Hi Panther families, here is our Community Review from this month's board meeting: https://tinyurl.com/CommunityReviewDecember
📅 The 2026–2027 Benton School District calendar is approved!
You can now plan ahead for the upcoming school year. As part of this update, we also want to share that there will be no changes to grade configurations or school zoning.
Thanks for being part of the Panther Family!
#WeAreBenton
You can now plan ahead for the upcoming school year. As part of this update, we also want to share that there will be no changes to grade configurations or school zoning.
Thanks for being part of the Panther Family!
#WeAreBenton
🌎✨ A Powerful Showcase of Learning! ✨🌎
Benton Middle School ESL students brought history to life with a Living Wax Museum! Each student researched an influential person from their home country, dressed in character, and “came to life” when their button was pushed.
What makes this even more impressive? Many of these students are brand new to the English language — yet they confidently presented their work in English.
We are so proud of these Panthers for sharing their cultures, their courage, and their hard work with us!
Benton Middle School ESL students brought history to life with a Living Wax Museum! Each student researched an influential person from their home country, dressed in character, and “came to life” when their button was pushed.
What makes this even more impressive? Many of these students are brand new to the English language — yet they confidently presented their work in English.
We are so proud of these Panthers for sharing their cultures, their courage, and their hard work with us!
🎄✨ Mountain View Middle School rolled out the red carpet for our Board of Education and district leadership during their monthly Board Luncheon. They were welcomed by MVMS’s incredible school counselors and Student Ambassadors, who guided everyone on a tour of the campus.
First stop: the choir room, where students performed beautiful holiday selections that set the tone for the day. From there, guests visited the band room for another fantastic performance — such talented musicians!
To top it all off, everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch prepared by the MVMS food services team, with Student Ambassadors serving our board members, administrators, and directors with kindness and professionalism.
Thank you to MVMS for the warm welcome, outstanding performances, and wonderful hospitality. We are so proud of the amazing things happening on your campus!
First stop: the choir room, where students performed beautiful holiday selections that set the tone for the day. From there, guests visited the band room for another fantastic performance — such talented musicians!
To top it all off, everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch prepared by the MVMS food services team, with Student Ambassadors serving our board members, administrators, and directors with kindness and professionalism.
Thank you to MVMS for the warm welcome, outstanding performances, and wonderful hospitality. We are so proud of the amazing things happening on your campus!
Need Childcare After the New Year? We’re Here to Help!
We know that schedules and routines can change over the holidays — and sometimes that means needing new childcare options. Our Before & After School Program has a few spots available for K–4th grade, and we would love to welcome your child!
We’re here, ready, and happy to support your family in the new year.
Complete the application here: https://forms.gle/taRf8JsqJk1uH54x7
If you need help or have any questions, feel free to contact Shannon Marshall at 501-507-0795 or smarshall@bentonschools.org
We look forward to supporting you and your child in 2026!
ESS Hiring Event at Benton School District
ESS, Benton School District’s partner for substitute teachers and support staff, will host a Hiring Event on Monday, November 18th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Professional Development Center, located at 211 N Border St, Benton, AR 72015.
This event is a great opportunity for individuals interested in working in Benton schools — whether as a substitute teacher, classroom aide, or in another support position. ESS representatives will be available to answer questions, assist with applications, and share information about the rewarding opportunities available across the district.
Event Details:
📅 Monday, November 18, 2025
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Benton School District Professional Development Center
211 N Border St, Benton, AR 72015
For more information or to apply online, visit ess.com
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Join the Panther team and make a difference every day!
ESS, Benton School District’s partner for substitute teachers and support staff, will host a Hiring Event on Monday, November 18th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Professional Development Center, located at 211 N Border St, Benton, AR 72015.
This event is a great opportunity for individuals interested in working in Benton schools — whether as a substitute teacher, classroom aide, or in another support position. ESS representatives will be available to answer questions, assist with applications, and share information about the rewarding opportunities available across the district.
