❄️ Snow Day Gratitude ❄️
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible city and county teams for their hard work clearing roads during the snowstorm. Your long hours and dedication will make it possible for us to return to school sooner and safely—thank you!
A special shoutout to Paul Tudor, Tracy Smart, and their team for coming in on Friday and Saturday to ensure our campuses and buildings will be ready for our return. We’re also grateful to Greg Little for walking through the buildings to ensure everything was secure and in great shape.
📢 School Update:
After assessing road conditions across the county and consulting with our transportation team and local authorities, Benton School District will be CLOSED on Monday, January 13, 2025.
While most roads in town and main highways are clear, several areas remain wet and have patches that are likely to refreeze tonight. Additionally, poor road conditions in the northern and western parts of our district would prevent 11 buses from completing their routes, with several others only able to run partially.
We hope that allowing another day for roads and parking lots to clear will enable us to resume classes on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. We will provide updates through our usual communication channels, including text, social media, our website, and local TV stations.
Stay safe and warm, Panthers! 🫶🏼
Stay safe Panther family!
Due to incoming winter weather and its potential impact on our area, Benton School District will be closed on Friday, January 10, 2025. Stay safe and warm!
Benton schools will be in session on Thursday, January 9, with an EARLY DISMISSAL at 1 PM.
All activities and athletic events scheduled for tomorrow are canceled.
If weather or road conditions change and we need to dismiss earlier or close schools for the day, we will notify families immediately through our usual communication channels.
Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff! Stay safe, Panther family! 🐾
🌶️ Benton Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser – Join the Fun! 🎉
The Benton Counseling Department is thrilled to invite YOU to our Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser! This is your chance to enjoy an evening filled with food, fun, and fantastic entertainment—all while supporting a great cause!
📅 When: Thursday, January 23, 2025
📍 Where: BHS Cafeteria
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
✨ Here’s what’s in store:
🍲 A spicy chili competition to crown the district’s best!
🎶 Live entertainment
🛍️ A silent auction with incredible items up for grabs.
Admission is FREE, but this is a fundraiser, so we hope you’ll support us by bidding in the silent auction and enjoying the event.
Bring your friends, family, and appetite—we can’t wait to see you there!
❄️ Inclement Weather Procedures 🌨️
Weather can be unpredictable, and our top priority is keeping students and staff safe. Here’s what you need to know about how we handle inclement weather decisions:
📅 Timing of Decisions
We strive to make decisions as early as possible, typically no later than 5:30 AM.
📢 How We’ll Notify You
In the event of a school closure or delay, we’ll share updates through:
📱 Text message
📢 Social media
📺 Local TV stations
🌐 Our website
We encourage all families to ensure their contact information is up to date and to stay tuned to these platforms during uncertain weather conditions. Thank you for helping us keep everyone informed and safe!
Benton Public Schools will be closed for the holiday break from Monday, December 23, through Friday, January 3. Classes will resume on Monday, January 6, 2025.
We hope you enjoy a restful break filled with time spent with loved ones. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a happy New Year!
A Heartfelt Thank You to our friends at Everett Chevrolet
The Benton School District is profoundly grateful to Everett Chevrolet and the Everett Family for their incredible generosity and unwavering support of our schools and community. Their recent $15,000 donation to help pay off student lunchroom debt is an extraordinary act of kindness that will make a meaningful difference for so many families this holiday season.
Their commitment to our district and their continued investment in the well-being of our students reflect the true spirit of giving and community.
From all of us at Benton Schools, thank you for helping ensure every student is cared for and supported.
Be ready AG families!!
Holiday Dress up days!
PTO Christmas Dance is this Friday Dec 13 6:30-8:00. Concessions will be sold. The money raised helps our PTO!
Rezoning Update and Public Meeting Reminder
The Benton School District is preparing for the opening of Mountain View Middle School in the fall of 2025. To accommodate this exciting addition, proposed rezoning plans have been developed to determine which students will attend each middle school.
Under the current proposal:
Students attending Caldwell Elementary, Mountain View Elementary, and parts of Ringgold Elementary will attend Mountain View Middle School.
Students attending Howard Perrin Elementary, Angie Grant Elementary, and other parts of Ringgold Elementary will attend Benton Middle School.
We understand the importance of these decisions and value your input. Please join us tomorrow night for a public meeting to review the proposed plans and share your feedback:
📍 211 N. Border St.
🕓 Tuesday, December 10th, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM (drop-in style).
Your voice matters as we work to make decisions that best serve our students and families.
Public Meeting Notice:
The Benton School District will host a public meeting on Tuesday, December 10th, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at 211 N. Border Street. Community members are invited to attend this drop-in style meeting to review proposed rezoning plans for Mountain View Middle School and provide comments. Your input is valued as we work to make decisions that best serve our students and families. We encourage all interested parties to stop by and share their feedback
Public Meeting Notice
The Benton School District will host a public meeting on Tuesday, December 10th, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Community members are invited to attend this drop-in style meeting to review proposed rezoning plans for Mountain View Middle School and provide comments.
Your input is valued as we work to make decisions that best serve our students and families. We encourage all interested parties to stop by and share their feedback
AGE Family Night was a huge success!
Benton Public Schools will be closed November 25 - 29 for Thanksgiving Break.
Reminder: All campuses will have early dismissal on Thursday, October 24th for elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences!
Dismissal will be one hour early, so please plan accordingly.
We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to seeing our elementary families at conferences
Hope to see you guys tonight!
🎉 October is National Principals Month! 🎉
We’re proud to recognize the hard work and dedication of our incredible principals. Their leadership, commitment, and passion for education make a lasting impact on our students, staff, and community every day. 🌟
Join us in celebrating our principals for everything they do to make our schools a great place to learn and grow. Thank you for your unwavering dedication! 📚
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #ThankYouPrincipals #BentonPride
