BSD - Pioneer Update

New Meal Prices, Air-Conditioned Buses, and Safety Features For more information, please check out Mr. Campbell's quarterly newsletter, Operations & Finance . Food Service Food Service staff received training this summer. Please fill out the Free & Reduced Lunch Form -NEW- Students who qualify for reduced-priced meals will eat at no cost. Transportation DISTRICT WIDE: Every child is transp...

Welcome Back: Student Achievement & Early Learning LEARNS Act Allows schools to finance early learning (infant & toddler education) Provides education and resources to students at a young age so they can increase literacy before 3rd grade. -NEW- Sulphur Rock Preschool - SLOTS STILL AVAILABLE Interested in enrolling your child? Please call and check out their website at batesvilleschools.co...

BHSC Head Football Coach, Ryan Morrow, talks about the Pioneer Football Trailblazer Camp, coming next week. Pioneer Football Trailblazer Camp (29th Edition) Session 1 • 8 AM to 12 PM Tuesday, May 30 - Friday, June 2 For boys entering grades 4-6 Session 2 • 8 AM to 12 PM Monday, June 5 - Thursday, June 8 For boys entering grades 7-9 Non-Contact Camp A lot of current and senior football players will...

UACCB Coach, Jennifer Pitts, talks about the summer camps available throughout the community. Click here to view our Community Bulletin Board . Theatre Summer Camp BCT Summer Camp UAMS White River Health Summer Camp Lyon College ACT Prep Camp Lady Pioneer Iron Youth Job Shadowing Contact Jennifer Pitts at 870-307-2927 or at jpitts@gobsd1.org Sponsored by Citizens Bank and White River Now

Assistant Superintendent, Mr. David Campbell, talks about the summer programs available throughout the district. Last Day of School - May 18 Summer Meals • serving breakfast and lunch for FREE (newborn - 18 years old) 4 locations: Batesville Preschool, Eagle Mountain Elementary, West Elementary, and Batesville High School Charter Breakfast from 7:30 to 8:30 am & Lunch from 10 am to 12 pm Summe...

Listen to Community Schools Site Coordinator, Steve Baxter, talk about Teacher Appreciation Week and our State Bound athletes. BHSC Graduation • 242 graduates last Friday (May 5) Last Day of School • Thursday, May 18 Teacher Appreciation Week • May 8-12 State Track Meet last week Baseball State Playoffs , 1st Round • Thursday, May 11 5:30 PM vs. Van Buren at West Memphis A 20-win season (third tim...

Sulphur Rock Principal, Dustin Rose, talks about the end-of-the-year events at the campus. Kindergarten Graduation • Monday, May 15th at 6 pm Field Day • Tuesday, May 16th Every kid's favorite day! Jam-packed with things to do: bouncy houses, water slides, barbeque cookout, and more. Awards Day • Wednesday, May 17th Special breakfast for 5th graders The rest of the students will be recognized by g...

Mrs. Leigh Keller, BHSC Counselor, talks about the end-of-the-year events happening at the high school. BHSC Graduation, Class of 2023 238 graduates, but only 227 participating in graduation Good weather: 8 pm at Pioneer Stadium Bad weather: 8 pm at UACCB. with limited seating (5 tickets per student) Congratulations to our Valedictorian, Daniel Latus , and our Salutatorian, Arden Fraiser . Semeste...

Batesville Preschool Director, Mindy Shaw, talks about the improvements and events coming to the campus. New playground equipment Dads Day • Saturday, April 22 • 9 am - 12 pm Equipment being replaced in the toddler and preschool playgrounds Pastries with Pioneers and Parents May 12, 7:30-9:30 am Pioneer Joe will be there! Camp Pioneer • click here for the website page June 5 - August 4 Application...

Batesville High School Charter (BHSC) is wrapping up the school year after offering a job & career fair and preparing for graduation. "Find Your Why Day" was a huge success • website page Local businesses and employers came to talk to BHSC juniors and seniors about what they have to offer. Some students walked away with summer job offers Graduation BHSC seniors graduating May 5 • Pioneer Stadi...

BSD's Assistant Superintendent, Mr. David Campbell, talks about the latest updates for the district. Relocating the Transportation and Maintenance Department Will be located behind the secondary campuses Starting next school year; a summer project Phase 1 is to be completed by August 1st Board voted as a community and economic decision LaCroix Optics can expand and add 150+ new jobs once the old T...

West Elementary's 5th grader, Danna Madrigal, talks about the upcoming events at her campus. ACT Aspire Testing April 17-19 • 3rd & 4th grade April 24-26 • 5th grade TIP: Get a good night's sleep and eat a healthy breakfast Thursday, April 20 • 5th Grade Musical at 6 pm Tuesday, May 9 • Spring Family Night from 5 to 7 pm 1-mile Fun Run for kids Come and enjoy the SplashPad, free food, and game...