Event Details:
📅 Monday, November 18, 2025
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Benton School District Professional Development Center
211 N Border St, Benton, AR 72015
For more information or to apply online, visit ess.com
.
Join the Panther team and make a difference every day!
Save the date for the BHS Medical College and Career Fair on Monday, November 10, from 5-7 pm. We will have deans, professors, and students from medical majors across Arkansas here to answer your questions about pursuing a medical career. We will also have alumni in medical professions who will demonstrate medical skills, answer your questions, and participate in panel discussions about what led them to their careers. Put it on your calendar and join us for an incredible night!
📣 Benton School District 3rd Grade Parent Information Night
Families of 3rd graders — join us for an important informational meeting about 3rd Grade Promotion. District and school leaders will be on hand to explain the new law and what it means for your student’s success.
🗓 Date: Tuesday, November 4
🕠 Time: 5:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Professional Development Center, Benton High School Campus
We encourage all 3rd grade families to attend and learn more about how we can work together to support our students!
Families of 3rd graders — join us for an important informational meeting about 3rd Grade Promotion. District and school leaders will be on hand to explain the new law and what it means for your student’s success.
🗓 Date: Tuesday, November 4
🕠 Time: 5:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Professional Development Center, Benton High School Campus
We encourage all 3rd grade families to attend and learn more about how we can work together to support our students!
🇺🇸🐾 This Friday night, October 24, 2025, we’re honoring the brave men and women who serve our country. Military members can present their ID at the gate for free admission for themselves and one guest to the Benton Panther football game.
Gates open at 5:00 PM | Kickoff at 7:00 PM
We can’t wait to celebrate and say thank you!
Gates open at 5:00 PM | Kickoff at 7:00 PM
We can’t wait to celebrate and say thank you!
🎶🏆 We have BIG news to share, Benton! 🏆🎶
Mrs. Stephanie Williams, K–4 music teacher at Mountain View Elementary, has been named the 2026 Arkansas Teacher of the Year! 🎉
Mrs. Williams brings joy, creativity, and a deep love of music to her students every single day—and now the entire state gets to see what we already knew: she’s exceptional. 💛
We are beyond proud of Mrs. Williams and thrilled to celebrate this incredible honor with her!
Read more from the Arkansas Department of Education here:
👉 https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/2026ATOYpress_COMM.pdf
#WeAreBenton #PantherPride #ArkansasTeacherOfTheYear #MountainViewElementary #CelebrateExcellence
Mrs. Stephanie Williams, K–4 music teacher at Mountain View Elementary, has been named the 2026 Arkansas Teacher of the Year! 🎉
Mrs. Williams brings joy, creativity, and a deep love of music to her students every single day—and now the entire state gets to see what we already knew: she’s exceptional. 💛
We are beyond proud of Mrs. Williams and thrilled to celebrate this incredible honor with her!
Read more from the Arkansas Department of Education here:
👉 https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/2026ATOYpress_COMM.pdf
#WeAreBenton #PantherPride #ArkansasTeacherOfTheYear #MountainViewElementary #CelebrateExcellence
💗🐾 The Pink Bronco has arrived at Benton Public Schools! 🐾💗
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our superintendent, Dr. Nail and assistant superintendents Scott Jennings, Chris Hinson, and Ryan Marshall kicked things off by welcoming the Pink Bronco to campus.
We appreciate Everett Ford for bringing this powerful tradition to Saline County each October. Keep an eye out for the Pink Bronco around town—and join us in standing strong for awareness, hope, and support.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our superintendent, Dr. Nail and assistant superintendents Scott Jennings, Chris Hinson, and Ryan Marshall kicked things off by welcoming the Pink Bronco to campus.
We appreciate Everett Ford for bringing this powerful tradition to Saline County each October. Keep an eye out for the Pink Bronco around town—and join us in standing strong for awareness, hope, and support.
