08/18/2026
Wow! 🤩 PACK THOSE STANDS!
BIG NEWS FOR PIONEER STUDENTS! 🎉
Beginning this year, currently enrolled Gentry Public Schools students in grades K–12 can receive complimentary admission to regular-season HOME athletic events!
We want more Pioneers in the stands—supporting classmates, strengthening our student sections, building school spirit, and giving students and families another way to connect with our schools.
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:
To receive complimentary admission, students must be currently enrolled at Gentry Public Schools and wear:
• Gentry Pioneer apparel; or
• Maroon and white; or
• For GHS students, the announced student-section theme
We want every Gentry student to have the opportunity to participate. Students who need assistance with an appropriate Pioneer spirit item for admission may contact their building administration.
Students receiving complimentary admission must still go through the ticket line at each event. Ticket staff will be able to verify current Gentry student enrollment as needed, and each student will receive a ticket so we can accurately track attendance. Attire alone does not qualify someone for complimentary admission—this opportunity is only for currently enrolled Gentry Public Schools students.
GRADES K–5:
Students in Grade 5 and below are strongly encouraged to attend with a parent or responsible adult who remains available throughout the event.
WITH THIS OPPORTUNITY COME EXPECTATIONS:
The success of this opportunity depends on all of us working together to make it work well. We appreciate families keeping appropriate supervision in mind and students helping by demonstrating good behavior, sportsmanship, and respect throughout each event.
Students are expected to remain on the home side and in designated spectator/common areas, follow school and event staff directions, and represent Gentry well. Complimentary admission may be denied or revoked when expectations are not followed. Our shared commitment to these expectations will help make this an opportunity we can continue to offer.
Increased family attendance and concession activity may also help offset some of the reduction in student admission revenue. Participation, operations, supervision needs, and overall financial impact will be monitored throughout the year as we evaluate the program and its continuation in future years.
ALREADY PURCHASED A SEASON PASS?
Purchased an individual student season pass? Contact Catherine Clark regarding a refund. We are also lowering the price of our family season pass to reflect complimentary student admission. Families who already purchased one may contact Catherine for a refund of the difference in price.
📞 479-736-2667
✉️ [email protected]
LOCAL BUSINESSES — WANT TO HELP?
Businesses can help support student attendance by sponsoring a single game, a sport for a season, multiple sports/events, or the entire school year. Contact Athletic Director Brent Hester to explore options that can include recognition through banners/signage, announcements, and other athletic sponsorship opportunities.
A FEW FINAL DETAILS:
Complimentary student admission applies to regular-season home athletic events only and does not include postseason contests, reserved seating, fundraisers, or other special events with separate admission requirements.
We’re excited for more Pioneers in the stands, more families connected to our schools, and an even stronger home atmosphere! Thank you for helping us make this opportunity a success for our students and schools.
Questions about complimentary student admission may be directed to Athletic Director Brent Hester by phone or email. Wear the maroon. Bring the energy. Support your Pioneers. ❤️🤍
Gentry Pioneers Athletics
