Education in Special Education (K–12) at Arkansas State University. She is passionate about supporting students and helping every child feel encouraged, included, and successful.
Felicia looks forward to learning from the staff at Gentry, building meaningful relationships with students and families, and growing as an educator.
Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, caring for her chickens, birdwatching, hiking, exploring national parks, and spending time outdoors. She is grateful for the opportunity to be part of the Gentry community and is excited to make a positive impact on the lives of students.
Felicia looks forward to learning from the staff at Gentry, building meaningful relationships with students and families, and growing as an educator.
Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, caring for her chickens, birdwatching, hiking, exploring national parks, and spending time outdoors. She is grateful for the opportunity to be part of the Gentry community and is excited to make a positive impact on the lives of students.
New to Gentry High School? This event is open to all freshmen and students new to GHS, regardless of grade level. We can't wait to welcome you!
🏈 Pioneers Preparing the Right Way: Safety, Strength & Success
It may not feel like football weather in Northwest Arkansas right now, but the summer months are where seasons are built. 💪
The Gentry High School Pioneer Football team was recently featured by KNWA-TV for the precautions they are taking to make sure players stay safe and healthy while preparing for the upcoming season.
From adjusting practice times to emphasizing hydration and listening to their bodies, the Pioneer coaching staff is committed to putting player safety first, while still embracing the hard work and preparation needed to compete at a high level.
“We pride ourselves on not making excuses and obviously being aware of our body and how we feel and being honest about that,” said Head Coach Tyler Clark. “At the same time, yeah, it’s hot outside, and it can be tough to practice in that. Everybody else is doing it too. Just taking care of your body and practicing as hard as you can, our kids have done well with it.”
Those hot summer practices are helping the Pioneers prepare for the conditions they’ll face when the season begins. The 2026 football season kicks off Friday, Aug. 28, at Paris. The first home game is Friday, Sept. 4 against Jay, Okla. 🏈
The work is happening now. The preparation is underway. And the Pioneers are ready for the challenge.
❤️🤍🖤 #PioneerPride #GoPioneers #ReadyForFridayNight
It may not feel like football weather in Northwest Arkansas right now, but the summer months are where seasons are built. 💪
The Gentry High School Pioneer Football team was recently featured by KNWA-TV for the precautions they are taking to make sure players stay safe and healthy while preparing for the upcoming season.
From adjusting practice times to emphasizing hydration and listening to their bodies, the Pioneer coaching staff is committed to putting player safety first, while still embracing the hard work and preparation needed to compete at a high level.
“We pride ourselves on not making excuses and obviously being aware of our body and how we feel and being honest about that,” said Head Coach Tyler Clark. “At the same time, yeah, it’s hot outside, and it can be tough to practice in that. Everybody else is doing it too. Just taking care of your body and practicing as hard as you can, our kids have done well with it.”
Those hot summer practices are helping the Pioneers prepare for the conditions they’ll face when the season begins. The 2026 football season kicks off Friday, Aug. 28, at Paris. The first home game is Friday, Sept. 4 against Jay, Okla. 🏈
The work is happening now. The preparation is underway. And the Pioneers are ready for the challenge.
❤️🤍🖤 #PioneerPride #GoPioneers #ReadyForFridayNight
Tomorrow! Free physicals for athletes in grades 7-12.