EAST students from the junior high, Brayden Scribner (7), Michael Cheatham (8), and Zach Vaughn (8) talk about EAST Conference. Projects presented: Birthday Boxes, EAST Media, Christmas Brings Hope, and Our Century Wall. Students took the projects to Hot Springs and competed against hundreds of other schools in the state. Leadership & Awards Lawson Williams made it onto the Leadership Team as...

Learn more about the White River Academy, our alternative learning school, from the teacher, Kim King. WIN Program - local schools partner with the Arkansas Rehab Services to provide work-ready skills to students leaving high school. The Pioneer Good Vibes Store - students make and sell shirts and stickers that have fun and positive messages Teaches students how to own a business Sponsored by Citi...

Batesville Bands Director, Amanda Lucy, talks about the upcoming events for band students, grades 6-12. Tuesday, April 11 • State Concert Contest at Cabot High School BHSC qualified from Regionals with Superior ratings Will receive a ranking among the bands across the State May 9 • Spring Concert at UACCB BJHSC Band plays at 6 pm BHSC Band and Jazz Band play at 7 pm Sponsored by Citizens Bank and...

BSD's Literacy Specialist, Mollie Hill, talks about the recent literacy events that occurred across the district. Click here to learn more about the Batesville Community Schools (BCS) and the Pioneers RISE program. Reading on the River • April 1st Had over 500+ attendees An event hosted by Pioneers RISE and First Community Bank The event had so much to offer to the community: Free haircuts from lo...

Today, BHSC's school counselor, Courtney Wallace, joins us today as she talks about the upcoming Find Your Why Day for juniors and seniors. Find Your Why Day • Wednesday, April 5 8-11 am at the Community Center (Rooms A-D) Juniors and seniors will attend at different times Invited a wide variety of local businesses and trade schools Some offer job shadowing, internships, and on-site interviews Spo...

Stephen Robertson, BHSC Assistant Principal, talked about CAP meetings and the upcoming graduation ceremony. ***This episode was time-specific for March 16 Parent Teacher Conferences, March 16 Career Action Plan (CAP) Spring Break, March 20-24 Graduation, May 5 - 225 seniors graduating Sponsored by Citizens Bank and White River Now

Dustin Rose, Sulphur Rock's principal, discusses the upcoming fundraiser planned by PTO. Sulphur Rock Superhero Family 5K - SIGN UP HERE Hosted by the Sulphur Rock Fans • Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) 6 pm this Friday, March 31st Also offering a Fun Run - a shorter distance for kids Funds will be used for Mrs. Johnnie's Playground Sign up early to receive a shirt! GotSneakers? fundraiser Anyon...

BSD's Communications Coordinator, Megan Renihan, talks about the huge news and expansion for child care. BSD is adding approximately 100 slots for infant and toddler care at the Sulphur Rock campus (480 Main St, Sulphur Rock, AR 72579) Check out the website page of the Sulphur Rock Preschool Mrs. Melissa Mergy will be in charge of the program We currently have over 300 children on our Batesville P...

BSD's Communications Coordinator, Megan Renihan, talks about the huge news and expansion for child care. BSD is adding approximately 100 slots for infant and toddler care at the Sulphur Rock campus (480 Main St, Sulphur Rock, AR 72579) Check out the website page of the Sulphur Rock Preschool Mrs. Melissa Mergy will be in charge of the program We currently have over 300 children on our Batesville P...

Eagle Mountain Elementary 's GT (Gifted and Talented) Teacher, Raven Cash, talks about the recent events and competitions students have participated in. February 25 • Odessey of the Mind qualifiers Creative problem-solving program, for Kindergarten - college The EM 4th-5th grade team took home the 1st-place medal (Problem #1 - Vehicle) Students were tasked to design a vehicle that two students cou...

The Batesville Junior High School Charter's (BJHSC) principal, Matt Douglas, discusses the district-wide Spring Break, PD, and Parent-Teacher conferences. March 16: No School - PD Day & PT Conferences Professional Development for Teachers Parent-Teacher Conferences: 3 pm - 9 pm BJHSC is primarily virtual; they will send out a sign-up sheet for virtual and in-person meetings soon. March 17: No...

Cheston Cooper, Technology Director and Esports coach, talks about the Esports team's spring season. Esports Has a fall and spring season; currently in week 5 of the spring season. Students can compete in Rocket League, League of Legends, Smash Brothers Ultimate, and Splatoon 3. Matches are streamed LIVE on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays on the Batesville School District Youtube . White River...

BHSC Assistant Principal, Kevin Bledsoe, talks about the importance for a student to prepare for college as a junior and the ways they can be ready for senior year. Benefits of concurrent classes at UACCB and Lyon Offered a free ACT to all juniors to send to college Information about the Accuplacer Sponsored by Citizens Bank and White River Now