BSD - Pioneer Update

All Region tryouts this Saturday for Junior High, All State Level to follow Christmas Concert Sunday, 2:00 p.m. - UACCB Independence Hall There is no cost, but recommended that everyone bring an items to donate for the Independence County Humane Society!

Alternative Method of Instruction AMI - Can be used for weather or Illness Sponsored by: Citizens Bank & White River Now

Learn about our after school programs and partnerships on Flex Friday with UACCB! Would you like for your business to come one Friday? Contact Byron Difani at [email protected] Sponsors by: Citizens Bank & White River Now

EXCITING NEWS: The Batesville Junior High School has been approved by the Charter Authorizing Panel and the State Board of Education for the conversion charter junior high beginning in 2022-2023. Read more here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u3ofwcH_40rujGq4ZNf4F6tJY1IqmfqUrbYK6r-g99Y/edit?usp=sharing

Our food service team arrives at 5:00 a.m. to ensure your student has a well balanced breakfast and lunch every day! Take advantage of both meals being FREE this year and let us help you save time with your morning routine.. we've got you covered :)

Walt Disney once said, "It is kind of fun to do the impossible." This year has already brought about many obstacles for our Batesville Preschool family to overcome. In the Disney spirit, we are going to embrace the change by becoming better versions of ourselves. On Tuesday, November 16, we will dress in our Disney attire, have fun Disney trivia, and giveaways!!!

Dates & Times:Nov. 19 (6:00 p.m.) and Nov. 20th (2:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.) @ BHSC Cafeteria - Charolette's Web Performance - Admission $5 Children 5 and under are free

Pioneer Parent Academy Playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSTO8OmqY9grvt54wgvuRJUVk8c_LlZJTFresh Fruits & Vegetable Grants Awarded Grants for 21-22 - West: $27,793.80 &. Eagle Mountain: $29,949.72New Mask Advisory as of Monday, Nov. 1st - Effective Monday, November 01, 2021: Masks are now recommended for all teachers and staff (Pre-K through 12) and recommended for all students (K through 12). The district will continue to monitor and make adjustments as needed. Thank you for your support and cooperation as the district navigates the Covid-19 issues. Sponsored By: Citizens Bank

Visit with Coach Ford about what they are doing at SR to help promote healthy living and getting students active through their basketball & cross county programs!Sponsored By: Citizens Bank

Beta Halloween Movie Night details with BHSC Juniors, Daniel Latus & Gentry Moody Where? Football Stadium When? Saturday Oct 30th What time? 7-9 p.m. How much $2 What movies will play? Hocus Pocus & Beetlejuice Costume contest: Prizes in between the movies for K - 5th grade, 6th-12th, and group contest.Sponsors: Citizens Bank | White River Now

March Band placed 10th of 27 in this previous weekends competition at ParagouldChoir had 17 students selected to participate in All Region ChoirState Volleyball - Missed the game? Watch here: https://fb.watch/8ViOJLX1hL/Last week was National Chamber Recognition Week...Thank you to our Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce for your amazing partnership and community focus of helping us put students first.We're hiring - https://batesvilleschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspxSponsored By: Citizens Bank & White River Now

Apply Here:https://batesvilleschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Foster Grandparents Program - Grandparents can give comfort to our students at the preschool location by reading to students who need extra time and attention. Requirements: Age of 55 years or older, pass federal/state a background check, income review, consistent schedule Contact Michelle Puckett - 870-793-0630Program Sponsored By: Citizens Bank & White River Now

Congratulations to John Thomas Morgan for a great season and placing 3rd in 5A State! Homecoming details announced as well...Sponsored By: Citizens Bank

Hear from David Campbell as he gives everyone the latest greatest from COVID and some exciting news in the transportation department....13 new busses will be coming to BSD! Every student in our district will be transported in a new bus thanks to smart spending with our ESSER Funding!

Hear from the BJHS/BHSC Choir Director, Alicia Davidson about the upcoming choir concert and some exciting news for her BJHS Choir!

West Elementary CarnivalThursday, October 14th at the West Elementary Front Lawn5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Thank you to our sponsors and everyone who donated for making this possible! We look forward to distributing all of the books we collected to support the city of Batesville being called a "R.I.S.E. Community".

Hear the latest from BJHS Principal, Matt Douglas and why you should vote to secure our future for the BJHS students!

Listen to the Pioneer Update from BHSC! Back to school and voting info for the bond all from our BHSC Principal, Stacey Lindsey!

Mask Mandate: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q8gBwQQgbN7r5PQhb90I49vook81r86g/edit?rtpof=true&sd=true

Intent to ride bus form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_8orpOZ032IRR4DBEwKwCTPL7NFCgEYgsmEPh4oHrELeEtQ/viewform?fbclid=IwAR2vMzokjDfVUahZlMsELSZVnhLNmYXZu-umewujjijGoukXV5NfZVBMh6I

What an exciting and challenging year! We spent this spot thanking our staff, parents, sponsors, and community for their support!

Come by our booth at the Chamber Expo from 10 - 3! We can't wait to serve you some iced coffee and a perfect pioneer cookie!

Contribute to the BHS Pioneer Statue Campaign here!https://gofund.me/5dfc3da9

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 temporary program to help families struggling to afford broadband internet service.The program will provide up to $50 per month towards internet access in the home for eligible households PLUS up to $100 for a one-time discount to purchase a laptop, desktop computer or tablet from participating providers.Enrollment will be accepted beginning next Wednesday, May 12th!** Apply Here or at GetEmergencyBroadband.org **Please help us in spreading the word to your constituents about this unique opportunity as funds are distributed on a first come, first serve basis.A fact sheet is attached and questions may be directed to 833-511-0311. For more information on the program, please visit www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit.

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 all BSD students the entire 2021-2022 school year!!!!!Enroll Now Here:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xgbfPjfGWgbjyRXhzdevDKQDgpB70VyI/viewSponsored By: Citizens Bank

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 4327, Batesville AR 72503.Also hear details about Kinder Boost details and Dustin thanks our teachers across the district for their hard work as we approach Teacher Appreciation Week! (May 3rd - 7th).

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 1st, School Choice Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xgbfPjfGWgbjyRXhzdevDKQDgpB70VyI/view

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:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xgbfPjfGWgbjyRXhzdevDKQDgpB70VyI/viewSponsored By: Citizens Bank

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 important and our preschool is taking this to heart, just like putting students first!Sponsored By: Citizens Bank

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-healthSponsored 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 as well!

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/viewformTransfer Request:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJyuDlRRJy9xvJzplvfgCX6Fl0MUaKi2ZU7Fn1IRAD6TO8tA/viewform