Benton School District

BIG NEWS! Benton High School’s own Nam Le has been selected for NYO2, one of Carnegie Hall’s prestigious national youth ensembles! Nam, a talented flutist, earned his spot through a highly competitive national audition process and will join other elite young musicians (ages 14–16) from across the U.S. for an intensive summer training program at Purchase College, State University of New York. Even more exciting—in summer 2025, Nam and the NYO2 ensemble will make their European debut as a resident orchestra at the Edinburgh International Festival in Scotland! 🇬🇧 We’re so proud of you, Nam! Your hard work and talent are taking you places—literally!

It's National Assistant Principals Week! We’re sending a huge THANK YOU to our incredible assistant principals who support our students, staff, and schools every single day! Your leadership, dedication, and heart make a lasting impact. Meet our amazing team: • Angie Grant – Mark Rash • Caldwell – Sara Brown • Howard Perrin – Kelli Fuller • Mountain View – Leah Hays • Ringgold – Rhonda Redmond • Benton Middle School – Karen Crosby, Meagan McGuire, Gabriel Rhynes • Benton Junior High – Rusty Davis, Jalon Hughes • Benton High School – Karen Hilborn, Monica Zaremba, Tim Hornbuckle We appreciate each of you and all you do! 🐾

Dismissal will be 30 min earlier today, but all procedures remain the same. For example, high school will dismiss at 2:24 instead of 2:54, and junior high at 2:40 instead of 3:10. Each campus will adjust accordingly. Staff will stay until all students are picked up. Stay safe!

Due to inclement weather this winter, our last day of school will be Thursday, May 29, 2025. Snow make-up days were built into our school calendar, reflecting May 27, 28, and 29 as designated make-up days. Thank you for your patience and flexibility—we appreciate our Panther family! Let’s finish the school year strong!

Salt Bowl 2025: Bringing the Tradition Home For years, the Salt Bowl has been more than just a game—it’s a tradition that unites our communities and schools in a night of excitement and hometown pride. While we are so thankful to the staff at War Memorial for the experience they have provided to our student athletes for all these years, after listening to families and considering the future of this event, we’re making a big move—back home to Saline County! Hosting the game in Saline County allows us to celebrate right where it all began. The experience will be smaller in scale but full of the traditional rivalry between our two schools and communities. As the home team for the 2025 game, Benton will host the event in our athletic facility on Friday, August 29. There are countless individuals from our communities and War Memorial who have contributed their time and effort over the years. We appreciate their dedication and look forward to working with our community partners to make the Salt Bowl rivalry a truly memorable event. Watch for additional details this summer. We’re excited to take this step forward while honoring the history that has brought us together for so many years. Let’s make Salt Bowl 2025 a new tradition—right here at home.

Benton Public Schools will be closed for Spring Break from March 24–28. We hope our students and staff enjoy a well-deserved break! Relax, recharge, and have fun! We’ll see you back in class on Monday, March 31! 🐾

Benton Public Schools will be closed on Friday, March 21, 2025. All campuses will be closed.

🏀PANTHERS WIN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!! 🏆 For the first time in school history, your Benton Panthers are 5A State Basketball Champions! With grit, determination, and incredible teamwork, the Panthers defeated Maumelle to bring home the state title! 🎉👏 Congratulations to our players, coaches, and fans for an unforgettable season and a historic win! We are #BentonProud! 🏀🐾 #StateChamps #GoPanthers #BentonProud

Jayce, a 2024 Benton graduate, is a 19-year-old from Central Arkansas currently studying at the University of Arkansas. He was recently diagnosed with two forms of cancer—Leukemia (AML) and Myeloid Sarcoma—and he needs our help! There will be a swab drive at North Bryant Baptist Church this Saturday, March 15th from 9 am - 4 pm to find a lifesaving match for Jayce or others in need. It only takes a few minutes and a simple cheek swab to see if you could be the match that saves a life! Let’s rally around Jayce and show him the strength of the Benton community! 🐾

Panther Fans, it's almost GAME TIME! Make plans to cheer on the Benton Panthers in the State Basketball Championship THIS FRIDAY in Hot Springs at the Hot Springs Convention Center! 🏆 📅 Friday Night ⏰ Tip-off: 7:45 PM 📍 Hot Springs Convention Center This is only the third time in Panther basketball history that we’ve made it to the state championship—let’s pack the stands and show our support! 🐾 🎟️ Our private ticket link SOLD OUT, so don’t miss your chance! Get your tickets now: https://gofan.co/event/3389337

Back-to-Back Undefeated Conference Champs! Our Benton Panthers just completed a perfect 16-0 conference season, dominating their opponents with a total score of 1,190 to 630—averaging a 35-point win per game! An incredible performance by these guys all season long… and they’re not done yet! State playoffs kick off the first week of March! Both the Panthers and Lady Panthers are headed to compete in the State Tournament, with the Panthers traveling to Greene County Tech to continue their journey. Let’s cheer them on as they fight for a championship!

