BSD - Pioneer Update

BSD - Pioneer Update

by Megan Renihan

White River Fan Con + Esports update with Jessica Seat & Luke Johnson

White River Fan Con - March 2-3rdBuy tickets Celebrate guests Gaming Facebook pageBHSC students will be helping to earn their state required volunteer hours ESportsSchedule Featuring Jessica Seat & Luke Johnson, BHSC Teachers & club sponsors Hosted by Megan Renihan, Communications Coordinator Sponsored by, Citizens Bank and White River Now The Pioneer Update is a recipient of NSPRA's Award of Excellence for Podcasting/Audio – https://bit.ly/3LLWXcr

Junior chef program + Roll fundraiser + Free breakfast program with Glenda Haley

Junior chef programOPAA! Piloted program started at West Elementary Two educational sessions with cooking demonstration 108 3rd graders participated - 4 total classrooms Session 1: Banana pancakes Session 2: Tropical fruit cones Roll fundraiserOrder by 3/20/24 Pickup by 3/28/24 Pickup at BHSC Cafeteria - #1 Pioneer Drive $5 per dozen for freshly baked or frozen rolls Order forms will be available soon here Free breakfast programBegins March 25th Available K-12th district wide USDA Pilot program Featuring Glenda Haley, Area Director for OPAA! Food Management Hosted by Megan Renihan, Communications Coordinator Sponsored by, Citizens Bank and White River Now The Pioneer Update is a recipient of NSPRA's Award of Excellence for Podcasting/Audio – https://bit.ly/3LLWXcr

Sight & Smile Night + Preschool employees earn free childcare with Mindy Shaw

February 14th - Valentines Day celebrationsParents are welcome, keep an eye out for communications from your student's teacher February 29th - Sight & Smile NightOnsite dentist and eye doctor plan to attend Educational materials Fun and games February 29th - Dr. Seuss on the LooseAnnual event Food Fun Games and much more HOME VISITING PROGRAM - LOCATED AT THE HUBAll events are in coordination with our Home Visiting team Led by Lorrie McClureNational Blue Ribbon Program Nationally Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician Save the Children recipient $379,000 14 Home Visitors 464 families county wide 10,000 Home visits 35 family engagement meetings per year 8,134 books distributed during home visits Preschool slots availableBatesville Preschool: 870-793-0630 Sulphur Rock Preschool: 870-569-1170 Exciting news for our employeesAll Preschool employees in the Batesville school district can now benefit from a grant provided by the Office of Early Childhood that allows employees at our two locations to receive 100% free childcare of their children.Apply here now! Featuring Mindy Shaw, Batesville Preschool Director Hosted by Megan Renihan, Communications Coordinator Sponsored by, Citizens Bank and White River Now The Pioneer Update is a recipient of NSPRA's Award of Excellence for Podcasting/Audio – https://bit.ly/3LLWXcr

Great Kindness Challenge at BJHSC with Casey Burnside

Great Kindness ChallengeProceeds raised are going to the Independence County Humane Society Candy grams from BJHSC art class FACS class is making dog treats "Caught you being kind" rewards from admin and counselors Snowflakes in hallways with kind acts Shout-out to admin at BJHSC for great leadership Featuring Casey Burnside, BJHSC Dean of Students Hosted by Megan Renihan, Communications Coordinator Sponsored by, Citizens Bank and White River Now The Pioneer Update is a recipient of NSPRA's Award of Excellence for Podcasting/Audio – https://bit.ly/3LLWXcr

Aquaneers Takeover with Parker & Brody

Meet preview for this weekendTuesday, Jan 30th - Pocahontas @ 5:00 p.m. Thursday, Feb 1st - Russellville @ 5:00 p.m. Schedule for future meets Coach shoutout - Coach Alfredo and Coach Khang NguyenThank you to coaches for their support and hard work Sponsor shoutoutInvitation for future sponsors - Contact Coach Khang Nguyen870-307-3544 mnguyen@gobsd1.org Featuring Parer Rodgers & Brody Fulbright, Aquaneers Hosted by Megan Renihan, Communications Coordinator Sponsored by Citizens Bank and White River Now The Pioneer Update is a recipient of NSPRA's Award of Excellence for Podcasting/Audio – https://bit.ly/3LLWXcr

