01/28/2026
Good afternoon Gentry families and staff,
After closely monitoring conditions, Gentry Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 29.
District administrators continued to evaluate road conditions today. While we are seeing noticeable improvement, many rural roads and bus routes are still not safely passable at this time.
We would like to extend a sincere thank you to our Gentry Public Schools Maintenance Department, ARDOT, the City of Gentry, the City of Highfill, and the Benton County Road Department. Their hard work over the past several days is evident in how much road conditions have improved.
With temperatures improving, we are hopeful to return to school on Friday. We will continue monitoring conditions and will communicate as soon as possible tomorrow regarding Friday’s status. Photos of road conditions on some of our rural routes are attached to help illustrate current travel concerns.
Monday, January 26; Tuesday, January 27; Wednesday, January 28; and Thursday, January 29 are the first four inclement weather days missed this school year. In accordance with the district calendar, the first two days will be made up on Friday, February 20 and Friday, April 17, the third day will be made up on Tuesday, May 26, and the fourth day will be made up on Wednesday, May 27. Additional inclement weather makeup days are built into the district calendar if needed.
Visit our school website for the full District calendar:
www.gentrypioneers.com
Thank you for your continued patience and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
Gentry, Arkansas- City of Highfill Government Benton County, Arkansas Government