January 14, 2021Benton, Ark.-Good things in the new year! The Saline County Career & Technical Campus is getting ready to serve YOU!Check out the website: http://bit.ly/SalineCTEHere are some potential areas of study:Automotive TechnologyConstruction Cyber Security Health Sciences HVAC-RIndustrial Technology Manufacturing Medical Professions - CNANetworkingWelding READ MORE >
Our new Career & Technical Education campus will open this Fall! Click on the link below to browse the new career and technical opportunities for Benton High School students.Saline County Career & Technical ASU Three Rivers Campus READ MORE >
Click here to access the Spring 2021 Google Classroom Codes. READ MORE >
All Benton students and non-student siblings under 18 will have the opportunity to pickup a free meal during the holiday break.Pickups will be in the Angie Grant Elementary Car Rider Line. Thursday, December 17th, 5-6:30pTuesday, December 22nd, 5-6:30pTuesday, December 29th, 5-6:30pYou MUST fill out the form at the link below to sign up for a meal.Sign up form for... READ MORE >
December 15, 2020Aiden Garrett and Tristan Hawkins signed their letter of intent to UALR Tuesday afternoon surrounded by their coaches, family, friends, and teammates. Congratulations, the Panther Family is proud of you both! READ MORE >
December 10, 2020,BENTON PUBLIC SCHOOLSDr. Mike Skelton, SuperintendentDear Parents and Community,With the increase of COVID-19 numbers across the state and Saline County, we know there may be times when school changes must occur. While COVID-19 has disrupted all of our lives, please know that we remain committed to the safety and health of all students and staff.... READ MORE >
December 10, 2020Estimados padres y comunidad,Con el aumento de los números de COVID-19 en todo el estado y en el condado de Saline, sabemos que puede haber ocasiones en las que deban ocurrir cambios de escuela.Si bien COVID-19 ha interrumpido todas nuestras vidas, sepa que seguimoscomprometido con la seguridad y salud de todos los estudiantes y el personal. Como... READ MORE >
December 4, 2020The new CTE Center going up in Saline County for High School students across the area is making progress. Here is a video to give you more on what to expect.https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=Rub4o_CyEWU READ MORE >
Fall 2020 Exams:Dec 15--9 Weeks Exams for 9 Weeks ClassesDec 16--Semester Exams for Blocks 2 & 4Dec 17--Semester Exams for Blocks 1 & 3Dec 18--Make-Up Exam DayJan 9--Make Up Exam DayClick here for IMPORTANT information regarding all exams. READ MORE >
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November 19, 2020In an effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus within our staff and student body we are asking all parents/guardians, including virtual students, to follow the instructions below. Contact the school when: Someone in the household has tested Positive for COVID-19.Someone in the household has been identified as a Close Contact to a... READ MORE >
Tony LenahanThe Saline CourierBENTON – It’s been a long tenure for current public address announcer Steve Landers, but after 30 years, Landers has decided to call it quits. That journey likely ends tonight when the Benton Panthers host the Marion Patriots at Everett Field in the first round of the 6A state playoffs. With a Benton victory, the Panthers would face... READ MORE >
Benton Panther Family,Unfortunately, today we had to make a very difficult decision that ended our football season. Earlier this week, we had 16 players that had to be quarantined due to contract tracing. Today, we had one player test positive resulting in 17 more players being quarantined. We have 33 players quarantined, including all of our offensive... READ MORE >
Use this link to purchase tickets for the first football playoff game this Friday, Nov. 13, 2020. The game will played at the Benton Athletic Complex against Marion. READ MORE >
October 15, 2020Parents/Guardians,Please review the above information regarding Virtual Fridays from October 16-December 18 2020. For more questions, please contact your student's campus. READ MORE >
The Benton School District is proud to announce two High School seniors have qualified as National Merit Scholars. Kolby G Payne (Left) William H Herzfeld (Right) Payne, is a member of the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council, Student Council, and plays on the school’s basketball team. He says he was shocked when he found out he was a Semifinalist. “I had... READ MORE >
Benton, Ark. – September 9, 2020 Benton School District is proud to announce two BHS seniors have qualified as National Merit Scholars. Kolby G Payne (Left) William H Herzfeld (Right) Payne, is a member of the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council, Student Council, and plays on the school’s basketball team. He says he was shocked when he found out he was a... READ MORE >
August 31, 2020Beginning on September 8th, the Benton School District will continue with a standard school schedule Monday-Friday for all students. This is district wide, all students will be in class.Students that chose the virtual option, will continue classes online. READ MORE >