100th day of school & more with Emily Wilson

100th day of schoolFebruary 9th The Great Kindness ChallengeAll proceeds raised went toward the Independence Co Humane Society Afterschool dodgeball Begins Feb 7th every Friday in February Pick up time is at 4:30 Atlas Science testingFebruary 8th 3rd - 5th graders Featuring Emily Wilson, 5th grader at West Elementary Hosted by Megan Renihan, Communications Coordinator Sponsored by Citizens Bank and White River Now The Pioneer Update is a recipient of NSPRA's Award of Excellence for Podcasting/Audio – https://bit.ly/3LLWXcr

The sounds of Batesville Band with Director Amanda Lucy

All-Region Choir40 Junior high and Senior high students going on to clinic band All-State Choir10 senior high students qualified for All-State First weekend of February 14-17 in Hot SpringsClinic Concert Pre-assessment concertFeb 23rd SS Hight Sch March 7-9th High School assessment Shout out to Band parents for their hard work and dedication to help to support our fine arts program Welcome aboard to new staff this year, Al Clevenger 2nd year assistant director, Kaelani Perez Featuring Amanda Lucy, Band Director Hosted by Megan Renihan, Communications Coordinator Sponsored by Citizens Bank and White River Now The Pioneer Update is a recipient of NSPRA's Award of Excellence for Podcasting/Audio – https://bit.ly/3LLWXcr

ABC Slots now available with Jace Dunegan

Approved for ABC slots/ DHS VouchersContact 870-569-1170 for assistance DHS - How to apply for Child Care Assistance Toro/Intimidator ShoutoutThank you for staff and student Christmas gifts Mini-FansPreschool parents group to help support the teacher/student needs THANK YOU for all you do Request a tourContact 870-569-1170 for assistance Featuring Jace Dunegan, Preschool Director & Dean of Students at Sulphur Rock Hosted by Megan Renihan, Communications Coordinator Sponsored by Citizens Bank and White River Now The Pioneer Update is a recipient of NSPRA's Award of Excellence for Podcasting/Audio – https://bit.ly/3LLWXcr

Welcome new staff members & upcoming events with Mychelle Spivey

Welcome to new staff membersCheryl Tune - Art Teacher Greg Manry - SUCCESS Welcome to Benji our service dog - Stay in School Based Mental Health spaceOnly visits with students on Jennifer Roger's rotation Parents sign contract for students to visit with him Does not wander hallways or visit classes You can not pet Benji as he is a service dog Benji has been wonderful to support those student who need him Jamboree60+ teams across state 3rd - 6th grade Archery TournamentJan 27th BHS Gym 9:00 a.m. start Lost and foundCome check out the lost and found for coats, jackets, lunch boxes, etc. Featuring Mychelle Spivey, Eagle Mountain Assistant Principal Hosted by Megan Renihan, Communications Coordinator Sponsored by Citizens Bank and White River Now The Pioneer Update is a recipient of NSPRA's Award of Excellence for Podcasting/Audio – https://bit.ly/3LLWXcr

Youth League & More with Nicole Ross

Youth League sign up information Join now here Begins Feb 4th Over 100+ signed up so far! Draft night - March 4th PENDING Join Remind: text @bbleague23 to 81010 7th Grade program growth Getting better each game Featuring Coach Nicole Ross Hosted by Megan Renihan, Communications Coordinator Sponsored by Citizens Bank and White River Now The Pioneer Update is a recipient of NSPRA's Award of Excellence for Podcasting/Audio – https://bit.ly/3LLWXcr

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