BSD - Pioneer Update

Football Camp Details are now available!

Check out the details for Camp Pioneer for all of your summer child care needs!

At the Batesville Preschool we are more than childcare, we are shaping and supporting the future Pioneers in our district, community, and beyond. Hear about the services we offer today with Preschool Director, Michelle Puckett!

Here from Sulphur Rock Principal, Dustin Rose, as he gives us a preview of their end of year celebration plans!

Hear from some of our Batesville Charter High teachers about our summer school program!

Check out info on the ESOL Summer Migrant Program!

Join West Elementary as they say thank you for the many people who contributed to a successful Teacher Appreciation Week. Hear details about their awards night and Every Child Swimming Program in partnership with the Batesville Community Center & Aquatic Center. They also reminded us of the last day of school being June 2nd! GO PIONEERS!

Superintendent Dr. Michael Hester joins Gary B. this a.m. for an exciting update regarding Broadband Funds for our district and beyond! Application will be open May 12th! See more info below. FULL INFO BELOW: The federal government recently announced an incredible opportunity to further connect Broadband in our state! $3.2 billion has been allocated for the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB), a tem...

BSD Communications Coordinator, Megan Renihan, talks you through the great things about BSD and why you should become a Pioneer! From prenatal to graduation our district has you covered. Learn about our Community School Model program and how it's removing learning barriers, the variety of extra curricular, special programs, and so much more! School Choice Deadline is May 1st! Also, Free meals to a...

SR Principal Dustin Rose joins us this morning to honor long time Board Director, George Latus. We held a district wide hat/pj day and all proceeds will go toward a Memorial Scholarship in George's name. If you would like to make a contribution donations can be made in person to any First Community Bank locations or mailed to: First Community Bank, Attention: Trust & Wealth Management, P.O. Box 43...

Stacey Lindsey and Jeanne Roepcke joined Gary B in the WRN booth to give an update about the upcoming events at Batesville Charter High! Also, hear about the career paths that will be available next year thanks to our high school becoming a conversion charter. Jeanne thanks the board of directors for the recent raises (plus more $$$ to come) thanks to our solar panel initiative. Deadline is May 1s...

BSD Communications Coordinator, Megan Renihan, talks you through the great things about BSD and why you should become a Pioneer! From prenatal to graduation our district has you covered. Learn about our Community School Model program and how it's removing learning barriers, the variety of extra curricular, special programs, and so much more! School Choice Deadline is May 1st! Enroll Now Here: http...

Join Megan Renihan and Marissa Hernandez from the district office as they encourage the community to attend a vaccination clinic today, Tuesday April 13th, from noon - 4 p.m. at the BHS Gym (#1 Pioneer Drive Batesville, AR 72501) To make an appointment please call 870-680-8880 for English or 870-793-0617 for Spanish!

Michelle Puckett, Preschool Director, is celebrating Arkansas Children's Week with a "Making Amazing Things Happen" theme! This week of celebration is 30 years running across the state of Arkansas. Our Preschool students will enjoy this event all week long with various obstacle courses, scavenger hunts, bubble art, and more with a focus around math! Early introduction to this core subject is impor...

Join us as we hear about BHS Junior, Bella Floyd's new blog! Bella is a multi sport state recognized athlete who has overcome losing her arm and is using her spiritual blog to inspire others in alike situation. View blog here: https://be-the-light-blog.com/

Here about the Kindergarten Pre-Registration dates and details with Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Jennifer Douglas!

Assistant Superintendent, David Campbell, visits with Gary B. and gives an update on our vaccination clinics, COVID numbers, and reminds us about the School Choice deadline being May 1st! School Choice Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xgbfPjfGWgbjyRXhzdevDKQDgpB70VyI/view

Hear from head baseball coach Kelly Rush about our upcoming tournament, the First Community Bank Pioneer Classic...Scheduled for March 26th and 27th/ April 2nd and 3rd! Sponsored By: Citizens Bank

We are visiting with Sulphur Rock today about their EAST program and touch on the importance of Mental Health and where to find those resources for students! SBMH Resources: https://www.batesvilleschools.com/departments-programs/special-programs/school-based-mental-health Sponsored By: Citizens Bank

Listen to the latest Pioneer Update with Megan Renihan as she preps for state basketball, congratulates Sophia Stain on winning 5A State Individual Bowling title, and raises awareness about mental health! Sponsored By: Citizens Bank

Catch up with the student lead program, EAST, with Briley Strecker our Eagle Mountain EAST Facilitator!

Join both BHS Counselors, Leigh Keller and Courtney Wallace, as they talk about the upcoming College and Career Fair on April 21st which will showcase both college and technical career options for BHS students! CAP conference will be March 18th so students may pick out their schedule for the 2021-2022 school year. Junior ACT rescheduled for Tuesday, March 9th AND exciting news for Prom announced a...

Dr. Hester gives a district update on student education during to COVID-19, learning to appreciate the virtual push, and thanking our community partners!

Listen to Eagle Mountain Principal, Bryon Difani, share great news about their archery team, staff vaccinations, and Kindergarten Pre-Registration!

Kindergarten Pre-Registration available now through March 12th! Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXTfn9XiP3g0sb5wpOJS6-KlhrmufPexGYgfg9t49sg0TYfA/viewform Transfer Request: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJyuDlRRJy9xvJzplvfgCX6Fl0MUaKi2ZU7Fn1IRAD6TO8tA/viewform