BSD - Pioneer Update

National School Bus Safety Week - 3rd week of October Talked about school safety Behavior on bus Conducted front and rear door evacuation School Zones - no cell phone use Red lights on a bus mean STOP, this is a state law! Sponsored by Citizens Bank and White River Now

The Mini Basketball League (grades K-2) had huge participation from within the district, with roughly 120 students. The Youth Basketball League begins in February, Spring 2023. Sign-up is still open and jersey payment is available! Orange & Black Basketball games Saturday, November 5 beginning at 4 pm 7th > BJHSC > BHSC teams 30 minutes for each match Monetary and laundry detergent donat...

Drug Awareness Community Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 1st, 2022 5:30-6:30 p.m. BHSC Gym #1 Pioneer Drive, Batesville, AR 72501 The Batesville School District is hosting a Drug Awareness meeting on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, from 5:30 - 6:30 at the BHSC Gym (#1 Pioneer Drive, Batesville, AR 72501) in coordination with our Pioneer Parent Academy. The Community Schools Coordinator, Laura Howard started this...

Mr. Kevin Bledsoe, BHSC's Assistant Principal, talks about the upcoming football game, coined "Battle of the Bridge". Red Ribbon Week throughout the district to be Drug-Free! Battle of the Bridge The first game the Pioneers and Southerners play against each other Fill the stands with Orange and Black! Gates will be open beginning at 4:30 pm, with kickoff @ 7 pm Sponsored by Citizens Bank and White...

The new Pioneer Studium entrance will be more efficient: The entrance will be on the north side of the stadium Pick-up and drop-off will be quicker than usual Parking will be more accessible and closer for handicapped and convenient for big events such as graduation and sports games. Sponsored by Citizens Bank and White River Now

Batesville Junior High School Charter (BJHSC) EAST students, Darcie Davis (8th Grade) and Drew Warden (7th Grade) talk about the amazing things they do for their school and district. Weekly News Update Aired on most Mondays EAST Media Team - a group of people puts out a newscast to inform the school about the new things going on Sometimes they include Specials Drew and Darcie have a Special togeth...

During October 17-21, the Batesville Community Schools (BCS) is going to "Scare Away Hunger" with a food drive for our Backpack Program. The Backpack Program provides another layer of support for children facing food insecurity. Donations will be counted and kept at each participating campus: Preschool, Eagle Mountain, Sulphur Rock, West, WRA, and the Batesville Junior High School Charter (BJHSC)....

West Elementary's 5th Grader, Jayden Martin, talks about the upcoming events in October. Parent/Teacher Conference: October 20th, 3-9 pm Fall Break: October 20-21 Fall Family Night: October 27th, 5-7 pm Free games and activities Concessions: popcorn, cotton candy, hotdogs, and drinks Sponsored by White River Now and Citizens Bank

Communications Coordinator, Megan Renihan, talks about the recent news in the Batesville School District. BHSC Choir Concert: watch the recorded performance here Entrance construction since August 2022 Located by the access road, by Pioneer Stadium Within the next few months, construction will begin for our new classrooms and cafeteria by the road. Returning Student Registration - Giveaway coming...

We're scaring away hunger in a couple of weeks throughout the school district! Mrs. Jennifer Douglas, Assistant Superintendent, talks about the upcoming food drive in support of our Backpack Program. "Scare Away Hunger", October 17-21 Backpack Program: backpacks are sent with students on the weekend to fight food insecurity. Friday, October 21 (Home Football Game vs. Brookland): people will dress...

Homecoming is next Friday, October 7 and we have the major planners join us for today's episode to go into the depth of what to expect. Featuring Samantha Hogan, Student Council sponsor, and Mark Sparks, Homecoming Coordinator. Homecoming Parade • 9:25 am • starts at Riverside Park Homecoming Dance • 9 pm to 12 am Student Council gets to plan, decorate, and set it up The Student Council president...

Pioneer Update with Terri Ann Ford Sulphur Rock K-5th - 100+ students participating in Cross Country Annual basketball program - K-2nd Travel Basketball program - 3rd-5th Little Dribblers - K-2nd Sponsors: Citizens Bank & White River Now

In today's episode, Byron Difani, Eagle Mountain's Principal, talks about the upcoming field trip to Dauphin Island. 5th Grade's field trip to Dauphin Island, Sea Camp October 3-7 "The Marsh Pit": Wetland ecology field class Oceanology class They get to catch fish, go on a boat, and more! 1st Grade's field trip Parker Homestead, "A Trip Back in Time" October 30 K-2 Basketball League game on Octobe...

Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15) has just begun, and we're celebrating it! Featuring Berenice Delgado, ESOL & Migrant Secretary, and Megan Renihan, BSD Communications Coordinator. ¡Celebremos la Nuestro Segundo Anual Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Dónde: Gimnasio de West Elementary Cuándo: Sábado, 8 de Octubre Visítenos en cualquier momento de 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Ven A Experimentar...

BJHSC's Volleyball and Track coach, Tera Culp, tells about the recent volleyball matches and her excitement to be back at her alma mater. Volleyball started strong with 4-0 / 2-2 conference / 6-2 overall Played West Memphis last night, match against Marion tomorrow The volleyball team consists of 8th (BJHSC) and 9th graders (BHSC) Sponsored by White River Now and Citizens Bank

Cheston Cooper, BSD's Technology Director, talks about the recent tech news throughout the district. 4 tech workers, including the new hire, Samuel Collins All students use Google Classroom All buses, including trip buses, have wifi installed 4.500+ chrome books throughout the district Sulphur Rock's internet speed was upgraded Sponsored by White River Now and Citizens Bank

The BSD's Preschool Director, Mindy Shaw, talks about the new events coming up for the rest of September as well as in October. September 20 and 21: Lunch and Learn 12-1 pm For parents with children ages 0-2 Lunch will be offered October 4: Yoga Day, "Making active play a part of your day!" 5:30-6:30 pm at the Preschool Gymnasium Families within the BSD and Batesville community are welcome to come...

BHSC's career coach, Jennifer Pitts, talks about the transition of helping incoming and outgoing high school students with their future goals. Concurrent courses are offered to BHSC students to receive college and high school credit Career coaches help students prepare for the transition from junior high to high school and from high school to college. Click here to view the Batesville High School...

Leigh Keller, BHSC counselor, talks about the new hotlines for health issues as well as the newest club on campus. NEW suicide and crisis hotline: Call or text 988 Hope for Hearts reaches out to students that may need someone to connect with on campus (advised by counselor Courtney Wallace) Sponsored by: White River Now and Citizens Bank

West Elementary's Shiekenya Wren talks about the current and upcoming events at the school. Soccer Program for 3-5 graders Mondays (girls), Wednesdays (boys) 6 weeks long, includes a t-shirt and snacks New programs: robotics, little dribblers, art club, K-Kids 5th grade Dauphin Island trip, Oct. 10-14 Sponsored by: White River Now and Citizens Bank

Counselor Leigh Keller talks about the exciting new additions to the Batesville High School Charter. All of BSD is out for Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 5th) - Classes will resume the following day. BHSC's first tailgate of the year's theme was Meet-Your-Teacher and performed well. Every following home game will have a tailgate near the Pioneer Stadium. Senior Advisory: Counselors talk to the seniors a...

The Batesville Youth Basketball & Volleyball Leagues are gaining attention and attendance within the school district. Coach Carrie Eoff and Coach Cody Matheny talk more about the programs that begin next week (Mini Basketball and Youth Volleyball). Youth Volleyball League (Grades 3-6), Sept. 14: practices are on Wednesdays (West elementary) and Fridays (Playmaker Sports) from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm...

Matt Douglas, BJHSC Principal, talks about the free community center memberships, home athletic games, and Google Classroom. Community center membership: parents should use their student's school email to sign up. Deadline September 1st Home games: Grades 6-12 get in for free when using their ID cards Google Classroom: A parent/guardian can sign up for notification requests with the parent/guardia...

Welcome to the Batesville Pioneer Mini and Youth Volleyball League! We’re excited to offer our first youth competitive league. Our focus is on quality instruction and gameplay! Young players will build a solid foundation and understanding of the game. Building a Future Batesville kids will have the opportunity to begin their volleyball journey wearing their school colors and playing for Batesville...

Visit our website for bus route index, remind codes, & the intent to ride bus form! ONLY FILL OUT IF: 1. You are a NEW student to the district 2. Your address has changes 3. If you do not see your route listed. View here: https://www.batesvilleschools.com/Page/53