A celebration of life for late Bentonville High School Principal Jack Loyd is scheduled for Tuesday, April 1 at 6 p.m. at the Arend Arts Center.

The Bentonville School District announced the event on its social media account this week. The district requests that attendees wear Bentonville High School apparel or black and gold colors. 

Loyd, 60, passed away on March 20 after an illness, according to a social media post from the district. He is survived by his wife, Christine, five children and 10 grandchildren.

“Bentonville High School Principal Jack Loyd was a veteran educator who loved Bentonville like no other. He advocated endlessly for his students and championed his staff,” the post read.

Loyd’s wife and children have established the Jack Loyd Memorial Scholarship to be awarded to a Bentonville High School senior who intends to enroll in college or a career preparatory school. To donate to the fund, click here.