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August 27th, 2020Due to the threat of inclement weather, the Benton School District will dismiss students at 12:30p. Busses will run their normal routes starting at that time.All after school activities and extra-curricular activities are cancelled. ASU Three Rivers and Pulaski Tech classes are also cancelled. READ MORE >
August 19, 2020Benton, ArkDear Parents,The new school year is quickly approaching, and the staff of Benton Public Schools is ready to see your child again! There is no doubt that this year will be different from any other year. Know that your child's safety will always be our first priority, and these times only reinforce that commitment.I recently had the chance... READ MORE >
BHS Open House will be conducted virtually this year. Welcome videos from your teachers are located in your Google Classroom pages. Please access your Google Classroom pages using the codes on the 2020-2021 Google Classroom Codes document given to you at registration. If you did not receive this document, it can be found on the BHS website at this link:... READ MORE >
Benton, Ark. August 18, 2020Salt Bowl 2020 Benton vs. Bryant “Saltier Together” Saturday, August 29th, 2020–7:30 p.m. War Memorial Stadium Salt Bowl 2020 Only 12,000 Tickets Available Pay Per View available for the first time Governor Hutchinson to conduct Coin Toss The largest high school football game in the State of Arkansas will take on a much... READ MORE >
Follow the QR Codes or link below to apply for free/reduced lunch for students. READ MORE >
Thank you to all those who serve our students and especially these educators this year celebrating a milestone in their education careers! READ MORE >
Ralph Bunche Back to School Backpack Distribution What: Drive-Thru Back to School Backpack Distribution sponsored by the Ralph Bunche Community Action Committee. Where: Benton High School parking lot (211 N Border) When: Saturday August 15 & Saturday August 22 from 9-11 a.m. Who: Any K-12 student that attends a Benton school and is in need of school... READ MORE >
To Benton Parents/Guardians, and the Community, Please read through the following for more information regarding the 2020-2021 school year. This addresses the first two weeks of school for students from Kindergarten to High School Seniors. The Benton School District is committed to returning to on-site learning beginning August 24th. We understand that there will... READ MORE >
To Benton Parents/Guardians, and the Community, Please read through the following for more information regarding the 2020-2021 school year. This addresses the first two weeks of school for students from Kindergarten to High School Seniors. The Benton School District is committed to returning to on-site learning beginning August 24th. We understand that there will... READ MORE >
On August 17th and 18th, BHS students will have the following dates/times to pick up their MacBook for the 2020-2021 school year.August 17-18 in the BHS Cafeteria:7a-10a11a-2p3p-7pFor the safety and health of our students/staff, please have the following agreement printed and signed before coming to pick up your device. If you are unable to do so, we will have... READ MORE >
🙌🏻 Turf project complete! Everett Field at Panther Stadium is ready! Thanks to United Turf & Track for doing a great job. Now we’re ready for Panthers to get back out there! We couldn’t have had this done without the help of Everett Auto Group! READ MORE >
7/2/2020 Dear Parents: I know the 2019-2020 school year and the current times with the COVID-19 virus are very challenging. In my 27 years of education, I can honestly say it has been the most unique and challenging of my career. With the many uncertainties around us, I want you to know that the entire staff of Benton Public Schools remains dedicated to... READ MORE >
Important Information about Graduation 2020 Where: The graduation ceremony will be held at the Benton Athletic Complex When: July 11th at 9:00 am. -Gates will open at 7:00 am; Students must be present at 8:00 am. -Students will enter the indoor facility where they will be lined up and maintain social distancing throughout the... READ MORE >
Lacee Glidewell, Ringgold Elementary School is the 2020 teacher of the year. Congrats! READ MORE >
Congrats 2020 Seniors! Your yard signs are in! Beginning Monday at 9am you can pick them up from the High School. (This is the same time as MacBook returns for any student that has not turned their device in.) READ MORE >
Board Meeting will be streamed on Facebook starting a few minutes before roll call at 5p.https://www.facebook.com/bentonschools/ READ MORE >
Parents, Please take a few minutes to provide us with input regarding this school year. Also, please encourage your child to take the student survey as well. Parent Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BPSAMIPARENT Student Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BPSAMISTUDENT Padres, Por favor tome unos minutos para darnos su opinión sobre... READ MORE >
Register your student for the 2020-2021 school year here- English copy- https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=23423&culture=en Spanish copy- https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=23423&culture=es READ MORE >
