Batesville School District

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR AT A GLANCE

Check out our School Year at a Glance calendar for an easy overview of holidays, breaks, and other days when school is not in session.

To view the full 2026-2027 school calendar, visit our website:

https://www.batesvilleschools.com/

Last week, our district librarians attended the Arkansas Association of Instructional Media (AAIM) Conference, the state's premier professional organization for school librarians. The conference provides valuable professional learning opportunities focused on curriculum integration, emerging technologies, library resources, and best practices for supporting student success.

Two of our librarians were selected to present at this year's conference:

Mrs. Webb, West Elementary — "Plugging Digital Citizenship into Storytime"

Mrs. Grant, Sulphur Rock Elementary — "From Checkout to Championship: Building a Schoolwide Reading Culture"

Both librarians shared their expertise and experiences with colleagues from across Arkansas. We are proud to have them represent Batesville School District and make a positive impact on students and school libraries statewide!

IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP FOR FREE SUMMER MEALS!

Children ages 0–18 can receive free meal bags this summer, regardless of which school district they attend.

This week's meal packs include two cereals, cereal bars, mini waffles, five juices, three apples, two oranges, a cheese stick, pizza, a chicken patty sandwich, a hamburger on a bun, chicken nuggets, a corn dog, corn, carrots, broccoli, green beans, fries, five white milks, and five chocolate milks.

Meal contents may vary from week to week based on product availability, but every package includes a variety of nutritious breakfast and lunch items.

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6qcjH7y3f7kJKLpE5UwK6FhmbrjSQbWTf6o581FJLFtqb1g/viewform

📍 Meal Pick-Up Locations — Tuesdays • June 2–July 28

• Bethesda Fire Department — 8:00–8:30 a.m.
• Cushman City Park — 9:00–9:30 a.m.
• Sulphur Rock Elementary — 9:00–9:30 a.m.
• West Elementary — 9:00–10:00 a.m.
• Batesville Junior High School — 10:00–11:00 a.m. & 5:00–6:00 p.m.

If you have any questions, please call 870-698-0134.

MOBILE HUB SUMMER TOUR STOP #1

Join Batesville School District's Community Schools team on Tuesday, June 16, as the Mobile HUB visits West Elementary from 9:00–11:00 a.m.

This week's theme is Literacy Activities, featuring Going on a Bear Hunt in partnership with Save the Children. Families can enjoy a fun morning of reading, learning, and community connection.

📍 West Elementary
🕘 9:00–11:00 a.m.

We can't wait to kick off the Mobile HUB Summer Tour with you!

WE'RE HIRING – SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER OPENINGS

The Batesville School District has openings for Special Education Teachers serving students in K–8 classrooms for the upcoming school year.

Applicants must have appropriate education and certification through the Arkansas Department of Education or possess a valid ALP and Plan of Study.

For additional information, please contact Ms. Jamie McMinn at [email protected].

The certified application for employment may be found at:
https://batesvilleschools.schoolspring.com/

Become part of Pioneer Nation and help make a difference in the lives of students every day.

📍 Mobile HUB Summer Tour Starts Next Week!

The Batesville School District Mobile HUB is hitting the road this summer and bringing fun, learning, and community connections to locations across Pioneer Nation!

Each stop will feature engaging activities, resources, and opportunities for families and students to connect with the Community Schools team.

June 16 – West Elementary
9:00–11:00 a.m. • Literacy Activities

June 23 – Cushman City Park
9:00–11:00 a.m. • STEAM Activities

June 30 – Sulphur Rock Elementary
9:00–11:00 a.m. • Literacy Activities

July 14 – Bethesda Fire Department
8:00–10:00 a.m. • Sports & Recreation Activities

July 21 – West Elementary
9:00–11:00 a.m. • Hands-On Sensory Activities

July 28 – Batesville Junior High School
Time TBA • Resource Fair

We can't wait to see you this summer as the Mobile HUB travels throughout Pioneer Nation!

WE'RE HIRING!
Looking for a job? Check out our latest openings!
Benefits Available!
👉 Apply Now
https://batesvilleschools.schoolspring.com/
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The Batesville School District Community Schools team, alongside 100 Families, will be at the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Batesville Community Center.

Stop by to explore the Mobile HUB and learn more about how the Batesville School District, through Community Schools, 100 Families, and community partnerships, is helping connect students and families with resources, support, and opportunities throughout Pioneer Nation.

Every Tuesday this summer, our Batesville School District Food Service team, in partnership with OPAA!, is helping ensure children in our community have access to nutritious meals — because supporting students doesn’t stop when school is out.

This week alone, the team packed more than 700 meal bags filled with a variety of nutritious items, including fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, and other meal essentials to help support children and families throughout the summer.

It’s not too late to sign up for FREE summer meal pick-up for children ages newborn–18 years old, including children outside of Batesville School District.

Meal Pick-Up Registration:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6qcjH7y3f7kJKLpE5UwK6FhmbrjSQbWTf6o581FJLFtqb1g/viewform

📍 Meal Pick-Up Locations — Tuesdays • June 2–July 28
Bethesda Fire Department — 8:00–8:30 a.m.
Cushman City Park — 9:00–9:30 a.m.
Sulphur Rock Elementary — 9:00–9:30 a.m.
West Elementary — 9:00–10:00 a.m.
Batesville Junior High — 10:00–11:00 a.m. & 5:00–6:00 p.m.

The Batesville School District and the Pioneer Park Steering Committee invite the community to attend the groundbreaking of the Pioneer Park Veterans Memorial.

Friday, June 5, 2026
10:00 a.m.
Near the southeast corner of the end zone at Pioneer Stadium
Batesville High School campus

The Pioneer Park Veterans Memorial is being created to honor the service and sacrifice of veterans throughout the Pioneer community, including multiple of our Pioneer family who gave their lives in military service since World War I.

This privately funded project will serve as a lasting tribute to veterans and families connected to Pioneer Nation.

Community members, veterans, students, staff, alumni, and supporters are invited to attend.