BSD - Pioneer Update

BSD - Pioneer Update

by Megan Renihan

Student talks about special guests visiting to make West a kinder campus

Shiekenya Wren talks about the recent guests who came to help West Elementary become a kinder place. Scarlett Lewis, Choose Love Movement Founded the movement in memory of her son, Jeffery Lewis, who died during the Sandy Hook shooting. Choose Love formula = courage + gratitude + forgiveness + compassion; help students to choose love and kindness instead of hate Bryan Skavnak, Be the Nice Kid Professional golfer and author The "Be the Nice Kid" movement encourages students to do what they do best, but ultimately be nice. Sponsored by Citizens Bank and White River Now

Junior High Semester Testing with Principal Matt Douglas

In recent years, students who scored well in class were exempt from the cumulative semester test. This school year we switched to the alternative calendar which changed some things. The new calendar has fewer school days = fewer student-contact days (were used for review days) Admin decided not to give an exam in exchange for students attending all school days Some students do best in day-to-day work but perform poorly with cumulative tests--some may have test anxiety, time conflicts to study, etc. Sponsored by Citizens Bank and White River Now

Esports seasons and fundraiser with coach, Cheston Cooper

Esports The program began with PC games: League of Legends and Rocket League Recently switched companies and are now able to compete with Nintendo Switch games (Mario Kart 8, Smash Brothers Ultimate, and Splatoon 3) The team has doubled in size with the additional programs Fall season and Spring season The Rocket League, Smash Brothers Ultimate, and Splatoon 3 teams made it to the State Tournament Fundraiser Selling Christmas cards and candy canes to raise money for team jerseys Esports Camp - Sign Up Here December 16-17, 5-9 pm Lyon College, Edwards Commons, E College Ave, Batesville, AR 72501 The cost is $45 - includes coaching, dinner, and a camp t-shirt Have any questions? Contact us: Luke Johnson, Batesville Esports Coach Payton Tucker, Lyon Esports Director Sponsored by Citizens Bank and White River Now

Sulphur Rock gets a new playground with Principal Dustin Rose

RISE Gold Community - creating community collaboration and building that culture of reading through using our schools and community resources Award Recognition at UACCB from the Department of Education Wednesday, December 7th at 10 am Christmas Brings Hope 2000+ items from the Sulphur Rock campus Their campus loves to give back to the community -- they recently won against other BSD campuses for the Scare Away Hunger food drive. Miss Johnny's playground Ms. Johnny, the PTO, and community members worked towards fundraising for the new equipment. Installed September 1 Ribbon Cutting: Tuesday, December 6th at 10:30 am Sponsored by Citizens Bank and White River Now

High School Principal talks about the recent calendar changes

Stacey Lindsey, BHSC Principal, discusses the effects of the new calendar and that the school day will look different next year. Semester tests are now required for all students which take place during the week (Dec. 12-16) before Christmas Break. Thursday, Dec. 15 - Christmas pep rally @ 9:20 am The next school year, 2023-24, will have 7 class periods during the day. The school district has had a block schedule for 26 years. Decisions based on research for a year to best suit the students. Click here to listen and learn about the new alternative calendar: https://rss.com/podcasts/bsdpioneerupdate/714240/ Sponsored by Citizens Bank and White River Now

Superintendent Dr. Michael Hester talks about BSD's alternative calendar

The Batesville School District used an alternative calendar for the 2022-23 school year. Alternative Calendar: based on hours, not days The typical calendar consists of 187 days or ~10,066 hours Built-In collaboration time = 21 days given to staff Work Days: prep for the start of school, curriculum, etc. Collaboration Days: time for teachers to work together (students are sent home) There are no AMI days--time is made up the time at the end of the year We plan to survey our parents and stakeholders on our calendar during January Sponsored by Citizens Bank and White River Now

Head Junior High Basketball Coach discusses the recent win and season outlook

Rian Puckett, the head BJHSC Basketball Coach, talks about the Pocahontas win and the team lineup. Pocahontas tournament results 7th grade won Junior High got Runner Up Jr. High Team Sponsored by Citizens Bank and White River Now

Food Service Update with Tonya Gibson and Beth McSpadden

The OPAA Director of Nutrition Service, Tonya Gibson, and the Purchasing Assistant for Food Service, Beth McSpadden, talk about the services and opportunities for the Batesville School District. Eagle Mtn. and West elementary schools have received a grant for fresh fruit and veggies After School Snack Program, K-12 students Free and Reduced Lunch Form Filling out the form annually helps the school district, even if you don't qualify. Food Service is always hiring! Apply here Sponsored by Citizens Bank and White River Now

Preschool Events & Food Pantry Update with the Preschool Director, Mindy Shaw

Drive-Ins with Dads & Movies with Moms November 15, 5:30 pm at the Preschool Gym Kids get to build cardboard cars with their parents/guardians Polar Express Night December 8 Games and activities with the family Food Pantry Always open for non-perishable food donations Sponsored by Citizens Bank and White River Now

BHSC Cheerleading team's first All Girls Varsity competition

The high school's cheerleading team is competing in Hot Springs this Saturday, led by coach Allison Angel. Cheer Show Off, tonight @ 5:30 pm - the team will show their competition routine to the community. Competing in Hot Springs this Saturday at 8 pm with a game day routine All Girls Varsity (5-6A) 5 freshmen, 8 sophomores, and 2 seniors 7 other teams (Jonesboro, Cabot, Searcy, etc.) What's next for BHSC Cheer? State competition in December Received a bid to perform in Dallas for Nationals (January 2023) Sponsored by Citizens Bank and White River Now

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