Registration for all students starts on Friday May 15th. The link will be posted here, as well as on school Social Media pages. READ MORE >
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE REMAINDER OF THE 2019-2020 YEAR**As directed by Governor Hutchinson the remainder of the school year there will not be in school instruction. No students will be going back to classroom learning this year, AMI days will continue.Education Commissioner Johnny Key says seniors that were in good standing after the 3rd 9-weeks will... READ MORE >
Please click on the link below to find important links to information regarding AMI Assignments and other information for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year. BHS AMI Information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ede2MS7oxNw8fnBDpgUhfDBrc7X53cty0vEeLouemzo/edit?usp=sharing READ MORE >
KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP: 1. Please sign up on this link: https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx… 2. Then sign up for a time for assessment in August! Angie Grant: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfaTV3ENiOMet9b4f…/viewform Caldwell: https://docs.google.com/…/1pFLv0-h3qSAJcyfr3eD6jE-mv0i…/edit Howard Perrin:... READ MORE >
FREE BREAKFAST & LUNCH REMINDER:Students 18 and under free in these locations! READ MORE >
**SHARE**LUNCHES NEXT WEEK, March 30-April 3All students under 18 will receive a free breakfast & lunch!Longhills- 11-11:30Ralph Bunch- 11-11:30Howard Perrin- 11-11:30Lonsdale- 11-1Trinity Church-11:30-12Oak Grove Church-11:30-12Caldwell- 11:30-12Hiland Heights-11:30-12Angie Grant drive thru 11-1 READ MORE >
GRAB-&-GO LUNCHES FOR MARCH 23-27:The Benton Community saw the need, and stepped up to the plate!Thanks to so many organizations, K-12 Benton Students can receive FREE lunches.Highland Heights Baptist, Holland Chapel Baptist, First United Methodist, Trinity Baptist, First Baptist of Benton, Summit Saline, GracePoint, LifeSpring First Church of the Nazarene.True... READ MORE >
*IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SCHOOL CLOSURES* BPS WILL REOPEN APRIL 17TH AS DIRECTED BY GOVERNOR ASA HUTCHINSON. READ MORE >
Thank you for providing us input to serve your child better! If you have more than one child attending school in Benton, please feel free to either take the survey multiple times or to choose one of your children and answer it according to him/her. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BSDParent2020 READ MORE >
This is available for all students in the Benton School District. READ MORE >
*IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING INTERNET ACCESS* For many students internet access is crucial for AMI work completion. If you need access, there are several options: • Two months of Free Internet Access from Comcast (Effective Monday, March 16, 2020). More information at www.internetessentials.com • Charter Communications will offer free Spectrum broadband and... READ MORE >
FREE BREAKFAST STARTING MONDAY 3/16 8a-10a: Once again...the Benton Community, there are truly no words.... Thanks to Holland Chapel Church, FREE GRAB-&-GO BREAKFAST FOR STUDENTS will be offered at Ringgold Elementary in the pickup/drop off line. READ MORE >
FREE BREAKFAST STARTING MONDAY 3/16 8a-10a: This community...no words. Thanks to so many sponsors, FREE GRAB-&-GO BREAKFAST FOR STUDENTS will be offered at Angie Grant Elementary in the pickup/drop off line. ❤️ READ MORE >
BPS WILL PROVIDE FREE LUNCHES FOR STUDENTS STARTING MONDAY MARCH 16TH.Please Check the schedule on where you can receive your sack lunch. READ MORE >
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SCHOOL CLOSURES: As directed by Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, Benton Public Schools will close for classes starting Friday March 13, 2020 and will re-open Monday March 30, 2020. BPS will be using Alternate Method of Instruction (AMI) days. Students will be given more information from their teachers about... READ MORE >
COVID-19 UPDATE FROM BENTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Many have asked if BPS plans to cancel classes due to the pandemic of the Coronavirus, we will defer to the Education Commissioner for that decision. Governor Hutchinson included in his statement Wednesday “the Secretary of Health, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, shall have sole authority to close... READ MORE >
We are aware of the health concerns due to the confirmation of the first Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) case in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. We will continue to review and improve plans to protect our students and staff. We will also continue to prepare for, if the need warrants, the use of alternate methods of learning. BPS continues to monitor the situation based on... READ MORE >
Benton Panther Families, We are closely monitoring the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) internationally as well as here in the US and are working with the Arkansas Department of Heath and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to monitor the situation in our state. There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Benton School District at this... READ MORE >