🎉🍎 October is National Principals Month! 🍎🎉
From early mornings in the car line to late nights at games, meetings, and everything in between—our principals lead with heart, vision, and a steady commitment to excellence. Their impact is felt not just in the day-to-day, but year-round in the lives of our students, staff, and community.
👏 Let’s celebrate the leaders who make Benton Schools strong:
BHS – Curt Barger
BJHS – Melissa White
BMS – Ashley McKell
MVMS – Chris Johnson
Angie Grant Elementary – Stephanie Givens
Caldwell Elementary – Stephanie DeFoor
Howard Perrin Elementary – Kelly Keene
Mountain View Elementary – Lori Bacon
Ringgold Elementary – Christina Smith
💡 To our principals: thank you for guiding, inspiring, and showing us every day what it means to put students first.
#WeAreBenton #NationalPrincipalsMonth
From early mornings in the car line to late nights at games, meetings, and everything in between—our principals lead with heart, vision, and a steady commitment to excellence. Their impact is felt not just in the day-to-day, but year-round in the lives of our students, staff, and community.
👏 Let’s celebrate the leaders who make Benton Schools strong:
BHS – Curt Barger
BJHS – Melissa White
BMS – Ashley McKell
MVMS – Chris Johnson
Angie Grant Elementary – Stephanie Givens
Caldwell Elementary – Stephanie DeFoor
Howard Perrin Elementary – Kelly Keene
Mountain View Elementary – Lori Bacon
Ringgold Elementary – Christina Smith
💡 To our principals: thank you for guiding, inspiring, and showing us every day what it means to put students first.
#WeAreBenton #NationalPrincipalsMonth
📢 We're Hiring! Join Our Team! 📢
Benton School District is looking for dedicated team members!
We’re hiring After School Program staff to work with students in grades PreK–4. This is a great opportunity to work in a fun, supportive environment while making a difference for Benton students and families.
✅ Positions follow DHS guidelines for child care staffing (must be 18 or older)
✅ Located at Ringgold Elementary, serving all elementary schools in the district
✅ Morning and/or afternoon shifts available
If you have a passion for working with children and want to be part of something new and exciting, apply today!
📩 For more information or to apply, email Shannon Marshall at smarshall@bentonschools.org, or call (501) 507- 0795
🩶 #WeAreBenton #BentonPanthers #NowHiring #BeforeAndAfterSchoolCare
Benton School District is looking for dedicated team members!
We’re hiring After School Program staff to work with students in grades PreK–4. This is a great opportunity to work in a fun, supportive environment while making a difference for Benton students and families.
✅ Positions follow DHS guidelines for child care staffing (must be 18 or older)
✅ Located at Ringgold Elementary, serving all elementary schools in the district
✅ Morning and/or afternoon shifts available
If you have a passion for working with children and want to be part of something new and exciting, apply today!
📩 For more information or to apply, email Shannon Marshall at smarshall@bentonschools.org, or call (501) 507- 0795
🩶 #WeAreBenton #BentonPanthers #NowHiring #BeforeAndAfterSchoolCare
We are proud to announce that the Benton School District is now an official Unified Champion School!
Through inclusive sports, leadership, and whole-school engagement, we’re creating a community where every student is respected, valued, and included.
#UnifiedChampionSchool #ChooseToInclude #InclusionRevolution #PlayUnified #SpecialOlympicsArkansas
#WeAreBenton
Through inclusive sports, leadership, and whole-school engagement, we’re creating a community where every student is respected, valued, and included.
#UnifiedChampionSchool #ChooseToInclude #InclusionRevolution #PlayUnified #SpecialOlympicsArkansas
#WeAreBenton
Ready to launch your tech career? Benton School District is hiring an IT Technician! This is your chance to dive into hands-on experience, grow your skills, and be part of a team that keeps our schools running smoothly.
If you're eager to learn, love solving problems, and want to help people, we want to hear from you! Apply now https://bentonschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5352603
TONIGHT, Thursday, August 28th! It’s time for the 4th Annual Battle of the B-Towns! 🏐 Our Lady Panthers are back to defend their title as 3x Champions against the Bryant Hornets.
