Benton High School

🥎 CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND! 🥎 Congratulations to our undefeated conference champions — the Lady Panthers Softball Team and Coaches — for advancing to the 5A State Softball Championship! They’ll take the field this Thursday at 4 PM in Conway at the Softball Complex at UCA as they battle for the title! Can’t make it in person? Catch all the action live on ARPBS! Let’s show our support and cheer them on! Go Panthers!

Hey Juniors! We still have a few senior portrait slots left for next week. Remember, you must have this photo taken to be in the yearbook! Available times: • May 27 – 11:30 AM–6:00 PM • May 28 – 11:30 AM–6:00 PM • May 29 – 8:30 AM–3:30 PM • May 30 – 8:00 AM–11:30 AM The next session will be August 4–5, and those spots are very limited and not live yet. We recommend trying to get your appointment done next week, if possible! 👉 Please go to prestigeportraits.com to book your appointment today! Don’t miss your chance to be in the yearbook!

Don't forget to bring your MacBook and all accompanying parts tomorrow! No olvides devolver tu portátil mañana. Asegúrate de traer el maletín y el cargador.

MacBook returns for sophomores and juniors are right around the corner! See graphic below/above for important reminders! ¡Pronto será el día de devolución de portátiles para los alumnos de tercer y segundo año! Vea el gráfico de arriba o abajo para más información.

🎓🚨Attention Seniors!🚨🎓 Scan the QR code in the graphic above/below or text the listed number to gain access to view our commencement photos after graduation is complete on May 20! #bhs #bhspanthers20242025 @bhsseniors2025

BHS welcomed back Class of 2018 alum, Christian Dungar, who spoke to students about his journey from BHS to Med School. Christian begins med school at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine this fall. We are proud of Christian and our many alums doing amazing things around the world! #bhs #bhspanthers20242025

Click on the link below for important information regarding final exams for juniors and sophomores. Haga clic en el siguiente enlace web para obtener información importante sobre los exámenes finales para los alumnos de 11º y 10º curso. https://bit.ly/spring25finalexams

🏆 STATE CHAMPIONS! 🏆 6A/7A & Overall State Weight Meet Champions 7th Consecutive 6A/7A State Title History was made! 💪 Our powerhouse team set a new state record by lifting a combined total of 5,385 lbs—the most ever by a team at the state meet! 🎖️ Individual Medalists 🎖️ 🥇 148 lb Champion – Jaxon Backus 🥇 181 lb Champion – Gunner Deaton 🥇 242 lb Champion – Walter Hicks 🥇 259 lb Champion – Bronson Coolis 🥈 220 lb Runner-Up – Nick Wright 🥈 260+ lb Runner-Up – Carson Conyers 👏 A huge congratulations to all our athletes for your strength, dedication, and teamwork. We are #BentonProud!

Today, our 2025 Boys and Girls State Delegates met with past attendees and leaders of the American Legion and American Auxiliary to prepare for Boys and Girls State later this month. Our seniors gave valuable advice on how to get the most out of their experience and members of our community spoke on the importance of our civic responsibility. Click on the link for more photos! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HaImHyRlvDgBFq1uUZvvHr46lxyhD7ys?usp=sharing

Please click on the link below for VERY important information regarding final exams for seniors. Haga clic en el siguiente enlace para informacion de examenes para estudiantes de 12 grado primavera de 2025. https://bit.ly/seniorexams2025

Attention Current Juniors – Senior Portraits are LIVE! Book your appointment now at prestigeportraits.com This senior photo is required to be included in the yearbook. Available appointment times are listed in the graphic above/below.

🎉 Congratulations to the following BHS Students who qualified for the Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy. We are very proud of them and this accomplishment! Lea Alvarez Onice Castro-Parajon McKenzie Dorn Braiden Ennis Rebecca Ray Mia Riley Ashley Robelo-Henriquez Milka Rivas Andrea Torres Karolina Castro Lily Taber Keiry Guzman (not pictured)

Enjoy your long weekend, BHS Panthers! Graphic design: Josie P. #bhs #bhspanthers20242025

Reminder, Panther Family! There will be NO SCHOOL this Friday, April 18th! Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see you back in class on Monday, April 21, 2025, refreshed and ready to go! 🐾

🎉Congratulations to the BHS Quiz Bowl team for placing 3rd in the 6A State Finals and to sophomore Nam Le and junior Owen Dudley for making the All-Tournament Team! Our team has had a high record of achievement, placing in the top four in the state four out of four years! 🎉

ATLAS testing is NEXT week! All sophomores at BHS will be required to participate in the ATLAS Exams. See the helpful tips in the graphics below. We will follow this schedule: Monday, 4/14: Spring Geometry Students (Mostly 10th, some 11th) Tuesday, 4/15: Reading (All 10th) Wednesday, 4/16: Writing (All 10th) Thursday, 4/17: Spring Biology Students (Mostly 10th, some 11th) Each day is a NORMAL ATTENDANCE DAY for ALL students!

Unbox Your Future with Benton Panthers! No, this action figure isn’t real... BUT the opportunities in the Benton School District absolutely are! New schools. Fresh upgrades. Challenging AP and college-credit courses, thriving arts programs, hands-on career and technical education, and a proud tradition as the Home of State Champion Athletics— there’s a place (and a purpose!) for every student here. School Choice closes May 1st! Come be part of something special. Be a Panther. 🐾 Learn more and apply here: https://ww2.bentonschools.org/o/bsd/page/registration

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!

ATLAS testing is right around the corner! All sophomores at BHS will be required to participate in the ATLAS Exams during the week of April 14-17. See the helpful tips in the graphics below. We will follow this schedule: Monday, 4/14: Spring Geometry Students (Mostly 10th, some 11th) Tuesday, 4/15: Reading (All 10th) Wednesday, 4/16: Writing (All 10th) Thursday, 4/17: Spring Biology Students (Mostly 10th, some 11th) Each day is a NORMAL ATTENDANCE DAY for ALL students!

Nam Le, a talented flutist from Benton High School’s band, has earned a coveted spot in NYO2, one of Carnegie Hall’s three prestigious national youth ensembles. NYO2 is an intensive summer training program for exceptional young musicians ages 14–16. Members are selected through a highly competitive national audition process, drawing talented students from across the United States. Participating musicians have the opportunity to work closely with top players from leading American orchestras and conservatories during a residency at Purchase College, State University of New York. In summer 2025, the ensemble will gather from July 12 to August 6 and make its European debut, performing as one of the resident orchestras at the Edinburgh International Festival. We are super proud of Nam! Congratulations! #bhs #bhspanthers20242025