(Batesville, AR) The Batesville High School Charter is proud to announce Coach Ryan Morrow has been named the new Head Football Coach for the Batesville Pioneers. Morrow is a 2006 Pioneer graduate, and attended Henderson State University where he obtained his degree in Physical Education, Health, and Leisure. He came back to his alma mater in 2017 as the Offensive Line Coach through the 2021 season and helped lead the Pioneers to many victories. Morrow played under Coach Dave King during his 26 years reign and will be catapulting those same values of leadership, tradition, and pioneer excellence in his Head Coach position.

Coach Ryan Morrow stated, “It’s been a dream of mine since I was 18 years old to be just like my mentor Coach King and have the opportunity to come back and coach with him; the last few years have been nothing short of amazing. I got to sit next to my coach, my mentor, and my friend and develop into the coach, husband, father, and man that I am today. Now getting the opportunity to lead the Pioneers into the future, I’m going to do my best to make him proud.”

Coach Morrow says our goals and expectations of the program haven’t changed. He plans to compete for a conference championship and by doing that, have a home playoff game and compete for a state championship. Morrow hopes he and his fellow coaching staff will lead a team the school, town, and community can be proud of. Coach Ryan Morrow is the proud father of Ruby, Eli, and Brock Morrow and married to Candace Morrow. Coach Ryan Morrow said they informed the team today at 1:47 p.m. and immediately started their Pioneer Olympics competition after.

Coach Dave King said, “I couldn’t be more proud of Ryan to become the next head football coach at BHS. He along with his staff will do an outstanding job to lead the Pioneers.”

Leigh Keller visited with Gary B about Awards Night - Monday April 25 at 7:00 @ UACCB. Students are awarded area scholarships, recognized for their outstanding attendance, GPA, ACT Scores, and much more. This is an invitation only event, but it will be live-streamed for everyone to watch on our district Facebook page.

Academic and Military Signing Day - ThursdayApril 28th @ BHSC Gym 9:30a.m. Students sign their commitment to colleges and military branches across the nation, we love this event and hope everyone is available to attend. This event will also be live-streamed for those who can't make it.

The theatre production of "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown" was a hit at UACCB! We want to thank them for allowing our program to utilize their facilities. We had three fabulous showings and appreciate everyone who attended. This was the first theatre production in two years. Our students and theatre teacher did a wonderful job.

School Choice Deadline is May 1st

School Choice Form Here: https://sites.google.com/gobsd1.org/student-registration/home/school-choice-form?authuser=0

Summer Meal Program - Free to any child birth - 18 years old, for the entire month of June and in July it will be free to any student enrolled at BSD.

Walk-ins welcome at West Elementary & BHSC

Pickup for June - available at West Elementary

Times: Breakfast 7:30 - 8:15 & Lunch 11:00 -12:00

Updated Bus Fleet thanks to ESSER Funds, all buses are now equipped with AC and will soon have WiFi available on them for students.

Coach Dave King speaks about the districts latest hire, Pioneer baseball & softball, and announces his retirement from the football field.

Read more about Coach Matheny here: https://www.whiterivernow.com/2022/04/12/new-head-senior-boys-basketball-coach-named-at-bhsc/?fbclid=IwAR1cszT77VNKSAZvYNzsJ6v4mZ0nFM2jjeEYi0ng8aPDonDAWEP1pLCTeaI

After 26 years of coaching, Dave King is stepping down from his head football coaching position, but will remain Athletic Director for the district until he plans to retire in two years.

View to the full interview here: https://www.whiterivernow.com/2022/04/14/breaking-coach-dave-king-to-step-down-as-head-football-coach-of-batesville-pioneers/?fbclid=IwAR1cEUXDPDmswzDYons1n7Oe6stQpsBo8i0No2uPPS0YOkRYKLuE1fzES5k

BJHSC Dean of Students, Casey Burnside visits with Gary B about what's new and upcoming at the junior high campus!

Testing for the Month of May 10, 11, 12 - ACT Aspire

Review Day May 20th - Testing Day 23rd & 24th

Awards Day set for May 19th

Reading Plus Program - classes compete to see who can get the most points while increasing their reading comprehension and fluency.

Math and Science classrooms are transformed into hands on learning at WRA! Coat racks, park benches, painting, and gardening are just a few of the many ways our amazing teachers Kim and Paul are helping our students learn not only from an educational stand point, but also life-skills!

EAST students from SULPHUR ROCK give an overview of the program, sponsorship opportunities, and the 2022EAST Conference!

EAST Facilitator: Jenine Ottoway

It's time for Kindergarten Pre-Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOH4Afc8DWwKbBxnwwUBDf0VRZN5GP27_JY7Ib7L6HSgJozQ/viewform

School Choice Form: https://sites.google.com/gobsd1.org/student-registration/home/school-choice-form?authuser=0

BSD SCAVENGER HUNT: We are excited to announce a city-wide Literacy Scavenger Hunt for our students from March 18—April 1, 2022. Participation "passports" will be passed out at Elementary campuses and Batesville Pre-K on Thursday, March 17th. Students will follow the directions on the passport and turn in completed passports to the school office by April 1, 2022. Completed passports will be entered into a drawing to win an Amazon KINDLE tablet!

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