Here is the official calendar for the 2020-2021 School Year. READ MORE >
The Spring Blood Drive will take place on March 3rd in the High School Auditorium from 8:30a-2:30p. Sign-up sheets will be in the office starting today (Tuesday February 25, 2020). READ MORE >
Eat, enjoy and help us earn at our Spirit Night Donation. The event will be ALL Day THURSDAY at Red Robin in Benton. 20% of fundraising sales go to Benton High School. All you have to do is mention Benton High School to your server!*dine in and carry out orders* READ MORE >
Let’s help Blayre R., our FoodBank Hunger Hero reach her goal of raising $1000 for the AR Food Bank! The proceeds will go to help Arkansas students that need food throughout the school year, and summer as well.Come by the table outside the BHS cafeteria this week at lunch and buy raffle tickets for these awesome prizes!If you aren't at the high school but still... READ MORE >
Click here for a current list of job openings in the Benton School District.https://bentonschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspxYour Choice.Your Future. READ MORE >
On Friday February 14th, the beam signed by Junior High students was placed on top of the new 9th Grade Academy set to open in 2021. Thanks to Nabholz and several students, board members, and staff out there to celebrate our new building! READ MORE >
On Friday February 14th, the beam signed by Junior High students was placed on top of the new 9th Grade Academy set to open in 2021. Thanks to Nabholz and several students, board members, and staff out there to celebrate our new building! READ MORE >
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Kristen Garner and Bishop Butler are FINALISTS as National Merit Scholars! They are just 2 of over a million applicants this year! We’re so proud! #BPSPantherPrideGarner: “I’m excited and honored because only a few people get this opportunity across the county, top 1%. It’s exciting to get money for college too!”Butler: “I’m honored because being the top 1% it... READ MORE >
Blayre Rives is one of 50 students across the state selected as a Hunger Hero by the Arkansas Foodbank to raise money for other students! Help her out! Blayre has one month to raise the money!https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E202274&id=9&cfifid=38 Check out her video here. READ MORE >
Congratulations to our Fall All-State Athletes! Hannah Brewer, Volleyball Ethan Bearden, GolfLydia Buchanan, VolleyballMary Grace Guerra, Volleyball Emma Selph, Cross CountryBrett Barbaree, Football Morgan Gray, CheerAddie Chumley, DanceGarrett Brown, FootballCaleb Coffman, Football Gavin... READ MORE >
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Concurrent CreditA representative from Henderson State University will be available during Parent/Teacher conferences to discuss how students can benefit from concurrent enrollment. Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on Tuesday, February 11th from 3:30-7:30. READ MORE >
BENTON, Ark. — Dozens of Benton High School students are seeking a future in the military. The school has just over 1,200 students in the high school and 10% of them took a military exam Thursday. Many attribute it to the ROTC program. "This is what I really want to do because I’m really good at it,” said Connor Roy, 12th grader at Benton... READ MORE >
Way to go Panthers! We’re so proud of our athletes and can’t wait to cheer them on as they play at the collegiate level! Brett Barbaree, Ouachita Baptist University Cade Clark, University of ArkansasDalton Pugh, Central Baptist College Ethan Hambric, University of the Ozarks READ MORE >
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Dear Parent/Guardian,The Benton School District is considering offering bus service to all students in the district. We are seeking information regarding the need your child may have for transportation to/from school. Please take 2 minutes to answer a few questions regarding bus transportation. Your input will be used in making plans for the 2020-2021 school... READ MORE >
New scholarships have been posted on the Counselors Page. Check it out! READ MORE >
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We’re thrilled to announce Benton SchoolDistrict’s new app! It’s everything Benton Schools, in yourpocket.With the new app, you can access sports scores, cafeteriamenus, news updates, and even emergency notifications.Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2sKFSdL oriPhone: https://apple.co/2vaoBeR. READ MORE >
BENTON, Ark.- A Benton baseball player’s life was saved after coaches used an Automated External Defibrillator or AED machine on him to shock his heart. Now, years later, that player is working with Saline Memorial to get more defibrillators in Saline County schools. The Arkansas School AED law requires that each campus has an automated external defibrillator;... READ MORE >
$5.00 admission (Available at the Door)$.25 for People’s Choice VotesJoin us for the 6th Annual Chili Cook-Off to benefit Benton School District’s Guidance Department. All proceeds are donated to Angie Grant, Caldwell, Howard Perrin, Ringgold, Benton Middle School, Benton Junior High, and Benton High School Guidance Department for student services.There will be an... READ MORE >