BSD - Pioneer Update

BSD - Pioneer Update

por Megan Renihan

Noticias del día

New Meal Prices, Air-Conditioned Buses, and Safety Features

New Meal Prices, Air-Conditioned Buses, and Safety Features For more information, please check out Mr. Campbell's quarterly newsletter, Operations & Finance. Food ServiceFood 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. TransportationDISTRICT WIDE: Every child is transported in an air-conditioned bus. Secured 13 air-conditioned buses with ESSER funds HealthHeat Advisory: We're ensuring our staff and students are safe during the heat We're taking steps to make certain our buildings are cool Making sure our coaches, administrators, and sponsors are following safety protocols, as well as AAA guidelines. -NEW- Athletic Trainer, Chase Escue District Nurses - available on each campus Security & Safety3 Resource Officers and Special Deputies-NEW- School Resource Officers (SRO), Miguel Romero and Chris Martin Added this summer: security fencing, security cameras, and electronic locking systems for securing 40 of our main entry & exit points • The Pioneer Update is a recipient of NSPRA's Award of Excellence for Podcasting/Audio – click here to learn more. • Featuring Mr. David Campbell, Assistant Superintendent Hosted by Megan Renihan, Communications Coordinator Sponsored by Citizens Bank and White River Now

Welcome Back: Student Achievement & Early Learning

Welcome Back: Student Achievement & Early Learning LEARNS ActAllows 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 AVAILABLEInterested in enrolling your child? Please call and check out their website at batesvilleschools.com/srpreschool Offering infant and toddler care Curriculum - Focuses on the English Language, Arts, and Literacy Better retention when literacy is taught at a younger age Pioneers RISE - Community Schools Reading Program Equipping our educators with the right tools"Professional Learning Communities" is offered to our educators in early learning Used to maximize a student's learning capacity We are present and ready to help you and your child's journey! For assistance, please contact your child's building for more information. • The Pioneer Update is a recipient of NSPRA's Award of Excellence for Podcasting/Audio – click here to learn more. • Featuring Dr. Michael Hester, Superintendent Hosted by Megan Renihan, Communications Coordinator Sponsored by Citizens Bank and White River Now

Pioneer Football Trailblazer Camp

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 PMTuesday, May 30 - Friday, June 2 For boys entering grades 4-6 Session 2 • 8 AM to 12 PMMonday, June 5 - Thursday, June 8 For boys entering grades 7-9 Non-Contact Camp A lot of current and senior football players will help train campers The cost includes a T-shirt – the camper can wear it to a home football game and get in for FREE! Click here to learn more Sponsored by Citizens Bank and White River Now

Summer Camp Opportunities

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.orgSponsored by Citizens Bank and White River Now

FREE Summer Meals for newborn to 18 years old

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 Summer School Summer Transportation: Parents, please contact your campus for questions about transportation. Sponsored by Citizens Bank and White River Now

Teacher Appreciation Week and State Bound Athletes

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 115:30 PM vs. Van Buren at West Memphis A 20-win season (third time in a row), finished as runner-up in 5A East New coaches in some spring sports: Tony Roepcke in Baseball and Colton McSpadden in Boys' Soccer. Listen to White River Now's Sports Station: CBS Sports Radio 1340 Pioneer Nation Golf Tournament • Friday, May 26 at 9 amAt the Eagle Mountain Golf Course 4-person scramble We are still accepting teams and sponsors! Contact Steve Baxter at sbaxter@gobsd1.org Funds raised will go to the Community Tailgates

Field Day, Graduation, and Awards Day at Sulphur Rock

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 grade; staggered per hour. Last Day of School • Thursday, May 18th Teachers will be moved around to prepare for the new Sulphur Rock Preschool - Coming Fall 2023 Sponsored by Citizens Bank and White River Now

Graduation, Semester Testing, and Back-to-Back Quiz Bowl State Champs

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. Semester Testing, May 15-18 Students used to be exempt if they had a B in a class The exemption rule was taken away because semester testing prepares students for the next step, especially in college. Back-to-Back 5A Quiz Bowl State Champions Sponsored by Citizens Bank and White River Now

Playgrounds, Pastries, and Camp Pioneer at the Batesville Preschool

Batesville Preschool Director, Mindy Shaw, talks about the improvements and events coming to the campus.New playground equipmentDads Day • Saturday, April 22 • 9 am - 12 pm Equipment being replaced in the toddler and preschool playgrounds Pastries with Pioneers and ParentsMay 12, 7:30-9:30 am Pioneer Joe will be there! Camp Pioneer • click here for the website pageJune 5 - August 4 Applications are still available! Come to the Batesville Preschool at 650 Vine St. Passport to Summer Reading ProgramFor Preschool and Camp Pioneer kids Win prizes and books Sponsored by Save the Children Literacy Luau at the end of the program Sponsored by Citizens Bank and White River Now

Seniors prepare for the next step with concurrent credit and future job opportunities

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 Stadium at 8 pm Some students will graduate from UACCB with concurrent credits and/or certificates: Brandon Berdeja, Certificate of Proficiency in EMT Basics Logan Clark, Certificate of Proficiency in Welding Keyan Hennings, Certificate of Proficiency in Welding Keila Prado, Certificate of Proficiency as a Nursing Assistant Elizabeth Nast, Certificate of Proficiency as a Nursing Assistant and a Technical Certificate in Health Profession Sponsored by Citizens Bank and White River Now

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