Press Notice Attention: Home School Representatives February 27, 2025 (Benton, AR) --- Benton Public Schools is offering ongoing consultation with representatives of private and homeschool students to discuss equitable services under IDEA. This consultation meeting will be held on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM at the Benton School District Administration building located at 207 W. Conway, Benton, AR, 72015. If you have questions, please call 501-776-5701.

Join the Panther Family! We're hiring for our Food Services Team—apply today! ✨ Monday - Friday schedule ✨ No nights, weekends, or holidays ✨ 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision & PTO Get started now 👉 https://careers.aramark.com/

CAPS Conferences – Monday, March 17, 2025 It’s time to plan for next school year! CAPS (Career & Academic Planning) Conferences for BMS, BJHS, and BHS will take place on Monday, March 17, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. What is a CAPS Conference? Students will choose their classes for next year, with counselors ensuring they select the required courses. Then, during their CAPS Conference, families will meet with a teacher or counselor to review and finalize the schedule. Important Details: -Students will not have a regular school day but must attend their scheduled conference with a parent/guardian. -Each campus will communicate conference times directly to families. -Attendance matters! Students who do not attend their conference will be marked absent for the day. Stay tuned for more details from your school, and get ready to plan for a great year ahead!

Panther Spring Sport Passes Are Now Available! You can attend all HOME spring sports events—including baseball, softball, soccer, and track—for just $50! ⚾🥎⚽🏃 🎟️ Purchase your Panther Spring Sports Pass here: https://gofan.co/event/3318150?schoolId=AR4644 📲 Receive your digital pass instantly! Go Panthers!

🚌 Alternate Bus Routes for Friday, February 21, 2025 🚌 Due to continued hazardous road conditions, some bus routes will have adjusted pickup locations and times tomorrow. Please see the details below: 📍 RE-81 – All bus riders will meet at New Hope Methodist Church (1705 New Hope Rd) from 8:30-9:00 AM. 📍 CE-57 – Students in River Heights, Twin Oaks, & River Oaks will meet at Lyledale & Volcanic from 8:30-8:45 AM. 📍 MVE-64 & MVE-78 – All bus riders will meet at Ten Mile Grocery (17194 Hwy 70) from 8:15-8:45 AM. 📍 MVE-55 – All bus riders will meet at Kentucky Missionary Baptist Church (7070 Hwy 5) from 8:15-8:45 AM. 📍 MVE-70 – Students living on Sunnybrook or Meadow Ridge will meet the bus two hours later than normal pickup time at Brazil & Sunnybrook or Brazil & Meadow Ridge. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Stay safe! ❄️🚍

🚨 Weather Alert 🚨 Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, Benton Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. ❄️🚗⚠️ The safety of our students, staff, and families is our top priority. Please stay safe and warm, and we will provide any further updates as needed.

CAPS (Career & Academic Planning) Conferences for BMS, BJHS, and BHS will take place on Monday, March 17, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 📌 Important details: Students will not have a regular school day but must attend their scheduled conference with a parent/guardian. Each campus will communicate your child’s scheduled conference time. If a student does not attend their conference, they will be marked absent for the day. Thank you for your attention to this important event!

📢 Schedule Update Reminder 📢 Benton Public Schools will now be in session on Monday, February 17, 2025, as a snow make-up day. ❄️📅 Originally scheduled as a holiday for Presidents Day, this date was designated on our 2024-2025 district calendar as the first make-up day in the event of inclement weather closures.

🎉🏆 Huge Congratulations to Benton High School! 🏆🎉 Benton High School has been recognized by the Arkansas School Recognition Program for being in the TOP 5% statewide for student growth and graduation rate! 🎓📈 Because of this outstanding achievement, BHS will receive $122,033.58 in financial awards! 💰👏 This recognition reflects the hard work of our students, teachers, and staff, who are dedicated to excellence every day. Way to go, Panthers! 🐾❤️ #PantherProud #PantherExcellence #Top5Percent