📍 Bryant Arena
🕔 5:00 p.m. JV 6:00 p.m. V
🎟 $7 admission – https://gofan.co/event/3939107?schoolId=AR4648
Please note that tickets are only available to purchase online.
See you there and GO PANTHERS!! 🐾 🏐 ❤
📍 Bryant Arena
🕔 5:00 p.m. JV 6:00 p.m. V
🎟 $7 admission – https://gofan.co/event/3939107?schoolId=AR4648
Please note that tickets are only available to purchase online.
See you there and GO PANTHERS!! 🐾 🏐 ❤
📢 Reminder, Panthers!
Benton Public Schools will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. 🇺🇸
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing long weekend! 🐾❤️
🍎🥦 Join Our Team! 🥪🥗
We’re adding to our Food Services Team at Benton Schools!
✅ Monday–Friday schedule
✅ No nights, weekends, or holidays
✅ 401K + Medical/Dental/Vision + PTO
If you’re ready to make a difference while enjoying family-friendly hours and great benefits, we’d love to hear from you!
📩 Contact Casey at cmartindill@bentonschools.org
📲 Click here to apply! https://aramarkcareers.com/UnitedStates/job/Benton-Food-Service-Worker-Lead-Benton-Public-Schools-AR-72011/1319536200/
We’re adding to our Food Services Team at Benton Schools!
✅ Monday–Friday schedule
✅ No nights, weekends, or holidays
✅ 401K + Medical/Dental/Vision + PTO
If you’re ready to make a difference while enjoying family-friendly hours and great benefits, we’d love to hear from you!
📩 Contact Casey at cmartindill@bentonschools.org
📲 Click here to apply! https://aramarkcareers.com/UnitedStates/job/Benton-Food-Service-Worker-Lead-Benton-Public-Schools-AR-72011/1319536200/
Ralph Bunche Picnic – All Are Welcome!
The Benton School District invites you to join us for the annual Ralph Bunche Picnic on
Saturday, August 3, 2025
from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
at 1600 Dixie Street.
This family-friendly event celebrates community, connection, and tradition. All students, families, staff, and community members are welcome to attend. Come enjoy food, fellowship, and fun as we kick off the new school year together!
We look forward to seeing you there!
The Benton School District invites you to join us for the annual Ralph Bunche Picnic on
Saturday, August 3, 2025
from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
at 1600 Dixie Street.
This family-friendly event celebrates community, connection, and tradition. All students, families, staff, and community members are welcome to attend. Come enjoy food, fellowship, and fun as we kick off the new school year together!
We look forward to seeing you there!
📣 Now Accepting Applications for Benton Schools' Before & After School Program! 🚌📚
We’re excited to offer a Before and After School Program for PreK–4th grade students in the Benton School District for the 2025–2026 school year!
📍 Location: Ringgold Elementary
🚌 Transportation: Students will be transported via bus to and from their assigned campuses
📅 Application Deadline: August 1st
📝 Apply Now: https://forms.gle/ts1fP8VvLcVSv1a1A
Spaces are limited, so don’t wait! This program provides a safe, structured, and engaging environment for your child before and after the regular school day.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. We look forward to supporting your family this school year!
#WeAreBenton #BentonBeforeAndAfterSchoolCare #RinggoldElementary #PantherPride 🐾
We’re excited to offer a Before and After School Program for PreK–4th grade students in the Benton School District for the 2025–2026 school year!
📍 Location: Ringgold Elementary
🚌 Transportation: Students will be transported via bus to and from their assigned campuses
📅 Application Deadline: August 1st
📝 Apply Now: https://forms.gle/ts1fP8VvLcVSv1a1A
Spaces are limited, so don’t wait! This program provides a safe, structured, and engaging environment for your child before and after the regular school day.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. We look forward to supporting your family this school year!
#WeAreBenton #BentonBeforeAndAfterSchoolCare #RinggoldElementary #PantherPride 🐾
